2017
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Ten iconic mini-motorcycles from Honda’s trainee engineers
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A group of trainee Honda engineers were tasked with creating ten replicas of some of Honda’s most iconic motorcycles to prove they can overcome diverse challenges – and here’s what they’ve come up with. In Japanese the project is called 模 刻, which broadly translates to the art of sculpture. Buddhists do something similar as…
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Video: UJET folding smart scooter launched at CES
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Luxembourg-based Ujet has just unveiled an innovative new smart-scooter at CES Las Vegas, the world’s largest electronics fair. Constructed from an asymmetric frame, and articulated in its centre, the Ujet can be folded easily. In short, you can take it anywhere. Just fold it up and wheel it around – like a suitcase. And it’s…
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Yamaha gets serious about three wheels and acquires patent for Brudeli Leanster
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Following the recent announcement of the new Yamaha Niken – the Japanese brand has got its hands on a patent for another leaning multi wheeler, the Brudeli Leanster. The first incarnation of the Brudeli Leanster was unveiled at EICMA way back in 2005, built in a garage by Geir Brudeli and his friends. The innovative…
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Indian Super Scout Turbo Custom
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Anders Lundgren and Lasse Sundberg of Fullhouse Garage Shop in Sweden have built an incredible Indian Super Scout, paying tribute to the Swedish co-founder of Indian, Oscar Hedström. Anders said: “We wanted to build a bike that was related with the Indian history of board track racing and at the same time included the…
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Aprilia RSV4 RR set to arrive in UK showrooms next month
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Aprilia has announced its new 2018 RSV4 RR will be making it to UK dealers in February. The RSV4 RR features the same class-leading 201bhp V4 engine, adjustable frame and aPRC electronics as its award-winning sibling, the RSV4 RF. There’s plenty to set the two models apart though, with updated graphics, Sachs (instead of Ohlins)…
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Toyota patents transparent A-pillar to improve visibility in cars
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Japanese car-maker, Toyota has shown its serious about reducing forward blind-spots in cars – filing a patent for a clever, cheap solution to help drivers ‘see’ through a car’s A-pillars. Could this spell the end of ‘Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You’ accidents? Toyota has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark…
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Review: Hood K7 Jeans
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Hood K7 Jeans Tested by: Ross RRP: From £122.99 // Sizes: Mens: 30”- 44”, Ladies 8 – 18 // Colours: Blue, Navy or Black I have to confess, I’ve got a bit of a thing for bike jeans. I love the versatility and generally wear them day-to-day – and even in a downpour I would…
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First Ride – Husqvarna 701 Enduro (A2 Restricted)
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SINGLE CYLINDER SAVIOUR: HUSKY’S NEW 701 ENDURO Founded in Sweden in 1903, the same year as Harley-Davidson – the traditionally off-road-oriented Husqvarna brand is now owned by KTM, with production undertaken at its factory in Austria. Beneath the paintwork of the 701 Enduro, much is shared with KTM’s 690 Enduro R, including its brilliant new…
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First Ride: Benelli TRK 502
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BENELLI BACK WITH A BANG WITH ITS ALL NEW A2 LICENCE ADVENTURE ORIENTED TRK 502 Adventure tourers are everywhere; they’ve topped the sales charts in the UK for years – and why wouldn’t they? They’re capable of carrying you on every kind of journey, no matter the obstacle or terrain ahead. If you’ve got a full licence,…
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Review: Richa Cyclone Jacket and Trousers
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Richa Cyclone Jacket and Trousers Tested by: Ross Trousers – RRP: ££299.99 – £329.99 // Colours: Black or Grey // Sizes: M – 6XL Jacket – RRP: £399.99 – £439.99 // Colours: Black, Fluo Yellow or Grey // Sizes: S-6XL I’m quite partial to a bit of Richa gear – I’ve been using a pair…
