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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Specialist Spotlight: Cardo Systems
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Cardo Systems pioneered the motorcycle communications market 15 years ago, when it launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth headset – and since then, the company has been constantly innovating to achieve its mission of ‘making your ride exceptional’. Originally founded in 2002 as a developer and manufacturer of Bluetooth earpieces for mobile phones, Cardo Systems…
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USED BIKE RIDE: Moto Guzzi V7 III Special
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Moto Guzzi has been making motorcycles from their Mandello del Lario factory since 1921. The V7 Special is a nod to Guzzi’s long history, launched in 2012, with annual updates leading to the Model III, the one that we rode. The bike we rode was fitted with Mistral Exhausts. Give me some spec A 748cc,…
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SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Bike-Seal
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A punctured tyre, bad on any vehicle, especially on a bike (ever tried pushing a bike with a completely flat tyre? And that’s if you’ve stayed on). Puncture repair kits are useful, but what if you could treat your tyres so if punctured they stayed inflated? Bike-Seal is an active system, specifically designed to be…
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Quick spin electric special – the commuter solution
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By Bob Pickett. Previously, we reviewed the Zero SR/F. The results were impressive, but as always the up-front cost was an issue for many. What if the difference in price was minimal? According to research by eBike vendor Urban eBikes, in 2016 the average journey was just 17 miles, suggesting the kind of commuter run…
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Quick Spin: 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan
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The Himalayan precedes the Interceptor and Continental models by a few years (in original Indian spec, a year earlier for the UK spec, Euro4 model). What it is, is a clever positioning; an adventure bike not 10 foot tall or weighing tonnes. Smaller, lighter, lower, it fits with Enfield’s target of the “middle market” between…
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RST Sabre leather jacket
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Made from a soft touch, matte finish cowhide leather, the Sabre jacket is supported by stretchy motion panels throughout for maximum comfort and movement. The motion panels wrap around the arms to give versatility and support for different styles of riding. Added to this are the removable quilted thermal gilet with two pockets, a fixed…
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Copper v2 denim
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The Copper v2 is an urban commuting jean that fuses protection for the knee and hips and a stylish, customised design detailing. With its pre-shaped leg construction and quality denim fabric, the Copper Denim v2 gets more comfortable and personalised with every ride. The jeans feature aramidic fibre panels, knee armour, and triple stitched seams…
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Furygan Dirt Road gloves
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Constructed from six technical fabrics, the Dirt Road gloves have a thermal lining, waterproof and breathable membrane and a palm slider. There are multiple reinforcements throughout and metacarpal protectors. They also feature Furygan’s Sensitive Science inserts on the fingertips so that riders can use touchscreen devices without removing their gloves. Available in a variety of…
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SW-Motech Pro Blaze panniers
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Riders of machines with limited luggage capability now have a versatile and cost-effective way to carry kit. The attachment system uses a clever Quick-Lock rail, which is discreet, light and doesn’t clutter the machine. The panniers and rails can be removed in seconds, leaving only the clamps behind, and the machine completely uncluttered. Made from…
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Bell Cruiser Eliminator
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When you consider that 60 years of evolution has gone into the creation of a stripped down helmet, we are talking about a legendary reputation when it comes to head protection. The 2020 Eliminator sits right up there with its light weight, fibreglass composite shell construction, anti-bacterial liner, contoured cheek pads, plus provision for an…
