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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Reader Review: 2008 KTM RC8 | Reader review
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Name: Rachel Nicholson From: Argyll & Bute Riding for: 12 years Price paid for the bike: I bought my KTM RC8 for £7250 in August 2010, when only 2 months old and with 690 miles on the clock. I have now done over 33,000 miles on it! What type of riding do you do: Mainly leisure, every spare minute is spent out…
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2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R review
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£13,999 | Liquid-cooled V-twin | 180bhp | 106lb-ft On paper, KTM’s new Super Duke R is a terrifying prospect: a two cylinder engine with more capacity in one pot than all four in an R6; the styling of a supermoto on steroids; 180bhp… hell, KTM even call it ‘The Beast’! This is an all-new…
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Is rain water the secret to better mpg economy?
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Afficionados of Formula One and Rallying may remember both Ferrari and Renault using water injection in Formula 1 in 1983, followed by the Ford Escort RS Cosworth in 1992. They all used it to gain extra power – until it was outlawed because of unfair advantage. These companies were using the same technology that had…
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Have dinner with the racers at the North West 200
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Have you booked your tickets to the North West 200 or are you planning to? Well if you are, Yamaha Motor UK is pleased to announce that the Milwaukee Yamaha team are offering you the chance to dine in style and enjoy team hospitality with the Milwaukee Yamaha VIP Club! Milwaukee Yamaha is giving you the…
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New exhaust slip-ons for Harley-Davidson touring models
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Hi-Output Carbon Black Slip-ons carry forward the deep rich tone of the Hi-Output Slip-ons in a bold new configuration, highlighted by a Carbon Fibre End Cap. Designed specifically to address the needs of tuned motors built for high horsepower applications, (hi compression, large displacement, big cams). Every aspect of the Hi-Output slip-on’s design is…
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BMW R nineT custom Project Japan
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February 2014 saw the start of a unique four-month BMW Motorrad project. Four professional Japanese bike builders were introduced to the new roadster R nineT Boxer in order to build their own interpretations of a customised nineT. This week, the fabulous four get personal with their new machines. Let the creative juices flow… Head…
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Touratech Travel Event in South Wales this weekend
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The annual Touratech Travel Event held at Touratech UK HQ in Ystradgynlais, South Wales attracts hundreds of adventure motorcycle enthusiasts to the area from all over Europe – this year’s event will be FREE TO ATTEND with the aim of attracting a wider range of motorcycle fans in order to inform them of the…
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Stafford Awards 2014: 34th Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show
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Final results for the Stafford Awards at the 34th Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show – 9.00am Sunday 27 April: Dennis Frost, Chief Concours Judge Outstanding Service to the Classic Motorcycle Movement The Frank Farrington Outstanding Service Award – John Surtees Best in show (PERPETUAL) (Overall Show Winner) + £100 + rosette 221 – 1969…
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Reader Review: Black range of jacket, boots & gloves | Reader review
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Name: Michael Machin From: East Sussex Riding for: Close to 4 years Price paid for it: Jacket £59.99; Boots £59.99; Gloves £11.99 What type of riding do you do: Social, domestic and pleasure Tell us about it: The jacket from the brand ‘Black’ (Cool-It Pro jacket) is a 3/4 length touring jacket, with a quilted liner and also a ‘Reissa’ waterproof liner, making…
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The coolest A2 motorcycle licence alternatives
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“Yeah, I’ve heard that (insert A2 licence legal new machine name here) is a really good first bike.” Hmm, is that what they call damning with faint praise? Congratulations, you’ve passed your A2 motorcycle licence and are ready to join the world of motorcycling. Looking at the list of new machines available there are…
