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Royal Enfield to return to UK
In a remarkable volte-face, Indian motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield will be expanding its research and development… to the UK! Royal Enfield was, of course, originally a British company, starting out in 1901 in Reddich (so beating Harley-Davidson as the oldest continually operating motorcycle manufacturer by two years). In 1949 Enfield started selling bikes in India.…
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Peugeot Django 125 review
Peugeot Django 125 review | From £2499 | 10.1bhp | Single cylinder, air-cooled four-stroke | 124.6cc Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Images: Mykel Nicolaou & Peugeot Created in the early 1950s, the Peugeot S55 was a comfortable and well-equipped two-seater scooter, which over time evolved into the S57. It is from these two models that…
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2015 Yamaha R1 soon to be reviewed by World’s press | New videos
The new Yamaha R1 will be tested in the next few days by the World’s press. Easter Creek in Sydney, Australia, will be where journalists from across the globe (including our own Tony Carter) get to review the awesome new bike. They’ll also be getting to ride the new Yamaha XJR1300 and XJR1300 Racer while…
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Join Simon Pavey & Charley Boorman for the BMW GS Trophy
Join BMW Motorrad UK, Dakar legend Simon Pavey and adventurer Charley Boorman for an amazing weekend of on and off-road riding, exploration and fun challenges in South Wales. Building on the success of previous events, the 2015 GS Trophy UK will be the biggest and best ever. Founded in 2008, the BMW Motorrad GS Trophy…
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Help create the perfect budget motorcycle commuter luggage
Meet Christopher Stallwood, a 22 year-old student of Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Nottingham. Chris is now undertaking his Final Major Project for his BEng Degree, and as he’s got his CBT, and is saving up for a Honda CBR125, he’s aiming to design commuter luggage specifically for 125cc motorcycles: “With more…
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Do you have an iPad or iPhone? If so, make sure you download our FREE motorcycle news app for the latest events, reviews, tests, news and much more. Unlike many apps, it’s entirely FREE, with a new issue delivered to your mobile device every Tuesday. This week we have an amazing interview with Pawan Munjal…
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Alex Lowes leads Phillip Island WSBK testing | Day two
The second day of testing – ahead of Sunday’s first two eni FIM Superbike World Championship races of the 2015 season – saw Alex Lowes (Voltcom Crescent Suzuki) better his own time from yesterday, ending the day in top spot, 0.070s under last year’s race lap record. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More…
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Roadskin Ladies Paranoid Rain jeans review
Roadskin Ladies Paranoid Rain jeans review | £99 | www.grinfactor.com / 01288 275002 | Tested by Helen Milbank I want to feel safe on the bike, but when husband/editor John and I nip out for a quick ride while our daughter’s at school, I don’t always want to tog up in my full textile riding…
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Glow in the dark motorcycles on the way?
Nissan has become the first manufacturer to apply glow-in-the-dark car paint to one of its cars – could this signal the beginning of glow in the dark motorcycles? Being visible on a motorcycle – especially at night – is an issue for riders. Some chose to combat it by wearing hi-visibility clothing, fluorescent helmets or adding…
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New street bike – the Sinnis SP125
Sinnis Motorcycles has launched a new machine; the SP125. Based on a Yamaha YBR, the 125cc motorcycle is designed for commuting, making 9.5bhp @ 8000rpm from the four-stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled 124cc engine and 5-speed gearbox. A seat height of 760mm and a dry weight of 114kg make it a manageable size for most riders.Article…
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Alex Lowes takes first place in day one of World Superbike WSBK testing
Two 120-minute sessions kick started the WSBK Official Test at Phillip Island, with Alex Lowes (Voltcom Crescent Suzuki) sitting pretty atop of the combined times. With almost perfect weather conditions the 25 protagonists who will do battle in Sunday’s 22 lap-races relished the opportunity to fine tune their machines across the opening two timed…
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The incredible story of the most inspirational motorcycle riders
Photos: Sean Micklethwaite and John Milbank Video: John Milbank It’s easy to take riding for granted, but many disabled motorcyclists can end up believing that biking is a thing of the past. It doesn’t have to be.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE…
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Paper driving licence to be scrapped in June
