MoreBikes October 2024
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TESTED: KTM 990 Duke
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We caught up with John McAvoy, who filled us in on the KTM… It’s been a while since KTM last had a 990 Duke in its range, but the name is back – and this new addition is perhaps one of its most exciting offerings ever. Here’s why… The 990 gets a brand-new frame that’s…
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TOP ROADS: Derbyshire
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The Peak District’s long been a popular place for bikers looking for their fix of stunning scenery and winding roads – and while riders of a sporty disposition might not have the same freedom as they did back in the day, it’s still worth making the trip and ticking off these excellent roads. SNAKE PASS…
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LONG TERMER: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE
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Mossy’s clocked over 7,000 miles on the Strom, including recently dozens of laps at none other than Cadwell Park! Here’s how he got on… I could sense the sniggers as I rolled down into the holding bay at Cadwell Park. Most of the smirking came from riders of more track-suited GSX-Rs, who probably thought I…
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LONG TERMER: Honda CRF1100L ES Africa Twin
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We caught up with Bertie Simmonds to see how he’s getting on with the big adventure bike. Here’s what he said… Long-term readers will know that I ran the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. Honda had loaded the bike with extras. This model had the DCT auto gearbox, the lovely big metal panniers, and top-box,…
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KIT: Anti-Grinder lock
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From £249.99 / www.hiplok.com Hi-tech British lockmaker Hiplok has now got its full range on sale. The firm has developed special ‘angle grinder-proof’ ceramic/steel materials, and its locks claim to outlast several grinder discs and battery packs on the cordless power tools used by professional thieves. There are various D-lock and ground anchor options available…
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VMOTO: CPx Pro has the X-Factor
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Vmoto’s CPx Pro is taking it to the petrol-powered competition in a big way… Vmoto’s been the top-selling electric bike brand in the UK for years now, thanks to its range of well-priced urban mobility machinery. You’re most likely to have seen its product delivering food or parcels in a city, but many commuters use…
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KAWASAKI: Hydrogen H2?
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Kawasaki’s been spinning laps on a futuristic H2. Here’s what you need to know A quick look at electric bike sales in the UK will show you that battery-powered machinery is not getting a lot of love at the moment. But science says we need to stop putting CO2 in the air – so we…
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YAMAHA: Another MT-09 version on the way!
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Joining the recently released MT-09 and MT-09SP, Yamaha’s confirmed it’s got another version of its nuts naked on the way – and it’s going to come kitted out with its clever computerised transmission system We’ve already brought you the lowdown on Yamaha’s new Y-AMT Automated Manual Transmission technology – but now finally we had word…
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LAST ORDERS for the Superquadro engine…
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To celebrate before its Superquadro engine is phased out, Ducati’s released a fully loaded, limited-edition version of its Panigale V2. The supersport sector used to be so simple. Four Japanese 599cc inline-four sportsbikes duking it out, plus the Ducati 748 throwing out the occasional conrod at the back while looking utterly gorgeous. Then we got…
