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2015 Yamaha YZ85 announced
Over the years, countless riders have started out on the YZ85, with many of them going on to achieve off road success at national and international level. Just like the YZ125 and YZ250 2-strokes, the YZ85 offers a combination of highly responsive engine performance with light and agile handling, making it a leading choice among…
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History Made as Father and Son Win in the Same Year at 2014 Isle of Man TT
Bradford rider Dean Harrison joined the ranks of motorcycle legends today after winning his first Isle of Man TT race in the Bikenation Lightweight TT. The 25-year-old, who earlier in the week scored his first podium finish with second place in Tuesday’s Superstock TT, dominated the race on his 650cc Kawasaki. The Bikenation Lightweight TT…
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Environmental lobby challenge to “Circuit of Wales”
The environmental lobby is challenging the £280 million “Circuit of Wales” 3.5 mile race track, proposed to open in the Blaenau Gwent region. The developers say that up to 6,000 jobs would be created in an area suffering with chronic unemployment: 29% of households have no wage earner.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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Scottish Bike show promises to be the North’s premier motorcycle event
With star names such as Giacomo Agostini set to attend, the event is expected to make its mark in a big way this summer… In an industry where growth has proved difficult in recent years, Classic Bike Shows, MCM’s sister organiser of some of the UK’s largest classic events, is bucking the trend with an…
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Breaking news: BMW R1200RT motorcycles recalled
A statement from BMW reads: “We regret to inform you that with immediate effect all 2014 R 1200 RT with Dynamic ESA must not be ridden. At this moment, we cannot guarantee that the plunger rod assembly for the rear suspension unit will not fail. “Customers of affected machines will be contacted by their dealer…
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2014 Yamaha MT-125 review
Under £4000 (TBC) | 14.8bhp@9000rpm | 9.2bhp@8000rpm |124.7cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinderArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Joining the already successful line up of the MT-09 and MT-07, Yamaha has introduced the brand-new MT-125 to the…
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Kevin Schwantz clothing collection from Suzuki
Celebrating the 1993 World Champion’s long and successful career with Suzuki, the latest clothing range is designed by Kevin Schwantz, featuring his famous ‘34’ race number and signature red and black colour scheme. With all items finished off with high quality gold stitching and Schwantz’s signature, the collection includes a t-shirt, polo shirt, hoodie, and…
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Pipe Werx exhaust review: On the dyno
Pipe Werx exhaust review: Titanium Oval street-legal exhaust with Carbon Edge Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £265 Contact: www.pipewerx.com MoreBikes.co.uk and Motor Cycle Monthly Editor John Milbank recently took his 14-year-old Honda CBR600FY to BSD.uk.com to compare a Pipe Werx Titanium Oval can (with baffles in and out) with the OE Honda exhaust. There’s a full…
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Avon & Somerset Police take on Ariel Atom for ‘Safer Rider’ campaign
An Ariel Atom, one of the fastest production cars in the world, has been drafted in to support the Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Tri Force Specialist Operations Collaboration’s ‘SAFER RIDER’ campaign launched this week. While we’re unlikely to see it in many pursuit situations, if it raises awareness of some of the superb Police-led…
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Erik Buell receives Bravo Entrepreneur Award
Alkmaar, June 3 2014 – When Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson, Inc., restructured its company and shut down the Buell Motorcycle Co. division, Erik Buell could have called it quits too. But he didn’t.Buell, now president and chief executive officer of Erik Buell Racing in East Troy, knew there was a market for his motorcycles. “At the…
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How a Pipe Werx motorcycle exhaust is made
Motor Cycle Monthly recently went to Ormskirk to meet the team at Pipe Werx. There’s a full feature coming up in the paper, but watch the video to see one going together…
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The future of three-wheelers according to Piaggio
MoreBikes.co.uk caught up with Roberto Colaninno, Piaggio Group Chairman at the recent MP3 launch:Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. “The MP3 three-wheel scooter is the perfect emblem of what Piaggio does, and what we intend to do more and…
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Shoei release Simon Andrews Commemorative Beanie to raise money for Charities
A Legacy Cherishable. The Memories Undeniable. A Life Unstoppable. Simon Andrews was one of the true maverick entertainers of motorcycle road racing. There really aren’t enough words to describe Simon, both on and off the track, but exciting, courageous, fearless, determined and charismatic are a good start.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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10 minute B-17 Flying fortress display at Snetterton BSB this weekend
The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship lands at Snetterton this month (13/14/15 June) for the Norfolk track’s biggest event of the season and visitors on main raceday (Sunday) will be treated to a 10 minute display by the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress. Snetterton’s history dates back to World War II with the Norfolk circuit originally…
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Full R&G protection and styling range for KTM 1290 Super Duke R
R&G has released a comprehensive range of protection, styling and enhancement products for the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The V-twin ‘Beast’ from the Austrian manufacturer has redefined the ‘Super Naked’ class…
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World of Kawasaki festival at Donington Park, July 6th
The annual World of Kawasaki festival is moving to the famous Donington Park circuit for 2014 to host an all-day event on Sunday July the 6th. With a packed programme of activities and must see attractions, Kawasaki are understandably delighted to have the exclusive use of such a prestigious world renowned venue.Article continues below… Advert…
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New 2015 Honda CRF450R announced
The Honda CRF450R – the company’s flagship MX machine – receives an Engine Mode Select Button giving choice of three engine maps for different power delivery, plus more power from an HRC-spec cylinder head design and new exhaust. The chassis gets lighter second-generation Kayaba PSF2 units plus 260mm front disc.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More…
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New 2015 Honda CRF250R announced
The Honda CRF250R MX2 machine receives 48mm Showa USD air forks, new rear mufflers and the same Engine Mode Select Button as the CRF450R – with choice of three engine maps – plus 260mm front disc and detail updates. Skirmishing in a close fought arena of competition, Honda’s CRF250R has consistently proven itself a polished performer.…
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Watsonian Sidecars’ Summer BBQ
Watsonian Sidecars are hosting a summer barbecue at their factory in the Cotswolds on Saturday 28th June.The company has been making sidecars in the Heart of England for 102 years and 2014 is the 30th anniversary of their move to the current location, near the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh.Attractions at the event include a barbecue…
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2014 Piaggio MP3 500 ABS-ASR review
£7632 | 40bhp@7250rpm | 33.5lb-ft@8000rpm | 493cc liquid-cooled single-cylinderArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube…
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Experience a Triumph motorcycle at an open day
Triumph dealers across the UK are offering riders a chance to immerse themselves in the thrill, sense and sound of the best British cruisers when they open their doors for a nationwide open day. Taking place across all of Triumph’s 52 UK dealerships on Saturday 14 June, the event will give riders the chance…
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Decibullz Contour Earphones review
Tested by: John Sharratt Price: £42 Contact: www.decibullz.comArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. I’d been looking for a new set of earphones to listen to music on my iPod / iPhone whilst on my motorbike as the standard earphones from…
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Honda Super Cub becomes a trademark
The iconic design and shape of the world’s largest selling vehicle, Honda’s Super Cub scooter, has been recognised with it becoming the first vehicle in Japan to be granted a three-dimensional trademark.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Introduced…
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Google Go: Do we really want self-driving vehicles?
Self-driving cars… surely just one step away from self-riding motorbikes. The answer to the question “Do we want self driving vehicles?” has got to be a no! But has it? Google have their fingers in everything, and now it’s their self-driving car project that’s caught my attention. Google says: “Ever since we started the Google…
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