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Ride off-road with the Yamaha AMCA MX Experience
Yamaha has joined forces with the Amateur Motor Cycle Association – AMCA – to offer a brand new off-road riding experience; the Yamaha AMCA MX Experience. Yamaha’s new partnership with one of the oldest governing bodies in the sport of off-road competition, gives wanna-be off-road riders the perfect opportunity to try the sport of motocross…
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Mobile phone driving laws still being ignored
A UK study by the Transport Research Laboratory into the prevalence of illegal mobile phone use while driving has been released this morning. Today’s figures show that in 2014, 1.1% of drivers in England and Scotland were observed holding a phone in their hand with a further 0.5% observed holding the phone to their ear…
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Marquez leads MotoGP Sepang 2 test
The weather has played a major part in each MotoGP team’s testing plans, with the searing heat during the day meaning that realistically riders could only set flying laps within a small time-frame when the sun wasn’t at its peak. Most teams focused on developing the bike and finding their riders’ ideal set ups over…
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Santander KTM RC390 Cup British Junior motorcycle race launched
The brand-new Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup was officially launched yesterday –23 February – at Shenington kart track in Oxfordshire.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The series is open to 13-18-years old riders who will each will…
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Overland Rider – the England to Cape Town adventure
Despite having very little true off-road riding experience, ‘Overland Rider’ Jonathan Blackburn did not let that stop him from embarking on a journey of a lifetime as he rode from England to Cape Town, South Africa. Using a modified KTM 690 Enduro R – kindly supplied and prepared by P&H Motorcycles (who also prepped his…
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New drug legislation: Am I fit to drive or ride?
New drug drive legislation comes into force from 2 March 2015 in England and Wales. For drugs associated with illegal use, very low limits have been set (to cover ‘accidental’ exposure). But for the following eight prescription drugs, limits that exceed the prescribed dose have been set: Clonazepam Diazepam Flunitrazepam Lorazepam Oxazepam Temazepam Methadone Morphine…
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City of London 20mph zone being enforced
London bikers beware: Police are being deployed in significant numbers to enforce the 20mph zone in force within the City of London. The zone – ranging from Chancery Lane in the West to Aldgate in the East and Cannon Street in the South to Barbican in the North, plus the bridges approaching the zone –…
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High-quality, low-cost motorcycle chain
Internet parts specialist Wemoto has introduced a new premium quality, ultra-competitively priced Swift Heavy Duty SX-Ring chain featuring an attractive choice of gold or silver plated links. Benefiting from cutting-edge design and production technology, and shot peened for extra strength, Swift’s new top-of-the-range, low friction SX-Ring chain keeps dirt out and internal lubrication in, making…
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MotoGP Sepang 2 Test day 1 results: Rossi leads
Weather-wise it was a difficult day for the teams with the track temperature approaching 60 degrees at times leading to a lack of grip which meant it was impossible for any rider to post a time comparable to the previous test here at the Malaysian circuit. In fact Rossi’s best lap of 2’00.414 was a…
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2015 Yamaha XJR1300 review
2015 Yamaha XJR1300 review | From £8,5999 | 98bhp@8000rpm | 80ft-lb@6000rpm | 1,251cc air-cooled inline four-cylinder Tested by: Tony Carter Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Big machines from years ago are all the rage these days, but Yamaha…
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2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure review
2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure review | £15,999 | 160bhp @ 8750rpm | 103lb-ft @ 6750rpm | 1301cc, 4-stroke two-cylinder 75 degree V-twin Tested by: Tony Carter This is the biggest of the large Adventure bikes from the Austrians. It’s a flag-carrier for the new era of modern motorcycling. It’s a mile eater. It’s also…
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WSBK | Phillip Island | Race 2: Leon Haslam takes the win
The second race of the Swann Insurance Australian Round was another one to remember, given the thrilling finale that saw Leon Haslam (Aprilia Racing Team – Red Devils) edging out Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) for the win at the finish line by just 0.010. The 31-year-old from Derby, England, enjoyed better drive out of…
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WSBK | Phillip Island | Race 1: Jonathan Rea takes first victory
The opening race of the 2015 eni FIM Superbike World Championship was held in hot and sunny conditions at the Phillip Island circuit with Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) taking the opening victory of the year after a titanic 22-lap fight with Leon Haslam (Aprilia Racing Team – Red Devils) and Chaz Davies (Aruba Ducati…
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Agostini to headline International Classic show at Cadwell Park
Motorcycling legend Giacomo Agostini will join a host of two-wheeled stars for a major new event, the International Classic, at Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park on 25/26 July. The most successful rider in World Championship history will meet fans and ride a 500cc MV Agusta at the venue’s two-day celebrations of its long and distinguished association with…
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Bikers Only car insurance: because motorcyclists make better drivers!
Recent research instigated by Carole Nash found that motorcyclists’ knowledge of road safety is almost twice as good as that of car drivers. To reflect that, the specialist brokers has now launched a new car insurance policy entitled ‘Bikers Only’. A poll of 3,000 people highlighted that more than 60 per cent of riders know…
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Krazy Horse to exhibit at KICKBACK show
The organisers of KICKBACK are pleased to announce that Krazy Horse will be exhibiting at the national custom bike show at Stoneleigh Park on 28-29 March. Krazy Horse of Bury St Edmunds will be bringing a beautiful collection of original Samurai Choppers from Zero Engineering. Lamb Engineering will also at KICKBACK with a stunning collection of custom-engineered masterpieces from…
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Scottoiler celebrates 30 years of chain protection
30 years ago Fraser Scott first presented his invention the Scottoiler – an automatic motorcycle chain oiler – to the public at the Motorcycle Live Show in Birmingham. Now, 30 years later, Scottoiler is an established brand in the motorcycle industry with global market penetration. “Motorcycles have always been central to my life” said Fraser. “My first memory…
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Haynes releases Triumph Tiger 800 & 800XC workshop manual
Haynes has released a new workshop manual for the Triumph Tiger 800 and 800XC, for just £24.99. The new manual covers both the Tiger 800 and 800 XC, adding to Haynes’ expanding collection of car and bike manuals. Having sold over 200 million manuals worldwide over more than 50 years, Haynes is the industry leader in automotive manuals,…
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Vote for the best custom Harley Davidson
29 Harley-Davidson authorised dealers have each used a wealth of customisation talent and the vast resources of Harley-Davidson Parts & Accessories to customise a standard Sportster Forty-Eight to find out; which dealership could win the coveted title of ‘Kings of Custom’? In order to create a level playing field, the finished machines must all have taken…
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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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