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Motorcycle mirrors at a fraction of OE prices
Internet parts specialist Wemoto continues to stock the UK’s largest range of top quality motorcycle mirrors from Vicma. Vicma makes original equipment mirrors for many European and Japanese motorcycle manufacturers such as Suzuki, Yamaha, Peugeot and Derbi. With over 70 years experience, Vicma is renowned for producing original equipment quality mirrors at the price of…
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Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen due in 2017
Jonathan Balsvik, editor of Sweden’s Bike magazine has spoken to Reinhold Zens, one of Husqvarna’s MDs. He can now confirm that the two concept bikes – the black Svartpilen and the white Vitpilen – are due to go into production in 2017. MoreBikes.co.uk broke news of the two bikes when they were unveiled at the 2014 EICMA show. While we’re…
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Last chance to join an epic motorcycle adventure
Adventure-seeking motorcyclists have until the end of January to sign up for a place on the ‘ultimate burn-up’ – a 12,000-mile ride overland from London’s iconic and world-famous Ace Cafe to China, arriving in time for the grand opening of the new Ace Cafe Beijing. Organised and led by motorcycle expedition experts GlobeBusters, an international…
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Indian Scout due in UK dealers next Saturday
Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today confirmed the official UK dealer launch of the 2015 Indian Scout, going live throughout the dealer network on Saturday 17th of January. Weighing in wet at 255kg – the lightest in its class – the 2015 Indian Scout will cost £10,399. Read our full review here: www.morebikes.co.uk/2015-indian-scout-reviewArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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Rider for Health raises half a million pounds for maternal health
Riders for Health – an award winning social enterprise that is transforming access to health care for over 14 million people by giving health workers access to reliable, well maintained vehicles – has raised over half a million pounds as part of a UK government appeal. The money, which has been donated by supporters from the…
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Motorcycle sales are up (and you love the Ducati 899 Panigale)
2014’s figures from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) show 101,277 powered two wheelers were registered – that’s an increase of 10% compared to 2013’s 91,908. Good news, though 48,000 of those machines were smaller, commuter-sized machines – it’d be great to see a proportion of those riders embracing the motorcycle lifestyle even more, and maybe progressing to some…
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Vintage and classic motorcycle parts & spares from suzuki
Suzuki has launched a new Modern Classics scheme, following on the from the success of its Vintage Parts programme. With a huge number of parts still available for older and classic Suzukis, the Vintage Parts programme has proven immensely popular since its launch, with 140,000 parts being sold last year. Nearly 1,000 parts are still…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE FIRST REVIEW: Motus MST and MST-R
Motus MST and MST-R | From $30,975 | 1650cc | 165bhp@7800rpm | 123lb-ft@5000rpm | Liquid-cooled 90º V4 four-stroke Tested by: Alan Cathcart and Images: Phil Hawkins Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The first American four-cylinder streetbike in the…
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‘Super quiet’ multi-fuel US military motorcycle closer to reality
The US military’s plans for a ‘super quiet’ motorcycle that can run off a range of fuels has moved into an ‘aggressive Phase II program. The SilentHawk – commissioned from makers Logos Technologies and Alta Motors – is a motorcycle for Special Forces that can scavenge fuel, running on diesel, gasoline, or jet fuel. But…
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Electric vehicles to be charged ‘in minutes’
StoreDot, an Israeli start-up company, has demonstrated a new fast-charging device that can recharge a smartphone from almost flat to full capacity ‘in less time than it takes to boil a kettle’. The BBC was shown the device at the annual CES Technology fair. Using the new device does mean adopting a new type of…
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Aprilia announces 2015 motorcycle prices
Aprilia today confirmed its 2015 motorcycle line-up and prices. The new-for-2015 Aprilia RSV4 RF has a dry weight pared down to 180Kg, forged wheels, Öhlins suspension, Aprilia APRC electronics and the lessons learnt through track success resulting in the V4 engine now producing 201hp. Finished in exclusive “Superpole” colours and at an on the road price of…
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IoM TT: McGuinness & Cummins with Honda for 2015 road racing
Honda Motor Europe has confirmed that John McGuinness and Conor Cummins will once again form a two-man squad for its 2015 road racing campaign with the Honda Racing team. The ‘Morecambe Missile’ and the ‘Ramsey Rocket’ will contest the Superbike and Senior classes at the Isle of Man TT and the Superbike races at…
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Industry Insider: Concerns over motorcycle dealer network decline
MyCarCheck.com/Trade uses industry data and feedback from independent and franchised dealers to highlight the trends in the trade. The company’s motorcycle expert, Rob Hobson, commented this monyj: “At the start of a new year it is always interesting to ponder how the coming months might pan out. The aim must be to build on last year’s…
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Two new causal hoodies from Triumph
Triumph Motorcycles has released a pair of ‘his and hers’ hoodies to keep you warm this winter, whether you’re on the bike, down the pub, or curled up in from of a Duke DVD… Both created to commemorate the year 1902, when the first Triumph bike was manufactured in the Midlands, the new Sherpa clothing range is made from…
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New Piaggio system turns a scooter into a loudspeaker!