The DVLA has confirmed that, from 8th June 2015, the ‘photocard licence counterpart’ – the [paper sheet that pairs with your plastic licence card – will not be valid, and will no longer be issued by DVLA. When DVLA stops issuing the counterpart, you should destroy yours but you still need to keep your current plastic…
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Signed BSB tyre up for auction in aid of Riders for Health
Motorcycling charity Riders for Health is giving race fans the chance to own a unique British Superbike tyre, signed by past and present stars of the sport. The tyre, which has 19 signatures in total, wis being auctioned on the Riders for Health eBay page from until 23rd February. To place bids visit stores.ebay.co.uk/riders-for-healthArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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Vespa, Piaggio, Gliera and Aprilia scooters gain two-year breakdown cover
Piaggio UK has announced a new level of breakdown cover for owners of Vespa, Piaggio, Gilera and Aprilia scooters over 100cc, as well as all Piaggio MP3 and Gilera Fuoco three-wheelers. ‘Strada Sicura‘ brings the benefits already enjoyed by buyers of Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycles to the scooter customers, with the new scheme applying to machines registered from 1st January…
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The charity tall-ship adventure to the IoM TT races
TT fans are invited to join the crew of the Lord Nelson tall ship for an incredible adventure across the Irish Sea. The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) is a registered charity that promotes the integration of people of all physical abilities, through the challenge and adventure of tall ship sailing.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Triumph Tiger Special Edition revealed
Triumph has revealed a Special Edition of the Tiger Explorer XC. There will be just 50 of the 137bhp, 1200cc bikes on sale from April, to celebrate the company’s partnership with motorcycle expedition experts, Globebusters. In keeping with the bikes that will be used by Globebusters’ worldwide overland tours in 2015, the special edition Explorers have been fitted with a number of upgrades and modifications.Article…
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New Repsol colours and more for 2015 Honda motorcycle range
With other manufacturers launching a host of new bikes this year, it’s a shame to see nothing really ground-breaking (and in production) from Honda. However, we are pretty chuffed to see the Respol paint scheme (announced in November), not just on the Fireblade, but on scooters too. Here’s the full lineup of 2015’s colours… MotoGP Champions…
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New exhaust for Triumph Tiger 1050 perfect with luggage
Following many requests from owners, Pipe Werx has created a low-level option of its popular ‘Carbon Edge’ street legal exhaust for the Triumph Tiger 1050 (year 2013 onwards) to compliment its existing high-level offering. Starting at £220 for a single silencer, Carbon Edge is available in Stainless Steel, Powder Black, Carbon, Titanium or Colour Titanium.…
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Join the BONE-shaker MARROW-thon charity motorcycle ride
A charity motorcycle ride which raises money for blood cancer charities is set to make a return in April. More than 100 riders braved torrential rain for the inaugural BONE-shaker MARROW-thon ride, which was held in March last year.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe,…
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Fantastic rider benefits announced for KTM RC390 Cup
The appeal of the Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup RC 390 Cup has been further bolstered with a host of benefits for participants in the form of free product packages from Motorex and R&G, Metzeler tyres for race winners and the chance for two riders to go to the MotoGP™ Red Bull Rookies…
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EXO2 Stormchaser heated motorcycle jacket review
EXO2 Stormchaser heated motorcycle jacket review | From £259.99 | www.exo2.co.uk | 01698 746347 | Tested by Roger Jones I’m an all-year-round rider and for a number of years I’ve been using a heated vest. However, my old bones are feeling the pinch so I decided it was time to upgrade to a full heated jacket.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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Quick release brake couplings from Venhill
British braking specialist Venhill has developed a quick-release dry coupling for its Powerhose Plus braided brake lines. Fitting a quick-release coupling allows riders to separate and reconnect a brake line without brake fluid leaking out or air getting in to the system. QR couplings are particularly useful for endurance racing, when callipers and/or master cylinders need…
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Paris prepares to ban motorcycles over five years old!
Parisian motorcyclists have once again undertaken a mass protest against anti-biking legislation. Paris Council proposes banning two-wheeled vehicles registered before 2000, with similar bans on other older vehicles. According to French motorcycle groups, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to ban all motorcycles built before 2015 in 2020! The French Federation of Angry Bikers (FFMC), one…
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