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MV AGUSTA: F3 Competizione
Its parent firm Pierer might be suffering financial woes, but MV Agusta keeps turning up to bike shows with outstanding machinery. This F3 Competizione is a solid upgrade to the firm’s 800 supersports weapon, with radical aerodynamic bodywork, and an even more radical weight loss programme all over. The engineers have cut wet weight to…
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APRILIA: 2025 updates
Alan Dowds reports… Aprilia had a heap of updates and new kit at the Milan show, with the neat little Tuono 457 catching the eye. As with the RS457 sportsbike, the mini-Tuono has kept things premium, with the only aluminium frame in its class, together with preload-adjustable suspension: 41mm USD front forks and a rear…
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Step back in time with a snippet of the Classic Racer magazine
The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic is just around the corner, and the 2025 event promises to be an exciting event for all motorcycle enthusiasts.
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NEW KIT: RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket
The RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket is the ultimate choice for riders who demand style, safety, and performance. Designed with track-inspired precision, this jacket is perfect for the road or the circuit. Key Features: Whether you’re carving corners or cruising highways, the RST TracTech Evo 5 delivers top-tier performance with unmatched style. Available now,…
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Classic Bike Shows has an exciting 2025 planned!
This year has been packed with spares, parts, tyres, bolts, screws, and everything in between! It’s been an outstanding year for our events, with special guests like Guy Martin, Carl Fogarty, Frankie Chili, Phil McCallen and Brian Crighton, to name just a few!
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NEW KIT: Ducati Silverstone Sunglasses
The Silverstone sunglasses are the result of a collaboration between Ducati and Carrera, and designed to ensure a perfect fit when worn under a motorbike helmet. A high-performance accessory thanks to its straight, slim temples, glossy rubber tips, red lenses and the edgy square-shaped design. The ideal trendy touch to make sure you never go…
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NEW KIT: Oxford cube lights
Add on LED driving lights are all the rage and make a big difference to both seeing and being seen on a bike. These Oxford Cube units are made from tough CNC anodised aluminium pods, with a 2.7 Watt LED light element and a fully waterproof IPX7 rating. They come in pairs, with integral stainless…
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NEW KIT: Marvel helmets from Ruroc
Whether you like Marvel comics or not many of the superheroes have entered the culture in general. You’ll definitely recognise the Wolverine, Deadpool and Venom characters, and now British helmet maker Ruroc has licensed the graphics for its high-end EOX range of helmets. The Deadpool design features metallic foil sword logos and satin finish, while…
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Here’s what to expect at the 2025 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic!
Gear up for an unforgettable experience as the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic returns on January 11-12, 2025. From stunning motorcycles and scooters to exciting special guests, the event promises something for every enthusiast.
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ADVENTURE! The Sidecar Guys
Bob Pickett reports… From 2017 to 2019, Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes (known as ‘The Sidecar Guys’) circumnavigated the globe on a Honda SH300i scooter with a specially-built sidecar – setting a Guinness World Record in the process – with two main aims: to show the world is filled with good people and to highlight…
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BUYING A BIKE: Smart ways to do so
If you’re on the hunt for a new bike and looking for the best way to fund it, you might want to have a read of this. Alan Dowds explores the smartest, cheapest, and best ways to finance a new bike… For most of us, a bike is one of the biggest things we buy.…
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Discover the top 5 reasons to attend the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic
The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show is back, bringing excitement, nostalgia, and plenty of two-wheeled action to Newark Showground on January 11-12, 2025. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:
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ARCHIVE: 1992 Honda Vs Yamaha
With all the players now running V4s most were at or about the same level. Chassis, tyres and riders made the significant differences… well, until Honda fired up their 1992 NSR. Firing all four pots within 70 degrees of each other provided smoother torque and delivered the power to the tyre more effectively. Cagiva, Suzuki…
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COST EFFECTIVE CLASSIC: Suzuki GSX-R 750 SRAD
Big sports bike thrills for relatively small money, VJMC’s Steve Cooper reports… The sports bikes scene isn’t what it once was here in the UK but there’s still enough of a following for the various 600, 750 and 1000cc missiles that were once so dominant on Britain’s roads. Trends come and go, even on high-end…
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TECH: Torquing points: Cars vs. Bikes
Alan Dowds enlightens us… My Dad, Jim Dowds, started his working life as a car mechanic, though by the time I came along, he had moved on to work at the IBM computer factory in Greenock. Amazingly, back in the 1960s, computers had a lot of mechanical parts in them – solenoids, relays and the…
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NEW KIT: Denim Motorcycle Jacket
Introducing the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket by Louis Moto’s Detlev Louis Louis Moto exclusive brand Detlev Louis is excited to reveal the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket, designed for riders demanding both fashion and functionality. The DL-JM-13 is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number-one motorcycle clothing and…
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TESTED: VMOTO Stash
Andy Bell plugged in and played… What is it? In the UK, Vmoto is one of the main companies within the electric motorcycle market. The Stash was first revealed in 2021 but wasn’t available on the market until earlier this year. It is at the upper end of the price range for Vmoto’s machines but…
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BUILDING: A track-ready machine
Dean Ellison shares his wisdom… While it could be argued that buying a readily built track bike is a great route to go down, it’s not without its pitfalls. It is a bit of a lottery because quite often you’re buying on faith, and the hope that the bike you’re purchasing is what the seller…
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DAY RIDE: Antrim Coast Road
Mikko Nieminen reports… Pics: Geoff Hill and Mikko Nieminen The Antrim Coast Road is one of the top rides in the UK, but I would be lying if I said that this was a great winter ride from start to finish. Not because the coast road itself isn’t great (it really is!), but because I had…
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Trials legend Mick Andrews to star at Classic Dirt Bike Show
Two-time European trials champion Mick Andrews has been confirmed as the second star guest at next year’s Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon.
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TESTED: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT
Bikes with auto gearboxes seem to be the ‘in thing’ right now, with recent additions to the market coming from BMW, KTM, Honda and, now, Yamaha. John McAvoy gave the latter brand’s new, fancy Y-AMT system a spin to see whether it’s the gamechanger we’re looking for. This isn’t the first time that Yamaha have…
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Throwback to the 2024 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic
As the excitement builds for next year’s Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, why not take a trip down memory lane? Popular YouTuber ThatBikerSimon, known for his captivating motorcycle content, shared a fantastic video earlier in the year showcasing highlights from our 2024 Winter Classic show. From iconic displays to a buzzing atmosphere, it’s a must-watch for…
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BMW R 1300 GSA: Is bigger better?
Bruce Wilson finds out… With a monstrous 30-litre tank, 269 kilos of Bavarian bulk, and more gadgets than a Bond car, the new BMW R 1300 GSA isn’t exactly lacking. It’s packed with power, tech, and a devilish ability to tackle trails and twisties alike. But is this heavyweight really the king of adventure? That…
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R&G: Launch 12 Days Of Christmas Campaign
With the festive season just around the corner, crash protection specialist R&G is launching a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ campaign to give bikers the chance to get those last minute presents before the big day. After a fantastic year, R&G is giving motorcyclists the chance for some final savings with its special 12 Days of…
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