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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 Sport Force+ motorcycle tyres from Mitas
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Mitas has launched a new multi-purpose motorcycle tyre – Sport Force+. Claimed to be a new generation of radial tyre for riders of sport, naked and touring motorcycles, Mita has used a new tread compound based on the latest findings of its research and development unit. Mitas Sport Force+ will be available in February, with all sizes boasting…
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True Heroes Racing enters Ducati TriOptions Cup
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True Heroes has become the latest team to join the Ducati TriOptions Cup, announcing a three-man rider line-up for the 2015 championship. The team of double amputee Murray Hambro and severely deaf Luke Smith, formed back in 2012 to help give injured Service personnel a new-found sense of focus and direction, has been joined by recently…
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High beech tea hut motorcycle cafe is saved!
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The famous tea hut at High Beech in Epping Forest, Essex has been saved. Bert’s Tea Hut has been serving up cuppas to bikers for 85 years, but was under threat of losing it’s location as the local authorities proposed putting it out to tender. A petition to save the hut – supported by MoreBikes…
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Jenny Tinmouth joins Honda for British Superbikes
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MoreBikes is delighted to hear that Honda has signed Jenny Tinmouth to join its British Superbike Championship race team. Tinmouth joins Jason O’Halloran and Dan Linfoot to compete aboard the Superbike-spec Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. Tinmouth, who has achieved many firsts for women in motorcycle racing, is no stranger to BSB. She’s competed in the series since 2011 – the first and only…
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Bennetts motorcycle insurance bought by Saga
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Bennetts motorcycle insurers has today confirmed that it is to be bought by Saga plc, the British insurance company most popularly known for its products targeted at the over-50s. Bennetts is set to retain its own separate identity, with the 85-year-old brand said to be ‘continuing to drive forward with its aim to be the holistic…
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Shakey wins! Coveted motorcycle award for Shane Byrne
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British Kawasaki rider Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne has been awarded the coveted Torrens Trophy on January 27 at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London. The Torrens Trophy recognises an individual or organisation considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the cause of safe and skilful motorcycling in the United Kingdom, to have made…
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Advanced motorcycle training: The best £45 you’ll ever spend
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Whatever your experience, skill or confidence, BikeSafe is a fantastic way to brush up on your riding skills. Staff Writer Carli Ann Smith went out with the Cambridgeshire traffic cops, and she’s sharper than ever! Words: Carli Ann Smith Photos: John Milbank I was being followed closely as I weaved my KTM 390 Duke around…
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The heart-warming motorcycle adventure to the Arctic
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Gordon Stuart tells the heart-warming story of his incredible motorcycle adventure through Northern Europe… I pulled my bike to the side of the road, coming to a stop with gravel and dust at my feet. I removed my helmet and felt the cold mountain breeze across my face. As I got off the bike I turned…
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R&G announced as official sponsor of MCE British Superbikes
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R&G has become the official crash protection supplier to the 2015 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship as part of multi-structured deal with MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR). Founded in 1999, Hampshire-based R&G quickly became the leading manufacturer of crash protection products for motorcycles, thanks to its innovative designs and model-bespoke fitments. During these 16 years, the…
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Custom/cruiser motorcycle luggage from Givi
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Givi’s new Classic line – designed specifically for custom bikes – consistsof two saddle roller bags and a pair of side bags with minimalistic aesthetics. These bags complement each other, improving the look of the motorcycle without breaking the traditional custom aesthetics, whilst at the same time, allowing the rider to store everything they may need on a weekend…
