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How to ride in winter | IAM motorcycle advice
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Peter Rodger, Chief Examiner at the Institute of Advanced Motorists, has shared his five top tips to help you ride in winter. Check them out, then tell us what YOUR tips are at the bottom of the page… There may be rubble ahead When you’re riding in the rain look well ahead; make sure you…
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Petrol can safety to improve with new spouts
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Change in UK regulations will prevent hundreds of burns, save money and stop pollution, say Gloucestershire inventors of a non-spill spout. The Health and Safety Executive evaluated the safety benefits of a simple addition to the standard plastic petrol can spout and as a result they have included non-spill spouts in new regulations. New Petrol…
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Replacement BMW shocks available from Wemoto
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Internet parts specialist Wemoto has expanded its line of top-quality YSS Top Line emulsion gas shock absorbers to fit a large range of popular BMW models. Now the largest manufacturer of aftermarket shock absorbers, YSS is renowned for its use of high quality components and cutting edge technology. All YSS shocks utilise specially heat treated…
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Yamaha WR250F | 2015 new motorcycles
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Along with the announcement of a brand-new R3, Yamaha has revealed a full revamp to its popular enduro machine – the Yamaha WR250F. With its reverse cylinder, the engine is effectively backwards – the inlet is at the front of the bike, allowing air to be drawn straight in, while the exhaust exits the cylinder at…
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Yamaha YZF-R3 | 2015 new motorcycles
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Described as a lightweight supersport bike for everyday use, the Yamaha YZF-R3 brings an all-new 320cc parallel-twin motor to the R125, R6 and – soon to be updated – R1 line-up. ABS comes as standard on this A2-licence compliant, 42bhp / 22lb-ft bike, making it an ideal entry-point to the world of sports machines. Here…
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New bikes? Pah! See the motorcycles that made history this weekend
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Classic fanatic, sportsbiker, cruiser or scooterist; It doesn’t matter what bike you ride, John Milbank reckons the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show at Stafford really does have something for everyone. My first experience of the CMM show was last year, a few days after starting my job as editor of MoreBikes.co.uk. Standing in just one of…
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Don’t miss the International Dirt Bike show 30 Oct to 2 Nov
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The annual International Dirt Bike Show off-road fest returns to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire this autumn for another four action-packed days of dirt biking product launches, entertainment and bargains. The Show has been running for well over a decade at Stoneleigh Park and early indications are that this year’s event will topple previous years in terms…
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Reader Review: R&G Kickstand Shoe review | Reader test
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R&G Kickstand Shoe review Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: I was sent it to review for MoreBikes in September 2014. Normally costs £29 What type of riding do you do: I ride all year round in all weather. I like to ride a bit of everything from motorway to byway with the odd track…
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Maria Costello celebrates female motorcycle racing in New Zealand
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New Zealand is where Maria Costello MBE heads to next week to race at the Barry Sheene Motorcycle Classic at the Hampton Downs race track. Maria, the first woman to stand on the podium at the iconic Isle of Man, is making her second visit to the southern hemisphere to race, having appeared at the…
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Kawasaki Vulcan S | 2015 new motorcycles
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Ahead of the expected new releases at EICMA in Milan next month, a brand new middleweight motorcycle has just been announced – the Kawasaki Vulcan S. The bike uses a retuned version of the Versys 650 and ER6 649cc motor, making 61bhp at 7500rpm and 46.5lb-ft at 6600rpm. Torque is down 0.5lb-ft, but 400rpm…
