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Moto Guzzi V7 II revealed | 2015 new motorcycles
The Intermot show in Cologne will mark the debut of the new generation of the successful and striking Moto Guzzi V7, christened the V7 II. Details have been released ahead of the show, which starts on the 30th September. We’ll have the very latest bike news the moment it happens, so keep checking back for…
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Skill for life: Carli’s advanced riding diary | ‘Expect the unexpected’
‘Expect the unexpected. Assume that there is always something round that corner, over the brow of the hill or on the other side of the junction.’ Ride three and after 100 miles, I was ready for a cuppa. Concentrating so hard and processing all the information given to you from the road and other traffic…
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AC Schnitzer launches BMW R Nine T accessories
Car and motorcycle tuners AC Schnitzer has released a raft of accessories for the “retro fresh” café racer styled BMW R NineT, allowing owners to enhance the performance and personalise their machines in line with the current vogue for customisation. BMW R Nine T accessories already available are… adjustable clip-on handlebar set mirror extensions adjustable brake…
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Visorcat visor cleaning system review
£25.50 (with MoreBikes discount) | www.visorcat.com / 07920 145706 | Tested by John Milbank I don’t like too much fussing about on a bike, but the Visorcat is proving to be a surprisingly useful bit of kit. Once slipped over your left glove, it’s only one extra strap to tighten on each ride. Fill the reservoir…
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Complete KTM RC125 crash protection from R&G
R&G has worked fast to produce a large range of protection and styling bolt-on products for the new KTM RC 125. With the much-anticipated bike only arriving at dealers earlier this month, the world leader in motorcycle crash protection knows that riders will want to start protecting and customising this highly capable 125 immediately.Article continues…
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Llewelyn Pavey and team SP FiFTY racing launch Dakar fundraiser
Team SP FiFTY RACING have launched a fundraising campaign through website IndieGoGo ahead of the 2015 Dakar. The team have have created a unique set of perks based around the road book navigation to offer race fans something entirely unique. With the natively high costs of racing Dakar always proving a stumbling block for privateer…
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2014 Honda Vultus review
£9666 | 54bhp@6250rpm | 50lb-ft@4750rpm | 745cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel – iMotorcycle Video – here. Photos by: Phil MastersArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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Full details of the KTM Freeride E
The 2015 FREERIDE E has been officially launched in Saalbach/Hinterglemm, Austria this week. The ultra-innovative, electrically powered offroad machine, which will be available in two versions and reach the dealers in a matter of weeks, has been presented to the media, along with the announcement of its new ambassador, Danny MacAskill. The KTM FREERIDE E…
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Motorcycle industry insight: Stock of used bikes is dwindling
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. Highly desirable: BMW R Nine T Safe bet: Honda CBR 500 R Used…
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New winter motorcyle gloves – Weise Runway
New from Weise, Runway gloves combine the latest technological materials to ensure hands stay warm and dry throughout the winter. The outer shell of the Runway is made from Nyspan, a 4-way stretch fabric that allows freedom of movement, while the palm and fingers are leather, which is twin-layered over impact points.Article continues below… Advert…
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Motorcycle legal advice: Traffic management systems made me crash!
Q Have I had the most random accident ever? I was riding on my old CB750k2, and there were some of those rubber tubes across the road that measure the traffic – they were attached to a metal box chained to a lamppost. An articulated lorry coming from the opposite direction drove over them and I…
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Stunning classic motorcycle auction set for Stafford
An incredible selection of Pioneer, Vintage, Classic, Modern and Racing motorcycles are set to headline Bonhams annual Autumn Stafford Sale at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, held on 19th October 2014. Ben Walker, International Director for Bonhams Collectors’ Motorcycles, said: “With almost 300 lots including over 180 motorcycles, this year’s Stafford sale will offer something…
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Give a two-wheeled salute to prostate cancer with the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
This weekend (Sunday 28th September), hundreds of riders from across the country will meet together and give a two-wheeled ‘salute’ to prostate cancer – a disease that kills 10,000 men every year in the UK. A global phenomenon taking place in 250 cities around the world, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) will see natty riders, on…
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Skill for life: Carli’s advanced riding diary | ‘Let the reading and riding begin’
“Right, you know what I am looking for – sharp, precise riding. Let’s go and have some fun!” Ride two of my Skill for Life program had begun. I’d received my books through the post and had practiced my new-found skills every time I had thrown my leg over a motorcycle or scooter – hopefully…
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World War II despatch rider previews new Royal Enfield gear
Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, unveiled a preview of its new apparel and accessory range at Goodwood revival this weekend, with 92 year old WWII despatch rider, George Brown. The new Royal Enfield range, inspired by the despatch riders of the Great Wars, includes a mix of riding gear, lifestyle…
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Meet Pierfrancesco Chili at the Stafford classic bike show
A World superbike legend will add a bit of spice to proceedings this autumn as the red hot action of one of the world’s largest classic motorcycle events heads once again for Staffordshire County Showground. Frankie Chili, best remembered in the UK for his battles with rival Carl Fogarty, will be in attendance as the special…
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Younger male drivers still using a mobile phone when driving
Following an announcement that parliament are considering doubling driving licence penalty points from 3 to 6 for using a mobile phone, a new survey of 1000 UK adults by intelligentcarleasing.com paints a revealing picture of using a mobile phone when driving. The lack of concentration this causes can be a huge danger to motorcyclists. The question posed to…
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Funky new scooter Round Bags from Vespa
Vespa’s new Round Bags are inspired by the spare wheel covers, which were frequently fitted to their scooters in the 1970s. Designed so that they can be hung on the scooter’s bag hook while riding, these circular bags have a 35 cm diameter and are 12 cm deep (approximately 14” x 5”), a suitable size…
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SW Motech Hawk Fog Lights | Reader review
Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: £176 (including mounts) in November 2013 from the Infinity Motorcycles stand at Motorcycle LiveArticle 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: My trusty Versys workhorse sees to all my commuting,…
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Radar gun that detects texting while driving under development
Texting whilst driving – one of the most dangerous distractions for a car driver – may be detectable by police using a new scanner. The US Federal Communications Commission said research has found texting while driving increases a crash risk by 23%. US Company ComSonics is developing a device that picks up on radio frequencies that…
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Learn to ride at Motorcycle Live this year
Motorcycle Live is the UK’s biggest bike show, but that doesn’t mean it’s just for born and bred bikers. The show also presents the perfect opportunity for aspiring motorcyclists of all ages to try two wheels in a safe and secure indoor environment, under the watchful eye of qualified instructors. The industry-backed Get On campaign*…
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Jawa 660 Sportard review
Jawa 660 Sportard | From £6745 | 48.8bhp@6500rpm | 42lb-ft@6000rpm | 660cc four-valve SOHC single-cylinder Tested by John Milbank Photos by Joe DickArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Building bikes since 1929, Jawa is a European manufacturer exporting…
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Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts meet type approval
Specific Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts produced in 2014 will now meet one of two European type approval standards to make them readily available not only in EU countries but also in many UN member states around the world. The new type approval will be added to all Akrapovič motorcycle exhaust systems and the Slovenian company’s products…
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Honda CB500 | Used motorcycle buying guide
Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal There was a time when a 500cc parallel twin was the zenith of motorcycle desirability, but then the motors grew to 650, and the Japanese came along and rewrote the rule books. Japan’s relationship with big twins has…
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