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Is a bike I’m selling insured for test rides?
Q I put my old Yamaha Fazer 1000 up on eBay, and had a chap visit for a look before placing a bid. I let him have a spin around the block, but he clipped an old lady on a zebra crossing. The police were involved, and he’s getting done for careless driving. That’s fair enough…
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2014 Kawasaki J300 review
£4049 | 299cc |4-stroke Single |liquid-cooled |27.2bhp |21.2lb-ftArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. With its angular lines and fierce headlight design, this is clearly a Kawasaki. However, unlike the other machines in the range, the J300 is the company’s first ever scooter…
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Duckswax water repelling leather tonic review
Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £9.95 Info: www.duckswax.co.uk “It’s like water off a ducks back”… we all know the saying, but imagine having the same properties on your leathers! After trials riding for 10 years, inventor Martin Chivers decided to come up with his own solution, so he didn’t keep getting wet. Claiming to preserve leather…
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What happens at a bike auction?
The May 2014 issue of Motor Cycle Monthly – FREE in dealers, clubs and biker cafes – has a fantastic feature on getting the best deal on your next bike, whether it’s from a dealer, eBay, auction or a damaged-repairable. Check it out for FREE by picking up your copy. For a map of distributors,…
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Am I insured on a motorcycle test ride?
Motor Cycle Monthly spoke to Dave Bowcock, MD at Principal Insurance to find out… “If the buyer is test riding through a dealership, the business should have an insurance policy that covers them for people test riding. This policy will have a set criteria though, and the client should always check that they have adequate cover…
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Draggin Jeans officially licensed by DuPont
Draggin Jeans has become the world’s first manufacturer of motorcycle jeans to be officially licensed to use DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid fibres. Originally developed by DuPont™ in 1965, Kevlar® aramid fibre is lightweight and extraordinarily strong, with five times the strength of steel on an equal-weight basis. Each pair of Draggin Jeans features a protective lining,…
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2014 Honda VFR800 review
£10,499 | 105bhp@10,250rpm | 55lb-ft@8,500rpm | Liquid-cooled DOHC 90° V4Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. It’s estimated that more than 75,000 VFRs are actively ridden in Europe alone. Honda’s sixth generation of the popular sports-tourer is likely to…
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See Mike Hailwood’s 500cc Honda Four at Prescott
David Hailwood, son of the late great Mike Hailwood (mikethebike) will be running Mike’s original factory Honda 500cc Four at the historic Prescott Hill Climb course as part of Prescott Bike Festival on Sunday 6th April. This is a rare opportunity to see and watch it run, and we’ve got an exclusive 33% off for…
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Pirelli dominates FIM Motocross World Championship
The Pirelli SCORPION™ MX tyre continued its dominance of the FIM Motocross World Championship by owning the third round of eighteen played out on a tricky terrain and in difficult conditions. The red Brazilian dirt, located next to the biggest theme park in South America, shifted in nature throughout raceday from slick hard-pack to…
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Suzuki extends money saving offer
Suzuki has announced an extension to the popular Me Me Me campaign, which offers the chance to cherry pick the best deal that suits your needs, from a deposit contribution to free accessories or help towards the cost of your insurance.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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Bathams BMW unveil new look for BSB with Rutter and Muff
IWR Racing have revealed their all-new look for the 2014 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship, switching to BMW power ahead of the forthcoming season with Michael Rutter retuning with the Bathams-backed team alongside Swiss contender Patric Muff.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe,…
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2014 Yamaha MT-07 review
£5199 | 74bhp@9000rpm | 50lb-ft@6500rpm | liquid-cooled parallel-twinArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The MT-07 was designed with a very clear concept: big torque in an agile chassis; easy to ride by anyone; and very affordable. A machine…
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How a Vespa scooter’s made
From design to manufacture, check out Twist and Go magazine’s video of the new Vespa Sprint. Check out the May/June 2104 issue for the full reviewArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.
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Triumph “committed to cruisers”
At the recent Thunderbird launch, Motor Cycle Monthly spoke to Simon Warburton, Triumph Product Manager about Triumph’s attitude to cruisers… “Our main aims were to increase the spread of Thunderbirds available, to cater for different tastes in the cruiser market. People tend to talk about cruisers en masse but they’re very sub-divided. To riders in the cruiser…
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What do YOU think about the new road tax?
Road tax. While there are many alternative ideas (like scrapping it, but adding to the cost of fuel), it’s always going to be a hot potato for vehicle owners (yes, I know – it’s actually Vehicle Excise Duty, but I still call it road tax).Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…
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Honda choose Pirelli DIABLO Supercorsa SP as OE tyre for new ‘Blade
The top tyre from Pirelli’s road range has been confirmed as the only choice for the most prestigious supersport and naked motorcycles from the worlds leading manufacturersArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Milan, March 5, 2014 – Pirelli…
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There’s a bike for sale out there, waiting for you!
Despite worrying that he may have crashed most of them, renowned bike journo Richard Fincher thinks there could be a shed-load of great used bikes out there waiting for some love…Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Here are…
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2014 Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200ZE Review
£12,799 | 111bhp@7250rpm | 86lb-ft@6000rpm | liquid-cooled parallel twin Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Adventure sportsbikes are currently the UK’s best-sellers, many coming fully-equipped with semi-active suspension, sophisticated anti-lock brakes, traction control and advanced engine management. MCM finds…
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Cash-back offer on Michelin tyres
Michelin is encouraging bikers to ‘Keep on Riding’ by offering a £25 gift card when they buy two Michelin tyres, and a £10 card when they buy one.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The gift cards can be…
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2015 Ducati Diavel first details
We’ll have the full review of the new Diavel after the press launch next week, but Ducati have just sent us details of the new bike, which should be available in April. Here’s what they had to say… The new Ducati Diavel – Make a bold statement Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by…
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Mallory Park back open for business
Racing fans turned out in their 1000s when the new owners of the Friendly Circuit threw open their doors to herald a new era Mallory Park is back! And to get the message out to British motorsport fans, the new owners hosted a free motorsport open day at the Leicestershire circuit on Saturday, March…
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2014 BMW R nineT review
£11,600 | 110bhp@7750rpm | 88lb-ft@6000rpm | air/oil-cooled boxer twinArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. 90 years in the making, the R nineT was inspired by the Bavarian company’s history with boxer engines. From the traditional riveted oval VIN…
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2014 MV Agusta Brutale 800 review
£10,990 | 125bhp@11,600rpm | 60lb-ft@8600rpm | liquid-cooled inline tripleArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Labelled a ‘second bike, not your main bike’ by MV Agusta boss Giovanni Castiglione, the new Brutale 800 Dragster is built specifically for livening-up…
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2014 Thunderbird Commander review
If you just glance at the T-bird Commander’s shape and shiny twin-headlight grin, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between this latest mean-and-moody parallel twin and the Thunderbird Storm with which Triumph gave its cruiser line an extra dollop of menace back in 2011. Dig deeper though, and the Commander is very different…
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