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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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Free ‘travel pack’ worth £1500 with all new KTM 1190 Adventure bikes
• £1500 worth of accessories for free • ‘Travel Pack’ includes full set of hard luggage • MSC electronics package makes 1190 safest motorcycle on the road • Go further: 23 litre tank and 9,320 mile service intervals • 150hp, 230kg – 1190 Adventure sets the Travel Enduro market standard • Ride away with PCP finance deals of only £174 per…
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New children’s motorcycle kit from ARMR
Thanks to ARMR Moto’s Kids Jacket and Trousers, junior pillion riders can now benefit from the same technical materials used in the “Grown-Up” range The KJ4 Kids Jacket has an outer shell in POLY TEK 600DN fabric that is super-tough but flexible; this is backed by a waterproof and breathable DRY TEK membrane layer and making…
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2015 new BMW motorcycle range announced
For full details of the new BMW S1000RR click here For full details of the new BMW R1200R click here For full details of the new BMW R1200RS click hereArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. A range of updated…
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Save £1000 on a new Suzuki SFV650
Suzuki has announced a £1,000 price reduction of its middleweight SFV650, with the V-twin naked now available for £4,999. The revised RRP means that the already-affordable SFV650 can be ridden away for just over £75* a month with just a £750 deposit. Alternatively, add a £750 deposit to a potential £1,000 trade-in and monthly payments…
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Ago, McGuinness, Mooneyes and more at Mallory Park
Giacomo Agostini heads the list of sporting icons lined up to take part in this weekend’s Bike Bonanza at Mallory Park. The multi-times World Champion and Isle of Man TT hero will take to the Leicestershire circuit aboard an MV Agusta. And he will be joined by modern day heroes among them John McGuinness and…
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Russian ‘biker attack’ ends in proposal
When a Russian man decided to propose to his future bride, he decided he wanted to do something unusual. So he arranged for a group of bikers to “attack” him during an apparent fit of road rage. In footage posted on YouTube, the man is seen to pull in front of a group of bikers…
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