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NEW GEAR: Arai’s Honda Fireblade-inspired helmet. Get YOURS now.
Are you a Fireblade rider? After a new lid to keep you safe out on the road or track? Arai’s just released new version of its top of the line RX-7V for you. There are three versions available – one Red, one Blue and one Silver – to match the colour schemes of Honda’s 2020…
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VIDEO: Lockdown. Graham Jarvis style.
We all know the lockdown is a necessary evil, but for all fun-loving motorcyclists staying away from the roads can get pretty boring. A lot of people have started to do little figure-of-eights and small rides in their garden to pass the time, but nobody has taken this to quite such astounding level as Graham…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Five
Clear water and mucky kit Day three of riding in Himachel Pradesh was the best so far. We covered a similar distance to previous days, around 125km, but by the end of the ride I felt far less knackered than on previous days. This was thanks to today’s roads being (mostly) recently resurfaced, which made…
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Campaign to help fight COVID-19 in Africa
As the global crisis deepens, Two Wheels for Life and Dorna Sports have come together to launch a campaign to raise £50,000 to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. Given how badly the disease has hit affluent countries with highly developed healthcare sectors, the consequences could be devastating for the world’s poorest continent. Here’s what…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Four
Alpine apples Waking up in a palace puts you in a good mood right from the start, I find. So does watching wild monkeys play just outside your window. The second day of riding started with good omens and lots of chai. From Chail we headed towards Narkanda, which sits slightly higher in the mountain…
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Brembo donates €1 million to fight coronavirus
The impact of this crisis has been felt across the world, and across all industries. Motorcycling is no different. That’s why several companies have taken an active role in fighting back. One of them is Brembo. And they have put a good chunk of money into this… Brembo is continuing to provide support for research…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Three
Hey, ho, let’s go! The morning in Chandigarh was what we had all been waiting for – this was the start of the seven days of riding in Himachal Pradesh. The weather looked nice and sunny, but it was intensely hot and humid. The good news was that the monsoon rains hadn’t caught up with…
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Watsonian puts the Mod in modern cooking
We thought that we’d seen it all, but this is new to us – a Watsonian scooter sidecar to bring Asian street food to the UK public. Cornish chef Adrian Jones travelled extensively in Asia over the past six years and was inspired to bring the flavours of freshly-cooked street food to the British public.…
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VIDEO: World War II despatch rider TRAINING. How to ride and maintain a Norton 16H.
A film has been unearthed which explains everything World War II despatch riders needed to know about the Norton 16H – from how to ride to maintenance in the field. There’s some glorious stuff tucked away around on the internet, and the latest thing to catch our eye is a 90 minute motorcycle training film…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Two
Delhirium If I’m honest, the first few hours in Delhi were a bit of a shock. I felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the city (the estimates vary, but the population without including the urban surroundings is close to 20 million), the intense heat, the chaotic traffic, the hoards of beggars and the fact that…
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PATENT: Honda’s TELESCOPIC side stand.
Honda’s thinking outside the box again, filing patents for a new telescopic side stand system which is made up of three sections that fit into each other. We all know how a motorcycle side stand works. It’s a tried and tested design that’s been unchanged for many years – and there’s a reason for that;…
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FETTLING FRIDAY: How to undertake a MINOR SERVICE for your bike. Episode FOUR.
In the fourth episode of our new Basic Motorcycle Maintenance series our trusted mechanic Rob Bean shows you exactly what it takes to give you bike a minor service, taking you through the process step-by-step. If you’ve always fancied getting your hands dirty and giving your bike a service, but never had the confidence to…
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Is Honda about to reveal a new BIG 1100cc Rebel?
The dust has barely settled after BMW revealed its new R18 cruiser, but already there’s talk of another. This time from the unlikely direction of Honda. We haven’t heard anything about this from the factory, but our Japanese colleagues from Young Machine magazine are certain that this will happen. And they are usually on the…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day One
What’s it like exploring the foothills of the Himalayas on a Royal Enfield Himalayan? We found out! Touring in India is like sipping a fine cocktail – it fills your mind with an intoxicating mix of colours, smells, sounds and flavours. Except that you can’t just delicately get your lips wet for a little taste…
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Stuff to do while you and the kids are stuck at home
Yamaha and KTM are keeping bike-mad families busy during the lockdown with games and activities In a space of just a few weeks, our lives have changed dramatically as we follow the government’s advice to stay at home. In an effort to keep people entertained during this time, Yamaha Motor UK has released a variety…
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Cake’s ELECTRIC utility motorcycle: the Ösa.
Make sure you’re sitting down when you read the price of this thing. Following the release of its Kalk dirt-bike style electric machine, Swedish bike builders Cake has just released the details of its newest project: the Ösa. Alright, so this one’s a little bit leftfield. It’s certainly not a looker, but with a claimed…
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YOU can explore the Ducati, BMW and Harley Davidson museums from the comfort of your sofa.
Want to check out some truly special bikes while we’re on lockdown? Now you can. The Ducati, BMW and Harley-Davidson museums are open for business on Google Maps. That’s right. Head over to Google Maps, select Street View and simply drag and drop the little orange man onto your museum of choice. You can check…
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FROM THE VAULT: Watch some of the most iconic MotoGP and WSB races for FREE.
Although the Coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to this year’s racing calendar – that doesn’t mean you can’t get your fill of top flight action from the comfort of your sofa. MotoGP and WSB have opened up the archives and dug out some of the most iconic moments in racing history. And you can…
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Honda’s CT 125 is coming to Europe. Factory files designs with EU patent office.
Honda’s filed a batch of design drawings with the European Patent Office which confirms the upcoming release of its newest Cub Trail 125. Following the big reveal of Honda’s latest generation CT 125 at the Tokyo Motor Show a few months ago, we’ve been eagerly waiting for news from the Japanese factory that we’re…
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VIDEO: Riding big bikes off-road. Ducati’s Beppe Gualini explains how.
Ten-time Dakar competitor and Ducati off-road expert Beppe Gualini has released a video breaking down how to handle a big bike off-road. There’s a lot of scepticism about just how well big adventure bikes handle off-road. Ok, so there’s little doubt what they can do in the hands of experts, but for us mere mortal…
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RUMOURS: TVS Motor looks to BUY Norton brand.
Following the demise of Donington-based Norton Motorcycles, a handful of buyers have come forward to express an interest in snapping up the brand. TVS Motor is one of them. According to Bloomberg, there have been numerous purchase requests – but only eight will be able to move onto the next phase of the buyout. No…
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FETTLING FRIDAY: How to REPLACE your bike's chain and sprockets. Episode Three.
In the third episode of our new Basic Motorcycle Maintenance series our trusted mechanic Rob Bean shows you exactly what it takes to change your bike’s chain and sprockets, taking you through the process step-by-step. If you’ve always fancied getting your hands dirty and giving your bike a service, but never had the confidence to…
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Celebrate the life & times of Percy Tait with Mortons Archive pictorial
Motorcycle sport lost a true legend when Percy Tait passed away in November 2019, aged 90.
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What’s inside the May issue of Fast Bikes?
Dangerous Bruce heads to Vegas to test Kawasaki’s newest supercharged superweapon in the May issue of Fast Bikes magazine. You don’t want to miss out!
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