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The lithium motorcycle battery | Technology explained
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John Milbank takes a look at the lithium motorcycle battery to find out how well it really works… For racers, weight is critical. Every part of a motorcycle that can be made lighter will be machined, trimmed and shaved in order to eek out those critical fractions of a second. Traditional lead acid batteries are very heavy,…
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Kriega R30 rucksack review
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Kriega R30 | £139 | www.kriega.com | 01829 770767 | Tested by Steve Rose £139 for a rucksack? Some would say pricey, but based on previous Kriega experience I’d say a bargain at twice the price. My old Kriega R25 (the number stands for litres capacity) was, er, ‘borrowed’ from a colleague in 2005…
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Caberg Duke flip-up helmet review
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Caberg Duke | £144.99 | www.cabergcares.co.uk | 01384 413841 | Tested by Carli Ann Smith Commuting on the bike means making plenty of stops at petrol stations – my Caberg Duke has stopped me getting shouted at for not removing my lid, as I simply flip it up by pushing the large button at the front.…
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1931 Indian motorcycle sells for £90,000
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International auctioneers Coys have broken two world records at auction when they sold a 1931 Indian 1300 for £90,000 and a 1953 Mondial 125 Monoalbero for £60,000 on the afternoon of July 11th at Blenheim Palace in the United Kingdom – both reaching well above their estimates. The 1953 Mondial nearly doubled the estimated…
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Knox Defender Shirt review
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Knox Defender Shirt | £179.99 | www.planet-knox.com | 01900 825825 | Tested by John Milbank As I write this review, I’m having to lift my right arm onto the desk to get my hand on my keyboard. Sitting in the back garden is my Yamaha WR250F with a twisted wheel and bent metal-braced handguards. Hitting a…
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Living with an electric motorcycle: The truth | Brammo Empulse R road test
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Editor John Milbank spent a few days with a Brammo Empulse R electric motorcycle to find out if it’s time to ditch the pump. Photos: Simon Hipperson This bike probably isn’t for you. Chances are you enjoy a good thrash at the weekend, touring to far flung reaches of the globe, or racking up miles on…
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Limited edition Joey Dunlop Arai helmet now available
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The most authentic Joey Dunlop replica helmet produced uses the actual design and sponsors from 1985. During the 1985 IOM TT Joey had three first place finishes in ‘Junior TT’; ‘Formula 1 TT’; ‘Senior TT’. He also had three first places at the Ulster GP and two at the NW200 within the same year. The…
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Reader Review: 2006 Honda Fireblade | Reader review
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Name: Andy Burness From: Scotland Riding for: 25 years Price paid for the bike: £5750 in April 2009 from Regal Car Sales in Cumbria What type of riding do you do: Social Tell us about the engine: Lots of Torque in every gear What’s the chassis like? Very sturdy What’s it like to ride? The best bike by far – every where I go on…
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New genuine accessories for the Piaggio MP3
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Piaggio has introduced a range of practical accessories for the new MP3 500ie Sport, enhancing the potential of its flagship three-wheeler for both commuting and touring.Two sizes of top box are available, in 37 and 50 litre sizes, at £299.99 and £399.99 respectively (including VAT). Colour-coded to match the scooter, they have a quick release…
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New Spada Predator gloves
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The Spada Predator racing gloves have been ergonomically designed and constructed in full-grain leather, for the ultimate comfort and the optimum protection in unquestionable style. And with an SRP of only £69.95, also offer exceptional value for riders with more sense than money – it’s no wonder it remains in the range after more than…
