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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.

  • Harley Davidson authorised tours adds two new providers

    Harley Davidson authorised tours adds two new providers

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    Harley Davidson authorised tours has added two new tour providers to the existing programme for 2015 – Lind Tours and Tour 1. Speaking of the expansion, Marjorie Rae, Harley Davidson UK & Ireland Consumer Experience Manager said: “These are exciting times for the Authorised Tours programme. The introduction of the new Harley Davidson Project Rushmore…

  • Honda motorcycles has produced 300 million bikes – that’s enough to go round the world 10.5 times!

    Honda motorcycles has produced 300 million bikes – that’s enough to go round the world 10.5 times!

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    A Gold Wing 40th Anniversary Edition produced at Kumamoto Factory became the 300 millionth motorcycle that Honda motorcycles has produced globally. We’ve got our calculators out at MoreBikes.co.uk HQ and have worked out that they’ve produced enough motorcycles to go around the equator 10.5 times – that’s assuming an average wheelbase of 1400mm, of course……

  • Prepare your motorcycle for winter with Wemoto

    Prepare your motorcycle for winter with Wemoto

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      With cold weather setting in, its time to think how to prepare your motorcycle with winter. It’s not just the discomfort that riders have to contend with, it can also be hazardous as low temperatures can lead to a loss of feeling and dexterity in the hands. Internet parts supplier Wemoto stocks a range of…

  • The history of Triumph | 25 years at Hinckley

    The history of Triumph | 25 years at Hinckley

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    It’s nearly a quarter of a century since Triumph came back with a bang. Bertie Simmonds examines how they did it for MoreBikes… On June 29th 1990 the press gathered for the announcement that Triumph Motorcycles was back in business again. Many had heard this all before, and many have heard similar stories of great…

  • Royal Enfield Continental GT to be sold in Riders for Health auction

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    The Royal Enfield Continental GT used in the recreation of the ‘Top to Tip’ sprint ride this year will be sold in the Riders for Health eBay auction. Fifty years after Royal Enfield, embarked on its first ever 24 hour ‘Top to Tip’ sprint ride, the brand recreated its iconic challenge to celebrate the launch of…

  • MCE BSB 2015 line up: MV Agusta will return to BSB Championship

    MCE BSB 2015 line up: MV Agusta will return to BSB Championship

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    The BSB grid is filling up for the 2015 season, now MV Agusta have announced its return to the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship next season with the Tsingtao Racing team announcing Italian Vittorio Iannuzzo will make his debut in 2015. The team will line-up in both the Superbike and Supersport classes in 2015 and Iannuzzo…

  • Why Triumph was RIGHT to (mistakenly) disclaim the Tiger’s off-road ability

    Why Triumph was RIGHT to (mistakenly) disclaim the Tiger’s off-road ability

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    I hate to be a pedant, but while the internet is chuntering on about Triumph’s new Tiger video showing Bear Grylls riding the 800 XC off-road, then at the end having a disclaimer stating the bikes aren’t intended for off-road use; in such a litigious world, I’m not that surprised. However, I spoke to Triumph at Motorcycle Live…

  • See the Historic race bikes alongside the new Yamaha R1 and R1M

    See the Historic race bikes alongside the new Yamaha R1 and R1M

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    25 years since its launch, Yamaha has bought a standard OW-01 to Motorcycle Live. To celebrate that historic anniversary, and on the eve of the launch of the R1 and R1M, the company is displaying every British Superbike-winning Yamaha from that 25 year period: The 1990 Terry Rymer OW-01; 1991 Rob McElnea OW-01; the 1993 Fast Orange YZF that…

  • New Shoei Hornet ADV motorcycle adventure helmet

    New Shoei Hornet ADV motorcycle adventure helmet

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    The Shoei Hornet ADV motorcycle adventure helmet is new for 2015, and on display at the NEC Motorcycle Live show. The incredibly light lid is intercom-ready, and features more venting in the peak for reduced buffeting, and a larger visor aperture. The design uses four different shell sizes, to ensure a perfect fit, and comes with…

  • Demand VAT off motorcycle airbags and clothing

    Demand VAT off motorcycle airbags and clothing

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    Motorcycle Airbag suppliers MotoAirBag has an important petition on its stand at the NEC Motorcycle Live show. Despite having BS EN compliance, safety-tested and rated clothing for motorcyclists attracts full rate VAT. This tax deters motorcyclists from investing in products that may save their life, or reduce the severity of an accident. Motorcycle helmets that meet 25-year-old standards…

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