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FIRST RIDE: Sur-Ron’s Light Bee ELECTRIC off-roader.
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Slowly but surely, the wider motorcycle community is cottoning on to the fact that electric is here, and is here to stay – and as a result, there an ever growing abundance of top-spec electric two-wheelers emerging on the market. Everything from small city commuters right through to out and out off-roaders. Ok, so it’s…
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THREE new Benelli’s to be RELEASED next month.
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We’ve heard on the grapevine that Benelli’s new TRK 251, Leoncino 250 and 502C Cruiser are set to arrive in dealers this April. First unveiled at EICMA 2018, alongside an eclectic range of new machines, we’ve heard that Benelli is gearing up to deliver its new TRK 251, Leoncino 250 and 502C Cruiser to the general public…
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FIRST RIDE: BMW C400X
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MoreBikes has been out to Italy for a first ride on BMW’s all new C400X scooter – and took the chance to put it through its paces on the outskirts of Milan, taking in the busy urban sprawl, some motorway miles, and a selection of beautiful twisties and tight hairpin turns. There’s some real money…
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FIRST RIDE: UM DSR EX 125
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MCM has been test riding UM Motorcycles enduro-inspired commuter, the DSR EX 125 – putting it through its paces across the Lincolnshire Wolds, taking in twisties, trails and the open road. If you’ve not heard of UM Motorcycles before – that’s because it’s still relatively new to the European market, with distribution only beginning in…
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FIRST RIDE: Herald Maverick 125
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If you’ve been anywhere near a major British bike show over the last few years, you’ve probably spotted the range of retro-styled small capacity machines from Herald Motor Co. The Cambridgeshire-based importer and manufacturer has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, since its inception in 2012, as it continues to turn…
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FIRST RIDE: NIU N1 electric scooter
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A NIU WAY FORWARD? WORDS: Ross // IMAGES: Mau In the UK, we’re getting closer to the introduction of ULEZ across major cities. For the uninitiated, the ULEZ (or the Ultra Low Emissions Zone) is a new scheme which aims to help improve air quality in big cities. It’s planned to be rolled out in…
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BIG REVEAL: Haojue HJ300 unveiled in China. NEW Suzuki GSX-S300 on the WAY?
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Haojue has just unveiled its new DR300 at the Chongqing Moto Fair 2018 in China – and we reckon that it could mean that there’s a new Suzuki GSX-S300 on the way. Patent images of Haojue’s new DR300 have been doing the rounds since April this year. And now, the Chinese brand has finally unveiled its…
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ROADS: John McGuinness teams up with PBM Ducati for Macau.
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John McGuinness is finally ready to return to the top level of road racing in Macau, after missing this year’s Isle of Man TT due to injury. And this time he’s going to be riding a Panigale R for PBM Ducati. The Grand Prix of Macau is a special event for many reasons. Taking place…
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CONFIRMED: NEW BMW S1000RR for 2019. PATENT filed in China.
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We’ve been telling you that there’s a BMW S1000RR on the way for a few months now. And a patent filed in China CONFIMS that the hugely successful S1000RR is set to receive a range of updates for 2019. China’s intellectual property office has published patents revealing the new BMW S1000RR for 2019 (well,…
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Japan-EU trade deal announced. Free trading cuts 99% of tariffs on Japanese goods INCLUDING motorcycles!
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It might be one of those stories that passed you by when we ran it last week – but the effects on the prices we pay for Japanese goods, including motorcycles, could be massive and felt for years to come. It’s the world’s largest bilateral free trade deal which has been announced by both the…
