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Round-the-world rider narrowly avoids Villarrica volcano
Chile nearly got too hot too handle for round-the-world rider Rhys ‘2moroRider’ Lawrey, when the country’s most active volcano erupted, throwing ash and lava up to 1,000m into the air! “I’d been camping in the National Park near the Villarrica volcano and chose to leave a day earlier than planned. I woke the next morning…
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Stafford Motorcycle Show to host brand new ‘Restoration Theatre’
There’s a new live element in store for visitors heading to the world’s largest classic bike show next month with TV personality Pete Thorne – a regular on ITV’s The Motorbike Show with Henry Cole – set to deliver five daily sessions of essential restoration advice. The Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, taking place at Staffordshire County Showground…
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Suzuki Bandit pricing and availability announced
Suzuki has announced pricing and availability of the Bandit 1250, which returns to the Japanese manufacturer’s line-up for 2015.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Priced at £7299, the Bandit 1250 comes with an updated fairing for 2015, designed…
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A day of motorcycle fun at Prescott Bike Festival in aid of Blood Bikes
The Prescott Bike Festival will take place on Sunday, April 12 at the home of the prestigious Bugatti Owners Club in Cheltenham (GL52 9RD). Advanced tickets are £12 and cost £15 on the gate – all event proceeds go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers. The 2015 Festival will feature large displays…
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Can-Am Spyder RT-S review
Can-Am Spyder RT-S review | £24,199 | 115bhp@7250rpm | 96lb-ft@5000rpm | 1330cc liquid-cooled, in-line triple Tested by: John Milbank Photos by: Joe Dick Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. “I don’t get it,” has been the most common response…
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New Peugeot Speedfight 125 Team Sport scooter
The 125cc Speedfight is now available in the Team Sport colour scheme made famous by Peugeot’s rally team. Along with the sport-inspired livery, the Speedfight 125 Team Sport also gets aluminium floor plates, retractable aluminium passenger footrests, black wheel rims with machined sidewalls and dual-texture seat.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…
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‘Blood on Board’ project receives two new vehicles from the Henry Surtees Foundation
Two Vauxhall Mokka 4×4 vehicles were handed over to two charities – Northumbria Blood Bikes and Blood Bikes Cumbria – which provide vital transportation of blood in the region. The donation was made by the Henry Surtees Foundation in support of the Blood On Board project, which allows the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS)…
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Gary Johnson gets IoM TT ride with WK bikes
WK Bikes Racing team has announced that it will be contesting the Lightweight TT at the Isle of Man this June – and two time TT race winner Gary Johnson will be its rider aboard a full factory-backed CF Moto 650i. The CF Moto factory in China has once again offered its full support to WK Bikes…
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Sidi ST boots review
Sidi ST boots review | £275 | www.sidiselect.co.uk / 01384 413841 | Reviewed by John Milbank If you want a pair of boots that are quick to throw on, and easy to walk around town in, then the STs aren’t for you. If, however, you want to give your feet, ankles, shins and calves a…
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New powers to tackle drug driving
A new law will make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers a criminal offence to drive with drugs in your body in England and Wales. The law will make it a criminal offence to drive with drugs in your body in England and Wales, removing the need to prove impairment and…
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New Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson exhaust system
Vance & Hines has launched a new exhaust for Harley-Davidson Sportsters, Softails and Dynas (excluding the Switchback). The Vance & Hines Hi-Output Grenades 2-into-2 full exhaust system is priced from £710.84, and is available in chrome, chrome with a black tip, all black and black with a pearl nickel tip.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Smiths Racing IoM TT statement: Criticism has been unfair and inappropriate
Further to the recent announcement regarding Guy Martin and Dave Johnson riding for double British Champions and Isle of Man TT winners Smiths Racing Team at the 2015 Isle of Man TT this season, the team says that there have subsequently been some inaccurate and untruthful comments listed on both social media and printed in the press. As such,…
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John McGuinness headlines Mallory Bike Bonanza
Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness will headline the Mallory Bike Bonanza, which returns for a second year over the weekend of 10-11-12 July with the promise of even more action, fun and personalities at the Leicestershire circuit. McGuinness will be showcasing his own very exclusive collection of motorcycles as he takes to the…
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Job opportunity: Events planner wanted
Mortons – the company behind some of the UK’s leading motorcycle and motoring events – is looking to add an event planner to its growing ranks, with applications now being taken for this exciting new role which will be based at its offices in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Mortons Media Group is the owner and organiser of…
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Feline: Italian designer offers 170bhp 800cc triple dream-bike
Italian designer Yacouba Galle has introduced his vision of a high-tech, deluxe motorcycle – Feline. “Its unique look creates an immediate impact with its unusual sensual panther style.” says the press release. We’re told the machine – the result of four years of technological research – will be made from the highest quality materials, with parts manufactured by…
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New Kawasaki motorcycles to come with USB digital ‘history key’
From the beginning of March, all Kawasaki road bike customers in the UK will receive a unique ‘history key’ as part of their ownership package, called K.PAC. The USB device – which is believed to be unique in the motorcycle industry – has been designed to carry essential information such as the motorcycle service history, dealer…
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Enrolments now open for revamped Ducati Riding Experience
The Ducati Riding Experience is now taking enrolments for 2015 on the dre.ducati.com website and has introduced some brand-new courses. The Multistrada Techride course is dedicated to the new Mutlistrada 1200 for touring and adventurer enthusiasts. Held in the hills of Tuscany, with the base in Montepulciano (Near Siena), the course lasts a day and a half,…
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R&G Elevation Paddock Stands review
R&G Elevation Paddock Stands review | £135 (rear) & £75 (front) | www.rg-racing.com / 01420 89007 | Reviewed by John Milbank You’re right, these are not cheap paddock stands. But neither was my bike – a 2008 Ducati Monster S4R. It’s the machine I’ve always dreamed of owning, and as I’m a bit OCD about…
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2015 Zero electric motorcycles review
2015 Zero electric motorcycles review | From $9845 | 67bhp | 106lb-ft | Permanent high-temp magnet brushless motor Tested by: Alan Cathcart Photos: Kevin Wing Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The American electric motorcycle industry, (and so by…
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Rider wanted for dream job – an all expenses paid motorcycle trip across Europe
Harley-Davidson has today launched a European wide search to find one passionate motorcycle rider willing to take on a two-month expenses-paid trip through Europe, aboard a Street Glide™ motorcycle. The chosen adventurer will be paid €25,000 and get to keep the bike as well as a collection of great memories from the experience. It may…
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New Shark motorcycle helmet has LEDs built in!
Skwal is the new helmet from SHARK’s Pulse range – a range which it says matches ‘aggressive looks with versatility, comfort and safety’. The Skwal is the first full-face helmet to combine three integrated LED lights into the shell to help with rider visibility, especially at night. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by…
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2015 BMW F800R review
2015 BMW F800R review | £7595 | 90bhp @ 8000rpm | 63lb-ft @ 5800rpm | 798cc water-cooled inline two-cylinder Tested by: Simon Roots Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. With the launch of the new BMW F 800 R,…
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First Brough Superior expected in May
Reborn Brough Superior will soon start testing its all-new SS100 with the first deliveries to customers expected later this year, reports Phil West. The all-new machine, developed in partnership between Brough owner Mark Upham and Toulouse-based Boxer Design, has been significantly redesigned since its original unveiling in Milan in 2013, but is now finally nearing production…
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Wheels show returns to Bournemouth for 2015
The country’s biggest free, family wheels-themed festival returns to the UK’s best seaside resort for a second year – this time falling on the weekend after the bank holiday, Friday 29 – Sunday 31 May 2015. Bournemouth Wheels Festival debuted last year, attracting 500,000 people over three action-packed days and proving to be the perfect…
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