Retro Classic
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First ride: Moto Guzzi V7 III Special
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Moto Guzzi launched the third generation of its V7 retro machine, aptly named the V7 III, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the iconic V-twin model. WORDS: Mikko Nieminen, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure editor PHOTOGRAPHY: Jakob Ebrey & Moto Guzzi The V7 III family consists of three different models: the V7 III Special, the bike…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS – Benelli Leoncino 500
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Back in 1951, Benelli launched its original Leoncino 125cc; one of the most popular machines in the iconic Italian brands illustrious 106 year history – and for 2017, an all-new Leoncino 500 has made it to market. Staff writer Ross has been out to Italy for the Leoncino launch, and took the chance to put…
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First ride: BMW R nineT Urban G/S
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It’s quite rare to have a launch test in the UK these days. Most manufacturers opt for the near-guaranteed sun and twisty roads of southern Europe, but BMW UK took a chance on the weather and organised the first ride of the new R nineT Urban G/S in Northampton. Not a bad shout as it…
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Video: Triumph Street Cup
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Triumph seems to be taking the task of attracting new people into motorcycling very seriously. Only days after the launch of the new Street Triples – a family of bikes that includes not only the 765cc inline triples, but also a dedicated 660cc version that can be restricted for A2 licence-holders – I was in…
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Triumph’s Bonneville Bobber and Street Scrambler hits dealers
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Triumph’s Bonneville Bobber and Street Scrambler hits dealers. The wait is finally over for Triumph fans as the arrival of two new iconic models, the Bonneville Bobber (above) and Street Scrambler, make their dealership debuts in a series of launch evenings across the UK on Thursday 23rd February. Priced at £10,500 and powered by the 1200cc…
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Launch ride: Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
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Words: Alastair Fagan Photography: Milagro Just days after Ducati announced another record-breaking year for the Bologna factory in 2016, we were riding a new version of its pivotal sales success in Almeria, Spain. The Scrambler family has sold 32,000 units during the first two years of existence (roughly 16,000 each year) and ensured Ducati featured…
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New TCX Hero Waterproof boot now in UK dealers
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The brand-new, vintage-inspired Hero Waterproof boot from the TCX 24/7 Lifestyle collection is now available in UK dealers. With a retro look and modern technical spec, the Hero WP appeals to riders who like vintage styling but don’t want to compromise on high levels of protection. The boots are CE-certified in line with the new…
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Launch ride: Triumph Street Scrambler
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The iconic Triumph Scrambler is back, reincarnated as the new Street Scrambler The Street Twin has been the best-selling bike in the 2016 water-cooled Bonneville range, so it was only a matter of time until Triumph added more flavour to the accessible end of its modern classic range. Enter stage the Street Scrambler, the latest…
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Get your hands on a piece of racing history: 1992 Yamaha Harris YZR500 OWC1 Screamer on eBay
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Oh boy! Look what we just spotted on eBay: a pukka 1992 Yamaha Harris YZR500 OWC1 Screamer. This is a proper Grand Prix factory bike, built for the teams that raced at the top level back in the day. Tipping the scales at 130kg and pumping out around 155bhp, the Harris-framed two-stroke YZR500 is a…
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Sweet special: This is a Yamaha MT-03. Yep. Looks brilliant.
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Sweet special: This is a Yamaha MT-03. Yep. Looks brilliant. Check out this super sweet MT-03 special dirt-tracker. Built by German custom house Kingston Customs the bike is essentially the same MT-03 in terms of engine and major components but what KC has done has really made a difference. The special gets semi-knobbly tyres, a…
