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Yamaha WR250F | 2015 new motorcycles
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Along with the announcement of a brand-new R3, Yamaha has revealed a full revamp to its popular enduro machine – the Yamaha WR250F. With its reverse cylinder, the engine is effectively backwards – the inlet is at the front of the bike, allowing air to be drawn straight in, while the exhaust exits the cylinder at…
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Don’t miss the International Dirt Bike show 30 Oct to 2 Nov
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The annual International Dirt Bike Show off-road fest returns to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire this autumn for another four action-packed days of dirt biking product launches, entertainment and bargains. The Show has been running for well over a decade at Stoneleigh Park and early indications are that this year’s event will topple previous years in terms…
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R&G crash protection gets motorcycle home after big smash
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Check out this picture of R&G customer, Peter Burch. Peter was enjoying a track day at Castle Combe in August on his 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R and would love to say he was pulling off this impressive, tyre-smoking power slide lap after lap – but that’s not exactly what happened next after this photo was taken…
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New Valentino Rossi replica helmet from AGV
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During FP3 of the TIM Italy San Marino and Riviera di Rimini Grand Prix,Valentino Rossi wore a special helmet with highly coloured personalised graphics as he always does for his home race. Just a few miles from Tavullia, the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli has a special place in Valentino’s heart both for the reception…
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Industry Insider | Used motorcycles around £4250 still good news for dealers
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MyCarCheck.com/Trade is the trade valuations arm of CDL Vehicle Information Services. Based on cutting-edge industry data and feedback from independent and franchised dealers, these monthly bulletins highlight the most significant trends in the UK motorbike and scooter market. MyCarCheck.com/Trade‘s motorcycle expert, Rob Hobson, commented: “The bike market has continued to perform well over the past few weeks…
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Skill for life: Carli’s advanced riding diary | ‘Catch, match and despatch’
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“The examiner would be happier to see you carrying out the plan for overtaking, then aborting and coming back in rather than taking a risky opportunity.” Overtaking is easy. Spot a car or slow vehicle ahead, check nothing is coming the other way and go for it – but there’s a lot more to…
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Details revealed of new Akrapovič exhaust
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Akrapovič has announced a new shape of muffler at Intermot – something the Slovenian company says is a milestone in exhaust technology. The new pipe profile is said to improve the flow of the exhaust gases through the hexagonal shape, and is distinctive with its bold, aggressive curves giving the new oncept a dynamic sportiness which is further…
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2015 CFMoto 150NK | WORLD EXCLUSIVE first review
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CFMoto 650NK | €2000 (approx £1575) TBC | 149.4cc | 4-stroke single cylinder | 11.8bhp @ 8500rpm | 7.89lb-ft @ 7000rpm Tested by: Alan Cathcart Photos: Kyoichi Nakamura In 2009 Chinese company CFMoto began development – entirely in house – of its own purpose-built 650cc parallel-twin motor. This was to form a platform for a range of middleweight…
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Metzeler Sportec Klassic: New classic motorcycle tyres revealed
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Metzeler has released details of a new classic tyre – the Sportec Klassic – at Intermot. Here’s what the press release has to say… SPORTEC™ Klassik is the new METZELER tyre in the Classic segment for owners of motorcycles built from the 70s. A segment METZELER has always shown a great deal of attention, as…
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Honda Forza 125 | 2015 new motorcycles
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UPDATE: For full review click here. Honda has just released details of a brand-new high-performance 125cc scooter for 2015. The Forza 125 is said to offer more than any other scooter in its class: more all-round, class-leading performance; more visual appeal; and more practicality. The scooter is designed for the highway ability and comfort of…
