Street Bikes
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Summer Gloves (no, we’re not potty, read on!)
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It’s winter. That might seem like a strange time to tell you about our favourite summer riding gloves. But actually, it’s the perfect time to bag a bargain while dreaming of the warmer weather returning and the roads drying out. Here’s what you need to know: E-Numbers The all-important E-number is EN 13594:2015. There should…
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RIDER SKILLS: Braking IN a corner
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It’s one thing to brake hard on a straight bit of road, but what happens when you have to do it while riding through a corner? This is what… We’ve all been there: ridden into a corner a bit too fast, and found ourselves wanting to slow down while the bike is banked over. The…
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Long Termers: KTM 790 Duke
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Editor Ross has whacked some big miles on the Duke. Here’s what he’s had to say! The middleweight naked market is massive. The KTM 790 Duke has long been a favourite, winning the hearts and minds of sporty road riders left, right and centre, and snapping up sales with great aplomb. The 890 Duke shares…
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Yamaha’s next generation MT-09
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We love the MT-09. Ever since its release, it’s proved itself a properly brilliant bit of kit which offers top performance and a rewarding ride in a surprisingly easy-to-live-with package – and it’s easy to see why it’s been such a success for Yamaha. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time for an update –…
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QUICK SPIN: Moto Morini Seiemmezzo
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Moto Morini’s properly back in business, with a pair of new machines which hark back to one of the most iconic bikes in its history. WORDS: Dave Manning PHOTOS: Potski Media The new Moto Morini Seiemmezzo (which is Italian for ‘six-and-a-half’) is a swift glance in the rear-view mirror for Morini; named with reference to…
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NEW BIKES: KTM adds 990 Duke to its range of scalpel sharp naked’s
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That’s right. KTM’s adding to its ever growing range of bonkers ‘middleweight’ naked bikes – and if the current range is anything to go by, the new £12,999 990 Duke’s going to be an absolute belter. The Austrian firm’s making big claims about the bike that’s being built at home. They’re saying it’s the lightest,…
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NEW BIKES: Honda’s sharply-styled CB1000 Hornet
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Building on the success of its recently released CB750 Hornet, Honda’s decided it’s time to bring a brand-new, big-bore Hornet back to the fold – and it looks like a winner. With stripped back handline, a 2017 CBR Fireblade-derived four cylinder motor and a load of top-specification goodies, the stripped back machine is likely to…
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What we wear: Draken S Star full-face motorcycle helmet
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Having sported a black lid so far this year, I wanted a motorcycle helmet for the darker, dingier months to give me a better chance of being seen. The Draken S Star full-face motorcycle helmet from Spanish helmet manufacturer Axxis in gloss fluor red has not disappointed – unsurprisingly, I feel more visible! Yes, it’s…
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Scheme to improve biker safety
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You never stop learning – which is why a new police-backed plan is encouraging bikers to improve their road safety with some additional training. Here’s the lowdown. The scheme is part of a new ‘Vulnerable Road Users Operation’ instigated by the National Police Chiefs’ Council – following the release of a batch of figures which…
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Bargain blaster from CFMOTO
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CFMoto has been going from strength to strength in recent years – and now it’s revealed a funky 450cc version of its NK naked to take it to the more established competition. Slotting in-between its 300NK and 650NK, the £4990, 46bhp pocket rocket looks pretty well placed to ruffle a few feathers – particularly when…
