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All-new GSX-8S and V-Strom 800DE unveiled by Suzuki at Eicma
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Suzuki has revealed two all-new models, with a new GSX-8S and V-Strom 800DE revealed at Eicma in Milan, Italy. We finally see the new parallel twin 776cc motor that will eventually replace the old V-twins. It’s powering this new naked streetfighter GSX-8S as well as a new V-Strom 800, and it makes around 82bhp. Nothing…
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New TRACER 9 GT+ Sport Touring model from Yamaha
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‘Yamaha Sport Touring models give riders across the globe the chance to live their dreams and explore the roads of life whenever they feel the need to escape from everyday realities.’ Say Yamaha. ‘Whether it’s a weekend break or an ambitious long distance tour, the TRACER 9 range has the performance, comfort and versatility to…
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Norton Motorcycles sets out vision for the future with immersive event, Unlocking Modern Luxury
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Norton Motorcycles invited a selection of esteemed guests to Unlocking Modern Luxury, an immersive event at its headquarters in Solihull, to celebrate the brand’s vision for the future. The event saw Norton Motorcycles welcome keynote speaker Professor Gerry McGovern, Chief Creative Officer at Jaguar Land Rover, with Lisa Gregg, Founder of LivingxLG, hosting proceedings that promised…
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Products: Stormsure waterproofing, repair adhesive and repair tape
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A few weeks ago some stuff landed on my desk from a company called Stormsure. They have products that are able apparently, to ‘fix almost anything’. I received a box of self-adhesive Tuff Tape waterproof repair strip, some Tuff Tape waterproof repair patches, some flexible repair adhesive and some water repellent spray. Clearly this stuff…
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Learner Legal Looker! Yamaha’s 2023 R125
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4th Generation R125: R-Connection When Yamaha launched the very first R125 in 2008 it brought advanced Supersport design and technology to the 125cc A1 license class. Setting new standards for thrilling performance, handling agility and aggressive style, this bike became an overnight success. During the past 15 years this iconic machine has consistently evolved to maintain…
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Keis Great Winter Ride in the Scottish Borders
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Scotland is not the first place that comes to mind when you consider destinations for great winter rides. But if you know where to go, have the right kit and the right attitude, you could find some spectacular riding there. So, when our friends at Keis Heated Clothing asked us to test their kit, and…
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‘Girl on a bike’ completes epic 1000 dunas challenge in Morocco
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British motorcycle rider, racer and adventurer, Vanessa Ruck, 36, has completed the 1000 DUNAS RAID in Spain, making her the first female to ever finish on a standard production adventure bike. Vanessa – also known as ‘The Girl on a Bike’ – took on the challenge riding a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro motorcycle, between Granada, Spain…
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Fix for four years with new offer from Suzuki
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With interest rates on the rise Suzuki is offering customers the chance to fix for up to four years at 4.9% APR representative, on either a PCP or HP agreement and with no deposit required. Available on the top-of-the-range Hayabusa – with its famed 1340cc, torque-laden inline four cylinder engine and electronics suite than includes…
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2001: Rossi ruffles feathers in the final 500cc year
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VJMC’s Steve Cooper looks back..The 2001 season might have marked the coming to an end of the 500cc era, but it always was going to go out with a bang. Honda’s sullen 2000 was forgotten as the motorcycle giant went for it big time. There were some seven riders on the fearsome NSR500 and another…
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Dirty Bikes! A guide to pressure washing..
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There’s a long-held myth that pressure washing your bike’s a bad idea. But if you do it properly, it’s the quickest and easiest way to keep your pride and joy in tip-top condition for years to come. We’d all sooner be out riding our motorcycle than we would washing it, but if you want to…
