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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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Three custom Ducati Scrambler specials revealed
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Three Ducati Scrambler specials have been unveiled at the Verona Motor Bike Expo. Ducati says that within just a few hours of the Scrambler being unveiled last year at Intermot, the company had received numerous customisation proposals from enthusiasts all over the world. These are the first ‘customs’ officially revealed, said to be “just a starting point for further…
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£20 Knox motorcycle back protector is lightest yet
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British impact protection specialists Knox has developed a fully CE-approved Original Equipment back protector that is lighter than a First Class letter – the lightest on the market today! Designed to be fitted into motorcycle jackets and weighing just 86 grams [in small size] the new HC Tech is well below the 100 gram limit for…
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Date set for the Motorcycle Live Show 2015 at the NEC
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Clear your diaries… the organisers of UK’s biggest motorcycle show – Motorcycle Live at Birmingham’s NEC – have announced that the 2015 event will take place from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December. The show’s date has been moved back one week from its previous schedule, following confirmation that the EICMA exhibition in Milan has moved from its…
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Mumbai bikers have to pledge to behave!
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Bikers in Mumbai will now have to swear an oath to be good boys and girls! Before a driving licence is issued, they must sign an indemnity bond promising to abide by motor vehicle rules and regulations. Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said “The thought to get indemnity bonds signed by bikers came to me after…
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New self-contained GPS motorcycle tracker system
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Oxford Product’s new motorcycle tracker, priced at £199.99, is self-contained, totally waterproof and powered by a lithium battery with up to a 10 year life expectancy (or up to 14,000 tracked positions). It’s claimed to be completely hassle-free, with no wiring or charging required. Simply conceal the portable GPS tracking system on your motorcycle and you will…
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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…
