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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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New scooter luggage from Givi
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The new Givi XS318 is ideal for safely extending the storage capacity of your scooter without sacrificing comfort, while at the same time maintaining a smart look. The core philosophy of every scooter is to be practical and useful for every commute and to make the day-to-day life easier. With this in mind, a large…
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DVLA confirms paper counterpart licence to be abolished 8th June
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It has been confirmed that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has delayed the abolition of the paper licence counterpart until 8th June 2015. From that point, the paper counterpart – introduced in 1998 as part of the photocard driving licence to display information that could not be included on the photo card – will not be valid…
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KTM RC390 Cup price announced
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Registration for the Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup is now open with the price of the bike confirmed at £6,425.00 (plus VAT) and a race entry fee of £2100, including personal accident cover. Open to riders aged 13-18-years old; the series will provide every competitor with an identical ‘Cup’ variation of the recently-launched…
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Free Akrapovic exhaust and graphics with KTM RC 125
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Riders purchasing a new KTM RC 125 from now until February 28, 2015, are eligible for a free official PowerParts pack, worth £550. Launched late summer 2014, the RC 125, priced at £4495, shows the world that the 125cc class doesn’t have to be a stepping stone bike, built to compromise. Fitted with high specification…
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Handy ratchet tap wrenches from Laser Tools
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Cleaning dirty or damaged threads or cutting new internal threads has just become easier with Laser Tools’ new range of handy ratchet tap wrenches. Part no 6000 is 90mm in length and covers tap sizes 3-6mm; part no 6001 is also 90mm and covers tap sizes 6-12mm; 6002 and 6003 are both 250mm long and…
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Long Way Down picture collection to be auctioned by Bonhams in Las Vegas
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Bonhams has announced that part of its motoring ephemera collection at their Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction will include a large photographic exhibit of actors Ewan McGregor’s and Charley Boorman’s Long Way Down motorcycle journey. The 32-piece, professionally matted and framed collection of pictures originally provided by Big Earth Productions, producers of Long Way Down and…
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Machineart mudguard extender for BMW R1200GS and Adventure LC models
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Machineart, designers of specialised accessories and add-ons for BMW motorcycles, have designed an all new MudSling rear mudguard and Avant Front Mudguard Extender for the R1200GS and Adventure LC models. Although the GS comes with a rear mudguard as standard, some riders find that its surface area doesn’t offer as much protection against mud, stones…
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MotoGP rule changes for 2015 season
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The Grand Prix Commission have met this week to agree the MotoGP rule changes for the 2015 season. Changes to the Sporting Regulations mainly involved incorporating protocols and procedures that had already been defined and implemented during the 2014 season. These included: The procedure to be adopted when there is a change in climatic conditions…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long term review | Can you be too practical
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I’m worried that I’m too practical. I don’t know why it hit me when it did, but I suddenly feel bad for spoiling the Zed’s stunning lines with a top box. The bike came with a set of panniers, which followed the machine’s lines beautifully. The trouble was, besides making filtering a bit more hairy,…
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Learn to ride a motorcycle with BMW: Richard’s diary | Day seven
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Richard Sinclair is usually found on the advertising team at MoreBikes HQ – but after years of working around motorcycles, this week he is finally taking the plunge and getting his licence! He’s joined the guys at BMW Rider Training for a week of intensive training. He may have failed his module one but that’s…
