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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…
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The road tax disc is going: get the facts
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As of 1 October 2014, the Driving Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) will stop issuing paper tax discs. HPI, provider of www.hpicheck.com, warns bikers to be aware of the changes and highlights the risk of a fine, as well as facing penalty charges against a vehicle they no longer own. Bike owners still need to have vehicle…
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Harley-Davidson recall issued
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Harley-Davidson has announced a recall of certain FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles from the 2014 model year. Vibrations on bikes that have been modified to rev higher than 5,600rpm could cause the ignition switch to move from the IGN (on) position to ACC (accessory only) position, causing the engine to stall in motion. Both Harley…
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See you at the action-packed Scottish Motorcycle show
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FREE test rides, incredible stunt displays, the latest machines and competitive racing are among the attractions visitors can enjoy at Scotland’s biggest and best motorcycle show this Saturday and Sunday. The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show takes place at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on the weekend of August 9-10, and topping the bill of…
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KTM looking to bring RC390 Cup series to support British Superbikes in 2015
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KTM UK and MSVR are evaluating the possibilities of creating a UK ‘KTM RC 390 Cup’ to run at selected MCE British Superbike (BSB) rounds throughout 2015. With MSVR’s expertise and to encourage youth participation in affordable, production based racing at the most visible level, KTM are fortunate to be in the position to deliver an…
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2014 Aprilia Caponord Travel Pack review
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£12,934 | 125bhp@8250rpm | 85lb-ft@6800rpm | liquid-cooled 90° V-twin Tested by Simon Hargreaves Photography by Aprilia Launched last year, Aprilia’s high-tech Caponord is one of adventure biking’s best-kept secrets, and deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as BMW’s GS and Ducati’s Multistrada. So to remind us what we’re missing, Aprilia invited Motor Cycle…
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