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.
-
Know how: Running in an engine
Posted
by
We asked engine and suspension specialist, Rob Talton, from Rob Talton Performance for his take on the murky world of caring for a new motor, or an engine that’s had a rebuild… What is ‘running in’ and why is it important? “Engine components are manufactured to a certain tolerance and when assembled together they could be…
-
Triumph joins the Kickback custom motorcycle show
Posted
by
KICKBACK – the National Custom Bike Show – has recently secured support from the most important and iconic motorcycle manufacturers and aftermarket parts companies in Europe. Triumph Motorcycles Limited will be curating a showcase of interesting modern custom Triumphs. Meanwhile aftermarket Harley parts will be comprehensively featured at the event with Zodiac UK and Custom…
-
New Monster and Kawasaki WSB race partnership
Posted
by
Monster Energy has announced a new sponsorship agreement with the official Kawasaki Racing Team in the 2015 FIM Superbike World Championship. Monster Energy will now join existing sponsors Motocard and Elf, in addition to Akrapovic, Bubel, MRA, and winter test sponsor Vialser in a working partnership with the official KRT WSB project. Historically, Kawasaki and Monster Energy have enjoyed a global sponsorship relationship in both motocross and supercross racing. This partnership will…
-
‘Superbike’ Harley-Davidson too fast for Indian Police
Posted
by
The Indian police (quite rightly) decided a motorcycle escort unit for VIPs would be a good idea. Harley-Davidson was happy to supply two modified Street 500 models for the task. Just one problem… the officers entrusted with riding the bikes couldn’t handle them! A senior IPS officer handling the security at Gandhinagar said, “The policemen…
-
Cheap motorcycles: Bag a retro bike for under £1700!
Posted
by
If you’re looking for cheap motorcycles, but want something with a bit of style, Sinnis has a pair of new machines well worth checking out. Available in limited numbers – 100 to be precise – the Scrambler 125 rocks spoked wheels, high level exhaust pipe and a hearty 125cc engine. With its four-stroke, single-cylinder engine and…
-
An electric Indian? Polaris Industries buys Brammo electric motorcycles
Posted
by
Polaris Industries Inc – owner of Indian Motorcycles – has announced it’s acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. Acting as a leading investor, it’s said that Polaris’ $3.8 billion dollar muscle will allow the creator of the recently reviewed Empulse R to focus exclusively on the design, development and integration of electric vehicle power trains. Polaris bought…
-
New TomTom Rider motorcycle GPS
Posted
by
TomTom today launched the all-new TomTom RIDER, claimed to make every ride more exciting. For the first time, bikers can choose the level of twists and turns they want to ride, to create their own adrenaline-filled adventure. Read the review of the 2014 model here: www.morebikes.co.uk/tomtom-rider-sat-nav-review The new TomTom RIDER helps bikers discover and explore new routes. Simply…
-
The Panama ferry: The cheaper way to cross the Darien Gap
Posted
by
Round-the-world rider Rhys Lawrey is one of the first European motorcyclists to use the new ferry service from Panama to the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Until recently, the only way to cross the Darien Gap – a 99-mile section of undeveloped swampland and forest between Panama and Colombia – was by air freight. This is expensive, with riders expecting to…
-
Learn to ride a motorcycle with BMW: Richard’s diary | Module 1 (part two)
Posted
by
Richard Sinclair is usually found on the advertising team at MoreBikes HQ – but after years of working around motorcycles, he has finally taken the plunge and is getting his licence! He’s joined the guys at BMW Rider Training for a week of intensive training to learn to ride a motorcycle and today, after a…
-
Road-going Ducati 1299 Panigale closes gap between MotoGP bikes
Posted
by
Ducati test rider – Alessandro Valia – has been thrashing the 205hp Ducati 1299 Panigale round the Mugello track in Italy. The 1285cc engine is unique to the new machine, and helped Valia achieve a 1 minute 55.3 seconds lap time – pretty impressive when you consider that the lap record is 1 minute 47.157 seconds (Dani Pedrosa on a MotoGP bike in 2013).…
