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Save £1000 on a new Suzuki SFV650
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Suzuki has announced a £1,000 price reduction of its middleweight SFV650, with the V-twin naked now available for £4,999. The revised RRP means that the already-affordable SFV650 can be ridden away for just over £75* a month with just a £750 deposit. Alternatively, add a £750 deposit to a potential £1,000 trade-in and monthly payments…
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Ago, McGuinness, Mooneyes and more at Mallory Park
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Giacomo Agostini heads the list of sporting icons lined up to take part in this weekend’s Bike Bonanza at Mallory Park. The multi-times World Champion and Isle of Man TT hero will take to the Leicestershire circuit aboard an MV Agusta. And he will be joined by modern day heroes among them John McGuinness and…
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Russian ‘biker attack’ ends in proposal
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When a Russian man decided to propose to his future bride, he decided he wanted to do something unusual. So he arranged for a group of bikers to “attack” him during an apparent fit of road rage. In footage posted on YouTube, the man is seen to pull in front of a group of bikers…
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2014 Honley Venturer 250cc review
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Honley Venturer | £3195 | 25bhp@9000rpm | 17lb-ft@7000rpm | 249.6cc liquid-cooled single Tested by: John Milbank Photos: Gary D Chapman The Honley Venturer RX3 is a great looking A2 compliant bike that works as well (if not better) off-road, as it does on. It’s got the styling of its Bavarian influences, with the price…
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Los Angeles police test electric motorcycle: The Zero MMX
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The LAPD is undertaking tests of a military-grade electric motorcycle – the Zero MMX. Designed “exclusively for military use in the US Special Operations Forces,” the Zero MMX runs almost silently and can operate on and off-road for up to 164 miles on a charge, according to a press release by the manufacturer. The Zero MMX…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX Long term review | Traffic busting
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Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 896 Miles in total: 2176 Current fuel economy: 47.9mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top box Highlights this month: Busting the M1 and M25 traffic Lowlights this month: Busting myself What is it with the best-laid plans? On my long-suffering wife’s…
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Tour de France: Roads disruption Monday 7th July 2014
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London bikers please note: On Monday 7th July Stage 3 of the Tour de France travels through north, east and central London, passing along the Thames and finishing on The Mall. The route starts in Cambridge around midday, passing through Great Shelford, Saffron Walden and close to Braintree and Chelmsford then through Epping. It moves…
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The Bumper: New helmet protection pad from Oxford
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Avoid that uncomfortable “thwack” between rider and pillion with the all new, innovative Oxford Bumper! This helmet protection is made from a special blend of materials designed to be extremely grippy without the use of adhesives. The “Bumper” can be removed for cleaning purposes, to be simply re-positioned or applied when travelling with a passenger. Minimise…
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New Muc Off Endurance motorcycle chain lube
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Muc-Off are rolling out a new range of motorcycle lubricates which are designed for specific motorcycle riding conditions. The first of these high performance, state of the art formulations is their ‘Ceramic Endurance Lube’ They identified that there are some big differences with what riders want and need from a chain lubricate. A racing motorcycle…
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New hi-vis helmet from Givi
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In view of the growing demand for neon yellow coloured and high-visibility motorcycle gear, Givi has taken advantage of their broad experience in lid manufacturing and channeled into the development of its new creation: 50.2 Fluo Line hi-viz helmet. The new 50.2 elevates the standard for the Italian brand’s entry level full face helmet. With newly designed…
