Street Bikes
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SPY SHOTS: BMW’s new G310GS and G310R caught road testing
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It looks like BMW’s been busy updating its small capacity adventure bike and roadster for 2021. Spy shots have emerged of BMW’s G310GS and G310R out testing in India. And by the looks of things, they’re pretty much ready to go – which indicates we’ll likely see them launched at the end of the year.…
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NEW GEAR: Cardo’s special-edition PACKTALK BLACK communications system
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Cardo Systems has just revealed the PACKTALK BLACK; a new special-edition model that pairs sleek styling with industry-leading sound by JBL. In addition to utilising Cardo’s proprietary, and proven, Dynamic Mesh Communication™ (DMC) technology, PACKTALK BLACK features powerful 45mm JBL speakers as standard, a sleek, blacked-out design and a three-year warranty to create the industry’s…
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Ducati’s working on THREE new models. Enduro 1260 Grand Tour, Diavel Lamborghini and Scrambler 1100 Pro Dark coming for 2021?
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Documents filed with the US Environmental Protection Agency confirm that Ducati’s planning to release an Enduro 1260 Grand Tour, Diavel Lamborghini and Scrambler 1100 Pro Dark next year. There’s a few ways we can work out what manufacturers are working on for the coming year. One of them is environment registration documents. And that’s exactly…
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SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: (almost) everything you need to know about Arai
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If you ride motorcycles, you’ll have heard of Arai Helmets. But do you know its history? Arai’s built a reputation for offering some of the best head protection available on the market. But how did it get to be the globally recognised brand it is today? Back in the 1950s Hirotake Arai created a helmet…
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SAVE SOME CASH: Take a test ride and get £500 OFF a range of Suzuki’s
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Suzuki’s just revealed its latest batch of money-saving offers for the summer – including the chance to save £500 if you take a test ride. Reintroducing its popular 2, 3, 4 finance offer, Suzuki’s offering customers a choice between two, three, or four-year agreements – on either PCP or HP. That means there’s a lot…
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TESTEDS: Arai Profile V Helmet
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There are mid-range helmets, and there are Arai mid-range helmets. The Profile-V is one of the latter, but in most helmet manufacturers’ range it would be right at the top. Such is Arai’s insistence on safety and quality that this helmet is barely distinguishable from the brand’s more expensive items – at a glance you…
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Government confirms mandatory MOT testing will resume from August 1
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MOT testing for cars, vans and motorcycles is being reintroduced from 1 August in England, Scotland and Wales. Back in March, the UK Government granted a six-month MOT exemption to enable key workers to stay mobile during the coronavirus lockdown. But with restrictions being eased and more people returning to the road, Roads Minister, Baroness…
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Kawasaki’s predictive electronic system which AUTOMATICALLY adjusts ABS and traction control depending on how you ride
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Kawasaki’s filed patents for new technology which works to automatically adjust a motorcycles on-board electronics. The system uses data collected from cameras, lasers, satellite navigation and sensors (on the seat and footrests) to read the road and regulate a bikes on-board electronics to suit. It’s an interesting step forward from Kawasaki – as it looks…
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Norton Motorcycles: Stuart Garner ordered to return missing £14 million pension fund
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The Pensions Ombudsman has ruled that ex-Norton boss Stuart Garner acted ‘dishonestly’ – and ordered him to repay an estimated £14 million in pension contributions. An investigation took place after 30 members of three retirement funds which Garner set up and ran revealed he had repeatedly failed to return their funds when they were due.…
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Glancing Off: Arai’s (not so) secret ingredient
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Arai’s released a video which aims to explain the importance of glancing off and impact absorption. Helmets are important. If you ride bikes in the UK, they’re the one thing you’re required to wear by law. And if you’re in the know, there’s one name that’s synonymous with protecting your head in the best possible…
