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Join Wheels for Troops on charity bike ride supporting Chelsea Pensioners
Chelsea Pensioners from the Royal Hospital Chelsea are gearing up to attend the fourth annual Wheels for Troops fundraising motorbike ride. Wheels for Troops was founded by Amanda Jenkins from Reigate in 2012 following her son’s return from a tour in Afghanistan to remember those who sadly lost their lives, and to raise funds for…
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Win a 2015 MotoGP paddock pass with Riders for Health
Charity Riders for Health is looking ahead to another thrilling MotoGP season by offering fans the chance to bid for exclusive paddock passes for every race in the MotoGP calendar. The 2015 season promises to be another unforgettable year of racing and these passes will put fans and their guests at the heart of the action, with…
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Peugeot motorcycle sale – how it affects UK riders
Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd (MTWL) has completed the purchase of a 51% stake in Peugeot Motorcycles (PMTC). The 28 million Euro deal was initiated in October last year, with part of it seeing 15 million Euros put into PMTC to finance projects. PTMC is the oldest motorised two-wheeler manufacturer in the world, with…
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New Sport Force+ motorcycle tyres from Mitas
Mitas has launched a new multi-purpose motorcycle tyre – Sport Force+. Claimed to be a new generation of radial tyre for riders of sport, naked and touring motorcycles, Mita has used a new tread compound based on the latest findings of its research and development unit. Mitas Sport Force+ will be available in February, with all sizes boasting…
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True Heroes Racing enters Ducati TriOptions Cup
True Heroes has become the latest team to join the Ducati TriOptions Cup, announcing a three-man rider line-up for the 2015 championship. The team of double amputee Murray Hambro and severely deaf Luke Smith, formed back in 2012 to help give injured Service personnel a new-found sense of focus and direction, has been joined by recently…
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High beech tea hut motorcycle cafe is saved!
The famous tea hut at High Beech in Epping Forest, Essex has been saved. Bert’s Tea Hut has been serving up cuppas to bikers for 85 years, but was under threat of losing it’s location as the local authorities proposed putting it out to tender.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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Jenny Tinmouth joins Honda for British Superbikes
MoreBikes is delighted to hear that Honda has signed Jenny Tinmouth to join its British Superbike Championship race team. Tinmouth joins Jason O’Halloran and Dan Linfoot to compete aboard the Superbike-spec Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. Tinmouth, who has achieved many firsts for women in motorcycle racing, is no stranger to BSB. She’s competed in the series since 2011 – the first and only…
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Bennetts motorcycle insurance bought by Saga
Bennetts motorcycle insurers has today confirmed that it is to be bought by Saga plc, the British insurance company most popularly known for its products targeted at the over-50s. Bennetts is set to retain its own separate identity, with the 85-year-old brand said to be ‘continuing to drive forward with its aim to be the holistic…
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Shakey wins! Coveted motorcycle award for Shane Byrne
British Kawasaki rider Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne has been awarded the coveted Torrens Trophy on January 27 at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London. The Torrens Trophy recognises an individual or organisation considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the cause of safe and skilful motorcycling in the United Kingdom, to have made…
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Advanced motorcycle training: The best £45 you’ll ever spend
Whatever your experience, skill or confidence, BikeSafe is a fantastic way to brush up on your riding skills. Staff Writer Carli Ann Smith went out with the Cambridgeshire traffic cops, and she’s sharper than ever! Words: Carli Ann Smith Photos: John Milbank I was being followed closely as I weaved my KTM 390 Duke around…
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The heart-warming motorcycle adventure to the Arctic
Gordon Stuart tells the heart-warming story of his incredible motorcycle adventure through Northern Europe… I pulled my bike to the side of the road, coming to a stop with gravel and dust at my feet. I removed my helmet and felt the cold mountain breeze across my face. As I got off the bike I turned…
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R&G announced as official sponsor of MCE British Superbikes
R&G has become the official crash protection supplier to the 2015 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship as part of multi-structured deal with MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR). Founded in 1999, Hampshire-based R&G quickly became the leading manufacturer of crash protection products for motorcycles, thanks to its innovative designs and model-bespoke fitments. During these 16 years, the…
