Touring Bikes
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What we Wear: Held Annone GTX Waterproof motorcycle boots
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The Held Annone GTX Gore-Tex Motorcycle Boots are a premium offering from German manufacturer Held. These boots are designed to provide maximum protection, comfort, and durability – and I’ve been using these now for about 10 months, through all weathers! One of the standout features is the full-grain leather construction. Full-grain leather is known for…
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RIDER SKILLS: Riding on Motorways
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Motorways are great for covering distance in no time, but they come with a whole set of considerations that you need to appreciate to make your progress safe. We talked to Harrison Browne from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to get an idea of the key areas to concentrate on… Although motorways are the UK’s safest roads,…
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First Ride: Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
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We’ve just had a couple of days to put Suzuki’s new tall-rounder through its paces. The £14,499 bike’s a big deal for the factory, bringing together its much-loved GSX-R1000 motor and its first automatic adjustable suspension system. Here’s editor Ross’s thoughts! Suzuki’s been really busy of late; probably busier than it’s been in years, creating…
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The best (and worst) kept roads…
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New data has been released to help us find the best and worst roads in the country. The UK’s roads are notoriously rough. We’ve all seen it. We’ve all lived it; bobbling our way along back roads and being caught out by unexpected, yet-to-be-filled potholes. Thankfully, Lexham Insurance have done God’s work and sifted though…
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RIDE Cymru Knievels: Raising money and breaking records
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Thirteen years ago, the ‘RIDE Cymru’ event was conceived – a charity 1,000-mile ride around the scenic roads of Wales. In its third year, the event mutated to have all riders dressed as Evel Knievel in honour of the 40th anniversary of the stunt legend’s famous Wembley Stadium jump over thirteen buses. The Cymru Knievel…
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Top Roads: Norfolk
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After some inspiration of where to go for a blast? We’ve got you covered. Norfolk might not be the most obvious choice if you’re after a good ride; but the rural idyll out East actually offers a surprisingly diverse selection of good stuff to get stuck into. From the gently undulating twisties along the coast…
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Book of the Week: Motorcycle Traveler
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This week’s book pick is Peter Starr’s fantastic Motorcycle Traveler!
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TOP GEAR: Gerbing Heated Glove Liner
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It’s not so easy to get your hands on (and in) a pair of heated gloves without spending a good wedge of cash. But to keep costs down, how about considering this pair of heated liners which sit inside your usual riding gloves? Made from Lycra with heating elements running the length of each finger…
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TOP GEAR : Shoei Neotec 3 System Helmet
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Top Japanese crash-hat maker Shoei has released the latest version of its flip-front system helmet, the Neotec 3. It’s fully homologated to ECE 22.06 regs, with dual approval for open and closed use. The outer shell uses a new Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) composite fibreglass material with even better performance than before. The flip- front…
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Top Gear: Weise ION Heated Gloves
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Now that we’re experiencing some more refreshing climatic conditions, it isn’t time to park up the bike for the winter, but rather equip ourselves to carry on riding through to the spring. The Weise Ion gloves are made with a combination of textile and full-grain leather – dual layered over critical zones – with KP1…
