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2015 Indian Scout review
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Indian Scout £10,399 | 100bhp@8000rpm | 72-lb-ft@5900rpm | 1133cc liquid-cooled V-twin Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel – iMotorcycle Video – here. Indian has made a big impact since being reborn with a range of…
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The development of the KTM RC125 | 10 minutes with Diego Arioli
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Italian born KTM Product Manager, Diego Arioli has worked on the RC from the very beginning in 2011. We chatted to him to find out more about the development of the RC125… What made you want to bring out a mini-sportsbike now? “We made the decision to bring out this kind of bike right at the beginning…
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New Vespa Sprint 125 scooter accessories released
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Vespa has introduced a couple of classy classic leather accessories for its new small-bodied Sprint 125 scooter.Hand-made in Italy from high quality genuine cowhide and shaped in the same style as the sport design seat, the Leather Saddle adds a touch of class and enhances the traditional look of the new Sprint, which was inspired…
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New CTEK MXS smart motorcycle battery charger
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CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries, has launched the MXS 3.8, a 3.8 amp smart battery charger, featuring advanced diagnostic, recovery, charging and maintenance capability with an easy to follow display. The MXS 3.8 offers a unique seven step-approach to battery care, available at the touch of a button, to…
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2014 KTM RC125 review
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£4499 | 15bhp @ 9500rpm | 8.9lb-ft @ 8000rpm | 124.7cc | 4-stroke single cylinder Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Photos: KTM Developed on the race track and now brought to the streets, KTM has introduced its new RC125 – a bike the Austrian company hopes will compete with the oh-so-popular Yamaha YZF-R125. The RC125 appeals to the…
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London buses trial motorcycle safety technology
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Transport for London (TfL) are to fit four London buses with detection software that alerts drivers when motorcyclists (plus cyclists and pedestrians) are moving close to their vehicles. TfL will run a six-week trial from 15th August on route 25 and route 73. The rival systems are CycleEye from Fusion Processing Limited and Cycle Safety…
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Giacomo Agostini wheelies a Yamaha MT-09
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As guest of honour at The Great Carole Nash Scottish Motorcycle Show, Giacomo Agostini took time out from interviews and meeting fans to have a crack at a wheelie on an MT-09. Needless to say, he kicked ass… There’s still time to meet Ago, Alex George and Eric Boocock, as well as try the wheelie…
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Akrapovič releases new Yamaha MT-09 exhaust
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The Akrapovič Racing Line (Carbon), with its striking carbon fibre outer-sleeve and stainless steel headers, suits the naked design of the Yamaha bike and is claimed to bring the best out of the high-torque 3-cylinder engine. Producing an extra 6.4Nm (4.7lb-ft) of torque at 5,150 revs and increased power output of 7bhp, the Racing Line (Carbon)…
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Roll a motorcycle with the Purple Helmets
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The Isle of Man’s Purple helmets are famous for their outlandish stunt shows. We lashed a Drift Ghost S to one of their bikes to get you in on the action. The riders are performing at The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show in Edinburgh on the 9th and 10th August. Don’t miss your chance…
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Tales of racing, spannering and a dog with Agostini and George
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Competition winners Diane Wright and Steven Kirk today enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime lunch at the Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show. The lucky pair shared wine with multiple world champion and motorcycle legend Giacomo Agostini, along with three-time TT and GP road racer Alex George at the Royal Highland Centre in Islington. Alex and Giacomo remembered…