Leafy suburb residents will no doubt be delighted to hear that music fans can now turn their scooters into a mobile sound system, with a unique new accessory from Piaggio. Piaggio’s Sound System (PSS) turns the body parts of the scooter into a loud-speaker, allowing riders to listen to their favourite songs without having to…
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Motorcycle theft eliminated in Westminster
Motorcycle thieves are now avoiding St James’s Square in London, thanks to a series of anti-theft initiatives. The Square was identified as one of four ‘hotspots’ for motorcycle theft by Westminster City Council, with around 52 motorcycles or scooters stolen each year from its parking bays – around one a week.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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Make drivers hear you with the Denali Soundbomb motorcycle horn
The Denali SoundBomb 120db dual-tone motorcycle horn is now available from R&G. Designed for riders who want to be noticed, the compact SoundBomb is four times louder than a standard horn; think freight train and you can get the idea. The unique design of the Denali features a rugged, moulded clamp that mechanically mates the…
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WK TomCat review
WK Bikes TomCat review | £1199 | 10bhp | Single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke Tested By: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Rich Addison WK Bikes has launched a commuter machine to join its already strong line-up – a brand-new machine with looks inspired by the iconic Suzuki VanVan.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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How to pack your luggage for a motorcycle adventure
Young British adventure motorcyclist Rhys Lawrey, AKA 2moroRider, is approaching the half-way mark in his 50,000-mile round-the-world trip on a Triumph Tiger 800XC called ‘Tigger’. You might think that you need a lot of luggage for a year-long journey across 75 countries and six continents, but Rhys likes to travel light. Here’s how he does…
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Mash Roadstar 400 review
Mash Roadstar 400 review | £3799 | 29bhp@7000rpm | 22lb-ft@5500rpm | air-cooled 4-valve single Tested by: Peter Henshaw Photos by: Mykel NicolaouArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The Mash is that rare thing in motorcycling; an entirely new…
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Industry Insider | Three motorcycles worth your cash this December
www.MyMotorCycleCheck.com – the UK’s No.1 motorbike and scooter provenance website – has saved many a biker from making an expensive two-wheeled mistake. In these monthly bulletins its Valuation Team’s expert reveals significant trends in the UK market and suggests three wise buys – this month, the best of 2014…. MyMotorCycleCheck.com’s Rob Hobson commented: “For our…
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New scooter luggage from Givi
The new Givi XS318 is ideal for safely extending the storage capacity of your scooter without sacrificing comfort, while at the same time maintaining a smart look. The core philosophy of every scooter is to be practical and useful for every commute and to make the day-to-day life easier. With this in mind, a large…
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DVLA confirms paper counterpart licence to be abolished 8th June
It has been confirmed that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has delayed the abolition of the paper licence counterpart until 8th June 2015. From that point, the paper counterpart – introduced in 1998 as part of the photocard driving licence to display information that could not be included on the photo card – will not be valid…
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KTM RC390 Cup price announced
Registration for the Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup is now open with the price of the bike confirmed at £6,425.00 (plus VAT) and a race entry fee of £2100, including personal accident cover. Open to riders aged 13-18-years old; the series will provide every competitor with an identical ‘Cup’ variation of the recently-launched…
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