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Burglary at National Motorcycle Museum
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At around 11.00pm on Wednesday August 27, there was a burglary at the National Motorcycle Museum. They are offering a substantial reward of £20,000 for information which leads to the safe recovery of the artifacts. During the burglary, the inner foyer of the National Motorcycle Museum was broken into and a large amount of the…
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Michael Dunlop rides 109mph lap of the TT on National Motorcycle Museum bike
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Michael Dunlop put in a 109mph lap from a standing start at last week’s Classic TT on his late father’s ex- works Norton Rotary race machine which is now owned as part of the National Motorcycle Museum collection. Michael was representing Robert Dunlop in the Joey Dunlop “the rivals” tribute parade lap held on…
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Tax disc rule changes
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From October 1, 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on your motorcycle – or on your car windscreen. It has been a regular feature on vehicles since 1921, but will disappear as the Government makes changes to the way vehicles are taxed. You will still need to buy…
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Highway network to get an extra 900 miles
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Road users will see around 900 extra lane miles of road capacity added to England’s strategic highway network by 2021 – a third more than was provided in the last ten years. The boost is thanks to a huge £24 billion investment – the biggest since the 1970s – which will see annual funding…
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New Magura HC3 Master Cylinder
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Developed for racing and high performance road bikes, the new HC3 Master Cylinder features Magura’s patented Hard Core Technology (HCT), which reduces internal friction and improves brake performance and feel. The HC3 can be used with most hydraulic motorcycle braking systems, it is also compatible with ABS systems: a slotted piston and stationary primary piston…
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Additions and changes to 2015 Harley-Davidson line-up
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Harley-Davidson has added to its line-up with an array of upgrades to current models and the announcement of new models. Here are the full details on the changes and additions to the range: NEW: Road Glide Special Initially announced at the beginning of August, more details have been provided about the Road Glide Special.…
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MotoGP at Silverstone
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The FIM MotoGP World Championship returns to Silverstone this weekend (28-31 August) for the Hertz British Grand Prix. Five Brits – Bradley Smith, Cal Crutchlow, Scott Redding, Michael Laverty and Leon Camier – will line up on the starting grid alongside legends of the sport including Marc Márquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi, who…
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IKON shocks available in the UK
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The full range of IKON shock absorbers from Australia are now available to UK riders following the establishment of a new and exclusive British distributor. IKON specialise in rear suspension units for twin shock machines, both modern and classic. Designed to bridge the gap between cheap replacement shock absorbers and expensive race units, IKON…
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3 bikes. 40 Countries. One BIG motorcycle touring adventure.
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How a Motor Cycle Monthly reader’s trip to the local bike meet turned into an epic motorcycle touring adventure… I live just five minutes from the Ace Café in London, but it took 16,000 miles to get there in the summer of 2013. I’m James Matthews, a mechanical engineer from New Zealand. I moved to the UK…
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Test an off-road motorcycle with the Yamaha 2014 MX Pro Tour
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The Yamaha 2014 MX Pro Tour gives you an exclusive opportunity to test ride the new 2015 YZ off-road competition range. Whether you’re a beginner, a regular off-road rider or a serious motocross rider, the 2015 YZ125 and YZ250 2-Stroke and YZ250F and YZ450F 4-Stroke off-road motorcycles will be available for test rides. The Yamaha…
