Street Bikes
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Video: California Superbike School, Level 3
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California Superbike School, Level 3 training is all about body positioning. Why? Well, there’s more to riding a motorcycle than just jumping on and zooming off. How you position your body on the bike plays a major part in how stable, safe and, ultimately, fast you are. Mikko and Maja from Motorcycle Sport & Leisure…
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CFMOTO’s 700CL-X – Tested!
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You’d have never bought a big bike from China 15 years ago. The little bikes from there had such a bad reputation, that even now you’d be hard pressed to find anyone with something positive to say about the machines imported from the most populous country in the world. That’s all changing though. They’re getting…
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Got some cash for Chrimbo? Hood jeans for the win…
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We’re big fans of the biker denim from Hood Jeans. Over the years we’ve trusted the British brand to look after our legs when we’re out on the road – and its latest AAA rated SK11 jeans are about as good as it gets when it comes to comfort and protection. The SK11’s are a…
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Honda: Return of the Hornet!
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The Japanese factory is gearing up to revive its legendary naked bike. Honda’s just revealed a new concept at EICMA in Milan. It’s not a total surprise, as we’ve been hearing whispers that there was something going on behind the scenes for the last 12 months (and we’ve even seen some leaked patent drawings filed…
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Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello!
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Moto Guzzi celebrates its second century with an all-new model. The Italian factory’s V100 Mandello broke cover at the big EICMA show in Milan – and with it, Moto Guzzi has revealed a new engine platform that it’ll likely be using for years to come. The V100 Mandello is an all-new machine, with plenty of…
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Laying the bike up for winter – the importance of a deep-clean
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Keeping your bike clean is important at any time of the year, but if you’re planning to lay it up over the winter, you’re going to need to give it a serious deep clean. Don’t be shy. Get stuck in. Any dirt, debris or damp spots left on the bike could cause corrosion if left…
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Winter motorcycle tyre care you may not have considered….
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When you’re stashing your pride and joy away for the winter, the last thing you probably think about is your bike’s tyre pressures. Even though you’re not riding, you should ensure your tyres are topped up to the appropriate level – and kept that way. If they’re not inflated properly throughout the winter, you’ll run…
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Give your battery some TLC this Winter…
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Batteries lose performance in cold weather. It’s as simple as that. A drop of just a couple of volts can be enough to prevent your bike from starting – and although you could go out and get yourself a new one without too much hassle, there are ways you can ensure your existing battery is…
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Suzuki Katana 2022 – 150bhp & lots of new tech
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Suzuki is updating its Katana for 2022. As before, the Katana is heavily based on Suzuki’s super-naked GSX-S1000, which means that the recent updates of that model will now be available on the new Suzuki Katana 2022. Suzuki Katana 2022 Engine At the heart of the bike is the tried and tested, but now Euro…
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Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory unveiled
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Aprilia’s Factory bikes are all about high-quality components, big power figures and low weight. Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory is no exception. The Tuono 660 Factory boasts more sophisticated suspension (Kayaba forks and Sachs shock, both fully adjustable) than the stock bike. It also has better weight/power ratio with the kerb weight now 181kg, and peak…
