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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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Keep your eyes peeled: New-look Speed Camera Vans confirmed!
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If you’ve been anywhere near social media over the last few days, you might have spotted some blurry photos of suspected new-look speed camera vans that have been doing the rounds. Initially we weren’t sure if they were legit, but a bit of digging has revealed they are. It turns out that they’ve been introduced…
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Video: Built in GPS at your fingertips with the TurnPoint!
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The TurnPoint is a Bluetooth-enabled GPS device that embeds into a specially made motorcycle glove, and connects to a smartphone app to provide turn-by-turn directions. The brainchild of Lab Brothers, an Atlanta based technology start-up; the awesome little gadget uses a Bluetooth connection and LEDs to tell you which direction to go. Lab Brothers…
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Behind the scenes of ‘Ghost in the Shell’ with the Honda NM4 design team!
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We’ve already told you (multiple times) how excited we are for the the live-action version of Ghost in the Shell – and in time for today’s release Honda Japan has posted a fascinating blog piece from one of the designers involved, who breaks down the production process which began back in the summer of 2015.…
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Customised your Triumph? WIN the chance to have your bike on display at The Bike Shed Show 2017!
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If you’ve got an interesting post-2011 Triumph custom and would like to enter the competition, all you’ve got to do is post a photo of your bike on the Triumph UK Facebook page with a brief description of its modifications, and why you’ve made them. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTriumphUK/videos/10155274117032625/ If you win, your bike will be displayed on…
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Go to the Prescott Bike Festival on April 9! Advance tickets with money off are on sale right now!
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Iconic British manufacturer Norton will be the featured marque at this year’s Prescott Bike Festival, which takes place at the famous Gloucestershire Hillclimb on 9 April. The Norton Owners Club is set to stage a huge display, including parade runs, with two rare Nortons expected, the 1956 Manx 350cc Reverse Head, built by…
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John McGuinness opens up about concerns over Guy Martin’s TT ambitions this year: “I’m a bit worried about him. He needs a year or two back.”
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Legendary Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness has spoken about his worry over Honda teammate Guy Martin in this year’s event on The Island. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Motor Sport magazine, out now, McGuinness says that he’s nervous that Martin is out of practice when it comes to racing. McGuinness said: “I’m a…
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MotoGP: Suzuki’s Alex Rins has broken his ankle
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This just in from Suzuki, the factory is playing it down – but it’s a fracture in the ankle for the MotoGP rider… Team SUZUKI ECSTAR rider Alex Rins had a slight accident while training on Thursday with his Suzuki RM-Z motocross machine. Apparently without major incident, but with some pain in the right ankle,…
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Review: Furygan Caprino D30 Sympatex Boots
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I’ve been wearing these boots pretty much non-stop since they landed on my desk. Although they may look like your normal fashion boot (and pretty nice ones at that), they offer all the protection you need when out on two wheels. From a safety perspective, they are made of really tough leather…
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Buy a 2017 Jurby T-shirt and help support the Manx Grand Prix injured riders and helicopter fund
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Over the past two years, Wemoto has raised over £26,000 for the Manx Grand Prix Supporters’ Club through that sale of its Festival of Jurby T-shirts. This year, it wants to raise more. 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of Bob McIntyre becoming the first person ever to lap the 37.73-mile Mountain Course on the…
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Launch report: Yamaha XSR900 Abarth
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“This’d be fantastic around Cadwell,” exclaimed one journo as he jumped off the XSR900 Abarth. He’s right, but it’s a shame I found it so uncomfortable on the tight twisting roads of Sardinia where we were riding it. To be fair, I was the only one who didn’t seem enamoured with the limited-edition…
