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Suzuki Hayabusa | Used bike buying advice
Suzuki’s Hayabusa is a hugely significant motorcycle for many reasons. Named after the fastest bird in the world, both machine (the early, unrestricted models at least), and animal are capable of touching 200mph. The bike was designed from first principles to oust Honda’s Blackbird from top slot, embracing both existing and emergent technologies. The highly…
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Pirelli personalized tyre labels review
Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £20.34 More info: www.pirelli.com/personalise Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Personalised rubber is kind of pointless, but having my little girl’s name on my tyres makes me smile. Four tyres in the Pirelli range can currently…
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Do we want fewer road signs?!
New plans to allow local councils in Great Britain the freedom to cut down the number of road markings and signs, were announced by Roads Minister Robert Goodwill today, according to Motorcycle Trader. The changes are included in a new consultation which also contains proposals for clearer road markings and new low-level signals for cyclists…
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Bridgestone to withdraw from MotoGP after the 2015 season
Bridgestone, the Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP™ since 2009, has agreed a one-year extension to its current tyre supply contract with series promoters Dorna to supply tyres for the 2015 season, after which the Japanese tyre manufacturer will withdraw from the role of Official Tyre Supplier. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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Marc Márquez becomes new face of BUFF® Headwear
Marc Márquez began to stand out in the motorcycling world in 2002, and became a 125cc World Champion in 2010 and Moto2 World Champion in 2012. In the last year he has broken all records in MotoGP after a spectacular 2013 where he was crowned as a champion in Valencia.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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New WK Tomcat 125 commuter bike
WK has introduced the new WK Tomcat 125, a funky-looking commuter bike that is certain to fit squarely into the niche VanVan sector, but landing at a highly competitive RRP of just £1199.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.…
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New waterproof motorcycle bags from Bags Connection
German motorcycle luggage specialist Bags Connection has updated its Waterproof Line with a range of versatile tail packs and kit bags in a fresh anthracite colour scheme. There are six sizes to choose from [prices include VAT]:Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe,…
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Motorcycle airbag vests save lives
The June issue of Motor Cycle Monthly looks at the benefits of Motorcycle Airbag jackets… Here are some great videos to support the story. Equestrian eventing rider Oliver Townend was incredibly lucky to survive this horrible fall, and credits his airbag vest with saving his life (watch from 2.15): Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Triumph and Barbour create cool custom Scrambler
Take a standard 900cc Triumph Scrambler, add a hint of bespoke tailoring from Barbour – all styled by custom bike builders, Spirit of the 70s – and you’ve got one cool looking bike.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.…
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2014 Yamaha XV1900 CFD review
Blimey, was that a Red Kite? Bird watching on the move is one thing, but what comes next demands a little more concentration. Philosophical question no 19: Cruiser, is it a noun to describe a type of motorcycle; or an adjective to describe a state of mind? I prefer the latter.Article continues below… Advert…
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Yard Built Yamaha XV950 Pure Sports
The Yard Built project was created to transform Yamaha Sport Heritage motorcycles into specials that fire up the imagination and passion of riders who primarily want a unique looking custom bike. A new chapter has begun in this story and this time LowRide has accepted Yamaha’s challenge. LowRide is Italy’s leading magazine devoted to cruisers and choppers…
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RAC patrolman attempts 250cc World Land Speed Record
Stuart Swift is about to embark on one of the biggest challenges of his life. A dream he has held for more than 40 years. The Michelin-sponsored rider will travel to the famous Bonneville Speedway in an attempt to break the 250cc motorcycle world land speed record.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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New heat shield ideal for motorcycle fairings
ZircoFlex is the Zircotec’s flexible heat-shield material. It can be easily bent and manipulated, weighs just 0.46kg/m2, and is only 0.25mm thick. It’s being used everywhere from the inside of classic sportsbike fairings (protecting the now rare plastics), to oil-fields in the Caspian Sea.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…
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New Wheels to Work initiative in Devon
‘If you’ve got the will to work, we’ve got the wheels!’Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Travel prospects in Devon have taken a giant leap forward – on two wheels. That’s because a new business initiative is set…
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Reader Review: 2008 KTM RC8 | Reader review
Name: Rachel Nicholson From: Argyll & Bute Riding for: 12 yearsArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Price paid for the bike: I bought my KTM RC8 for £7250 in August 2010, when only 2 months old and with 690 miles on the clock. I have…
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2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R review
£13,999 | Liquid-cooled V-twin | 180bhp | 106lb-ftArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. On paper, KTM’s new Super Duke R is a terrifying prospect: a two cylinder engine with more capacity in one pot than all four in…
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Is rain water the secret to better mpg economy?
Afficionados of Formula One and Rallying may remember both Ferrari and Renault using water injection in Formula 1 in 1983, followed by the Ford Escort RS Cosworth in 1992. They all used it to gain extra power – until it was outlawed because of unfair advantage. These companies were using the same technology that had…
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Have dinner with the racers at the North West 200
Have you booked your tickets to the North West 200 or are you planning to? Well if you are, Yamaha Motor UK is pleased to announce that the Milwaukee Yamaha team are offering you the chance to dine in style and enjoy team hospitality with the Milwaukee Yamaha VIP Club! Milwaukee Yamaha is giving you the…
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New exhaust slip-ons for Harley-Davidson touring models
Hi-Output Carbon Black Slip-ons carry forward the deep rich tone of the Hi-Output Slip-ons in a bold new configuration, highlighted by a Carbon Fibre End Cap.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Designed specifically to address the needs of…
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BMW R nineT custom Project Japan
February 2014 saw the start of a unique four-month BMW Motorrad project. Four professional Japanese bike builders were introduced to the new roadster R nineT Boxer in order to build their own interpretations of a customised nineT. This week, the fabulous four get personal with their new machines. Let the creative juices flow… Head…
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Touratech Travel Event in South Wales this weekend
The annual Touratech Travel Event held at Touratech UK HQ in Ystradgynlais, South Wales attracts hundreds of adventure motorcycle enthusiasts to the area from all over Europe – this year’s event will be FREE TO ATTEND with the aim of attracting a wider range of motorcycle fans in order to inform them of the…
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Stafford Awards 2014: 34th Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show
Final results for the Stafford Awards at the 34th Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show – 9.00am Sunday 27 April: Dennis Frost, Chief Concours Judge Outstanding Service to the Classic Motorcycle Movement The Frank Farrington Outstanding Service Award – John SurteesArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click…
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Reader Review: Black range of jacket, boots & gloves | Reader review
Name: Michael Machin From: East Sussex Riding for: Close to 4 yearsArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Price paid for it: Jacket £59.99; Boots £59.99; Gloves £11.99 What type of riding do you do: Social, domestic and pleasure Tell us about it: The jacket from the…
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The coolest A2 motorcycle licence alternatives
“Yeah, I’ve heard that (insert A2 licence legal new machine name here) is a really good first bike.” Hmm, is that what they call damning with faint praise?Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Congratulations, you’ve passed your A2…
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