Street Bikes
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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…
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Support a great cause! A message from Wemoto
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We need your help! Our charity T-shirts would make ideal Christmas presents! Every year Wemoto chooses a charity to sponsor and produces a charity T-shirt designed by John, our regular in-house designer, which raises money for the chosen charity. In fact, ALL the profit, after production costs, is donated to the charity. This year we…
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What We Wear: HJC i100 Flip-Up
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£249.99 / www.oxfordproducts.com / Simon Meyer I’ve done a couple of thousand miles in HJC’s i100 flip front in the last 8 months or so. It’s actually my first experience of a ‘flip lid’… and I think I’m a convert. It’s become my go-to choice – despite having a significantly more expensive full face option…
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New: CFMOTO 800 NK Advanced – and it is!
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Just in! CFMOTO 800NK Advanced breaks cover… Lining up alongside its SPORT-badged counterpart, the CFMOTO 800NK ADVANCED is the flagship large displacement model from CFMOTO’s NK naked bike family. While sharing the signature NK futuristic design, top-class performance and balanced riding position, the 800NK ADVANCED brings additional levels of high-end equipment and technology to the…
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Akrapovič Slip-On Exhausts For Honda CB750 Hornet And XL750 Transalp
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Akrapovič has just launched two new slip-on exhaust systems specifically crafted for Honda fans. The Slip-On Line (Titanium) was created for the Honda XL750 Transalp, while the Slip-On Line (Carbon) caters to the Honda CB750 Hornet. The Slip-On Line for the Honda XL750 Transalp is crafted using materials recognized for their use in competitive settings.…
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Chinese manufacturer Kove bring 450 Rally to Europe
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The Chinese motorcycle manufacturer is finally making its street legal 450 Rally available outside of China.
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What we wear: ‘Leather Leg Bag’ from Roadskin
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Sometimes, I don’t want to carry a rucksack, but I will always want my specs, wallet, phone and keys with me. Stuffing the pockets of my jacket and jeans on the bike isn’t always ideal, so I was very happy to try out the leather leg bag from the folks at Roadskin. The Roadskin motorcycle…
