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Important diary date: Ride to Work Day is Monday 16 June 2014
This year Ride to Work Day will kick start Ride to Work Week, 16-22 June 2014. On Ride to Work Day thousands of riders around the world come together to show just how enjoyable their daily commute is. The motorcycle industry uses the campaign to promote the benefits of motorcycling to non-riders, government and local transport bodies – demonstrating that life would be better…
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EXCLUSIVE | 2mororider – Week 1: Into Asia
Young globe-trotting adventure motorcyclist Rhys Lawrey has completed the first week of his year-long quest to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe. The 22-year old left London on Saturday 3rd May 2014 and a week later rode into Istanbul, having crossed the Bosporus strait that separates Europe from Asia.“It feels like I’ve been…
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Inside enduro | From flying high to wheelie low
Broderick’s latest enduro didn’t quite go as planned, but he still came back with the silverware. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. So there I was, upside down in a tractor tyre with my CRF on top. I…
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Triumph unveils new motorcycle boot range for 2014
Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled its new boot range for 2014. Both stylish and functional, the entire range brings flexibility and comfort for all-year riding. Available now and exclusively from Triumph’s authorised dealer network, the new range is perfect for both performance riding and casual wear off the bike. Triumph’s Tour Adventure boot (£339) is a…
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Reader Review: Scottoiler V system | Reader review
Name: Tony Lamsdale From: England Riding for: 30 years on and offArticle 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: £100 in 2010 (Fitted to Yamaha FZ6 Fazer) What type of riding do you do: Commuting and weekend fun Why did you buy…
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Suzuki announces price for Burgman 125
The Burgman boasts unprecedented practicality for a machine of its size, including under-seat storage cavernous enough for two full-face helmets with a handy automatic interior light, and returns an impressive 97MPG*.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Linked front…
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New Cosmic Flake Davida helmet options
The Davida paintshop, having spent the winter mastering the idiosyncrasies and time consuming nature of metal flake paint effects, have now turned their inherent passion to the next challenge: a more sophisticated display of their helmet art skills.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to…
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New AGV K3-SV Rossi rep helmet
AGV are pleased to announce the launch of the brand new AGV K3-SV Rossi pack. Available exclusively in the UK are the new Rossi Winter Test 2012 blue (this graphic up until now has not been available on any other production helmet) and the Gothic 46 black, possibly the most recognisable of all of…
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Reader Review: 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 | Reader review
Name: Stan Tollerton From: West Midlands Riding for: 45 years Price paid for the bike: £3200 in June 2012Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. What type of riding do you do: Mix of motorways, A and B Roads Tell us about the engine: It’s punchy, flexible,…
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Somerset police bikes to be fitted with speed cameras
Three police motorcycles in Avon and Somerset will be fitted with speed cameras to capture speeding motorists. The bikes will support nine speed enforcement vans. A number of roadside speed cameras across the region will also be switched back on in the next few months. Chief Superintendent Ian Smith said the motorbikes “will extend the support…
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Oxford Hot Grips review
Tested by: Wayne Tempest RRP: £79.99 Info: www.oxprod.com I hate riding my bike on cold winter mornings for one reason – your hands literally freeze. So, last winter I was so fed up with the pain, I fitted some Oxford heated grips. The company claim that these grips are really easy to fit, and most importantly are…
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Reader Review: Metzeler Z8 tyres | Reader review
There comes a time when you just know that you have to bite the bullet and buy a new set of tyres; the rear on my FZ6 S2 Fazer had more square edges than round and the front just looked out of shape. My wallet involuntarily squeezed itself shut and completely ignored the 8,000…
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2014 Yamaha D’elight 125 review
£1849 | Air-cooled 4-stroke | 7.1bhp | 5.6lb-ftArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Tested By: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Joe Dick Yamaha have bolstered its already strong range of commuting machines with the addition of a budget scooter: the…
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Indians pray to motorcycle shrine
People are visiting a roadside shrine in Rajasthan in Northern India, to worship… a Royal Enfield motorcycle! The Enfield was owned by a man called Om Banna, who died in 1988 when he hit a tree while riding the bike. Locals say the bike ‘kept returning to the scene of the accident by itself’,…
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Inside enduro | Last minute comp proves a winner for Broderick
I had a mate ring me on Saturday night and ask if I fancied a go at an enduro the following day? I figured I would. I’m always keen to get out and ride with new people and take on new tacks. The Shuckburgh event was hosted by Cotswold Enduro and there were over…
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Leon Haslam and Tom Sykes turn to football
The Media Event of the fourth round of the World Superbike season took place today in front of a vast and enthusiastic crowd at the Romeo Galli stadium in Imola. The “SBK Dream Team” squared off against the “Imolese All Stars”, a team representing the city of Imola, for a charity football match. The…
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New Touratech handlebar mount for Garmin Zumo 590 LM
The Zumo 590LM is Garmin’s new top-end GPS motorcycle navigator. This premium sat-nav device features a larger, even easier-to-read touchscreen display, practical route planning options and universal connectivity. As well as the made-to-measure bracket, Touratech additionally offers the Zumo as part of a Bike & Car Set, which is a complete package for all-round use.…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long-term review | In the workshop
Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 510 (+45 on the back of a recovery truck) Miles in total: 1070Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Current fuel economy: 45.3mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for…
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This week’s top stories on MoreBikes.co.uk
A lot happens in seven days at MoreBikes.co.uk, so here’s a roundup of some of the top stories this week… Win a bike cleaning kit from Sdoc100. Just click through and fire off an email for your chance to win. www.morebikes.co.uk/win-sdoc100-morebikes Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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Inside BSB with GBMoto: What it means to be Race Manager
Continuing with our ‘behind-the-scenes’ access with the Lloyds British GBmoto Kawasaki team, we catch up with their Race Manager Matt Llewellyn (Ex-BSB racer) at Oulton Park to find out how he became involved with the team, how 2014 is going for his side of the garage and what exactly a ‘Race Manager’ role entails…Article…
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Last call to try off road riding for £25
The group behind the Motorcycle Off-Road Experience (MORE) is giving another 400 people the chance to try off road riding for the first time. MoreBikes will be there for one of the days, and we’d love to see you come along and give it a go… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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Venhill race kit for Triumph Daytona 675R
Venhill now offer racing brake lines and a fast action twistgrip conversion for the 2011-’12 model Triumph Daytona 675R.Providing a choice of ‘standard’ and ‘fast’ settings, the 888 Twistgrip conversion is supplied with two rotors, allowing the rider to select the ideal set-up for the conditions. The rotors can be changed without the need to…
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Rossi, Edwards, Toseland and Lorenzo at the office
It’s far from a new video, but it made our day. If you’ve never seen this, it’s well worth a watch, and if you have, then kick back and enjoy it once more… Valentino Rossi is the receptionist at Yamaha USA’s offices, with James Toseland delivering the post. Colin Edwards is the security guard, and…
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Valentino Rossi video: The new S20 EVO from Bridgestone
Bridgestone has launched the BATTLAX Hypersport S20 EVO; the successor to the award-winning S20 tyre with the help of a new ad starring Valentino Rossi… To be honest, you could get Rossi saying anything, and we’d just enjoy listening to him! Not sure about the pout at the end though. What do you reckon?! Article continues…
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