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2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 review
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2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 review | £6749 | 69bhp@8500rpm | 47lb-ft@7000rpm | 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke Tested by: John Milbank Designed to be more sporty, whilst offering even greater touring potential, 2015’s Versys 650 loses the ‘functional’ styling with a healthy injection of Kawasaki DNA. “All roads. One bike” is the new machine’s tagline, yet…
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2015 BMW R1200R review
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2015 BMW R1200R review | From £10,250 | 125bhp@7750rpm | 92lb-ft@ 6500rpm | 1170cc, air/liquid-cooled boxer twin Tested by: Bruce Wilson Photos by: BMW Tracing a clear lineage back to BMW’s first motorcycle – the 1923 R32 – this new Roadster combines performance, comfort and real touring potential with the Bavarian company’s iconic Boxer-twin motor.…
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Police and government want more bikers on the road!
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In November last year we reported on an important conference – held at the Department for Transport in London – that saw the Police and key government officials join with European industry experts and researchers to discuss how more bikes on the road would make motorcycling safer. Editor John Milbank left that meeting hoping that…
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RST motorcycle clothing to be major new IoM TT partner
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The Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development, rights holder for the Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, has signed a major new two-year agreement with RST to be the Official Safety Partner. The deal includes title sponsorship of the Superbike Race on Saturday 6th June, which becomes the RST Superbike…
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R&G continues to support motorcycle racers
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R&G is offering all ACU, SACU and MCUI motorcycle race licence holders 15% discount on its products for the 2015 racing season. In 2014, R&G celebrated 15 years of creating innovative motorcycle protection products and is a long-time supporter and sponsor of racing; from grassroots to professional level. The Alton-based crash protection specialist launched its…
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Highways Agency set to expand network of electric vehicle charge points
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The government confirmed its commitment to developing a comprehensive national network of chargepoints for electric vehicles this week by announcing that electric vehicle users will be no more than 20 miles from a chargepoint on the UK’s trunk roads, effectively bringing an end to ‘range anxiety’. An investment of £15 million by the Highways Agency…
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Stay warm (and cool) on your motorcycle with a Rukka Outlast Fleece mid layer
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The new Outlast thermal undergarments by Rukka are claimed to maintain a comfortable, well-balanced micro climate within your motorcycle garment, even when outside temperatures change rapidly. Rukka Outlast Fleece midlayer is available as separate jacket and long johns or as a sleeveless overall. Jacket and overall both have a front zipper. All parts are made of…
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15 Great Christmas motorcycle book ideas
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If you’re anything like me, you’re starting to get a little nervous about Christmas being so close! Have you got everything covered… have you forgotten something, or does everyone know what YOU would like?! I’ve rounded up a stack of books that would make fantastic gifts for a motorcyclist. Choose something for the biker in…
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