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Guy Martin Land Speed Record latest: pics from the first run are in – Guy’s verdict on the test: “Spot on”
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Guy Martin has said that his first ever powered run in the Triumph Streamliner world land speed record machine was “Spot on” and that being out in Utah at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats was, “Lush”. The Lincolnshire lad is undertaking the Land Speed Record attempt in the twin-Rocket III engine powered, 1000bhp Streamliner with…
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Motorcyclists are ‘More attractive than drivers’ according to research study
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Motorcyclists are ‘More attractive than drivers’ according to research study. People who wear clothing associated with motorcycling are seen as more attractive, daring, adventurous and fun, new research has found. The study from one of the UK and Ireland’s leading motorcycle insurance brokers, Carole Nash, asked over 1,000 adults to rate the looks of the…
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French mini-Tenere illustration and article reveals crucial numbers for 2017’s bike
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French mini-Tenere illustration and article reveals crucial numbers for 2017’s bike. French motorcycle publication Moto Revue has printed this computer-made image of the MT-07 Tenere, a bike which it says now won’t be with us until later next year. The illustration is based on the spy-shot images that we brought you a month ago, here’s…
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Indian launches the Chieftain Dark Horse
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Indian launches the Chieftain Dark Horse. Indian has launched the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, a blacked-out bagger. It’s black, very black. It costs £19,599. Powered by a blacked-out version of the Thunder Stroke 111 engine (1,811cc) and using the same chassis and suspension as the Indian Chieftain, the new Chieftain Dark Horse comes from the factory…
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WSB stars joining up for huge TT Parade Lap
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WSB stars joining up for huge TT Parade Lap. A number of high profile World Superbike riders are heading to the Isle of Man for a parade lap around the iconic mountain circuit as part of the 2015 Isle of Man TT Races. Chas Davies, Sylvain Guintoli, Jonathan Rea, Leon Camier and Tom Sykes will…
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The history of Triumph | 25 years at Hinckley
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It’s nearly a quarter of a century since Triumph came back with a bang. Bertie Simmonds examines how they did it for MoreBikes… On June 29th 1990 the press gathered for the announcement that Triumph Motorcycles was back in business again. Many had heard this all before, and many have heard similar stories of great…
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Coloured motorcycle radiator covers from R&G
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Leading motorcycle crash protection and damage prevention products provider, R&G, has introduced a range of colour options on its popular Radiator Guards, Oil Cooler Guards and Downpipe Grills available for a huge array of bikes. Following the Company’s introduction of the orange Radiator Guard for the KTM 1190 Adventure in 2013, R&G has answered requests…
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ABS and new colours for Yamaha | 2015 new motorcycles
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Along with the exciting announcements of a new Yamaha XJR1300 and XJR1300 Racer, plus the Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage, other bikes in the company’s range have had some tweaks… Yamaha YZF-R125 Following the launch of the new higher-specification model for the 2014 season, the YZF-R125 has continued to maintain its position as the top…
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Jawa 660 Sportard review
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Jawa 660 Sportard | From £6745 | 48.8bhp@6500rpm | 42lb-ft@6000rpm | 660cc four-valve SOHC single-cylinder Tested by John Milbank Photos by Joe Dick Building bikes since 1929, Jawa is a European manufacturer exporting to over 20 countries worldwide. Its popular twin-cylinder two-stroke 350s are the last of the big oil-burners, but the new 660…
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Learn to ride: Honda announces first ‘Honda School of Motorcycling’ centres
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Honda (UK) is to launch its first four licensed motorcycle training centres this month as part of a new initiative, the ‘Honda School of Motorcycling’. Four Honda motorcycle dealers in the South of England are to become the first to offer training on-premises, under license from Honda (UK) and authorised by the Driver and…
