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R&G Elevation Paddock Stands review
R&G Elevation Paddock Stands review | £135 (rear) & £75 (front) | www.rg-racing.com / 01420 89007 | Reviewed by John Milbank You’re right, these are not cheap paddock stands. But neither was my bike – a 2008 Ducati Monster S4R. It’s the machine I’ve always dreamed of owning, and as I’m a bit OCD about…
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2015 Zero electric motorcycles review
2015 Zero electric motorcycles review | From $9845 | 67bhp | 106lb-ft | Permanent high-temp magnet brushless motor Tested by: Alan Cathcart Photos: Kevin Wing Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The American electric motorcycle industry, (and so by…
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Rider wanted for dream job – an all expenses paid motorcycle trip across Europe
Harley-Davidson has today launched a European wide search to find one passionate motorcycle rider willing to take on a two-month expenses-paid trip through Europe, aboard a Street Glide™ motorcycle. The chosen adventurer will be paid €25,000 and get to keep the bike as well as a collection of great memories from the experience. It may…
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New Shark motorcycle helmet has LEDs built in!
Skwal is the new helmet from SHARK’s Pulse range – a range which it says matches ‘aggressive looks with versatility, comfort and safety’. The Skwal is the first full-face helmet to combine three integrated LED lights into the shell to help with rider visibility, especially at night. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by…
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2015 BMW F800R review
2015 BMW F800R review | £7595 | 90bhp @ 8000rpm | 63lb-ft @ 5800rpm | 798cc water-cooled inline two-cylinder Tested by: Simon Roots Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. With the launch of the new BMW F 800 R,…
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First Brough Superior expected in May
Reborn Brough Superior will soon start testing its all-new SS100 with the first deliveries to customers expected later this year, reports Phil West. The all-new machine, developed in partnership between Brough owner Mark Upham and Toulouse-based Boxer Design, has been significantly redesigned since its original unveiling in Milan in 2013, but is now finally nearing production…
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Wheels show returns to Bournemouth for 2015
The country’s biggest free, family wheels-themed festival returns to the UK’s best seaside resort for a second year – this time falling on the weekend after the bank holiday, Friday 29 – Sunday 31 May 2015. Bournemouth Wheels Festival debuted last year, attracting 500,000 people over three action-packed days and proving to be the perfect…
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Ride off-road with the Yamaha AMCA MX Experience
Yamaha has joined forces with the Amateur Motor Cycle Association – AMCA – to offer a brand new off-road riding experience; the Yamaha AMCA MX Experience. Yamaha’s new partnership with one of the oldest governing bodies in the sport of off-road competition, gives wanna-be off-road riders the perfect opportunity to try the sport of motocross…
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Mobile phone driving laws still being ignored
A UK study by the Transport Research Laboratory into the prevalence of illegal mobile phone use while driving has been released this morning. Today’s figures show that in 2014, 1.1% of drivers in England and Scotland were observed holding a phone in their hand with a further 0.5% observed holding the phone to their ear…
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Marquez leads MotoGP Sepang 2 test
The weather has played a major part in each MotoGP team’s testing plans, with the searing heat during the day meaning that realistically riders could only set flying laps within a small time-frame when the sun wasn’t at its peak. Most teams focused on developing the bike and finding their riders’ ideal set ups over…
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Santander KTM RC390 Cup British Junior motorcycle race launched
The brand-new Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup was officially launched yesterday –23 February – at Shenington kart track in Oxfordshire.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The series is open to 13-18-years old riders who will each will…
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Overland Rider – the England to Cape Town adventure
Despite having very little true off-road riding experience, ‘Overland Rider’ Jonathan Blackburn did not let that stop him from embarking on a journey of a lifetime as he rode from England to Cape Town, South Africa. Using a modified KTM 690 Enduro R – kindly supplied and prepared by P&H Motorcycles (who also prepped his…
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New drug legislation: Am I fit to drive or ride?
