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  • RST Brooklyn womens motorcycle jacket review

    RST Brooklyn womens motorcycle jacket review

    RST Brooklyn womens motorcycle jacket | £119.99 | www.rst-moto.com/ 01773 864420 | Tested by Helen Milbank While John (husband and editor of MoreBikes) is out on a bike almost every day, my trips as a pillion tend to be far less frequent. I’ve been riding around in begged, borrowed and (ahem) stolen kit for the…


  • Tell us why you ride… World Champion Body builder, Jon Clark

    Tell us why you ride… World Champion Body builder, Jon Clark

      Carli Ann Smith talks to bikers around the world to find out what makes motorcycles so special…Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. One thing that amazes me is that riding a motorcycle means that you have something in common…


  • Motorcycle pre-ride checklist | Ten things all bikers should do

    Motorcycle pre-ride checklist | Ten things all bikers should do

    The RAC has sent us a pre-ride checklist of the eight things the company believes every biker should look at before  a ride: Check our tyre pressures. Look for any potentially dangerous wear and tear, cracks, dents or objects stuck in the rubber. Check your controls are lubricated and working correctly. Make sure none of your bike’s cables…


  • Driverless car expected to hit 150mph

    Driverless car expected to hit 150mph

    A driverless Audi RS 7 Sportback will tackle Germany’s Hockenheim circuit next week to show the potential of piloted driving technology. With the latest Audi developments on board, the concept car “will drive autonomously to its physical limits with millimetre precision as an exciting sideshow for the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) finale on October 19”.…


  • Air Ambulance charity run raises almost £42,000

    Air Ambulance charity run raises almost £42,000

    Two lucky winners recently benefitted from taking part in the Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run & Harwich Family Festival. Angus Dewar from Thorrington is the lucky winner of the Star Pre-reg prize sponsored by Devitt Insurance and has won £2,000 worth of motorcycle kit from Jack Lilley Motorcycles of Romford. Plus, congratulations to Gary Barton…


  • Skill for life: Carli’s advanced riding diary | ‘Zoning in’

    Skill for life: Carli’s advanced riding diary | ‘Zoning in’

      “There’s no way back now – you’ve developed new habits. It’s a joy to ride with you.”Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Ride out five and here I was, positioning myself perfectly in the road, anticipating actions of…


  • Kriega R20 review

    Kriega R20 review

    Kriega R20 backpack | Miles used: 100,000+ | Price: £89 | Tested by: Tony Carter | Contact: www.kriega.com  Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. There’s a simple rule in the kit I use, and it’s a rule that’s never let me down;…


  • R&G crash protection gets motorcycle home after big smash

    R&G crash protection gets motorcycle home after big smash

    Check out this picture of R&G customer, Peter Burch. Peter was enjoying a track day at Castle Combe in August on his 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R and would love to say he was pulling off this impressive, tyre-smoking power slide lap after lap – but that’s not exactly what happened next after this photo was taken…


  • Video proves motorcycle drag racing isn’t about straight lines

    Video proves motorcycle drag racing isn’t about straight lines

    Well, who said motorcycle drag racing was easy, eh? Check out this amazing video of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics’ own Pip Higham at Long Marston. People who think going in a straight line should watch the slo-mo. “A bit scruffy” was how our Pip described it… but we think he rocks! For an old fella… Many…


  • Get a biking bargain at the huge Stafford motorcycle show

    Get a biking bargain at the huge Stafford motorcycle show

    It’s time to raid the change jar, empty the piggy bank and dig for coins behind the sofa as more than 500 traders make final preparations ahead of Staffordshire County Showground’s annual bike event. Taking place on October 18-19, the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show welcomes sellers of all the best bikes, biking bits,…


  • Scrap the company car: fleet motorcycles are the future of faster commutes

    Scrap the company car: fleet motorcycles are the future of faster commutes

    Honda UK has become the first manufacturer in the country to introduce a specialist fleet motorcycles dealer network to provide support and advice to business customers. The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) says this new service will “emphasise the many benefits of doing business on two-wheels” which include “high fuel economy, low running costs, low CO2 emissions and increased…


  • Motorcycle helmet paint: Richart review

    Motorcycle helmet paint: Richart review

    Tested by: Tony Carter | Miles used: 3,000 | Price: various options depending on what you want | Contact: www.richartconcepts.co.uk Richard Stevens is an exceptional artist. He’s also a former motocross racer and a man who gets what biking is about. He is, in short, cool. With a capital C.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…


