MoreBikes
MoreBikes
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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First look: 82hp Rieju E-MR Electric Enduro
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Rieju, the Spanish motorcycle manufacturer, is well-known in the enduro and dual-sport worlds. The company has gone the extra mile with its brand-new electric model, aptly named the E-MR. This machine is a powerhouse, outperforming even the larger 450cc four-stroke motorcycles in terms of performance. Rieju’s new E-MR is by no means intended for the…
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Tested! The Zontes ZT350-GK
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Make no bones about it, Chinese bikes are getting better. A lot better. A vast array of firms have been manufacturing bikes, engines, parts and accessories that are being lapped up by western customers in great numbers. One such factory is Zontes. Simon Meyer tells us of his time with the ZT350-GK It’s been selling…
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Heated gear is not just for Winter..
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Keeping warm when you’re on two wheels can be a bit of a challenge – even in Summer when the sun’s gone down! We’ve all been wearing heated motorcycle gear over the last few months, and it’s been a revelation. Here’s what Editor Ross has to say about his Gerbing: I’ve done my fair share…
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QUICK SPIN: The BSA Gold Star
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BSA is back. Despite the 50s and 60s glory days (one in four bikes was a BSA) a trading deficit of £3 million was recorded in 1971. BSA closed for good in 1973. Bob Pickett takes a look at the new Gold Star… When the Mahindra Group purchased the company there could be no other…
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10 minutes with Stunt rider and World Record Holder, Jonny Davies
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Pull a wheelie. Ride with your legs over the handlebars. Hit 109mph – each one of these comes with its challenges, but that’s precisely what Jonny Davies achieved in 2020 when he secured his first Guinness World Record for the ‘Fastest motorcycle handlebar wheelie’. Just two years later, in 2022, Jonny added to his World…
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Suzuki launches Service Activated Warranty
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Suzuki has launched a new Service Activated Warranty, extending a motorcycle’s warranty period after three years through regular servicing at authorised Suzuki dealerships. The Service Activated Warranty is offered once the motorcycle reaches the end of its manufacturer warranty period of three years and is booked in for its next scheduled service within the Suzuki…
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Norton announces major expansion of UK dealer network
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Norton Motorcycles has launched its flagship retail location, the Norton Atelier, at the Bike Shed in Old Street, London – Visitors to the Norton Atelier can view and buy Norton’s motorcycle line-up as well as browse the brand’s newly launched apparel collection – Five further sales partnerships with established dealerships have also been announced including: Krazy Horse London, P&H Motorcycles,…
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Next generation of motorcyclists given a mental health boost
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The UK’s largest motorcycle training provider, Phoenix Motorcycle Training, is helping save lives by providing Mental Health First Aiders at all of its 22 centres across England, offering support of vital importance to the next generation of motorcyclists. Phoenix Motorcycle Training is training 24 members of its staff as accredited Mental Health First Aiders in…
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UK Motorcycle clothing company expand in America
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Merlin ahave announced the appointment of Michael ‘Tex’ Mawby as North America Country Manager, to lead the expansion and presence of the Merlin brand within the USA and Canada. Mawby has vast motorcycle industry experience, previously serving as President of Gerbing Motorsports, Director of Sales and Marketing with TCX Boots and Eastern US and Canadian…
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Honda boffins make airbag advances
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Honda led the way in 2006 when it integrated an airbag into the Goldwing motorcycle. Now, the company is taking a further step, designing a new generation of cutting-edge airbags for motorcycles and filing for a patent. The Japanese manufacturer has a new design to replace the one introduced in 2006 on the Goldwing and…
