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The lithium motorcycle battery | Technology explained
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John Milbank takes a look at the lithium motorcycle battery to find out how well it really works… For racers, weight is critical. Every part of a motorcycle that can be made lighter will be machined, trimmed and shaved in order to eek out those critical fractions of a second. Traditional lead acid batteries are very heavy,…
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Living with an electric motorcycle: The truth | Brammo Empulse R road test
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Editor John Milbank spent a few days with a Brammo Empulse R electric motorcycle to find out if it’s time to ditch the pump. Photos: Simon Hipperson This bike probably isn’t for you. Chances are you enjoy a good thrash at the weekend, touring to far flung reaches of the globe, or racking up miles on…
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Five reasons why Romaniacs is seriously tough
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The faint-hearted need not apply for the Romanian hard enduro event – here’s why. Red Bull Romaniacs is known as the toughest Hard Enduro event in the world – and for good reason too. Situated in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains in Sibiu, Romania, the five-day race pits the world’s best hard enduro racers against…
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How to balance carbs on your motorcycle
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To balance carbs (or synchronise the carburettors) on your bike is simply the process of adjusting the throttle bodies so they pass the same amount of air and fuel mixture to each cylinder. It’s important because a well set-up fuel system will help the bike start easily, run smoothly, and be more efficient. Along with improved…
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2015 new BMW motorcycle range announced
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For full details of the new BMW S1000RR click here For full details of the new BMW R1200R click here For full details of the new BMW R1200RS click here A range of updated 2015 BMW motorcycle models have been announced, including the new K 1300 S Motorsport special edition. New colour options have been…
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Ago, McGuinness, Mooneyes and more at Mallory Park
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Giacomo Agostini heads the list of sporting icons lined up to take part in this weekend’s Bike Bonanza at Mallory Park. The multi-times World Champion and Isle of Man TT hero will take to the Leicestershire circuit aboard an MV Agusta. And he will be joined by modern day heroes among them John McGuinness and…
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2014 Ducati Monster 821 review
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£8995 | 112bhp@9250rpm | 65.9lb-ft@7750rpm | 821cc liquid-cooled V-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. The launch of the Monster 821 is a big deal for Ducati, but nowhere…
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Guy Martin wins Pikes Peak UTV/Exhibition
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Guy Martin has won the prestigious Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the UTV/Exhibition division on Metzeler tyres. Both the tyre brand and the well-known road racer were making their debut in this competition after two years of constant and fruitful cooperation in competitive road racing. Guy Martin, TT rider and truck mechanic, participated in the competition with a bike he…
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How to change your motorcycle spark plugs and air filter
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Looking after your bike is easy! John Milbank shows you how with his 2000 Honda CBR600FY. My CBR’s air filter should be changed every 12,000 miles. With just over that on the clock, I expected to find the original still in place. What I found though just proves it needs changing earlier. A clean filter…
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Meet Marquez and Pedrosa for just £3
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Riders for Health has teamed up with MotoGP™ to offer two fans the chance to meet Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa at the British MotoGP at Silverstone as part of a VIP weekend on 28th-31st August. For just £3 MotoGP fans can enter the prize draw to win. And if meeting two legends of MotoGP…