New drug drive legislation comes into force from 2 March 2015 in England and Wales. For drugs associated with illegal use, very low limits have been set (to cover ‘accidental’ exposure). But for the following eight prescription drugs, limits that exceed the prescribed dose have been set: Clonazepam Diazepam Flunitrazepam Lorazepam Oxazepam Temazepam Methadone Morphine…
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City of London 20mph zone being enforced
London bikers beware: Police are being deployed in significant numbers to enforce the 20mph zone in force within the City of London. The zone – ranging from Chancery Lane in the West to Aldgate in the East and Cannon Street in the South to Barbican in the North, plus the bridges approaching the zone –…
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High-quality, low-cost motorcycle chain
Internet parts specialist Wemoto has introduced a new premium quality, ultra-competitively priced Swift Heavy Duty SX-Ring chain featuring an attractive choice of gold or silver plated links. Benefiting from cutting-edge design and production technology, and shot peened for extra strength, Swift’s new top-of-the-range, low friction SX-Ring chain keeps dirt out and internal lubrication in, making…
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MotoGP Sepang 2 Test day 1 results: Rossi leads
Weather-wise it was a difficult day for the teams with the track temperature approaching 60 degrees at times leading to a lack of grip which meant it was impossible for any rider to post a time comparable to the previous test here at the Malaysian circuit. In fact Rossi’s best lap of 2’00.414 was a…
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2015 Yamaha XJR1300 review
2015 Yamaha XJR1300 review | From £8,5999 | 98bhp@8000rpm | 80ft-lb@6000rpm | 1,251cc air-cooled inline four-cylinder Tested by: Tony Carter Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Big machines from years ago are all the rage these days, but Yamaha…
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2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure review
2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure review | £15,999 | 160bhp @ 8750rpm | 103lb-ft @ 6750rpm | 1301cc, 4-stroke two-cylinder 75 degree V-twin Tested by: Tony Carter This is the biggest of the large Adventure bikes from the Austrians. It’s a flag-carrier for the new era of modern motorcycling. It’s a mile eater. It’s also…
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WSBK | Phillip Island | Race 2: Leon Haslam takes the win
The second race of the Swann Insurance Australian Round was another one to remember, given the thrilling finale that saw Leon Haslam (Aprilia Racing Team – Red Devils) edging out Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) for the win at the finish line by just 0.010. The 31-year-old from Derby, England, enjoyed better drive out of…
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WSBK | Phillip Island | Race 1: Jonathan Rea takes first victory
The opening race of the 2015 eni FIM Superbike World Championship was held in hot and sunny conditions at the Phillip Island circuit with Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) taking the opening victory of the year after a titanic 22-lap fight with Leon Haslam (Aprilia Racing Team – Red Devils) and Chaz Davies (Aruba Ducati…
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Agostini to headline International Classic show at Cadwell Park
Motorcycling legend Giacomo Agostini will join a host of two-wheeled stars for a major new event, the International Classic, at Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park on 25/26 July. The most successful rider in World Championship history will meet fans and ride a 500cc MV Agusta at the venue’s two-day celebrations of its long and distinguished association with…
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Bikers Only car insurance: because motorcyclists make better drivers!
Recent research instigated by Carole Nash found that motorcyclists’ knowledge of road safety is almost twice as good as that of car drivers. To reflect that, the specialist brokers has now launched a new car insurance policy entitled ‘Bikers Only’. A poll of 3,000 people highlighted that more than 60 per cent of riders know…
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Krazy Horse to exhibit at KICKBACK show
The organisers of KICKBACK are pleased to announce that Krazy Horse will be exhibiting at the national custom bike show at Stoneleigh Park on 28-29 March. Krazy Horse of Bury St Edmunds will be bringing a beautiful collection of original Samurai Choppers from Zero Engineering. Lamb Engineering will also at KICKBACK with a stunning collection of custom-engineered masterpieces from…
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Scottoiler celebrates 30 years of chain protection
30 years ago Fraser Scott first presented his invention the Scottoiler – an automatic motorcycle chain oiler – to the public at the Motorcycle Live Show in Birmingham. Now, 30 years later, Scottoiler is an established brand in the motorcycle industry with global market penetration. “Motorcycles have always been central to my life” said Fraser. “My first memory…
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