MoreBikes April 2024
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BUYING GUIDE: Talkin’ Tech
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With every passing year future-focused firms continue to come up with new and original kit that aims to make bikers’ lives better. It’s endless – and we could talk your ear off about all of it, from immobilisers and trackers to heated kit and heads-up displays. But to keep things a bit more focused, this…
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LONG TERMER: Yamaha Tenere World Raid
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Dave Manning has been astride the big adventure bike. Here’s how he’s getting on: When it was dropped off at my gaff, my first thought was, ‘By the cringe, this is loads bigger than the normal Ténéré!’ Even though it’d been a couple of years since I rode the T7, over in the Lake District…
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LONG TERMER: KTM 790 Duke
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MoreBikes Editor Ross has been riding the KTM for over six months now and has clocked up a few thousand miles. Here’s his latest thoughts… The KTM 790 Duke is built in China. Up to now, I’ve not really mentioned it. Plenty of stuff we own and consume is built over in the Far East,…
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LAUNCH RIDE: Himalayan 450
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The brilliant, bulletproof Adventure from India has had a serious overhaul for 2024 – and Adam ‘Chad’ Child has been to its birthplace to see what it’s made of… The original Royal Enfield Himalayan quickly became a significant player in the adventure motorcycle market, thanks to its rugged simplicity and affordability (it was priced under…
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TOP ROADS: Devon
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There’s some spectacular riding down in the south west corner of the UK. With two distinct coastlines and two National Parks, Devon’s the place to go if you’re looking for dramatic scenery and top riding all in one spot. From dramatic seascapes and wide-open moorland to nadgery little lanes and picturesque towns and villages, this…
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The Isle of Man TT…
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The wheres, whats and whens of the most iconic motorcycle race on the planet. Since 1907, a little island in the Irish Sea has played host to one of the most exciting motorcycle races in the world. The ultimate test of man and machine, the Isle of Man TT sits high of bikers’ bucket lists…
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Moto Guzzi’s Touring Trio…
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We’ve finally got the full lowdown on how much cash you’re going to have to splash to get your hands on one of three new versions of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved middleweight adventure bike. The Italian firm has kept its cards pretty close to its chest when it comes to its new and updated range of…
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NEW BIKES: Rieju’s Aventura 500
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Could the twin-tanked, A2 licence legal, Rieju Aventura be the do-anything big-mile machine we’ve been waiting for? If you’re an adventurous type who’s not fussed about having the biggest, baddest or most expensive steed in your stable, then you’re absolutely spoilt for choice in 2024. There’s an ever-growing abundance of small-to-mid-capacity bikes to choose from.…
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RIDER SKILLS: Taking to the Trails!
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Riding ‘off-road’ might look intimidating from the outside looking in, but it doesn’t have to be, particularly when you’re being shown the ropes by Phoenix Trails. Fancy a bit of trail riding but don’t know where to start? With centre’s close to the legal-lane abundant Salisbury Plains, North Downs, West Pennines and Peak District, the…
