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Michael and William Dunlop join Metzeler road racing
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For the first time, Michael and William Dunlop choose METZELER for all road racing competitions in which they will participate in during the 2014 season. METZELER tyres will also be present on top machinery from five different manufacturers: Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki and BMW. The Dunlop brothers hail from the most successful family in the history…
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What is a Managed Motorway?
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In recent years, ‘managed motorways’ have been introduced to help keep the flow of traffic moving at the right pace, and to make driving/riding conditions as safe as possible. Here, GEM Motoring Assist sheds some light on what exactly managed motorways are, where they can be found, and how they can affect your journey for…
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New Vespa GTS 300 Super
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The new GTS Super evolves with new standards in safety, technology, comfort and painstakingly detailed finishing. The large body version of the Vespa now has new front ESS suspension, 2-channel ABS, ASR traction control and a Vespa Multimedia Platform to connect your smartphone. Other notable features include a more spacious helmet compartment, a more…
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Morgan Carbtune Pro carb balancer review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £57 More info: www.carbtune.co.uk or call 028 9023 9007 Balancing carbs – or fuel injection systems – makes for a smoother, more efficient engine. If your bike’s coughing and spluttering, or not idling smoothly, it’s essential to get it sorted. Race engineer and genius Mark Brewin at BSD.uk.com uses a Carbtune,…
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Why Honda built the Fireblade SP
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Motor Cycle Monthly spoke to Teishiro Goto – Fireblade Series Large Project Leader – at the recent launch… “Many Fireblade customers ride their bikes on the racetrack, and we built the SP model for them. At the beginning of 2000, Mr Fukunaga [previous Fireblade project leader] and I considered the possibility of expanding the…
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Catch the racing in Scotland this weekend
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Bike racers from all over Scotland, and beyond, will converge on Knockhill Racing Circuit this weekend (26/27 April) for the opening rounds of the 2014 Knockhill Motor Sports Club Championships. The event will also see rounds 2 and 3 of the Scottish Road Racing Championships taking place on the Knockhill Reverse Circuit. With all…
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The Viking bike from the Lego family
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Lauge Jensen motorcycles has unveiled the Viking Concept at the Top Marques luxury brands show in Monaco. This premium motorcycle is a design study that blends the talents of two of Denmark’s most creative talents: Anders Kirk Johansen, an industrialist whose family invented LEGO™, and renowned vehicle designer Henrik Fisker. The Viking Concept points to…
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Ban mobile phone use when driving: renewed appeal
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Just over ten years after hand-held mobile phones were banned at the wheel, Brake is renewing its call to ban hands-free kits, as a Brake and Direct Line survey reveals that almost half (45%) of drivers admit to chatting when driving. While the use of hand-held phones by drivers has dropped, hands-free use has risen, likely to…
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Heading to France? Don’t forget your breathalyser!
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The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) and AlcoSense breathalysers are reminding motorists travelling to France that it is still a legal requirement to carry an NF approved breathalyser in all vehicles. The easiest way to tell if the breathalyser complies with the French legislation is to make sure it has the blue circular NF logo,…
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Meet your World Superbike heroes with Riders for Health
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World Superbike fans will have the chance to meet their SBK heroes and feel the thrill of riding the Donington Park race track at a brand new Riders for Health event. Day of Dreams takes place on Thursday 22 May and is an opportunity for fans to go behind-the-scenes of SBK and meet past…
