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Reader Review: 2002 Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX | Reader review
Name: Roger Beedham From: Nottinghamshire Riding for: 50 Years Price paid for the bike: £6000 in 2002 from GermanyArticle 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: Fast touring Tell us about the engine: It’s very, very quick and reliable, yet still manages…
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What do motorcycles mean to you?
I just saw this great picture – taken by top bike industry fella Luke Brackenbury – of his lad in a local bike dealership. To me, this just sums up my love for motorcycles… the apparent awe of the boy as he stares out at the sea of machinery reminds me how lucky I am to be a biker.Article continues…
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The Honda Fireblade Urban Tiger is back!
Following the unveiling of the Honda Racing’s special-livery ‘Urban Tiger’ CBR1000RR Fireblade machine during last weekend’s British Superbike Championship round at Snetterton, Honda has announced that a road-going version in the same stunning design will be available to buy at selected dealers from July. The Urban Tiger paint scheme was first launched 20 years ago,…
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Help save the High Beech Tea Hut in Epping Forest
A popular biker meeting pace for 84 years, the High Beech Tea Hut is under threat by the City of London, which has decided not to renew the lease. You can support this family business, and great biking spot by signing the petition:Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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First details of 2015 KTM Enduro range
With continued refinements to the popular EXC machines, the KTM Enduro bikes are ready, the company says, to set the standard for offroad fun and serious competition. Further dedication from the Austrian brand’s Research and Development department has seen the EXC range receive a variety of improvements and refinements for the latest version of each bike.…
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Reader Review: 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R | Reader review
Name: Steve Leather From: Conwy Riding for: 30 years Price paid for the bike: £10,400 in May 2013 from Bill Smiths BangorArticle 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: Two-up and single, mainly around Snowdonia’s twisty mountain roads Tell us about the…
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Official 2014 MotoGP game available on June 20
Milestone has announced the all new MotoGP 14 video game will be available from June 20 on Xbox 360, Windows PC, Steam, PlayStation3, PlayStationVita and on PlayStation4. The new MotoGP game features three new offline and one online game modes, an enhanced Career and lots of new content such as the Argentinian Grand Prix. Gamers…
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2moroRider update: China
Six weeks after leaving the UK, Rhys Lawrey has entered China – the youngest person to ride a motorcycle into the country and the first person to do so on a Triumph. The 22-year old British motorcyclist has covered 7500 miles on ‘Tigger’, his Triumph Tiger 800 XC, and has travelled through 17 countries. However,…
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New Sidi MAG-1 motorcycle boots
The new Sidi MAG-1 racing boot is built around a next generation carbon fibre bracing system, which, Sidi claims, provides superior support and ankle flexibility whilst remaining incredibly lightweight for true sports riding. A Micrometric TECNO-3 closure system with red magnetic retaining clips make the boot easy to slip on and adjust for the best comfort.Article continues…
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Inside enduro | Trophy hunting
During a break in his enduro campaign, Broderick headed to Leicester to try and cut it at motocross. I’ve had a good run of it lately. Not long back I went and raced motocross in Leicestershire. There was an A.M.C.A round at Wymeswold and I fancied a bit of a run around. The track was…
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Agreed value insurance no longer just for classic bikes
A new agreed value insurance policy for modern motorcycles could make haggling with insurers over claims payouts a thing of the past. While agreed value insurance has long been common with classic bikes, the owners of newer vehicles have had to settle for policies that pay out the “market value” of their bike in the event…
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Special edition Suzuki GSR750 announced
Suzuki has announced details of a new special edition GSR750, with the factory-built ‘Z’ model available in dealerships now. Derived from the iconic GSX-R750 machine, the special edition GSR750 naked comes in a unique blue and white paint scheme, reminiscent of Suzuki’s traditional racing colours, and boasts a Yoshimura R11 silencer.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Oxford Boss Alarm review
Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £74.99 More info: www.oxprod.com Security is a major thing for us bike owners – whether you have a garage or not, it’s a good idea to lock up your machine to prevent undesirables getting their grubby hands on it. This Thatcham insurance-approved lock from Oxford Products is fitted with a…
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New Ixon Mechanics leather bike jacket
The Ixon Mechanics leather bike jacket is a smart looking retro style jacket made from a high quality cow leather. This CE approved leather jacket has excellent breathability along with a removable winter lining making it suitable for all year round use.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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Watsonian adds to range with Honda NT700V Deauville sidecar
The British manufacturer Watsonian, now in its 102nd year, recently developed a fitting kit for the Triumph Trophy and now offers attachments to create a Honda NT700V Deauville sidecar too.Fitting sidecars to modern touring bikes is difficult, because lighter beam frames have replaced traditional steel tubing, so there are no mounting points for the arms that…
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New SW Motech Dakar panniers for adventure bikes
Tailored for adventure and touring riders, SW Motech’s new Dakar luggage system combines the light weight and versatility of soft luggage, with the secure mounting and stability of hard panniers.The Dakar bags feature a two layer construction, with a tough 1680 Ballistic-Nylon outer and waterproof inner layer, to create a super-durable dry-bag.Each bag offers 32…
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2014 Peugeot Kisbee 100 Sportline review
£1899 | 6.8bhp |air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder |102.1cc Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Images: Joe DickArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Peugeot’s Kisbee 50 was one of the bestselling scooters in Europe last year with over 10,000 units finding homes. A…
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Reader Review: 2012 BMW F800 ST | Reader review
Name: Vivienne Lodge From: Lytham St. Annes, LancashireArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Occupation: Retired Driving Instructor Owned bike for: Two years Tell us about it: “I only started riding five years ago, at the grand old age of…
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Tucano Urbano Cappello Sharpei 695 Neckerchief review
Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £20.99 More info:www.tucanourbano.co.uk This multi-purpose hat or neckerchief has a lovely soft fleecy inside, perfect for the colder weather. It features a pull tab at one end which transforms it into a hat – although I prefer to use it as a neckerchief. On the bike, it forms the perfect…
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Retired veteran’s 5000 miles in 5 days in aid of the Poppy Appeal
Meet Mark Anderson… The slightly insane biker attempting to be the first British Rider to complete a gruelling 5000 miles bike ride in 5 days. (Known as a Saddlesore 5000 if you have heard of the Iron Butt Uk. More info at www.ironbutt.com). The ride will be verified by the Iron Butt Association on completion…
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Frankie Chili to make rare guest appearance at Stafford show
17 wins and 61 podiums from 276 World Superbike starts, five wins and 11 podiums from 102 Grand Prix starts and a total of 33 fastest laps throughout a career that stretched across two decades. Impressive statistics, yes, but more than that, Pierfrancesco Chili – known to all as Frankie Chili – has captured the…
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FullSix launches carbon-fibre products for the Ducati Monster by designer John Keogh
FullSix are proud to present a new series of carbon-fibre products for Ducati’s legendary Monster, custom-designed by renowned British motorcycle designer John Keogh. John has worked with FullSix to produce the pieces directly from clay-modelling at CDT’s Kropa factory. These pieces are showcased on the “FullSix Monster”, a stylish carbon-fibre reinterpretation of the classic Ducati…
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‘Bone Conduction’ helmet intercom system now available in twin packs
The DO1 Buhel helmet communication concept offering Bluetooth® hands-free helmet communications and ‘Bone Conduction’ has been upgraded. Using a revolutionary vibration driver which induces the helmet shell itself to create a 3D-like audio inside the helmet, the D01.1 has improved functionality allowing Rider and Pillion to connect with a reach of around 10 metres. The…
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Speeding fines could “increase to up to £10,000”
Proposals are being considered by the Government, which could see fines for speeding and other offences increase drastically. Currently, the maximum fine for speeding on the motorway is £2,500; the new proposals could see this increase four-fold to £10,000. Fines for other speeding offences and driving without insurance could also see increases. Justice Minister Jeremy…
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