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Brough Superior returns to the race track
Bike insurance specialists Bennetts are backing the return of the iconic British Brough Superior brand by sponsoring the reborn marque’s one-off entry into the British Grand Prix at Silverstone next month. Bennetts Brough Superior, as the team will be known, will enter the Moto2 class with rider Luke Mossey competing on board the team’s innovative…
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Tom Sykes – in search of the perfect lap
For 2014 SBK lap record holder at Laguna Seca, Tom Sykes – plus ultra-fast KRT riders Loris Baz and David Salom – there’s a Holy Grail as valuable as a race win. Watch how KRT help their riders strive for perfection and enjoy the Tom’s insight into achieving that elusive Ninja ZX-10R “perfect lap”…
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Ross Noble Freewheeling on a KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Ross Noble is currently filming the second series of Freewheeling using the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R. The off-the-wall travel show sees the top comic touring the United Kingdom at the mercy of the tweets he gets from his 500,000+ followers on Twitter. The first series was shown on Dave earlier this year and saw Ross…
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The lithium motorcycle battery | Technology explained
John Milbank takes a look at the lithium motorcycle battery to find out how well it really works… For racers, weight is critical. Every part of a motorcycle that can be made lighter will be machined, trimmed and shaved in order to eek out those critical fractions of a second. Traditional lead acid batteries are very heavy,…
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Kriega R30 rucksack review
Kriega R30 | £139 | www.kriega.com | 01829 770767 | Tested by Steve Rose Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. £139 for a rucksack? Some would say pricey, but based on previous Kriega experience I’d say a bargain at…
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Caberg Duke flip-up helmet review
Caberg Duke | £144.99 | www.cabergcares.co.uk | 01384 413841 | Tested by Carli Ann Smith Commuting on the bike means making plenty of stops at petrol stations – my Caberg Duke has stopped me getting shouted at for not removing my lid, as I simply flip it up by pushing the large button at the front.…
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1931 Indian motorcycle sells for £90,000
International auctioneers Coys have broken two world records at auction when they sold a 1931 Indian 1300 for £90,000 and a 1953 Mondial 125 Monoalbero for £60,000 on the afternoon of July 11th at Blenheim Palace in the United Kingdom – both reaching well above their estimates.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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Knox Defender Shirt review
Knox Defender Shirt | £179.99 | www.planet-knox.com | 01900 825825 | Tested by John Milbank As I write this review, I’m having to lift my right arm onto the desk to get my hand on my keyboard. Sitting in the back garden is my Yamaha WR250F with a twisted wheel and bent metal-braced handguards. Hitting a…
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Living with an electric motorcycle: The truth | Brammo Empulse R road test
Editor John Milbank spent a few days with a Brammo Empulse R electric motorcycle to find out if it’s time to ditch the pump. Photos: Simon Hipperson This bike probably isn’t for you. Chances are you enjoy a good thrash at the weekend, touring to far flung reaches of the globe, or racking up miles on…
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Limited edition Joey Dunlop Arai helmet now available
The most authentic Joey Dunlop replica helmet produced uses the actual design and sponsors from 1985. During the 1985 IOM TT Joey had three first place finishes in ‘Junior TT’; ‘Formula 1 TT’; ‘Senior TT’. He also had three first places at the Ulster GP and two at the NW200 within the same year. The…
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Reader Review: 2006 Honda Fireblade | Reader review
Name: Andy Burness From: Scotland Riding for: 25 years Price paid for the bike: £5750 in April 2009 from Regal Car Sales in CumbriaArticle 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: Social Tell us about the engine: Lots of Torque in every…
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New genuine accessories for the Piaggio MP3
Piaggio has introduced a range of practical accessories for the new MP3 500ie Sport, enhancing the potential of its flagship three-wheeler for both commuting and touring.Two sizes of top box are available, in 37 and 50 litre sizes, at £299.99 and £399.99 respectively (including VAT). Colour-coded to match the scooter, they have a quick release…
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New Spada Predator gloves
