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Cost-Effective Classics: Yamaha Thundercat
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Bargain-basement fun has never been so good! Steve Cooper explains… Want a practical classis that will tour, scratch, commute and maybe even cope with a track day with a few upgardes? Then look no further than the Yamaha YZF600R. It’s the perfect platform from which to tailor an accessible, cost-effective, relatively modern middleweight that still…
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Summer Gloves (no, we’re not potty, read on!)
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It’s winter. That might seem like a strange time to tell you about our favourite summer riding gloves. But actually, it’s the perfect time to bag a bargain while dreaming of the warmer weather returning and the roads drying out. Here’s what you need to know: E-Numbers The all-important E-number is EN 13594:2015. There should…
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Time to change? A First Ride with surprising results
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Can you teach an old dog new tricks? We’re told not. But if you can convince an ex-racer with a penchant for petrol, who’s only ever ridden sportbikes, that there’s a load of fun to be had on electric off-roaders, anything’s possible. WORDS: Andy Bell PHOTOS: Motocom / Surron UK I’m not an off-road rider.…
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French Revolution
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Peugeot Motorcycles has been around since 1898, which actually makes it one of the oldest manufacturers of bikes in the world. That’s quite an achievement – though it hasn’t actually been building ‘proper’ bikes continuously for all that time. It’s much better known for its steady release of scooters; with a rich range of urban…
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RIDER SKILLS: Braking IN a corner
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It’s one thing to brake hard on a straight bit of road, but what happens when you have to do it while riding through a corner? This is what… We’ve all been there: ridden into a corner a bit too fast, and found ourselves wanting to slow down while the bike is banked over. The…
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Triumph T955i Daytona
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Loads of recent parts, good tyres, runs great, slight problem with 3rd gear which isn’t there sometimes from cold but once it shows up stays for the day, possibly a bent gear change shaft after a low speed fall in IOM last year, I have spare gear parts to go with it. 52k miles
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The Thumper Renaissance
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Big trail bikes were everywhere 30 years ago. Honda’s XR, Kawasaki’s KLR and Suzuki’s DR snapped up sales left, right and centre, offering just the right balance of off-road prowess and usable road manners. But if you like your bikes rugged and a little bit raucous, there are only a handful of options that fit…
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The rise of the Supernaked
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Supernakeds have hit astronomical heights in recent years, with low weight, 200 horsepower beasts now nothing more than a regular occurrence. But how did the madness start? We asked our resident historian, Jonny Mac, to find out…
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Top Roads: Scottish Borders
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After some inspiration for 2024? How about the Scottish Boarders… The Scottish Borders is a haven for bikers. It’s often bypassed by tourists pressing on to get up to the more dramatic Highlands, but they’re missing out on some seriously special scenery and surprisingly quiet twisty roads. What more does any biker need? MOFFAT MAGIC…
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Next week: Michelin to launch three new motorcycle tyres
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By introducing a full new range of motorcycle tyres in 2024, available for riders from January, Michelin will accomplish a significant technical evolution. The new tyres equip many of the motorcycles that will be present at EICMA, and will be on display in the Michelin space in Hall 22. Here is the breakdown: The Power…
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