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New Yamaha MT-07 screen, protection and belly pan
British bodywork specialists Skidmarx now offers a choice of six accessories for Yamaha’s popular MT-07; three fly screens, a headlight protector, sports belly pan and rear hugger. All of the fly screens are manufactured in the UK from tough 3mm acrylic sheet and attach to the four bolts that secure the cowl above the bike’s…
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Who’s YOUR dream motorcycle pillion?
Forget Steve McQueen or Marlon Brando – men would most like to go on a motorbike ride with actress Scarlett Johannson. The American superstar does not even own a motorcycle, but was regularly seen out on two wheels with former husband Ryan Reynolds. The couple would take trips to Malibu on actor Reynolds’ vintage Triumph, with…
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New fairing for BMW R nineT from Wunderlich
Inspired by the cockpit fairings fitted to the R90S and R100CS in the late 1970s, the Daytona helps complete the retro, cafe racer look of the R nineT, and makes longer journeys much more comfortable, providing some much needed protection from wind blast and weather. Wunderlich have specialised in individually-tailored BMW motorcycle accessories for almost…
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No more petrol power! Fossil fuels “should be phased out by 2100”
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports unrestricted use of fossil fuels must be “phased out” by 2100 if the world is to avoid dangerous levels of climate change. The report says reducing emissions is crucial if global warming is to be limited to 2 degrees Celsius; a target acknowledged in 2009…
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More protection from Knox motorcycle back protector
Launched in 2012 and featuring all-new dual-compound hybrid technology, a unique four-plate structure, the Knox Meta-Sys back protector set new standards of protection and flexibility. Updated and improved for 2015, the new Meta-Sys offers more protection, less weight and is fully certified to the highest level of the latest CE standard. The Meta-Sys is constructed…
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Motorcycle safety: is this a solution?
I’ve just received an email from Pere László. He’s pretty excited at the idea of having designed what he describes as the world’s safest two-wheel roadster. Pere is hoping the crowd-funding website indigogo will raise the $40,000 he needs to build the first prototype machine, before encouraging investors to get onboard.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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The Macua Grand Prix from a motorcycle racer’s perspective
The annual Macau road races on the southern coast of China are a regular draw to the top names of international road racing, including two-time TT-winner Gary Johnson. With just a couple of days to go before the start of this year’s event, Bruce Wilson asked the Lincolnshire-based rider… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More…
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MotoGP: The new faces on the grid
The MotoGP grid for next season is already shaping up. Maverick Viñales and Jack Miller are just two of the exciting new riders to be joining for 2015, with new bikes and new teams adding to the colour in the premier class. The 2013 Moto3 World Champion and 2014 Moto2 Rookie of the Year Viñales is…
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Take a free motorcycle test ride with KTM at Motorcycle Live
KTM is offering riders attending Motorcycle Live the chance to sample bikes from its Street range with free demo rides. The nine-day show, held at Birmingham’s NEC, from November 22-30, will showcase the entire 2015 Street range of motorcycles along with highlights from the Off-Road collection on the main KTM stand, while the ‘Test Ride…
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Leaner riders and drivers warned of test scam
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning learner riders and drivers to avoid copycat websites and save money by using GOV.UK for booking driving tests. This test scam is targeting riders and drivers who are often short of cash, and looking to get their first transport. Copycat websites offer to book theory and…
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New Rukka motorcycle back protector
Completing the comprehensive range of Rukka D3O Air protectors, two protector vests of different designs with chest and back protectors combine maximum protection with optimum comfort. Developing the groundbreaking Rukka D3O Air protectors which are very soft, flexible and therefore comfortable while multiplying their crash energy absorption in the moment an impact occurs, Rukka has…
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Marco Melandri signs to Aprilia for 2015 MotoGP
The lineup is complete for the team that will take Aprilia into its rookie year in the 2015 MotoGP World Championship. After the announcement about Alvaro Bautista, Marco Melandri has officially been signed, fresh from the conclusion of the 2014 Superbike season, also with Aprilia Racing, where he took 6 wins and another 5 podiums…
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How effective is a motorcycle airbag… would you wear one?
