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Mumbai bikers have to pledge to behave!
Bikers in Mumbai will now have to swear an oath to be good boys and girls! Before a driving licence is issued, they must sign an indemnity bond promising to abide by motor vehicle rules and regulations. Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said “The thought to get indemnity bonds signed by bikers came to me after…
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New self-contained GPS motorcycle tracker system
Oxford Product’s new motorcycle tracker, priced at £199.99, is self-contained, totally waterproof and powered by a lithium battery with up to a 10 year life expectancy (or up to 14,000 tracked positions). It’s claimed to be completely hassle-free, with no wiring or charging required. Simply conceal the portable GPS tracking system on your motorcycle and you will…
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BMW F800R and S1000XR prices revealed
BMW Motorrad UK has announced pricing and model specifications for the 2015 S 1000 XR and F 800 R. The S 1000 XR adventure-sports motorcycle will be available for £12,400 OTR, with ABS, Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and two riding power modes as standard. Two model variants will also be available with a higher level of factory-fit…
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Industry insider: Three hot tips for your next motorcycle
Every month, MyMotorcycleCheck’s valuations expert Rob Hobson reveals the trends in the motorcycle market that point to some wise buys for your next machine… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. “For our highly desirable model this month we’ve…
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New Chris Pfeiffer edition Magura motorcycle handlebars
German motorcycle control specialists Magura have developed a special CPX edition of their X-Line handlebars in conjunction with multiple World and European stunt riding champion Chris Pfeiffer. CPX bars are made from aircraft-specification shot-blasted aluminium using Magura’s patented X-line production process, one of only 2 worldwide patents for tapered handlebars. This ensures that the bars…
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Welsh government and RoSPA taking steps to help protect motorcyclists
A funding pot of £510,000 has been made available for the development of innovative technologies that will help to cut motorcycle casualties in Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government and Innovate UK, and jointly run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Wales, the Innovation in Reducing Motorcyclist Casualties in Wales project is a…
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Alex Lowes joins RST motorcycle race team
Now in his second season riding for Voltcom Crescent Suzuki, Alex is set for a storming year aboard his GSXR1000, so the RST motorcycle clothing is proud to have him join the race department to help develop the kit for track, and road riders. “We are really excited to be working with Alex, and having…
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New sport-touring motorcycle tyres
Maxxis tyres has announced an al-new motorcycle tyre for Sports Touring bikes. Available in Spring 2015, the Supermaxx ST redefines Maxxis’ high performance Radial offering, and has been designed to meet the needs of real road riders. The Maxxis Supermaxx ST features an all-new design with Mono-Spiral steel belts for improved structural rigidity, resulting in – Maxxis…
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Peugeot Django scooter gains 10% more power
Peugeot’s ‘neo-retro’ range of Django scooters are now available with the option of a 150cc engine, producing 10% more power than the standard 125cc motor. Inspired by Peugeot’s S57C scooter of 1958, the Django combines the best of ‘fifties styling with the latest technology. Powered by a fuel-efficient 4-stroke engine, the Django 150 has LED…
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Retro-style motorcycle boots from TCX
TCX’s exciting new retro-styled boots – revealed at Motorcycle Live – are now available in UK dealers… X-On Road Gore-Tex The Touring Line has always been one of the most popular collections in the TCX range and for 2015, the all-new X-On Road Gore-Tex has been added. Designed for medium-distance touring, the X-On Road features a Gore-Tex membrane and…
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Scrapped Vincent HRD now up for sale
The penultimate pre-war 1939 Vincent HRD Series-A Rapide motorcycle rescued from scrap is now being offered, fully restored, for an estimated £220,000-260,000 at Bonhams Stafford Sale, taking place 26 April 2015. The Vincent Series-A twin offered is the penultimate machine dispatched from the marques Stevenage factory before the outbreak of World War Two in 1939.…
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Jaguar Land Rover tech to help avoid motorcycle accidents
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it’s developing a range of new technologies using sound, colour and touch inside the car to alert drivers of potential hazards, and prevent accidents involving motorcycles and push-bikes. Sensors on the car will apparently detect when another road user is approaching and identify it as a motorbike or cyclist. ‘Bike Sense’ will then…
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2015 Quadro 350S three-wheel scooter review
