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31 Speedway Motorcycles to be auctioned at Stafford this October
This October’s Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show features an extraordinary collection of 31 Speedway Motorcycles, reflecting the glory years of a sport, once the second most popular in the UK. The Forshaw Speedway Collection represents 60 years of speedway history from its beginnings in the 1920s. Led by an exemplary pre-war American duo of a Crocker…
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Biker tatts wanted!
We’ve noticed of late that you lot haven’t really sent pics of your tatts, especially your biker tatts, into Readers Lives, and we’d like to get a few in, y’know?
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Hackney: Motorcycle parking charges!
We don’t know if you’ve heard, but Hackney Council are planning to start charging motorcycles, all motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, petrol or electric, to park in the borough at a rate of £6 an hour! What’s more is they’re planning to charge residents for parking permits (up to £850 a year), and businesses up to…
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Lightning Strikes..
American electric firm Lightning appear to be working on a new off-road-focussed plug-in adventure bike. Exposed in design pictures registered in China, the new machine looks set to go toe to toe with the Italian-made Energica Experia, which stole the march on battery-powered adventure bikes back in May. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More…
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Preview: October issue of Fast Bikes magazine
As always, our October edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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New 1050DE adds more off-road capability to V-Strom range
Suzuki has revealed a new V-Strom 1050DE, which adds more off-road capability to the firm’s adventure bike range. The DE, which replaces the XT as Suzuki’s flagship adventure bike, gets a series of performance enhancements shared with an updated V-Strom 1050, plus additional features, modifications, and enhancements designed to improve its performance when the highway…
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Triumph TE-1 takes to the track!
British built electric bike wows at Oulton Park with production models now in development… Triumph have announced the end of their TE-1 electric motorcycle development programme by producing an aggressive 175bhp sports naked capable of hitting 100mph faster than a combustion-engined Speed Triple 1200RS. But, before you go reaching for your credit card, the TE-1…
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Hydrogen – Toyota’s swappable solution?
Could Toyota’s clever hydrogen technology pave the way for the future of motorcycling? The Japanese automotive giant has found a way to safely use hydrogen as a fuel – and this could be the start of the next wave of clean, green vehicles to hit the road. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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‘Lane assist’ technology on the way?
Honda has filed a series of design drawings which confirm that it’s working on a rider assistance system which aims to make motorcycling safer. With the recent introduction of radar-assisted cruise control across a whole host of big bikes, it seems the next obvious step is a lane assistance system. And that’s exactly what these…
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BBL Batteries celebrates half a century as UK battery specialist
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. As BBL Batteries approaches its 50th year, it remains as a leading UK battery specialist, embracing the latest technology and offering the very best advice as well as service excellence. BBL Batteries is a leading multi-branch UK-based battery business that focuses on the…
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How to ship your bike overseas
Looking to take your bike abroad? Here’s the ultimate guide to doing it safely and affordably.
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Naked BMW class to replace Ducati TriOptions Cup
BMW launches new one-make British Superbike support series with its £11,000 F900R. Racing is expensive. Bikes, spare parts, tyres and travel all add up, and it’s a struggle for all but the most deep-pocketed of racers to be competitive. To help level the playing field at the sharp end of motorcycle competition BMW has revealed…
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October issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure out now!
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – and it’s a bit of a belter, even if we say so ourselves.
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Preview: October issue of Back Street Heroes Magazine
Take a look at the best custom bikes of all in the October issue of Back Street Heroes! Back Street Heroes covers all styles of custom bikes; choppers, bobbers, streetfighters, trikes, cafe racers, street scramblers, flat trackers, brats and rats… to name just a few.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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Adventure-ready Benelli is coming!
It seems like we bring you an update about the latest rumoured Benelli motorcycle every month. The Chinese-owned, Italian-based factory appears to be intent on growing its already extensive range at an increasingly frantic pace – and the latest bike to catch our eye is the rumoured TRK702. Following on from the huge success of…
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Dougie Lampkin affiliated company have road bike plans
If you’re into trials you’ll know all about Vertigo. In recent years the firm has had some serious success, with trials legend Dougie Lampkin amassing an impressive five wins in the notoriously tough Scottish Six Days Trial since 2015. Having proved itself in the world of trials, Vertigo has decided it’s time to get into…
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UPDATED: New colours for Honda’s Africa Twin in 2023
We’ve spent a lot of time on a whole host of Honda’s flagship adventure bike – and ahead of it likely receiving a major update next year, Honda’s decided to freshen things up with some visual updates that’ll help make its newest bikes stand out from the crowd. More specifically, Honda’s revealed that there are…
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New World Order – Ténéré 700 World Raid
If you like your wheels out of line, your riding off the limiter and if convention makes your head ache, you’ll probably like a taste of what Yamaha’s new Ténéré 700 World Raid has to offer.
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Fuel prices: The French showing us how it’s done?
A series of discounts in France means that fuel in the country could be as much as 60 pence per litre less than in the UK. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Earlier this year, the French authorities…
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KTM’s ‘high end’ electric motorcycles
The Austrian firm is rumoured to be extending its partnership with Bajaj to develop a new range of ‘high-end’ electric motorcycles. While the deal isn’t set in stone, Bajaj Executive Director Rakesh Sharma said recently: “We are also in discussion with KTM (and) there is joint work going on where we are looking at platforms…
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Tried Out: R&G Paddock Stands
Whether you’re a habitual track addict or simply like to service your bike like a pro, paddock stands are essential to the cause.
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Used Bike Guide: 2013-2017 HONDA CBR60 0RR
In 2013, Honda released its last CBR600RR model… WORDS> JONURRYArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. PICS> MORTONS ARCHIVE In the space of just 10 years from 2003 to 2013, the supersport class went from red-hot property to effectively obsolete,…
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Merlin Gable jacket
On the surface, the Gable is a pretty standard classic leather jacket, but it’s not like others…
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Arai Quantic helmet
My first Arai helmet was a Rapide that I bought at the TT about 30 years ago, and despite the fact that I loved that helmet, and covered many miles in it, I’d not owned another since. Until now.
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