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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BMW F800R and S1000XR prices revealed
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BMW Motorrad UK has announced pricing and model specifications for the 2015 S 1000 XR and F 800 R. The S 1000 XR adventure-sports motorcycle will be available for £12,400 OTR, with ABS, Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and two riding power modes as standard. Two model variants will also be available with a higher level of factory-fit…
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Industry insider: Three hot tips for your next motorcycle
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Every month, MyMotorcycleCheck’s valuations expert Rob Hobson reveals the trends in the motorcycle market that point to some wise buys for your next machine… “For our highly desirable model this month we’ve chosen the Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited. Still the ultimate bike of its type, this fully dressed V-Twin tourer has a…
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New Chris Pfeiffer edition Magura motorcycle handlebars
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German motorcycle control specialists Magura have developed a special CPX edition of their X-Line handlebars in conjunction with multiple World and European stunt riding champion Chris Pfeiffer. CPX bars are made from aircraft-specification shot-blasted aluminium using Magura’s patented X-line production process, one of only 2 worldwide patents for tapered handlebars. This ensures that the bars…
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Welsh government and RoSPA taking steps to help protect motorcyclists
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A funding pot of £510,000 has been made available for the development of innovative technologies that will help to cut motorcycle casualties in Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government and Innovate UK, and jointly run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Wales, the Innovation in Reducing Motorcyclist Casualties in Wales project is a…
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Alex Lowes joins RST motorcycle race team
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Now in his second season riding for Voltcom Crescent Suzuki, Alex is set for a storming year aboard his GSXR1000, so the RST motorcycle clothing is proud to have him join the race department to help develop the kit for track, and road riders. “We are really excited to be working with Alex, and having…
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New sport-touring motorcycle tyres
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Maxxis tyres has announced an al-new motorcycle tyre for Sports Touring bikes. Available in Spring 2015, the Supermaxx ST redefines Maxxis’ high performance Radial offering, and has been designed to meet the needs of real road riders. The Maxxis Supermaxx ST features an all-new design with Mono-Spiral steel belts for improved structural rigidity, resulting in – Maxxis…
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Peugeot Django scooter gains 10% more power
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Peugeot’s ‘neo-retro’ range of Django scooters are now available with the option of a 150cc engine, producing 10% more power than the standard 125cc motor. Inspired by Peugeot’s S57C scooter of 1958, the Django combines the best of ‘fifties styling with the latest technology. Powered by a fuel-efficient 4-stroke engine, the Django 150 has LED…
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Retro-style motorcycle boots from TCX
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TCX’s exciting new retro-styled boots – revealed at Motorcycle Live – are now available in UK dealers… X-On Road Gore-Tex The Touring Line has always been one of the most popular collections in the TCX range and for 2015, the all-new X-On Road Gore-Tex has been added. Designed for medium-distance touring, the X-On Road features a Gore-Tex membrane and…
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Scrapped Vincent HRD now up for sale
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The penultimate pre-war 1939 Vincent HRD Series-A Rapide motorcycle rescued from scrap is now being offered, fully restored, for an estimated £220,000-260,000 at Bonhams Stafford Sale, taking place 26 April 2015. The Vincent Series-A twin offered is the penultimate machine dispatched from the marques Stevenage factory before the outbreak of World War Two in 1939.…
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Jaguar Land Rover tech to help avoid motorcycle accidents
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Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it’s developing a range of new technologies using sound, colour and touch inside the car to alert drivers of potential hazards, and prevent accidents involving motorcycles and push-bikes. Sensors on the car will apparently detect when another road user is approaching and identify it as a motorbike or cyclist. ‘Bike Sense’ will then…
