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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Factory racing tests at Cataluyna after MotoGP
You won’t believe some of the big names involved; awesome! Have a read… Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing put the thundering performance of its race-prepared 2024 Road Glide® motorcycle on display in a test conducted in conjunction with DORNA and MotoGP at Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle…
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CAMPING WITH YOUR BIKE: Something for 2025?
It’s a bit nippy to consider sleeping outdoors right now, but we did much of it in the late summer. Here are a few pointers if you’ve ever considered taking your bike, a tent, and some bits away. We’ve also reviewed a lot of relevant gear and accessories. Just click ‘read online’ from our home…
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ROUND THE BEND: Get your cornering right
Riding round a nice series of bends, and getting it right, is one of the best feelings you get on a motorcycle. Get the corners wrong, however, and you are in a world of trouble. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to get…
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TESTED: Kawasaki Z500 and Ninja 500
Tim Neave rides Kawasaki’s new 500s. Here’s what Tim told MoreBikes: I get so used to riding big bikes that it’s often all too easy to overlook the smaller-capacity motorcycles – and just like myself, good things come in small packages. With the European midrange markets looking as healthy as ever, this is exactly where…
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TESTED: MV Agusta Enduro Veloce
Let’s hear from Joe Ackroyd who’s ridden the new MV Adventure bike… Right, sports fans, without further ado, let me introduce you to the MV Agusta Enduro Veloce (pronounced ‘velochai’). It is MV’s first new bike to be released in a few years now, and it’s a bold statement to decide to go down the…
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SUZUKI: Announces £1,000 off selected models as Motorcycle Live gets underway
Suzuki has announced a new, limited time offer, which will launch with tomorrow’s opening of Motorcycle Live. The new offer will see the OTR price of a number of models reduced by £1,000. All three of Suzuki’s 125cc scooters are included, and as a result both the Address 125 and the Avenis 125 can be…
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TESTED: Triumph Daytona 660
You might have wondered whether the name ‘Daytona’ was to be lost in the annals of Triumph’s rife sporting history, but with the introduction of the 660, it’s supposed to be alive and kicking once more. Bruce Wilson found out: Hot off the heels of arguably one of the most loved and best-selling middleweight sportsbikes…
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LONG-TERMER: Our Kawasaki ZX-6R
John McAvoy has put almost 300 miles on the ZX-6R in less than a month. Is he happy? When I spent a few days on the ZX-6R a few issues ago, I was so taken by it that I dropped Kawasaki UK a line and asked if I could keep it on long-term loan. To…
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Spada Tachi Boots
Christmas is coming and it’s maybe time to start dropping hints. These look nice! A CE-approved riding boot in a slick trainer style, the Tachi boot features a natural gum sole and perforated synthetic upper with silver 3M reflective fabric and a waterproof membrane. There’s full CE protection, and extra comfort from a ballistic nylon…
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Bikes, banter, and big names: Alex George and Chas Mortimer star at the Bristol Classic Bike Show!
Get ready for a celebration of classic motorcycling at The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show. Taking place on February 22–23, 2025 at the Bath & West Showground, this year’s show is set to be a true tribute to motorcycling heritage, showcasing hundreds of beautiful machines, special guests, club stands, and stalls featuring everything from memorabilia to…
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Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 4
Dave bought this Suzuki GSX600F for £400 to participate in the Longest Day Challenge, but before it can cover 1000 miles in a day it needs a bit of work. Ok, a lot of work… Can he get it ready in time?
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HELMET TESTED: Shark Aeron GP
Editor Bruce Wilson gets his head around (and in) the Aeron GP from Shark… I never like to take chances when it comes to riding kit, with perhaps the biggest red line being what I put on my head. After all, you’ve only got one of them, so why risk it? That said, price can…
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YAMAHA: New supersport sensation
Yamaha’s long-awaited R9 sportsbike is quite a tempting little proposition on the quiet. Yamaha’s gone above and beyond our expectations in some respects, giving the new upper-middleweight sportster some classy chassis components and a new lightweight bespoke aluminium frame, as well as modern aerodynamic bodywork with winglets. But with peak power output of 117bhp and…
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JOHN REYNOLDS: 2004 BSB title to be celebrated at Motorcycle Live
Suzuki will celebrate the 20th anniversary of John Reynolds’ 2004 British Superbike title at this year’s Motorcycle Live, which takes place from 16-24 November at Birmingham’s NEC. Onboard the now-iconic Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000, ran by the Crescent Suzuki team, Reynolds won his third British Superbike title, taking seven wins along the way. It was also the…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Big plans for Motorcycle Live
Harley-Davidson will showcase its latest models, unique customised motorcycles and be joined by special guests at Motorcycle Live, taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from 16-24 November 2024. As the UK’s largest motorcycle show, this event offers H-D owners and motorcycle enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the iconic American brand’s…
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Love at first sight: Yamaha XS650
It was love at first sight for Leona – the only problem was her mum had just bought it for herself!
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LIVEWIRE & KYMCO: New agreement
LiveWire, a leader in electric motorcycles, and KYMCO, a globally recognized powersports company, are excited to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, creating an electric maxi-scooter primarily intended for the European market. The two companies will leverage their strengths for this project and use LiveWire’s S2 powertrain. LiveWire plans to launch its first-ever electric…
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YAMAHA: R1 Race and GYTR
We knew this was coming – but it still hits hard. The first Yamaha R1 appeared just six years after our sister magazine Fast Bikes itself hit the streets – so in many ways, they grew up together. It was the original rulebook-rewriter; the superbike that toppled the mighty Honda FireBlade; the first of the…
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December 2024
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the December issue of Back Street Heroes!
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YAMAHA: New Ténérés
The 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Ténéré 700 Rally are the latest additions to Yamaha’s lineup of adventure motorcycles, capturing the spirit of exploration and designed to tackle a variety of terrains. Both models build on Yamaha’s dual-sport heritage and have been crafted to meet the needs of both casual adventure riders and experienced off-road…
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From Down Under to Up North: Wayne Gardner’s ‘Homecoming’ to Newark’s Winter Classic!
Motorcycle enthusiasts hold on to your seats… World 500CC Champion, the one and only, Wayne Gardner is set to take centre stage at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show, taking place at Newark Showground on January 11-12, 2025.
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HONDA: NT1100 to get more grunt & optional electronics
Honda specialises in making bikes that go much better than their spec sheet suggests. And that’s true for the 100bhp/238kg NT1100 sport tourer. Based on the Africa Twin engine and frame, it’s been a big hit in Europe and the UK since launch in 2022, selling more than 12,000 units so far. For 2025 it’s…
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HUSQVARNA: The Vitpilen 801
We saw most of this earlier in the summer; the new Husqvarna 801 roadster has already been released in Svartpilen (black arrow) scrambler form, and for 2025 we get the other option, the Vitpilen (white arrow). As with the smaller models in the Husqvarna road bike range, both bikes share the basic engine and frame…
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CAN-AM: All-new electric motorcycles to be at Motorcycle Live!
Experience the highly anticipated arrival of Can-Am’s revolutionary electric motorcycles as they make their UK debut at Motorcycle Live 2024, in hall 3 stand 3C10. Embracing user-centric design, the all-new Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin promises a seamless blend of cutting-edge electric technology, connectivity, and exhilarating riding capabilities, catering to both new and seasoned riders…
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