Adventure Bikes
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LONG TERMER: Honda CRF1100L ES Africa Twin
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We caught up with Bertie Simmonds to see how he’s getting on with the big adventure bike. Here’s what he said… Long-term readers will know that I ran the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. Honda had loaded the bike with extras. This model had the DCT auto gearbox, the lovely big metal panniers, and top-box,…
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TRIUMPH: 450cc Motocross bike launched
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Triumph Motorcycles reveals its first 450cc motocross bike, designed in collaboration with the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael. The All-New Triumph TF 450-RC Edition celebrates Ricky Carmichael’s involvement throughout Triumph’s motocross programme and features Ricky Carmichael’s chosen specification and signature graphics. Developed by world-leading Triumph engineers and Motocross Champions, the TF 450-RC Edition features the strongest power-to-weight…
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EXMOOR: Explored!
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Fancy honing your adventure riding skills in the stunning surrounds of Exmoor National Park? The Honda Adventure Centre’s got you covered! Ross Mowbray reports. PHOTOS: Gary Chapman Founded by three-time World Motocross Champion Dave Thorpe, the Honda Adventure Centre’s earned an enviable reputation for its one- and two-day tours and courses that take in some…
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WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Stop & Go mini air compressor
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Ross Mowbray / £46.80 / www.partseurope.eu While there’s nothing wrong with an old-fashioned foot pump, it’s far easier to plug in a compressor and let it do the hard graft of blowing up your tyres. Technically, this is a portable jobbie; powered using a 12V lighter adaptor plug or by clipping the included alligator clips…
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TESTED: BMW F 900 GS
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Adam ‘Chad’ Child has got his thoughts down on the new Beemer. Here’s what you need to know: Bigger engine, more power, less weight and a new look for the 2024 BMW F 900 GS- It’s weird to think the new middleweight F 900 GS produces more power than the legendary 1200 GS when it…
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LONG TERMER: Voge 525DSX
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Simon Meyer’s been putting the miles on the middleweight adventure motorcycle. Here’s how he’s getting on: The Voge 525DSX will likely have many of you scratching your heads. If you’ve not had your ear to the ground, you may well have missed the firm’s European debut back in 2020. It was a surprisingly well-received 471cc…
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KOVE MOTORCYCLES: Who? Read on…
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Chinese firm Kove’s added its first ‘big bike’ to its adventure-focused range – and it looks like a winner Kove’s a pretty cool company. While it’s not exactly a big name in the UK, the Chinese factory has made waves since being founded just a few short years ago, in 2017. It’s probably best known…
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LIMITED EDITION: Tricked out Africa Twins
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The Africa Twin’s an icon with some serious off-road pedigree. Based around Honda’s Paris Dakar winning NXR-750, the original AT has a proper cult following among adventurous riders in the know. The ‘new’ version’s built on that successful formula and ‘historic’ prestige, and since its release back in 2016, it’s established itself as one of…
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OFF-ROAD FUN: Some used bike suggestions
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Yesterday, we featured our test of the CFMOTO 450MT. If you fancy a spot of budget off-road action, you may also consider one of these: Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 2016-2023 / £2000-£4500 The back-to-basics and easy-to manage single from the Indian factory has won legions of fans the world over. It may not be blessed…
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TESTED: CFMOTO 450MT
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There’s more appetite than ever for ‘lightweight’ adventurers – and the Chinese-made CFMoto 450MT ticks a lot of boxes. Adam Child (Chad) has put the 450MT through its paces… CFMoto has come a long way in the 35 years since its formation. The Chinese bike manufacturer, which now has 3000 dealers globally and employs over…
