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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Marc Márquez becomes new face of BUFF® Headwear
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Marc Márquez began to stand out in the motorcycling world in 2002, and became a 125cc World Champion in 2010 and Moto2 World Champion in 2012. In the last year he has broken all records in MotoGP after a spectacular 2013 where he was crowned as a champion in Valencia. In a new partnership…
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New WK Tomcat 125 commuter bike
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WK has introduced the new WK Tomcat 125, a funky-looking commuter bike that is certain to fit squarely into the niche VanVan sector, but landing at a highly competitive RRP of just £1199. The fully road and learner legal Tomcat features a proven 125cc single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled, electric-start motor driving through a five-speed…
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New waterproof motorcycle bags from Bags Connection
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German motorcycle luggage specialist Bags Connection has updated its Waterproof Line with a range of versatile tail packs and kit bags in a fresh anthracite colour scheme. There are six sizes to choose from [prices include VAT]: 8L Tail Pack £57.94 25L Roll Pack £39.44 45L Roll Pack £49.32 35L Kit Bag £57.94 60L…
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Motorcycle airbag vests save lives
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The June issue of Motor Cycle Monthly looks at the benefits of Motorcycle Airbag jackets… Here are some great videos to support the story. Equestrian eventing rider Oliver Townend was incredibly lucky to survive this horrible fall, and credits his airbag vest with saving his life (watch from 2.15): A great video looking at…
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Triumph and Barbour create cool custom Scrambler
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Take a standard 900cc Triumph Scrambler, add a hint of bespoke tailoring from Barbour – all styled by custom bike builders, Spirit of the 70s – and you’ve got one cool looking bike. This one-off creation oozes Shoreditch street cred, with realigned front forks, stylish sawn-off ‘Enduro’ exhaust and the imaginative use of authentic Barbour…
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2014 Yamaha XV1900 CFD review
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Blimey, was that a Red Kite? Bird watching on the move is one thing, but what comes next demands a little more concentration. Philosophical question no 19: Cruiser, is it a noun to describe a type of motorcycle; or an adjective to describe a state of mind? I prefer the latter. You can cruise…
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Yard Built Yamaha XV950 Pure Sports
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The Yard Built project was created to transform Yamaha Sport Heritage motorcycles into specials that fire up the imagination and passion of riders who primarily want a unique looking custom bike. A new chapter has begun in this story and this time LowRide has accepted Yamaha’s challenge. LowRide is Italy’s leading magazine devoted to cruisers and choppers…
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RAC patrolman attempts 250cc World Land Speed Record
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Stuart Swift is about to embark on one of the biggest challenges of his life. A dream he has held for more than 40 years. The Michelin-sponsored rider will travel to the famous Bonneville Speedway in an attempt to break the 250cc motorcycle world land speed record. Lining up with world-class riders like Toseland,…
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New heat shield ideal for motorcycle fairings
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ZircoFlex is the Zircotec’s flexible heat-shield material. It can be easily bent and manipulated, weighs just 0.46kg/m2, and is only 0.25mm thick. It’s being used everywhere from the inside of classic sportsbike fairings (protecting the now rare plastics), to oil-fields in the Caspian Sea. In a British Standard test for automotive heatshields, a traditional leading…
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New Wheels to Work initiative in Devon
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‘If you’ve got the will to work, we’ve got the wheels!’ Travel prospects in Devon have taken a giant leap forward – on two wheels. That’s because a new business initiative is set to transform the opportunities for people to travel to and from potential employment, thanks to a new initiative launched by Holsworthy…
