Adventure Bikes
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Husky’s Hooligan
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The latest track-ready Husqvarna FS450 promises plenty of thrills Following on from the big reveal of its latest batch of its MX and Enduro machines, Husqvarna’s got us hot under the collar with the release of its new FS450 supermoto machine. It’s not road-legal, but if you’re in the market for a new track weapon…
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QUICK SPIN: Triumph Tiger Sport 660
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We caught up with Bob Pickett to get his thoughts on Triumph’s sporty 660: Triumph shook up the middleweight naked market in 2021 when it launched the Trident. The 660cc triple had a great engine, powerful brakes and sharp handling, yet managed to work for both new and experienced riders. 2022 saw the launch of…
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AJS ’71 Desert Scrambler
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Following the success of its Tempest Scrambler 125, A.J.S. has decided to take things a step further with a bike inspired by its 14th place finish in the legendary Mojave Desert race in 1971. Riding an A.J.S. Stormer, A.J.S. competition manager Mike Jackson brought it home against an incredible 3200 racers, tackling a gruelling 190-mile…
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AJS Tempest Scrambler
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The learner legal scrambler market is massive. If knobbly-tyre-clad 125cc machines are your bag you’re properly spoilt for choice – but to find one with actual heritage like this A.J.S. isn’t so easy. Okay, so just like the Heralds, Mutts and Mashs of this world, the Tempest Scrambler (and the ’71 Desert Scrambler) is an…
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Beginner’s Guide To Trail Riding
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There are around 2000 miles of motorway in the UK – but believe it or not, there’re actually three times as many miles of green lanes that you can legally ride on two wheels. So to help you hit the trails with confidence, here are some of our top tips to help keep you smiling…
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Q&A: Speeding in Spain
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Our specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides bikers through their legal trials and troubles Q I’m a police officer and have been on the job for nearly ten years. I’ve got a mate who’s been in six months longer than me and he has just been revetted. It’s a hot topic at the moment and…
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New Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Rally
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Yamaha’s ultimate high-specification long-distance adventure bike The new Ténéré 700 World Rally represents the ultimate version of Yamaha’s long-distance adventure bike and can trace its heritage back to the very beginning of the world’s toughest race. The story began in 1979 when Yamaha won the first-ever Dakar Rally. Inspired by this success and encouraged by…
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Kit Review: Lomo 30L waterproof Motorcycle Dry Bag Rucksack
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There are a lot of waterproof motorcycle rucksacks available. If you’re on a tight budget though you might want to take look at the 30L Dry Bag Motorcycle Rucksack from Lomo. These rucksacks are crafted from a high-vis, fluorescent yellow PVC material and boast several retro reflective panels and stripes which send light back to…
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Husqvarna’s Motocross range gets revealed
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It’s that time of the year when next year’s motocross bikes get their big reveal, and following on from KTM’s big announcement, its sister brand Husqvarna has revealed its own whopping range of bikes. As you’d expect, things are much the same for the new Huskys as they are for the new KTMs – so…
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TOP TECH! Latest generation of Garmin’s rugged sat-nav
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Garmin has unveiled its zumo XT2 – and reckons it’s the company’s most advanced purpose-built motorcycle sat-nav yet. Here are the specs. Garmin’s zumo XT has built up a solid reputation since its release a few years ago, and the sat-nav specialist looks to be taking thing even further with the zumo XT2. It features…
