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2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT review
£13,999 | 93bhp@5400rpm | 111lb-ft@3550rpm | liquid-cooled parallel twin It’s exactly 50 years since the Beatles arrived in America and became an even bigger British hit there than the Triumph Bonneville. Triumph’s recent attempts to recreate that level of success in the cruiser dominated US market with the Thunderbird have come up short. But they’re…
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GBMoto Racing success at Spanish test
The Lloyds British GBmoto Racing Kawasaki team have successfully completed their Spanish testing program following a three day private test at Cartagena and three days at the official MCE British Superbike Championship test at Almeria. Having spent the winter building the two new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R machines that riders James Ellison and Chris Walker will campaign this year, the…
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The truth about traffic police
Motor Cycle Monthly went undercover with the Road Traffic Police in Cambridgeshire to find out a bit more about what they do. It was nothing like The Sweeney…Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Sitting discussing Wayne’s Isle…
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Yamaha release new three-wheeled Tricity
We’ll be reviewing the Tricity as soon as we can, but for now, here’s what Yamaha has to say…Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Urban traffic congestion is a major problem in many European cities, and is set…
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How to buy a Yamaha YZF R125
Styled just like the Yamaha R6, the YZF R125 offers credible big bike looks and handling for learners or commuters alike.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. It was a long time coming. Yamaha’s last saucy 125 was the…
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Bell & Ross unveil legendary Harley-Davidson® B-Rocket
No other motorcycle in the world gets the same devotion as a Harley-Davidson – for enthusiasts, it is more than just a machine. Customisation is an important part of the Harley-Davidson® lifestyle and from choice of paintwork to accessories; the finished bike is a real expression of its owner’s personality. This is something that French watch…
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2014 BMW R1200GS Adventure review
£14,765 | 125bhp@7750rpm | 92lb-ft@6500rpm | liquid-cooled boxer twinArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. There’s an obvious problem in trying to evaluate this updated R1200GS Adventure following a launch ride that was done and dusted in time for…
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I got knocked off my bike whilst filtering through traffic
Q. I was filtering through traffic when I saw a bus indicating right and moving out of a bus stop to my left. There was a van to his right and I went for the gap in between. Because the bus was pulling out I got stuck in between the van and bus and then…
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My bike’s on finance, but I’ve crashed it
Q. I bought a new Triumph a year and a half back, on finance. Four months ago I got wiped out by an old biddie in an Austin Allegro of all things (yes it was in poo brown) who was on the way home from a vintage rally. Luckily no one got hurt but both…
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KTM Off-Road Experience review
Motor Cycle Monthly sent Staff Writer, Carli Ann Smith, to try out off-roading under the watchful eye of, Ady Smith at the KTM off-road school. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Driving down the single track farm road, I…
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Can you clean your bike with Fairy washing-up liquid?
It’s a question many people ask, but never seem to get a straight answer. John Milbank decided to find out, once and for all…Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Chatting with MCM reader Dino Heath at a bike…
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Where have all the bargains gone?
At a recent bike auction, I heard that dealers were having to travel further afield to buy their stock. Prices paid at the drop of the hammer seemed high too…Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Great, I thought…
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2014 Ducati 899 Panigale review
£12,496 | 898cc liquid-cooled V-twin | 148bhp | 73lb-ft The 899 Panigale looks almost identical to the 1199 that began the Panigale family two years ago, but it’s distinctly different — and not just in its engine capacity. Basically the 899 has been created to be a bit more of a practical streetbike than the…
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2014 Honda CBR250R review
£4100 OTR I 249cc 4-stroke single I 26bhp I 17.6 lb-ft@ 7000rpm Honda introduced the CBR250R with the idea of fusing the handling and styling of their iconic, large capacity CBR range, with a smaller engine for riders after a first bike, better fuel economy, or just something nimble to chuck around town. With brand…
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GoPro Hero 3 HD Black review
Reviewed by: John Milbank RRP: £359 The GoPro Black edition stands out in the range with its ability to shoot at 120fps at a resolution of 720p. This puts super-slow-mo footage in the hands of us all, which looks great with bike footage. Even at full HD (1080p), the GoPro will shoot at up to 60fps.…
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Bullet polish carnuba wax spray kit review
Tested by: John Milbank, Editor MCM | RRP: £14.99 | www.bulletpolish.co.ukArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. This great value kit contains 500ml of ready-to-use wax spray, and two good quality microfibre cloths. I’ve long used fairly expensive hard waxes on…
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The Essential Buyer’s Guide: Ducati Desmoquattro Twins review
Tested by: John Milbank, Editor MCM RRP: £12.99 ISBN: 978-1-845844-30-1 Having owned two Ducatis, I thought I knew all I needed when I started looking to buy another Monster. Veloce Publishing’s book by Ian Falloon proved me wrong. A mine of useful information, there’s far more than the usual things to check on any motorcycle (though this…
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R&G heated grips review
Tested by: Roger Jones RRP: £39.99 Come rain or shine, I would much rather be out on a motorcycle than stuck in a car, but in the winter my hands tend to get cold quickly, so heated grips on my BMW 650 ST were a must.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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2007 Yamaha XJR1300 | Reader review
Name: Paul McGounArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. From: Ealing, London Occupation: Works for Royal Mail Owned bike for: 4 yearsArticle continues below… Advert Previous bike: Yamaha XJR1200 Tell us about it: “This is an early 2007 model…
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Can my wife sue me?
Q. I was out riding with my other half on the back of my Bandit 1200 when I cocked up a corner, ended up in the gutter and bounced off through a hedge. Not my finest hour. I walked away with a bruised ego but my wife ended up breaking her wrist and her leg.…
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I’m being charged with failing to stop
Q. I was on my bike, filtering through traffic on my BMW GS1200. I had my metal panniers on so it’s pretty wide. As I went past a beaten-up old Ford Escort, the driver moved to the right by about a foot, clipped my nearside pannier and nearly knocked me off. We pulled up at…
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Bike security: Ground anchors
Gear Gremlin Ground Anchor £39.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk Floor or wall mountable, with four high-tensile bolts, this anchor gives the perfect anchor point for your chain or lock. It features a tough, 14mm alloy steel shackle – which sits flush to help stop the irritating habit of tripping over it. It also has a tough polypropylene covering…
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Bike security: Chains & locks
Chain and Locks Gear Gremlin Nimrod lock and chain combos £54.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk Secured by a padlock that has a hardened steel body with double ball bearing anti-pick/anti-drill locking system. The padlock’s 11mm diameter shackle is also manufactured from hardened chromoly steel. Approved by Sold Secure to silver standard. English Chain Co Chain and Padlock £115.80…
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Bike security: Disc locks
Disc Locks Gear Gremlin Firefly disc lock £16.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk Small and portable, the Firefly Disc Lock is easy to carry in a bag and could be stashed under the seat of most bikes. Its body is made from zinc alloy and the locking pin 5mm diameter. Supplied with a carry pouch. Available in chrome, yellow…
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