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SW Motech Hawk Fog Lights | Reader review
Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: £176 (including mounts) in November 2013 from the Infinity Motorcycles stand at Motorcycle LiveArticle 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: My trusty Versys workhorse sees to all my commuting,…
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Radar gun that detects texting while driving under development
Texting whilst driving – one of the most dangerous distractions for a car driver – may be detectable by police using a new scanner. The US Federal Communications Commission said research has found texting while driving increases a crash risk by 23%. US Company ComSonics is developing a device that picks up on radio frequencies that…
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Learn to ride at Motorcycle Live this year
Motorcycle Live is the UK’s biggest bike show, but that doesn’t mean it’s just for born and bred bikers. The show also presents the perfect opportunity for aspiring motorcyclists of all ages to try two wheels in a safe and secure indoor environment, under the watchful eye of qualified instructors. The industry-backed Get On campaign*…
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Jawa 660 Sportard review
Jawa 660 Sportard | From £6745 | 48.8bhp@6500rpm | 42lb-ft@6000rpm | 660cc four-valve SOHC single-cylinder Tested by John Milbank Photos by Joe DickArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Building bikes since 1929, Jawa is a European manufacturer exporting…
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Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts meet type approval
Specific Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts produced in 2014 will now meet one of two European type approval standards to make them readily available not only in EU countries but also in many UN member states around the world. The new type approval will be added to all Akrapovič motorcycle exhaust systems and the Slovenian company’s products…
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Honda CB500 | Used motorcycle buying guide
Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal There was a time when a 500cc parallel twin was the zenith of motorcycle desirability, but then the motors grew to 650, and the Japanese came along and rewrote the rule books. Japan’s relationship with big twins has…
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Rare chance to buy Barry Sheene memorabilia
As part of the 19th October Stafford Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Bonhams is to offer a selection of racewear, trophies and awards from the Barry Sheene Collection. Barry Sheene MBE was the iconic British pin-up of motorcycling throughout the 1970s, famed for his fearless speed chasing, World 500cc Championship wins, and on more than one…
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Custom motorcycle fork tubes now available
Internet parts specialist Wemoto continues to be the UK’s largest distributor of Tarozzi fork tubes, now listing nearly 800 different tubes in its ever expanding range. Replacing fork tubes when they have become rusty, chipped or bent can be very expensive. Tarozzi fork tubes are manufactured in Italy to OEM standards, but without the hefty…
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Maria Costello joins high-level instructors for women’s road racing camp
Maria Costello MBE is among the leading trainers to take part in a top-level road racing training camp at the Brno MotoGP circuit later this month. The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and its women in motorcycling commission CFM have joined forces with Bike Promotion to promote the women’s road racing camp in the Czech Republic.Article…
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Special edition Triumph Thruxton Ace revealed
A new Special Edition, the Triumph Thruxton Ace, was revealed as part of the annual Brighton Burn Up celebrations last weekend (September 12–14, 2014), when more than 25,000 café racer fans descended onto the Brighton seafront. Unveiled at the iconic Ace Cafe by Mark Wilsmore, managing director of the globally recognised venue, on Friday evening…
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Shoei commemorative beanies help to raise more than £7,800 in the memory of Simon Andrews
In tribute to Simon Andrews and his life, Feridax produced the SHOEI commemorative beanie available for sale both online and in store to help keep SHOEI Rider Simon’s memory alive, to give his fans a chance to show their respect and to raise funds for Simon’s and his family’s chosen charities. And raise funds they…
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Biggest online motorcycle memorabilia auction launched by Riders for Health
The 21 auction items, which range from boots to yearbooks, have been signed by some of the biggest names in MotoGP, including World Champion Marc Marquez and one of the most popular stars of the sport, Valentino Rossi. The auction will run on the Riders for Health eBay page from 15th September until 25th September.…
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Supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 could restart the top-speed battle
Inspired by the Kawasaki legend – the 1971 750SS MkIV, or H2 – Kawasaki’s latest video talks of the original bike being ‘renowned as the world’s fastest motorcycle with incredible acceleration’. The H2 ‘made a great sensation in the motorcycle industry’. It’s been a while since the big four battled it out for the fastest…
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Is the Apple Watch going to make our roads more dangerous?
Leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning drivers about the potential risks associated with smart watches while driving, a situation which, if the claims are to believed, could result in more risk on the roads for bikers. The latest piece of wearable technology from Apple will allow users to make…
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SCOOP! Danny MacAskill meets the new electric KTM
KTM has announced that their first ever full-fledged electric off-road motorcycle is going to be heading into dealers soon. With the launch in Saalbach, Austria taking place this week, we were excited to find out that worldwide YouTube phenomenon Danny MacAskill has also been announced as one of their ambassadors.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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New classic motorcycle auction to debut at Bristol event
Charterhouse Auctions will host a brand new motorcycle sale next February after announcing a partnership with Classic Bike Shows, organiser of the UK’s biggest classic bike events. Taking place on Sunday, February 8, the auction is to be a new addition to the Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show, held annually at the Royal Bath and…
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The incredible tattooed motorcycle
On 27th of September, at the London International Tattoo Convention 2014, an incredible tattooed motorcycle will be unveiled. Polish custom bike manufacturer Game Over Cycles is busy creating a motorcycle in devotion to the traditions of the modern motocycle industry and the human culture of the artistic world of tattoos. Built in collaboration with German company…
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Drift Ghost-S motorcycle video camera review
Drift Ghost-S motorcycle video camera | £329 | driftinnovation.com | Tested by John Milbank From track days to touring, for bragging rights or safety, action cams are increasingly popular, but which to choose? At the top of the market are GoPro and Drift, but with GoPro’s large fan base, it’s often hard to get a useful opinion on…
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BMW GS Trophy | Day 7: The end of the road
Bruce Wilson, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure’s Deputy Editor is with the three riders making up Team GB in the BMW GS Trophy – the ultimate two-wheeled adventure. Staged bi-annually, it sees amateur racers from around the globe qualify for a spot in BMW’s prestigious R1200GS fuelled event, covering thousands of kilometres of gruelling off-road terrain. This…
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Maria Costello to compete for Classic BMW at Goodwood Revival
Maria Costello MBE is going back in time to compete in a golden era of motorsport at the Goodwood Revival. Following a string of impressive results at the recent Isle of Man Classic TT, the Northamptonshire racer will this time compete on a hand shift 1929 BMW R 63 against a backdrop of period costumes,…
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Akrapovič launch new BMW R1200GS exhaust
Akrapovič has added to its ever-growing range of Slip-On Line exhausts with the launch of a black version for the BMW R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure. The new Slip-On Line exhaust has an outer titanium sleeve, which is then black coated to give it an appealing look that matches and enhances the…
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New BMW S1000R crash protection from R&G
R&G has introduced a diverse range of protection, styling and comfort-increasing products for the BMW S1000R. The British firm currently offers 24 different items for the super naked machine, which is based heavily on the fully faired and class-leading S1000RR, with the offering scheduled to increase. As the world leader in motorcycle protection products, R&G…
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BMW GS Trophy | Day six: Crushed bikes and deep sand
Bruce Wilson, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure’s Deputy Editor is with the three riders making up Team GB in the BMW GS Trophy – the ultimate two-wheeled adventure. Staged bi-annually, it sees amateur racers from around the globe qualify for a spot in BMW’s prestigious R1200GS fuelled event, covering thousands of kilometres of gruelling off-road terrain. This…
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Electric motorcycles should receive subsidy says MCIA
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is calling for the government to recognise the potential of electric motorcycles and ensure they are clearly listed as eligible for the latest round of government subsidy to stimulate the uptake of electric vehicles. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) published a document at the end of April setting…
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