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.
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New winter motorcycle gloves from Hevik
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Hevik’s new winter gloves, made in soft shell fabric, count on Hipora™ technology: a waterproof film with polyurethane coating. Numerous micro pores are placed over the polyurethane coating which keep out water from the outside, yet allow the moisture steam to exit. The inner liner is 100% waterproof, windproof and breathable at the same time and will keep your…
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Industry Insider | Used motorcycles around £4250 still good news for dealers
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MyCarCheck.com/Trade is the trade valuations arm of CDL Vehicle Information Services. Based on cutting-edge industry data and feedback from independent and franchised dealers, these monthly bulletins highlight the most significant trends in the UK motorbike and scooter market. MyCarCheck.com/Trade‘s motorcycle expert, Rob Hobson, commented: “The bike market has continued to perform well over the past few weeks…
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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride a huge success
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Last weekend saw more than 11,000 motorcyclists from 250 countries around the world give a two-wheeled salute to prostate cancer. Raising more than £864,000 for charity, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) showed just how generous and stylish motorcycling can be. More than 700 motorcyclists attended the UK’s main event in Borough Market, London, which brought the…
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New luggage for Honda CB650F, VFR800F and Ducati Hyperstrada 820
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Kiwi luggage specialist Ventura has announced fitting kits for Honda’s new CB650F and updated VFR800F, as well as the Ducati Hyperstrada 820. Ventura’s pack rack system has traditionally appealed to riders of sports bikes, because it combines the lightness of soft luggage with the stability of hard luggage, without increasing the width of the bike…
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Universal motorcycle switchgear from Venhill
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Motorcycle control specialists Venhill have added universal switchgear to their catalogue; ideal for bike builders, restorers and those looking to upgrade their existing handlebar set-up. Measuring just 30mm wide and containing all the basic controls needed, the switches take up minimal space on the bars and eliminate the need for multiple separate units – great…
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New graphics for Shark motorcycle helmets
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SHARK Helmets has released three new graphics early, in a preview to its 2015 collection that will be launched later in the year. The brand new designs have been introduced on the mid-level S700 and the urban idol Raw. Raw, SHARK’s head turning, urban helmet has had the Kurtz graphic added, which is a camouflage…
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Bikers spend more on their motorcycles than on their partners
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A survey has revealed 87.9% of motorcycle and scooter commuters believe they are happier when arriving at work compared to other modes of travel. The research which reached out to 1,000 UK commuters, asked participants to reflect on their best and worst journeys to work and consequently unveiled motorcycling to have the best effect on…
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Skill for life: Carli’s advanced riding diary | ‘Catch, match and despatch’
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“The examiner would be happier to see you carrying out the plan for overtaking, then aborting and coming back in rather than taking a risky opportunity.” Overtaking is easy. Spot a car or slow vehicle ahead, check nothing is coming the other way and go for it – but there’s a lot more to…
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Details revealed of new Akrapovič exhaust
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Akrapovič has announced a new shape of muffler at Intermot – something the Slovenian company says is a milestone in exhaust technology. The new pipe profile is said to improve the flow of the exhaust gases through the hexagonal shape, and is distinctive with its bold, aggressive curves giving the new oncept a dynamic sportiness which is further…
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Winning Alpinestars leathers from the past decade
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Our friends at GetGeared have made an infographic showing some of the leading racer’s Alpinestars leathers of the past decade… what’s your favourite?We’re going with Stoner’s Repsol kit.
