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My bike: 2001 Honda CBR600F
Mid-weight solution to mid-life desires WORDS: Mikko Nieminen PHOTOGRAPHY: Gary Chapman When I got my full motorcycle licence I was riding around on a Yamaha RX-S 80. It was the perfect city bike for commuting in London, and just about agreeable for little adventures outside the city. I loved that bike. But I had a…
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Nine to Five – 200-mile Scotland day ride
200-mile round trip to the Scottish seaside is a good day’s work – artists, old planes and a million cockle shells WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY: Willie Davidson I’ve got a 675cc Triumph Street Triple R. It’s a hoot to ride and from three miles into the first test ride, I’ve loved it. However, one of the…
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Cost-effective classics! Suzuki GT250
Suzuki’s GT250 – well worth a look! Steve Cooper investigates.. Back when learners could ride 250s the market was hugely competitive. Everyone had a favourite and for a variety of reasons but there’s no denying which bike sold in the greatest numbers – Suzuki’s GT250. At the height of the 1970s more GT250s were sold…
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Preview: November issue of Fast Bikes
As always, our November edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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Phil Read MBE 1939 – 2022
Phil Read MBE, ‘The Prince of Speed’, died on Thursday morning.
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Kawasaki’s TWO electric bikes are coming soon
Kawasaki could be poised to become the first big name Japanese factory to reveal a range of electric motorcycles. Recent reports suggest that we’re not going to have to wait too much longer for the first glimpse of the launch of a pair of new battery-powered learner-legal machines from the manufacturer.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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November issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure out now!
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, tales of Dakar, riding the B500, and adventure bikes with a twist. It’s not quite the Dakar season yet, but with tales of what competing in the gruelling race really takes, our own travels, and some cool new adventure bikes reviewed, we…
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Introducing the new Vespa GTS
The birth of a new Vespa is always an epic event because it continues an incredibly successful history founded on values of style and technology.
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Best of breed
Back when supersports mattered most, these were the finest of the lot.
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Preview: November issue of Back Street Heroes
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the November 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. We also go to custom biker lifestyle events big and…
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IT’S OFFICIAL! Honda reveals NEW Hornet. Here’s what YOU need to know.
Honda’s just unveiled the hotly anticipated 2023 version of its much loved Hornet at the Intermot Show in Cologne. It feels like we’ve been talking about the potential return of one of Honda’s best loved bikes for years – and with the factory releasing a whole host of design drawings early in the year, there’s…
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VR: New Kid On The Block
The new millennium delivered a few surprises in the world of MotoGP along with one confirmation – KRJR (Kenny Roberts Jnr.) was capable of winning the world championship just like his old man. Building on a second place in the standings the previous year, Kenny took the premier title for Suzuki. And amazingly, despite four…
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Start your engine (just because you can)
Built like a gun? Maybe, and from £4279 the new Classic 350 may have hit the target
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Benelli: 802S naked for 2023?
There’s talk that the Italian factory is gearing up to reveal a bigger and punchier version of its 752S middleweight naked. ‘Middleweight’ naked bikes are big business. All of the biggest names in the game have their own version of the stripped-back bikes which neatly blend sporty performance with comfort and practicality… But of late…
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BMW goes CARBON
BMW knows what its doing when it comes to suspension – and its latest creation with ZF (Zahnradfabrik) is further proof. The two firms have collaborated to develop a carbon fibre telescopic fork for BMW’s World Endurance Team. It’s a clever bit of kit consisting of a carbon fibre outer tube and a carbon fibre…
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Yamaha’s Sci-Fi tuning simulator from the future..
It’s not easy to set up a motorcycle, but Yamaha’s just unveiled a clever bit of technology which could make it a lot easier. Featuring a ‘functioning’ throttle and brake and gear controls, the Motolator (moto-simulator) makes it super easy to try out any number of different bike configurations, and allows Yamaha to adjust the…
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Multistrada V4 Rally: the Ducati dedicated to great travellers
In the third episode of the 2023 Ducati World Premiere web series, the Bologna-based manufacturer presented the new Multistrada V4 Rally, the Ducati aimed at lovers of long journeys.
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Moped, Scooter and Motorcycle Auction. Turin. Tuesday, October 18
Aste Bolaffi’s October auction will host another great collection of machines!
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BeMoto offers chance to win £1000
Motorcycle insurance specialist to give one lucky rider a grand prize BeMoto, the multibike and modified motorbike insurance specialist, is offering the chance to win £1,000 to spend on motorcycle clothing, accessories, training or experiences simply by receiving a quote from them.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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Bond bike raises £138k for a Shropshire hospice
The motorbike ridden by Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film has been auctioned for £138,600 in support of Severn Hospice The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE which appeared in the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, was sold at auction on Wednesday.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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Dominique Aegerter to Step Up to WorldSBK with Yamaha in 2023
Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that reigning FIM Supersport World Champion and current series leader Dominque Aegerter will step up to the FIM Superbike World Championship with Yamaha for the 2023 season. Aegerter enjoyed an utterly dominant maiden campaign in the WorldSSP class last year and has continued to be the rider to…
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Lapping with a legend: John McGuinness
You’ve probably got more chance of winning the lottery than taking a guided tour around the Isle of Man with John McGuinness, but thanks to our friends at Honda, we did just that, listening with intent as he talked past and present about the circuit that’s made him a living legend.
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Chris Moss reviews Shark Spartan helmet range
One of the best things about being a bike journalist is being able to discover a huge amount of new stuff I’d previously had no access to.
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The Stafford Show and the new ‘Naughty 90s’ Hall!
October 15th and 16th at the Staffordshire County Showground (ST18 0BD) sees the huge Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, tickets from just £14 and kids go free. It’s free to park, too! Let’s hear from CMM Mag’s editor, Bertie Simmonds, about the show: Classic motorcycles have just gotten too expensive.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More…
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