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New CTEK MXS smart motorcycle battery charger
CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries, has launched the MXS 3.8, a 3.8 amp smart battery charger, featuring advanced diagnostic, recovery, charging and maintenance capability with an easy to follow display. The MXS 3.8 offers a unique seven step-approach to battery care, available at the touch of a button, to…
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2014 KTM RC125 review
£4499 | 15bhp @ 9500rpm | 8.9lb-ft @ 8000rpm | 124.7cc | 4-stroke single cylinder Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Photos: KTMArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Developed on the race track and now brought to the streets, KTM has introduced its…
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London buses trial motorcycle safety technology
Transport for London (TfL) are to fit four London buses with detection software that alerts drivers when motorcyclists (plus cyclists and pedestrians) are moving close to their vehicles. TfL will run a six-week trial from 15th August on route 25 and route 73. The rival systems are CycleEye from Fusion Processing Limited and Cycle Safety…
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Giacomo Agostini wheelies a Yamaha MT-09
As guest of honour at The Great Carole Nash Scottish Motorcycle Show, Giacomo Agostini took time out from interviews and meeting fans to have a crack at a wheelie on an MT-09. Needless to say, he kicked ass… There’s still time to meet Ago, Alex George and Eric Boocock, as well as try the wheelie…
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Akrapovič releases new Yamaha MT-09 exhaust
The Akrapovič Racing Line (Carbon), with its striking carbon fibre outer-sleeve and stainless steel headers, suits the naked design of the Yamaha bike and is claimed to bring the best out of the high-torque 3-cylinder engine. Producing an extra 6.4Nm (4.7lb-ft) of torque at 5,150 revs and increased power output of 7bhp, the Racing Line (Carbon)…
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Roll a motorcycle with the Purple Helmets
The Isle of Man’s Purple helmets are famous for their outlandish stunt shows. We lashed a Drift Ghost S to one of their bikes to get you in on the action. The riders are performing at The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show in Edinburgh on the 9th and 10th August. Don’t miss your chance…
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Tales of racing, spannering and a dog with Agostini and George
Competition winners Diane Wright and Steven Kirk today enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime lunch at the Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show. The lucky pair shared wine with multiple world champion and motorcycle legend Giacomo Agostini, along with three-time TT and GP road racer Alex George at the Royal Highland Centre in Islington.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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The road tax disc is going: get the facts
As of 1 October 2014, the Driving Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) will stop issuing paper tax discs. HPI, provider of www.hpicheck.com, warns bikers to be aware of the changes and highlights the risk of a fine, as well as facing penalty charges against a vehicle they no longer own. Bike owners still need to have vehicle…
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Harley-Davidson recall issued
Harley-Davidson has announced a recall of certain FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles from the 2014 model year. Vibrations on bikes that have been modified to rev higher than 5,600rpm could cause the ignition switch to move from the IGN (on) position to ACC (accessory only) position, causing the engine to stall in motion. Both Harley…
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See you at the action-packed Scottish Motorcycle show
FREE test rides, incredible stunt displays, the latest machines and competitive racing are among the attractions visitors can enjoy at Scotland’s biggest and best motorcycle show this Saturday and Sunday. The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show takes place at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on the weekend of August 9-10, and topping the bill of…
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KTM looking to bring RC390 Cup series to support British Superbikes in 2015
KTM UK and MSVR are evaluating the possibilities of creating a UK ‘KTM RC 390 Cup’ to run at selected MCE British Superbike (BSB) rounds throughout 2015. With MSVR’s expertise and to encourage youth participation in affordable, production based racing at the most visible level, KTM are fortunate to be in the position to deliver an…
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2014 Aprilia Caponord Travel Pack review
£12,934 | 125bhp@8250rpm | 85lb-ft@6800rpm | liquid-cooled 90° V-twin Tested by Simon Hargreaves Photography by ApriliaArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Launched last year, Aprilia’s high-tech Caponord is one of adventure biking’s best-kept secrets, and deserves to be mentioned…
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Yamaha operating income up 62%
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that its consolidated operating income in the January-June first half surged 62.4% to 49.1 billion yen, or about 480 million (USD), from the previous year. The company is now forecasting operating income of at least 80 billion yen for the current full year, one year earlier than…
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Re-launch of the Sinnis Blade 125cc
Sinnis motorcycles are excited to announce the arrival of the Sinnis Blade 125cc! Based on the popular Apache 125cc, the Blade is said to enjoy all the same high build quality and reliability with an even more rugged construction for those weekend off-road adventures: “The specification defies its price tag from just £1595 with 21” front wheel,…
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The perfect Kawasaki pit stop (Plus some cool on-board elbow down!)
The Kawasaki Racing Team is like a Ninja ZX-10R, a precision machine. Losing valuable seconds gained by Tom, Loris and David on track is simply not an option – like the riders looking for a perfect lap the team seek the perfect pit stop… This great video also happens to have some damn-fine on-board elbow…
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The MOB opens motorcycle gear superstore in Oldbury
An expanding motorbike specialist in the UK is set to open its first walk-in Top Gear superstore, with top brands from AGV to X-Lite.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The Ministry of Bikes – The MOB for short…
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New liquid can make motorcycle gloves touchscreen-friendly
Up to now, using a touchscreen GPS system meant taking off your gloves to programme it – not ideal in cold weather. But a new conductive liquid, ‘Nanotips’, gives your gloves the same conductive properties as your fingertips. ‘Nanotips’ is a waterproof conductive polyamide liquid solution, formulated using nanotechnology. There are two varieties of ‘Nanotips’…
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Telematics: Is the black box coming to motorcycle insurance?
Behaviour tracking is the future for motorbike insurance, according to Gocompare.com The freedom associated with taking a motorbike on the open road and a device which monitors your riding style may seem like strange bedfellows. However, the use of technology to track drivers’ behaviour has been a growing trend in the car insurance market for some…
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Motorcycle Live 2014 – tickets on sale now
The countdown to Motorcycle Live 2014 has officially begun. Tickets for the UK’s biggest, bike show, which will return to The NEC, Birmingham from 22-30 November, are available to buy now. Every November, thousands of two-wheel fans and their families make the winter-season pilgrimage to Motorcycle Live to see the next year’s new models in…
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New AJS R7 125 motorcycle announced
Featuring a 124cc, single cylinder, four-stroke engine, the new AJS R7 has sports bike styling and is in dealers now. Priced at £2150 + OTR, the new water-cooled machine from Andover based company, AJS, produces 10.1bhp and has a five –speed gearbox. There are 17” tyres on the front and back and the seat height…
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Arc-on Competizione Gloves review
£140 | www.arc-on.co.uk | 07956 291 656 | Tested by John Milbank Used by BSB and club racers, these kangaroo hide gloves are built for safety. There’s plenty of padding across the back of the hand, and the ring finger and little finger are bridged with an elasticated section of leather, which allows a little movement,…
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2015 Indian Scout revealed | First on MoreBikes
Indian motorcycles has just announced the new Scout. The new machine uses the company’s first ever liquid-cooled engine – an 1130cc V-twin – carried in a 253kg chassis with premium quality suspension. The new lump is claimed to make 100bhp, and 72lb-ft at 5900rpmArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here…
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Yamaha TRX850 review | Used bike
Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal When it comes to taking the left-field approach to motorcycle design, no one does it better than Yamaha. Their mind-set is noticeably different to that of the competitions’ and they are often cited as being the most European…
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