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BMW: R18 refreshed – no R20 S, yet
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BMW’s enormous R18 mega-boxers have had some very minor tweaks, aimed at meeting the tighter Euro 5+ emissions rules. So, the 1802cc air-cooled flat twin motor has a new ECU, which keeps power the same at 91bhp, but adds an extra 5Nm of torque. The new engine is shared amongst the range: the R18 Classic…
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INDIAN: New engine for 2025 big twin range
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The other American big V-twin bike maker, Indian, also has been working on the upgrades. For 2025, it’s got a new engine, the liquid-cooled 112CI (1834cc) PowerPlus, which puts out a decent 126bhp and 181.4Nm of torque and is based on the King of the Baggers race bike motor. It’s fitted to the new Chieftain…
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ROAD to recovery
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When life is tough, biking can be the silver lining that helps you get through it all. When Samantha Brooman married her childhood sweetheart, Mike, the closest she thought she’d get to ride a motorcycle was to be a pillion on the occasional ride. What she had in mind was raising a family. But life…
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ROYAL ENFIELD: Classic 350
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Royal Enfield’s small-bore 350 singles have been selling like hot chapatis since they launched a few years back. But with competition from Triumph’s 400 singles and the new Honda GB350 S, the Indian firm may have to up its game. It’s started here, with an updated Classic 350, that gets LED lights, disc rear brake,…
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TRIUMPH: Speed Triple news
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Alan Dowds brings us up to speed… The Speed Triple first appeared in 1991, and just a few years later the reborn Triumph brand sold its first Speed Triple – a three-cylinder naked roadster with bulldog breed spirit and punchy performance, first produced in 750 and 900 formats. It took its name from the old…
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DUCATI: New finance offers available
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Ducati has announced a new limited-time 4.9% APR finance offer, making some of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s most desirable bikes more accessible to enthusiasts. The 4.9% APR offer on HP and PCP now applies to the entire MY2025 Multistrada V4 range and the new Diavel V4. To qualify for 4.9% APR, the minimum deposit is…
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KIT: TCX Infinity boot
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A mid-height touring boot, with extensive comfort and protection technology, the Infinity boots are fully waterproof and use a smart reel-type lacing system with adjustable Velcro fastening flap for the perfect fit. There’s a special Ortholite footbed and Groundtrax rubber sole for good traction when walking off the bike. They give good protection, too, with…
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RIDDEN: Triumph Speed Twin 1200
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The retro market is one of the strongest sectors out there, and to ensure Triumph stays up at the pointy end of things, it’s just reworked its much-loved Speed Twin 1200 family . Bruce Wilson brings us up to speed. Photos: Gareth Harford/Chippy Wood Roughly a third of Triumph’s sales can be attributed to its old-school…
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ADVENTURE at a snip!
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An all-singing, fully equipped adventure bike for a smidge over nine grand? There’s got to be a catch, surely? Dave Manning tells us what we need to know. Photos from Too Fast Media Having ridden the Voge DS900X for a day, I have the feeling that the only catch that its bargain price can bring…
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A DAY in the dirt
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Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Well, the answer’s yes as far as John McAvoy is concerned, after his recent roll around in the mud on some enduro bikes… Since the very beginning of my time as a motorcyclist way back in the mid-80s I’ve only every ridden on the road or track,…