The Spada Predator racing gloves have been ergonomically designed and constructed in full-grain leather, for the ultimate comfort and the optimum protection in unquestionable style. And with an SRP of only £69.95, also offer exceptional value for riders with more sense than money – it’s no wonder it remains in the range after more than…
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TomTom RIDER sat nav review
TomTom RIDER | £349.99 | www.tomtom.com | Tested by John Milbank I always believed that bikes should have the minimum of fussy tech on them – for me, riding is about freedom, so the last thing I wanted was something telling me what to do; more buttons to press; and extra clutter on my machine. I’ve…
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New colours from Shark helmets
Spruce up your summer with a brand new helmet from SHARK in one of the five new colours that have been added to the comprehensive 2014 collection. New designs are available on the popular Speed-R, S900-C, S600 and Evoline Series 3 helmets. On the Speed-R is the Craig, a bold design with block and stripe colours…
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Don’t miss the MotoScotland annual charity day in aid of Kirsty’s Kids
To celebrate becoming West of Scotland’s principal dealer of AJP motorbikes, MotoScotland is running another charity event in aid of Kirsty’s Kids – a no overheads Scottish charity helping to improve the lives of children who are suffering from serious life limiting illnesses, children with special needs and their siblings.Running on Saturday and Sunday 2 & 3 August 2014…
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Erik Buell Racing to Partner with Parts Europe for OEM Parts Distribution
Erik Buell Racing (EBR) announced today that it has selected Parts Europe of Konz/Trier, Germany as its distribution partner for all EBR spare parts in Europe. Under the agreement, Parts Europe will handle order processing and parts fulfillment for EBR’s dealer network. “We selected Parts Europe as our distribution partner because of their highly automated…
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Five reasons why Romaniacs is seriously tough
The faint-hearted need not apply for the Romanian hard enduro event – here’s why. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Red Bull Romaniacs is known as the toughest Hard Enduro event in the world – and for good reason too.…
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Local authorities to be able to close public roads for motorsport events
Local communities will be able to stage motor sports events on public roads, including stage rallies, hill climbs and trials of speed, the Prime Minister announced today during the official opening of a new Formula One Williams factory in Oxfordshire. In response to a consultation that ran earlier this year the Government will now legislate…
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How to buy a motorcycle to restore
Ian Bates owns Resurrection Motorcycles in Market Deeping. Building bikes since the age of ten, and an engineer by trade, he now specialises in damaged repairables, and knows how to see the potential in another man’s write-off… If anyone could give advice on buying a motorcycle to restore, it’s him. “It’s a crying shame that…
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Inside the 2015 Kawasaki factory motocross team
Winning is a serious business – to finish first you first have to finish. Take a look inside the 2015 Kawasaki factory motocross team to see how the racing comes together… great video!
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Does buying a write-off affect my insurance?
We spoke to Dave Bowcock, MD of Principal Insurance to find out if buying a damaged-repairable bike could affect your policy premiums… “Usually if a bike has been written off and given a category of C or D, it’s because it is deemed uneconomical to repair. Depending on the damage, most insurers don’t have a problem…
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How to balance carbs on your motorcycle
To balance carbs (or synchronise the carburettors) on your bike is simply the process of adjusting the throttle bodies so they pass the same amount of air and fuel mixture to each cylinder. It’s important because a well set-up fuel system will help the bike start easily, run smoothly, and be more efficient. Along with improved…
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New colour options for Suzuki GSX1250FAZ and Inazuma 250Z
Suzuki has announced the introduction of three new special colour options, with two new Inazuma 250Z models joining a new-look Suzuki GSX1250FAZ. For just £7,975 the white GSX1250FAZ comes with a striking red, black and grey decal set with white rim stripes, making the already-excellent value tourer stand out further from the crowd. The GSX1250FAZ is…
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