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From this month the new publication MoreBikes combines the very best of Motor Cycle Monthly as well as its sister title On Two Wheels – the paper made specifically for those who want to get into motorcycling, return to it, or stay on smaller capacity machines. Subscribe here.
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TESTED: Metzeler’s Roadtec 02
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Bruce Wilson has been over to the Isle of Man to see how Metzeler’s new Roadtec 02 hold up in the wet and dry around the famous TT course… I’ve never come across a hoop branded as a Super-Sport-Touring, but that’s exactly where Metzeler brackets its new Roadtec 02. The thinking is simple: it can…
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TOP TIPS: Choosing the perfect helmet
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Picking the right lid goes beyond simply deciding which design you like best, but where do you start? Whether looking to kit yourself out for the first time or treating yourself to some new attire, choosing a new helmet can have you scratching your head on what to look for. To help make it easier,…
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RIDER SKILLS: Adjusting your attitude!
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Riding is as much a mental task as it is a physical one, and developing a good attitude towards riding makes the entire process a lot easier. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to train our brain to guide us through all the…
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KIT TESTED: Airhawk seat cushion
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Jonathan Schofield / £109.96 / www.sportouring.com As the years have gathered pace and my mental state has not bothered to keep up, I am reminded by certain parts of my body that I need to slow down or take more care. My butt being one of those body parts that has recently decided to make…
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TESTED: MBP C1000V Cruiser
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If you’re into big cruisers, there’s a new kid on the block that you need to know about. Jonathan Schofield tells us what we need to know. Cruisers are a style of motorcycle that have never really caught my eye. The low-slung seat and raised bars all seemed a little impractical on the tight, uneven…
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TESTED: Husqvarna’s new Svartpilen 801
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Distinctive design and dynamic handling for Husqvarna’s new Svartpilen 801. Martin Fitz-Gibbons tells us what we need to know: Just when you thought every conceivable corner of the middleweight street bike landscape had been covered, along comes the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. Part scrambler, part roadster, part commuter, part flat-tracker, part hi-tech hooligan, and part eye-catching…
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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,…
