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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.

  • World War II despatch rider previews new Royal Enfield gear

    World War II despatch rider previews new Royal Enfield gear

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    Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, unveiled a preview of its new apparel and accessory range at Goodwood revival this weekend, with 92 year old WWII despatch rider, George Brown. The new Royal Enfield range, inspired by the despatch riders of the Great Wars, includes a mix of riding gear, lifestyle…

  • Meet Pierfrancesco Chili at the Stafford classic bike show

    Meet Pierfrancesco Chili at the Stafford classic bike show

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    A World  superbike legend will add a bit of spice to proceedings this autumn as the red hot action of one of the world’s largest classic motorcycle events heads once again for Staffordshire County Showground. Frankie Chili, best remembered in the UK for his battles with rival Carl Fogarty, will be in attendance as the special…

  • Younger male drivers still using a mobile phone when driving

    Younger male drivers still using a mobile phone when driving

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    Following an announcement that parliament are considering doubling driving licence penalty points from 3 to 6 for using a mobile phone, a new survey of 1000 UK adults by intelligentcarleasing.com paints a revealing picture of using a mobile phone when driving. The lack of concentration this causes can be a huge danger to motorcyclists. The question posed to…

  • Funky new scooter Round Bags from Vespa

    Funky new scooter Round Bags from Vespa

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    Vespa’s new Round Bags are inspired by the spare wheel covers, which were frequently fitted to their scooters in the 1970s. Designed so that they can be hung on the scooter’s bag hook while riding, these circular bags have a 35 cm diameter and are 12 cm deep (approximately 14” x 5”), a suitable size…

  • SW Motech Hawk Fog Lights | Reader review

    SW Motech Hawk Fog Lights | Reader review

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    Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: £176 (including mounts) in November 2013 from the Infinity Motorcycles stand at Motorcycle Live What type of riding do you do: My trusty Versys workhorse sees to all my commuting, touring, B road and green laning needs, in all weathers. Why did you buy it? It was an impulse buy in an…

  • Radar gun that detects texting while driving under development

    Radar gun that detects texting while driving under development

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    Texting whilst driving – one of the most dangerous distractions for a car driver – may be detectable by police using a new scanner. The US Federal Communications Commission said research has found texting while driving increases a crash risk by 23%. US Company ComSonics is developing a device that picks up on radio frequencies that…

  • Learn to ride at Motorcycle Live this year

    Learn to ride at Motorcycle Live this year

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    Motorcycle Live is the UK’s biggest bike show, but that doesn’t mean it’s just for born and bred bikers. The show also presents the perfect opportunity for aspiring motorcyclists of all ages to try two wheels in a safe and secure indoor environment, under the watchful eye of qualified instructors. The industry-backed Get On campaign*…

  • Jawa 660 Sportard review

    Jawa 660 Sportard review

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    Jawa 660 Sportard | From £6745 | 48.8bhp@6500rpm | 42lb-ft@6000rpm | 660cc four-valve SOHC single-cylinder Tested by John Milbank Photos by Joe Dick   Building bikes since 1929, Jawa is a European manufacturer exporting to over 20 countries worldwide. Its popular twin-cylinder two-stroke 350s are the last of the big oil-burners, but the new 660…

  • Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts meet type approval

    Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts meet type approval

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    Specific Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts produced in 2014 will now meet one of two European type approval standards to make them readily available not only in EU countries but also in many UN member states around the world. The new type approval will be added to all Akrapovič motorcycle exhaust systems and the Slovenian company’s products…

  • Honda CB500 | Used motorcycle buying guide

    Honda CB500 | Used motorcycle buying guide

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    Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal There was a time when a 500cc parallel twin was the zenith of motorcycle desirability, but then the motors grew to 650, and the Japanese came along and rewrote the rule books. Japan’s relationship with big twins has…

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