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There’s a fresh new look for the world’s biggest motorcycle monthly… and we’re making it even easier for new riders to get on two wheels too.
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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VIDEO: Red Bull’s EPIC battle of the mopeds!
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Red Bull runs some really cool events. And we’ve just found out about its Epic Rise. Essentially, it’s a hillclimb competition in Italy for customised mopeds – and it looks awesome. Riders battle each other on the steep 50m slope, and try to reach the top. Get up the hill the fastest and you win.…
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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa to be named MotoGP Legend in Valencia
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As decided by the Permanent Bureau formed by FIM President Vito Ippolito and Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, three-time World Champion Dani Pedrosa will become a MotoGP Legend when he hangs up his leathers at the end of this season. The entry into the Legends Hall of Fame will happen at the season finale at Valencia.…
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VIDEO: The world’s smallest motorcycle. The Smalltoe.
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We’ve just been sent a video of the Smalltoe. It’s the world’s smallest motorcycle – and stands at just 2.55 inches tall, and somehow is an actual, functional vehicle, kicking out 0.3bhp with a top speed of 1.24mph. https://youtu.be/qGjvbgwj3t4 It was built by Swedish native, Tom Wiberg – and it’s actually held the Guinness World Record…
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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa announces retirement
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Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) has announced his retirement at the end of 2018. The three-time World Champion ended speculation about his future and made the decision public moments ago, bringing an 18-year career to an end. One of the most successful riders of all time, Pedrosa has the third most podiums, 54 wins and three…
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PRODUCTS: Shark Spartan Helmet Review
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There’s so much I’ve grown to like about SHARK Helmet’s Spartan helmet, having appreciated its numerous qualities on each and every one of my journeys. Some people consider a helmet as just a legal necessity. But when you ride a bike for a living as I do, it can make the difference between having a…
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Ducati and Audi test vehicle to vehicle communication. Aiming to STOP collisions.
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Ducati has been working with Audi, testing its new vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system for motorbikes and cars – that hopes to stop collisions between cars and motorcycles. Ducati has outlined a strategic line, called the “Safety Road Map 2025”, for the development of new safety systems and technologies for its machines. The first steps in…
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Husqvarna’s new FS450 competition-ready Supermoto machine
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NeHusqvarna has just revealed its new FS450 supermoto machine for 2019. It’s a top bit of kit, making the most of the innovative technological evolutions from the 2019 FC450 motocross machine to offer unmatched closed-circuit supermoto performance. It looks awesome, doesn’t it? It’s lightweight and agile, and features a redesigned chassis and engine, which works…
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‘Speed limits should be slashed’ according to government report
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A review commissioned by the The Department for Transport suggests that the 60mph speed limit on country roads should be slashed – in an attempt to improve safety on Britain’s roads. That’s not all. The report also points towards the introduction of more average speed cameras and a lower drink-driving limit, as part of sweeping…
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Buy a set of Metzeler Tyres and get a free set of RST Gloves
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Metzler has joined forces with RST – to offers customers a free pair of gloves when they buy a set of tyres before August 1st. The offer is valid for its Roadtec 01, Tourance Next, Racetec RR K3 and Sportec M7RR rubber – AND, all customers who have a claim rewarded will additionally be entered…
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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa calls special press conference for this Thursday
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The will-he, won’t-he-retire-from-racing (or MotoGP, maybe he’ll go to WSB… or not) saga of Dani Pedrosa’s future is about to end with the Honda rider saying that he’ll tell the world what’s happening in a couple of days time. The paddock is abuzz with talk of Pedrosa retiring and then staying on as a riding…