Alpinestars has released footage of a crash-test featuring a dummy wearing one its motorcycle airbags. Piloting a BMW R1200GS, the ‘rider’ hits the car at 30mph. Incredibly, the airbag inflates before the unfortunate biker makes contact with the Mercedes saloon. The new Tech-Air jacket is the first self-contained airbag system, which doesn’t need attaching – mechanically…
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Heartwarming tale of motorcycle adventure that ends with bike donated to street seller
A couple from San Francisco ended their journey by making a life-changing donation. Dylan Ozanich and his girlfriend Natalie bought an old motorcycle in Vietnam, then proceeded to ride it from there to Cambodia. On arriving at their destination, they handed over the keys to a young street vendor selling coconut milk in Phnom Penh.…
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Kawasaki H2R and H2 price officially revealed
Unveiled at the Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, the 310 horsepower Ninja H2R track-only machine debut was followed by the Milan EICMA show for its supercharged sibling, the road-going H2 model. Now details have been officially released of the H2R and Kawasaki H2 price and launch specifications. The Ninja H2R – complete with carbon fibre bodywork and a…
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Help shape Motor Cycle Monthly and you could win £150
As the UK’s biggest bike monthly, our sister title – Motor Cycle Monthly – talks to a lot of great people like you – real motorcyclists riding all kinds of machines around the country (and indeed the world). We love to hear from you, whether it’s in your letters, your adventures or your kit and bike…
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Four-wheel scooters on way to UK
ClementsMoto has announced that they are to be the UK distributor for Swiss company Quadro. Established in 2011, it’s a developer of three and four-wheel scooters which are said to combine the agility of two-wheels with the safety of four. The bikes are currently manufactured in Taiwan, utilising Italian components. The first model coming to the UK is the Quadro…
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FREE Arai helmet service at the NEC Motorcycle Live 2014
One of the benefits of owning an Arai helmet is that you can always get it cleaned, checked and serviced for free (and not just while it’s in its five year warranty). At the NEC Motorcycle Live 2014, Arai UK is aiming to service a record 2000 helmets during the event. Visit Arai at Motorcycle…
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Stay dry with Dainese motorcycle waterproofs
With rain becoming a recurring theme in our rides, stay dry with Dainese motorcycle waterproofs.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Brand new for rainy days in Dainese’s collection is the D-Crust jacket, pant and suit. The D-Crust Basic…
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R&G radiator guard | Reader review
Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 Years Price paid for it: Costs £62.49, received 23rd September 2014Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. What type of riding do you do: I ride my trusty Kawasaki Versys workhorse all year round in all weather. I ride the full spectrum…
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Topless motorcycle racer calendar raises money for Simon Andrews Trust
Shoei and Feridax are once again raising money through the ‘Live Unstoppable’ brand with a 2015 topless BSB Calendar (it’s the boys who are topless, sorry guys!) Earlier this year Stuart Andrews (Simon’s Father) and a photographer descended on the pit lane at BSB and demanded that 12 riders strip off for charity, with everyone…
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Dartford Crossing toll changes mean users could face fines
Beware of being caught on camera and fined, as Britain’s busiest toll road dispenses with traditional toll-booths. From November 30, 2014, the Dartford Crossing over the M25 will operate a ‘free flow’ system without barriers. Whilst motorcycles and scooters will remain exempt, many bike owners also have the use of a car and could be caught…
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Akrapovic exhaust system for Kawasaki Ninja H2
A brand-new concept Akrapovic exhaust caused quite a stir when it was unveiled at the recent Intermot show, as did the Supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2R – a machine labeled as “Built Beyond Belief.” Now the pair have met at EICMA in Milan, Italy, in the guise of the new road-going Kawasaki Ninja H2 machine and Akrapovic’s production…
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Coloured hubs for Dymag carbon fibre motorcycle wheels
Dymag, the first company in the world to manufacture carbon fibre wheels for motorcycles and high-end performance cars, has launched a new range of coloured anodised hubs as an addition to its carbon fibre CA5 wheels. The anodised hubs, sprocket carriers and sprockets are now being offered in six vibrant colours; violet, red, blue, gold,…
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