Street Bikes
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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…
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Ducati Streetfighter V2 and Streetfighter V4 SP
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Ducati Streetfighter V2 Ducati expands the Streetfighter family with the introduction of two new models: the Streetfighter V2 and the top-of-the-range Streetfighter V4 SP. The new Streetfighter V2 is essentialy the Panigale V2, stripped of the fairings and equipped with high and wide handlebars. It’s what Ducati describes as ‘an intuitive and easy-to-handle vehicle, with the right dose of…
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Ladies Who Ride! Review: Richa ‘Libra’ 3 in 1 Motorcycle Jacket by Zoe Young
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Gear reviews and tests are very important when searching for new motorcycle clothing. There’s no better review than a ‘real world’ review – reviews from real motorcyclists talking about the motorcycle gear they wear day in, day out. Here’s Zoe Young to tell us about her Richa ‘Libra’ 3 in 1 Motorcycle Jacket: Leather or…
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Norton Motorcycles opens brand new headquarters
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Norton Motorcycles has opened its new global headquarters in the UK, creating 100 jobs, with a production line capable of delivering around 8,000 motorcycles a year.
