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CFMOTO: V4 Engine
Here’s one from the left field: Chinese budget bike maker released imagery of an all-new V-four superbike-spec engine at the Milan Show – and just about no facts about it. Dubbed the V.04, it’s a 999cc 90° V-4, making around 210bhp, and will, according to the firm, be ‘competition ready’ which, we assume, means a…
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DUCATI: Panigale and SF V2
Last issue we got our first sight of the new Ducati V2 engine – an 890cc DOHC non-desmo 90° V-twin, making 115 or 120bhp, but with a new lighter construction, tipping the proverbial scales at 54.5kg. We pondered whether such a unit would be phat enough (he means powerful enough – plain English Ed) for…
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February 2025
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, Husqvarna Vitpilen 801, Suzuki GSX-S 1000GX, Harley-Davidson Street Glide and more!
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HONDA: 750 twins updates
It’s fair to say that both of Honda’s latest 750 twins – the XL750 Transalp and CB750 Hornet – weren’t crying out for any updates… Alan Dowds tells us what we need to know… Launched less than two years ago, the naked roadster and upper-middleweight adventure machines have wowed customers with their solid performance, high…
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SUZUKI: DR-Z4S/M
Alan Dowds reports… There were plenty of famous guests wandering around Birmingham NEC at Motorcycle Live last month, and we half expected to see Marty McFly and Doc Brown on the Suzuki stand. Because it was back to the future for the Japanese brand, which unveiled the new DR-Z4S and SM at the show. The…
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MV AGUSTA: F3 Competizione
Its parent firm Pierer might be suffering financial woes, but MV Agusta keeps turning up to bike shows with outstanding machinery. This F3 Competizione is a solid upgrade to the firm’s 800 supersports weapon, with radical aerodynamic bodywork, and an even more radical weight loss programme all over. The engineers have cut wet weight to…
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APRILIA: 2025 updates
Alan Dowds reports… Aprilia had a heap of updates and new kit at the Milan show, with the neat little Tuono 457 catching the eye. As with the RS457 sportsbike, the mini-Tuono has kept things premium, with the only aluminium frame in its class, together with preload-adjustable suspension: 41mm USD front forks and a rear…
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Step back in time with a snippet of the Classic Racer magazine
The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic is just around the corner, and the 2025 event promises to be an exciting event for all motorcycle enthusiasts.
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NEW KIT: RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket
The RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket is the ultimate choice for riders who demand style, safety, and performance. Designed with track-inspired precision, this jacket is perfect for the road or the circuit. Key Features: Whether you’re carving corners or cruising highways, the RST TracTech Evo 5 delivers top-tier performance with unmatched style. Available now,…
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Classic Bike Shows has an exciting 2025 planned!
This year has been packed with spares, parts, tyres, bolts, screws, and everything in between! It’s been an outstanding year for our events, with special guests like Guy Martin, Carl Fogarty, Frankie Chili, Phil McCallen and Brian Crighton, to name just a few!
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NEW KIT: Ducati Silverstone Sunglasses
The Silverstone sunglasses are the result of a collaboration between Ducati and Carrera, and designed to ensure a perfect fit when worn under a motorbike helmet. A high-performance accessory thanks to its straight, slim temples, glossy rubber tips, red lenses and the edgy square-shaped design. The ideal trendy touch to make sure you never go…
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NEW KIT: Oxford cube lights
Add on LED driving lights are all the rage and make a big difference to both seeing and being seen on a bike. These Oxford Cube units are made from tough CNC anodised aluminium pods, with a 2.7 Watt LED light element and a fully waterproof IPX7 rating. They come in pairs, with integral stainless…
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NEW KIT: Marvel helmets from Ruroc
Whether you like Marvel comics or not many of the superheroes have entered the culture in general. You’ll definitely recognise the Wolverine, Deadpool and Venom characters, and now British helmet maker Ruroc has licensed the graphics for its high-end EOX range of helmets. The Deadpool design features metallic foil sword logos and satin finish, while…
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Here’s what to expect at the 2025 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic!
Gear up for an unforgettable experience as the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic returns on January 11-12, 2025. From stunning motorcycles and scooters to exciting special guests, the event promises something for every enthusiast.
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ADVENTURE! The Sidecar Guys
Bob Pickett reports… From 2017 to 2019, Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes (known as ‘The Sidecar Guys’) circumnavigated the globe on a Honda SH300i scooter with a specially-built sidecar – setting a Guinness World Record in the process – with two main aims: to show the world is filled with good people and to highlight…
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BUYING A BIKE: Smart ways to do so
If you’re on the hunt for a new bike and looking for the best way to fund it, you might want to have a read of this. Alan Dowds explores the smartest, cheapest, and best ways to finance a new bike… For most of us, a bike is one of the biggest things we buy.…
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Discover the top 5 reasons to attend the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic
The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show is back, bringing excitement, nostalgia, and plenty of two-wheeled action to Newark Showground on January 11-12, 2025. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:
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ARCHIVE: 1992 Honda Vs Yamaha
With all the players now running V4s most were at or about the same level. Chassis, tyres and riders made the significant differences… well, until Honda fired up their 1992 NSR. Firing all four pots within 70 degrees of each other provided smoother torque and delivered the power to the tyre more effectively. Cagiva, Suzuki…
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COST EFFECTIVE CLASSIC: Suzuki GSX-R 750 SRAD
Big sports bike thrills for relatively small money, VJMC’s Steve Cooper reports… The sports bikes scene isn’t what it once was here in the UK but there’s still enough of a following for the various 600, 750 and 1000cc missiles that were once so dominant on Britain’s roads. Trends come and go, even on high-end…
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TECH: Torquing points: Cars vs. Bikes
Alan Dowds enlightens us… My Dad, Jim Dowds, started his working life as a car mechanic, though by the time I came along, he had moved on to work at the IBM computer factory in Greenock. Amazingly, back in the 1960s, computers had a lot of mechanical parts in them – solenoids, relays and the…
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NEW KIT: Denim Motorcycle Jacket
Introducing the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket by Louis Moto’s Detlev Louis Louis Moto exclusive brand Detlev Louis is excited to reveal the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket, designed for riders demanding both fashion and functionality. The DL-JM-13 is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number-one motorcycle clothing and…
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TESTED: VMOTO Stash
Andy Bell plugged in and played… What is it? In the UK, Vmoto is one of the main companies within the electric motorcycle market. The Stash was first revealed in 2021 but wasn’t available on the market until earlier this year. It is at the upper end of the price range for Vmoto’s machines but…
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BUILDING: A track-ready machine
Dean Ellison shares his wisdom… While it could be argued that buying a readily built track bike is a great route to go down, it’s not without its pitfalls. It is a bit of a lottery because quite often you’re buying on faith, and the hope that the bike you’re purchasing is what the seller…
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DAY RIDE: Antrim Coast Road
Mikko Nieminen reports… Pics: Geoff Hill and Mikko Nieminen The Antrim Coast Road is one of the top rides in the UK, but I would be lying if I said that this was a great winter ride from start to finish. Not because the coast road itself isn’t great (it really is!), but because I had…
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