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Britain’s safest roads revealed by IAM
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Britain’s leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed the local authority areas that have performed best and worst for reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on their roads last year. The top three areas for reductions are Nottinghamshire, Tower Hamlets and Chester/Chester West; with some 98, 81…
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Phil Armes returning to the Classic TT to “Finish the job”
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Former racer Phil Armes looked to defy the odds last year at the Manx Grand Prix when he swapped his wheelchair for an SV650 Suzuki and donned a set a leathers for the first time since breaking his back at the Ulster Grand Prix in 1995. After patient tuition from the team at ‘The Bike…
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Travel 1350 miles in 2.5 minutes | Scotland by bike in time-lapse
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When editor John Milbank took off on his Kawasaki Z1000SX for a weekend to Scotland by bike with four mates, he set a Drift camera to shoot a frame every thirty seconds. The result – the equivalent of riding at 32,400mph – takes in the changing terrain from the midlands to the north of the British…
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The RT Funnel: An innovative new rain suit
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Imagine a back pack that can protect you from the sudden rain. Imagine a jacket that can be worn without removing the back pack from your shoulder, can eject from the back pack and be worn on even while keep riding. The RT Funnel is the Kickstarter brainchild of Stafano Mangini, author of Restless Travellers: From…
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MASTER tagged bikes 4 times less likely to be stolen
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Following a meeting of the Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group http://www.mcrg.org/, which met this week, figures have been released which show a marked reduction in the theft of motorcycles which have been ‘tagged’ under the UK’s first national and official motorcycle anti-theft scheme. 52,687 new motorcycles and scooters have been protected and registered with the MASTER Security…
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Versatile new Wave motorcycle gloves from Weise
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The new Wave motorcycle gloves from Weise combine modern materials and technology to produce a glove that is flexible and versatile. Made with a full-grain leather palm and stretch textile on the back of the hand, an integrated TPU reinforcement covers the knuckles. The McTex® waterproof, windproof and breathable lining makes the Wave suitable for…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX Long-term review | Free days out in London
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Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 347 Miles in total: 2523 Current fuel economy: 47.9mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top box Highlights this month: Enjoying a free night out Lowlights this month: Not having enough time Why does anybody drive a car in London? Queue-busting, free…
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Upgrade your motorcycle with Stainless Slinky Glide Cables
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Slinky Glide cables have swiftly become the leading replacement cable brand at internet parts specialist Wemoto. The rapidly expanding Slinky Glide range is also now available with a stainless steel inner cable for a growing number of machine fitments. Replacing cables with original equipment cables can be painfully expensive, but Slinky Glide provides a range…
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Bonhams to offer “Jimmy’s” Quadrophenia scooter replica at Beaulieu
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A replica of the iconic Lambretta scooter ridden by actor Phil Daniels – aka ‘Jimmy’ – in the cult motion pictureQuadrophenia is to be offered as part of Bonhams Beaulieu sale on 6th September. Released in 1979, the film follows Daniels’ character Jimmy, a young working class ‘Mod’ who hates his dead-end job and despises his parents,…
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Win £2000 of bike kit with the Essex Air Ambulance charity ride
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Motorcyclists can have three times the fun as Essex Air Ambulance offers 3 ways to win with the Motorcycle Run on Sunday 7th September sponsored by Woodland Group and Jack Lilley Motorcycles. All bikers that pre-register for the event are automatically entered into a prize draw to win the star pre-reg prize; £2,000 worth of motorcycle…