£5999 | 27bhp @ 7000rpm | 21lb-ft @ 5000rpm | Liquid-cooled four-stroke 346cc Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Images: Joe Dick There’s a new kid in the three-wheeler scooter play pen – the Quadro 350S. Developed in Switzerland and manufactured in Taiwan, one of the shareholders is Luciano Marabese – the Italian designer who worked…
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New motorcycle touring gear from Buffalo
Buffalo has introduced a wide variety of new lines for 2015, including touring jackets for men & women, mesh jackets and matching gloves. With prices for the latest textile jackets starting at £79.99 and topping out at £99.99, value for money features as strongly as practicality and styling details in the updated range from Buffalo.…
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New Avon Trailrider adventure sport motorcycle tyres
Avon Tyres has extended its adventure touring motorcycle tyre range with the launch of a new adventure sport tyre – the Avon Trailrider. Applying the very latest know-how in carcass construction, compound characteristics and tread pattern development, the Trailrider blends the all-season road capabilities of the critically-acclaimed Storm 3D X-M sport touring tyre with a…
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Join the BEN charity motorcycle rally
Organised in association with MAC Tools, dates for the 2015 BEN Motorcycle Rally have been announced. For a long weekend with a difference, Saturday May 23rd to Bank Holiday Monday 25th is a must for all lovers of the open road. Teams will set out from Town Thorns Care centre near Rugby, owned and operated by the…
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Join the Moroccan motorcycle adventure of a lifetime
This year the PEMC – in addition to its normal calendar of events – is Morocco-bound, and by joining them on this incredible touring holiday, you too can benefit from the group’s organisational skills for as little as £699.00 (excluding Ferries) and £999.00 (including Ferries) per person for an incredible 19 day trip that promises to be the adventure…
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Know how: Running in an engine
We asked engine and suspension specialist, Rob Talton, from Rob Talton Performance for his take on the murky world of caring for a new motor, or an engine that’s had a rebuild… What is ‘running in’ and why is it important?Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here…
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Triumph joins the Kickback custom motorcycle show
KICKBACK – the National Custom Bike Show – has recently secured support from the most important and iconic motorcycle manufacturers and aftermarket parts companies in Europe. Triumph Motorcycles Limited will be curating a showcase of interesting modern custom Triumphs. Meanwhile aftermarket Harley parts will be comprehensively featured at the event with Zodiac UK and Custom…
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New Monster and Kawasaki WSB race partnership
Monster Energy has announced a new sponsorship agreement with the official Kawasaki Racing Team in the 2015 FIM Superbike World Championship. Monster Energy will now join existing sponsors Motocard and Elf, in addition to Akrapovic, Bubel, MRA, and winter test sponsor Vialser in a working partnership with the official KRT WSB project. Historically, Kawasaki and Monster Energy have enjoyed a global sponsorship relationship in both motocross and supercross racing. This partnership will…
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‘Superbike’ Harley-Davidson too fast for Indian Police
The Indian police (quite rightly) decided a motorcycle escort unit for VIPs would be a good idea. Harley-Davidson was happy to supply two modified Street 500 models for the task. Just one problem… the officers entrusted with riding the bikes couldn’t handle them! A senior IPS officer handling the security at Gandhinagar said, “The policemen…
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Cheap motorcycles: Bag a retro bike for under £1700!
If you’re looking for cheap motorcycles, but want something with a bit of style, Sinnis has a pair of new machines well worth checking out. Available in limited numbers – 100 to be precise – the Scrambler 125 rocks spoked wheels, high level exhaust pipe and a hearty 125cc engine. With its four-stroke, single-cylinder engine and…
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An electric Indian? Polaris Industries buys Brammo electric motorcycles
Polaris Industries Inc – owner of Indian Motorcycles – has announced it’s acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. Acting as a leading investor, it’s said that Polaris’ $3.8 billion dollar muscle will allow the creator of the recently reviewed Empulse R to focus exclusively on the design, development and integration of electric vehicle power trains. Polaris bought…
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New TomTom Rider motorcycle GPS
TomTom today launched the all-new TomTom RIDER, claimed to make every ride more exciting. For the first time, bikers can choose the level of twists and turns they want to ride, to create their own adrenaline-filled adventure. Read the review of the 2014 model here: www.morebikes.co.uk/tomtom-rider-sat-nav-reviewArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly…
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