Adventure Bikes
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What we wear: ‘Easyrider’ short motorcycle gloves from Roadskin
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Initially designed for Special Forces use, the Roadskin Easyrider CE Approved Level 1 Glove has since been fully adapted as a motorcycle glove.So, what’s the marriage of Special Forces Gloves and Motorcycle Gloves actually like? There’s clearly a need for comfort and a huge demand for safety, whether you’re battering down doors or getting some…
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2024 KTM 450 Rally Replica
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With so many unknowns over 1,000s of miles of racing, the Dakar Rally is the pinnacle of rally-raid and notoriously one of the most challenging events in the world; that’s why using the best equipment developed by the most successful team in rally history makes the KTM 450 RALLY REPLICA an outstanding choice for competitors…
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A tale of two Ténérés | 700 Ténéré Test Ride
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Mossy takes a look at two versions of Yamaha’s popular trailie twin.
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Multistrada – 20 years!
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The model that changed the history of Ducati, giving rise to one of the most successful families of the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer, turns twenty.Technological achievements, adventures and emotions are illustrated in the temporary exhibition “Multistrada 20th – Twenty Years of Evolutionary Exploration” set up inside the Ducati Museum.The Multistrada will be one of the protagonists…
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Triumph Limited Edition
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To celebrate Iván Cervantes’ victory at the Baja Aragón last year, Triumph’s launched a pair of rally-inspired Tiger 900s. Cervantes’ win of the gruelling 450km race was no mean feat – and it showed to the world just how capable the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is in the hands of the right rider. And…
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Updated colours for Suzuki’s V-Strom 650XT and V-Strom 650
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Suzuki’s V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 650XT middleweight adventure machines will each come with three updated colour options for 2024. Both powered by Suzuki’s iconic 645cc V-twin, the XT version – with an RRP of £8,799 – with its spoked wheels, lower cowling, and hand guards as standard, is now available in an updated version of the…
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Used Bike Guide: Yamaha Super Tenere (2010-2021)
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YAMAHA XT1200Z SUPER TENERE (20102021) £4500-£11,500 The Ténéré is a big name in the adventure bike world. From its Dakar race-winning pedigree from back in the day, through to its massively successful T7 which has kickstarted the middleweight adventure bike market in recent years, there’s no doubt you can put your faith in Yamaha to…
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Used Bike Guide: BMW R1200GS (2004-2012)
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The GS has carved out an enviable reputation as the go-to choice for adventurous bikers the world over, and this particular model is an extremely important part of that journey. While Ewan and Charley might have used its R1150GS predecessor for their famous Long Way Round trip, this is the machine that everyone went out…
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Used Bike Guide: KTM 990 Adventure
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KTM 990 ADVENTURE (2003-2012) £4500-£6,500 If you’re serious about off-road riding, but you still want a big bike that’s capable of doing big miles, then the KTM 990 Adventure is an excellent option. It’s more big trailie than adventure bike – and although it might not get quite the same amount of love as the…
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Quick Spin: Ducati’s Heavyweight Contender
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Adam ‘Chad’ Child gets to grips with the big adventure bike… The fact is, Ducati’s all-new Multistrada V4 Rally is as equally capable off-road as it is on-road. And anyone who’s piloted a Multistrada V4 over a decent variety of roads will testify that this is quite a statement. Quite a moment in the story…
