2017
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Review: Airoh ST 701 Helmet
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Airoh ST 701 Helmet RRP: £399.99 // Colours: a wide range of colours and designs //Sizes: XS – 2XL Tested by: Ross Italian helmet manufacturer Airoh have long since been stalwarts of the off-road world, with their top quality helmets keeping dirt enthusiasts safe for many years – but their fantastic range of road helmets…
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VIDEO: KTM’s ABS and MSC systems explained
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KTM has released a brilliant video, showing how its ABS and MSC technology works to assist and keep you safe out on the open road. The video takes three different scenarios to show the handling of motorcycles with and without ABS in place. KTM is renowned for producing motorcycles that are packed with cutting-edge technology,…
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INTERVIEW: Marco Lambri – the man behind the Moto Guzzi Concept V85
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Moto Guzzi unveiled its Concept V85 at last year’s EICMA to widespread admiration – and to explain what’s going on with its Paris-Dakar inspired styling, here’s an interview with the man behind it, Marco Lambri. 1) You’re a member of The Clan and a diehard Guzzi fan. Where did your love for the “Eagle” originate…
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Review: Shoei RYD Helmet
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Shoei RYD Helmet Tested by: Ross RRP: £349.99 // Colours: Tangerine Orange, Matt Blue, Black, Matt Black, Grey, Matt Grey, White // Sizes: S-XXL Brand new for 2017, Shoei’s RYD lid is a step up from than their entry-level QWEST helmet – and for the money (only £50 more), it’s a really well packaged helmet…
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VIDEO: Short film shows life inside a Bangkok biker gang
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Joshua Gordon’s latest film, Krahang, shows how motorcycles provide freedom for young boys living in Bangkok’s poverty. London-based filmmaker Joshua Gordon’s latest short film, delves deep into the life of a young group of Thai boys who find freedom through biking amongst the crime and poverty of Bangkok. If you’ve got a spare half hour,…
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Review: Hedon Hedonist Helmet
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RRP: From £309.00 // Sizes: XS – 2XL // Colours: A range of colours and designs Tested by: Chris Knight The first time I ever went on a motorcycle was in 1976 I was almost 9 years old. Our neighbours consisted of a family of 3 brothers and 2 sisters plus Mum and Dad obviously,…
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Innovative ex-BMW designer moves to Indian Motorcycles
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Indian Motorcycle Company has announced it has hired motorcycle industry design veteran, Ola Stenegard – the man behind the R-nineT – as its new Director of Product Design. The innovative ex-BMW designer will play a key role in the iconic American brand’s long-term growth strategy, bringing nearly two decades of product-design experience, a life-long passion…
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VR VIDEO: On-board the Team Ecstar Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP machine with Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins
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Team Suzuki Ecstar has released a couple of incredible VR 360-degree videos of Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins on the GSX-RR MotoGP machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4t1AFEbcI4 While virtual reality hasn’t exactly been embraced by the average consumer, it’s becoming more advanced, and more affordable, at every turn. And to give us a taste of the future, Ecstar…
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Yamaha Ténéré 700 one step closer to production
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It’s been a long wait for the arrival of the Yamaha Tènèrè 700 – but it looks like the wait is almost over, as the rugged rally-inspired lightweight adventure bike has been spotted tearing up the sand in Australia. First presented at EICMA 2017, Yamaha’s T7 Concept set the pulses of adventure riders racing the…
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Help bring a motorcycle mode to Google Maps
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Last year, Google Maps introduced a two-wheeler mode for motorcycles and scooters in India – and with talk of it making the move to other countries, insurance specialists Carole Nash has launched a campaign to bring it to the UK. Google Maps currently provides travel routes, navigation and travel time estimates for public transport, bicycles, cars…