  • Most common reasons for a motorcycle breakdown

    Most common reasons for a motorcycle breakdown

    The RAC has released details of the most common reasons for a motorcycle breakdown. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll know what to keep an eye out for and keep riding… Flat battery Mechanical engine failure Damaged / flat tyre Alternator fault Carburettor / fuel injection fault Road traffic accident Starter motor fault Engine management (ECU)…


  • New Valentino Rossi replica helmet from AGV

    New Valentino Rossi replica helmet from AGV

    During FP3 of the TIM Italy San Marino and Riviera di Rimini Grand Prix,Valentino Rossi wore a special helmet with highly coloured personalised graphics as he always does for his home race. Just a few miles from Tavullia, the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli has a special place in Valentino’s heart both for the reception…


  • New 50 litre throw-over panniers | Givi XS314 saddlebags

    New 50 litre throw-over panniers | Givi XS314 saddlebags

    Givi has released new saddlebags from its Xstream line for those who need extra capacity on their motorcycle, without altering the look of the bike. The Italian manufacturer says it’s offering  great functionality, large capacity, maximum resistance and universal fitting all in one: with the XS314 throw-over panniers.  GIVI’s new set of side saddlebags rely on an innovative and modern…


  • New carbon fibre Reevu motorcycle helmet announced

    New carbon fibre Reevu motorcycle helmet announced

    Reevu has revealed a new carbon fibre rear-vision helmet at the American International Motorcycle Expo in Orlando. Developed over the last 18 months in response to market demand from a small number of discerning sports enthusiast and racing professionals, the quality Carbon Fibre shell is said to offer extra impact resistance. The lid is individually custom made,…


  • Inside a motorcycle exhaust – choosing an end can for your bike

    Inside a motorcycle exhaust – choosing an end can for your bike

    Photos by John Milbank It’s one of the most popular aftermarket accessories for a bike, and there are some brilliant companies producing quality exhausts in the pages of Motor Cycle Monthly, but have you ever really considered what goes into a motorcycle exhaust end can? We visited one of the UK-based manufacturers to get some…


  • Foreign drivers get free pass to speed in UK

    Foreign drivers get free pass to speed in UK

    Leading road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed that foreign drivers have escaped 23,295 speeding offences since January 2013 – the equivalent of £2.3 million worth of speeding tickets. The figures were revealed following a freedom of information request to police authorities, which asked how many overseas motorists had been caught by…


  • New Shakey replica Shoei NXR motorcycle helmet released

    New Shakey replica Shoei NXR motorcycle helmet released

    The new NXR ‘Shakey’ is now on sale at all good “ShoeiAssured” dealers throughout the UK and Ireland. A full dealer list can be found at www.shoeiassured.co.uk On seeing his new Replica, the Rapid Solicitors Factory Rider and Triple MCE BSB Champion said:Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…


  • Book your place in the Metzeler village for Isle of Man TT 2015

    Book your place in the Metzeler village for Isle of Man TT 2015

    The well established METZELER Village offers much more for 2015, as guests can book all the essentials they need to add to an already high end experience, plus a special ‘TT Heroes’ night where  Metzeler stars of the paddock make the short journey into the Village! Located in the National Sports Centre at the outside…


  • The incredible tattooed motorcycle is complete

    The incredible tattooed motorcycle is complete

    We recently reported on Polish custom bike manufacturer – Game Over Cycles – that was working on a tattooed motorcycle. Built in collaboration with German company Cheyenne Professional Tattoo Equipment and Dutch Zodiac Performance Products the bike is now complete, and had its premier at the London Tattoo Convention. We’ve got some great shots of the finished bike, along with this video showing some…


  • New MV Agusta models teased | 2015 new motorcycles

    New MV Agusta models teased | 2015 new motorcycles

    After a drawn-out teaser campaign for the Kawasaki Ninja H2R, a video for a new MV Agusta has been released… when we know more, so will you!   Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.


  • New winter motorcycle gloves from Hevik

    New winter motorcycle gloves from Hevik

    Hevik’s new winter gloves, made in soft shell fabric, count on Hipora™ technology: a waterproof film with polyurethane coating. Numerous micro pores are placed over the polyurethane coating which keep out water from the outside, yet allow the moisture steam to exit. The inner liner is 100% waterproof, windproof and breathable at the same time and will keep your…


  • Industry Insider | Used motorcycles around £4250 still good news for dealers

    Industry Insider | Used motorcycles around £4250 still good news for dealers

    MyCarCheck.com/Trade is the trade valuations arm of CDL Vehicle Information Services. Based on cutting-edge industry data and feedback from independent and franchised dealers, these monthly bulletins highlight the most significant trends in the UK motorbike and scooter market. MyCarCheck.com/Trade‘s motorcycle expert, Rob Hobson, commented: “The bike market has continued to perform well over the past few weeks…



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