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Ex-George Brough 1939 Brough Superior for sale
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A 1939 Brough Superior SS100 owned by the designer himself, George Brough, goes under the hammer at the Bonhams Stafford Sale of Important Collectors’ Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia on 27 April, with an estimate of £140,000-180,000. Originally attached to a sidecar, ‘FTV 702’ was first registered by George Brough on 24th May 1939 and only…
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Exclusive interview with Scott Redding
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“It’s just knowing you still have it…” MoreBikes.co.uk caught up with Scott Redding after his first MotoGP race in Qatar at the launch of Bike Nation, a new shop for bikers, to find out how he was feeling about that top-10 finish and finally riding in MotoGP. He was surprisingly grounded: “I didn’t expect…
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Free Dainese back protector with Pirelli tyres
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Pirelli has teamed up with premium motorcycle clothing manufacturer Dainese to offer a free back protector to all customers who purchase a set of Pirelli ANGEL™ GT or DIABLO ROSSO™II tyres. Rider safety is a crucial aspect of modern motorcycling, and Pirelli is pleased to offer customers the chance to own a high-quality back protector for free. Italian brand…
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New digital speedo for Harley Sportsters
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This unique Translogic Speedgauge for H-D Sportster models utilises the pinnacle of LCD technology, culminating in the perfect contrast for daytime clarity and backlighting at night. Made from `Zytol’ for superior quality and durability, the Speedgauge’s features include: a numerical speedometer, unique engine core temperature reading, instant battery voltage, overall odometer reading and a…
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Historic machines to make rare appearances at Stafford
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A selection of unique machinery from around the globe will make a rare appearance at one of the world’s flagship classic motorcycle events this April. The 34th Carole Nash Classic MotorCycle Show takes place on the weekend of April 26-27 at Staffordshire County Showground with John Surtees’ championship winning MV Agusta, Norton F Model and Ferrari…
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Suzuki factory specials released
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Suzuki GB has announced availability of the special edition Hayabusa, first unveiled at last year’s Motorcycle Live, as well as details of a factory-built, special edition GSX-R750, too. Arriving in UK dealerships this month, the GSX1300RZ Hayabusa features a host of aesthetic highlights, including a special red and black two-tone paint scheme and seat,…
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How Yamaha made the MT-07 so cheap
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Oliver Grill – Motorcycle Product Planning Manager at Yamaha Motors Europe – explained how a bike this good can be so affordable: “Versus four and three cylinder engines, the parallel twin has many advantages, being the most compact and lightweight solution. It’s got less parts, so generates less friction, but is also very cost-effective…
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Scottoiler now available for new Suzuki VStrom
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Just in time for the new Suzuki DL1000 to hit the shops motorcycle chain oiler manufacturer Scottoiler has announced that it will offer a special version of its popular vSystem to fit the new DL1000 models. The system will also fit all previous VStrom models. Scottoiler has previously introduced a variety of special kits…
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The inside line on MV
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Giovanni Castiglione talks to Motor Cycle Monthly about the current state of MV Agusta… MCM: Are you satisfied with MV’s current position? GC: “We are very happy with MV Agusta’s performance in the market – we are hitting all our targets and positive we can sell more than 10,000 bikes in 2014; a 33%…
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New lap record set at Donington
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The first official UK test for the MCE British Superbike Championship at Donington Park saw riders utilise the new 17” Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike tyres and it was three time Champion Shane Byrne who narrowly held off Josh Brookes to top the timesheets, lapping under the existing lap record with a stellar 1m:29.550s time. Despite…
