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LONG TERMER: Suzuki GSX-8S
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Stuart Baker gives his final thoughts on the GSX before it goes back… It’s time to bid a fond farewell to the fabulous Suzuki GSX-8S – a bike which proved to be far more than the sum of its parts on the spec sheet. A budget 776cc parallel twin didn’t exactly get me excited, so…
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NEWS: Norton Motorcycles welcomes Revolutions as first sales partner in Scotland
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Norton Motorcycles has begun a new sales partnership with established sportscar dealer, Revolutions, located in Perth, Scotland. With this latest addition to Norton’s network, Revolutions became Scotland’s first sales partner. The Norton Commando 961, V4SV, and V4CR are all available to view, test ride, and purchase from the location. The 125th Anniversary Limited Edition models…
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LONG-TERMER: Yamaha Tenere World Raid
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Dave Manning gives us an update on the big adventure bike… I used to think that the low average mileage clocked up by so many British riders was just down to the fact that they weren’t using their bikes on the daily commute to work. And, four years ago, the situation changed quite drastically for…
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MV AGUSTA: Top-drawer tourer
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MV Agusta’s getting into the adventure bike game in a big way, releasing its trick £20,000 Enduro Veloce to the masses The Italian factory’s been teasing us with bits and bobs about its production adventure bike for a few years, but now it’s finally here. Following on from the well-received but now cancelled pair of…
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NORTON: Choose any colour paint!
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Norton Motorcycles is set to launch its colour customisation programme, One of One, at this year’s Bike Shed Moto Show on Friday, 24th May. One of One enables Norton customers to personalise their motorcycle at the point of purchase using any paint colour they desire and choose bespoke stitching and colours for accompanying accessories. The programme…
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NEWS: Clever tech for hazard perception training
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Devon and Cornwall Police are working to make young riders safer on the road using some clever new technology Motorcycling is dangerous. The statistics don’t lie; with bikers accounting for a quarter of all road deaths nationally, despite only accounting for one per cent of traffic. But Devon and Cornwall Police reckon they can help…
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NEWS: Royal Enfield’s ‘Rentals and Tours’
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Royal Enfield’s just launched a cool new ‘Rentals and Tours’ service which makes it easy to snag the keys to a range of its rides the world over… The Indian firm’s gone from strength to strength over the past few years. While its old-school back-to-basics thumpers have always proved popular among riders of a certain…
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NEWS: Why AI speed cameras are good news for bikers
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It might be illegal, but plenty of motorists still seem to think it’s okay to use their phone when they’re behind the wheel. The good news is that the National Highways agency is investing in technology which can catch out serial scrollers in an effort to make our roads safer. Riding a motorcycle forces a…
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NEXX HELMETS: X.R3R race helmets now with ACU Gold Sticker
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Designed by racers for racers – and now ACU Approved with a Gold Sticker – the NEXX X.R3R… Its features start with the shell, which comes in X-PRO 3K Carbon Fibre or Multi-Composite. Both are lightweight, ACU-certified, and fully compliant with the latest ECE22.06 road standards. There is even an FIM Homologated option—the Pro FIM…
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ELECTRIC: What does our future look like?
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Bob Pickett’s been investigating and has spoken to Dale Robinson, Zero Motorcycles‘ UK Manager. Here’s what you need to know… The UK Government has decreed the end of production of ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles from 2035. Manufacturers like Maeving are filling the small-capacity space, but with just 11 years to go, the range of…