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Custom/cruiser motorcycle luggage from Givi
Givi’s new Classic line – designed specifically for custom bikes – consistsof two saddle roller bags and a pair of side bags with minimalistic aesthetics. These bags complement each other, improving the look of the motorcycle without breaking the traditional custom aesthetics, whilst at the same time, allowing the rider to store everything they may need on a weekend…
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Don’t miss the Putoline Classic Dirt Bike Show
The Putoline Classic Dirt Bike Show is ramping up the celebrations for 2015 as its new owner brings together exhibits and star guests marking some of off-road and road racing’s most memorable moments. The event, held at Telford’s International Centre, takes place across the weekend of February 21-22 with highlights including 40th anniversary celebrations of both Martin…
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Used buying guide: 1992-2001 Honda CB750
Honda’s 1969 CB750 is quite rightly regarded as the first modern superbike. This one machine turned the world of motorcycling on its head, but, Honda was guilty of sitting on its laurels and letting the opposition catch up. By the mid 1970s the bike was beginning to show its age, and by the end of…
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Three custom Ducati Scrambler specials revealed
Three Ducati Scrambler specials have been unveiled at the Verona Motor Bike Expo. Ducati says that within just a few hours of the Scrambler being unveiled last year at Intermot, the company had received numerous customisation proposals from enthusiasts all over the world. These are the first ‘customs’ officially revealed, said to be “just a starting point for further…
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£20 Knox motorcycle back protector is lightest yet
British impact protection specialists Knox has developed a fully CE-approved Original Equipment back protector that is lighter than a First Class letter – the lightest on the market today! Designed to be fitted into motorcycle jackets and weighing just 86 grams [in small size] the new HC Tech is well below the 100 gram limit for…
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Date set for the Motorcycle Live Show 2015 at the NEC
Clear your diaries… the organisers of UK’s biggest motorcycle show – Motorcycle Live at Birmingham’s NEC – have announced that the 2015 event will take place from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December. The show’s date has been moved back one week from its previous schedule, following confirmation that the EICMA exhibition in Milan has moved from its…
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Mumbai bikers have to pledge to behave!
Bikers in Mumbai will now have to swear an oath to be good boys and girls! Before a driving licence is issued, they must sign an indemnity bond promising to abide by motor vehicle rules and regulations. Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said “The thought to get indemnity bonds signed by bikers came to me after…
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New self-contained GPS motorcycle tracker system
Oxford Product’s new motorcycle tracker, priced at £199.99, is self-contained, totally waterproof and powered by a lithium battery with up to a 10 year life expectancy (or up to 14,000 tracked positions). It’s claimed to be completely hassle-free, with no wiring or charging required. Simply conceal the portable GPS tracking system on your motorcycle and you will…
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BMW F800R and S1000XR prices revealed
BMW Motorrad UK has announced pricing and model specifications for the 2015 S 1000 XR and F 800 R. The S 1000 XR adventure-sports motorcycle will be available for £12,400 OTR, with ABS, Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and two riding power modes as standard. Two model variants will also be available with a higher level of factory-fit…
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Industry insider: Three hot tips for your next motorcycle
Every month, MyMotorcycleCheck’s valuations expert Rob Hobson reveals the trends in the motorcycle market that point to some wise buys for your next machine… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. “For our highly desirable model this month we’ve…
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New Chris Pfeiffer edition Magura motorcycle handlebars
German motorcycle control specialists Magura have developed a special CPX edition of their X-Line handlebars in conjunction with multiple World and European stunt riding champion Chris Pfeiffer. CPX bars are made from aircraft-specification shot-blasted aluminium using Magura’s patented X-line production process, one of only 2 worldwide patents for tapered handlebars. This ensures that the bars…
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Welsh government and RoSPA taking steps to help protect motorcyclists
A funding pot of £510,000 has been made available for the development of innovative technologies that will help to cut motorcycle casualties in Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government and Innovate UK, and jointly run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Wales, the Innovation in Reducing Motorcyclist Casualties in Wales project is a…
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