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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YOU could ride for BMW in the Canadian GS Trophy
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British BMW riders are invited to compete for the three available places in Team UK for the incredible, once-in-a-lifetime, International Final of the 2014 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy in Canada. The 2014 GS Trophy UK Qualifier will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend of 25th – 26th May. For just £99 riders…
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Is a bike I’m selling insured for test rides?
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Q I put my old Yamaha Fazer 1000 up on eBay, and had a chap visit for a look before placing a bid. I let him have a spin around the block, but he clipped an old lady on a zebra crossing. The police were involved, and he’s getting done for careless driving. That’s fair enough…
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2014 Kawasaki J300 review
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£4049 | 299cc |4-stroke Single |liquid-cooled |27.2bhp |21.2lb-ft With its angular lines and fierce headlight design, this is clearly a Kawasaki. However, unlike the other machines in the range, the J300 is the company’s first ever scooter for the European market. At the 43rd Tokyo Motorshow in 2013, Kawasaki unveiled their innovative and futuristic ‘J concept’: an imgainiative…
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Duckswax water repelling leather tonic review
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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £9.95 Info: www.duckswax.co.uk “It’s like water off a ducks back”… we all know the saying, but imagine having the same properties on your leathers! After trials riding for 10 years, inventor Martin Chivers decided to come up with his own solution, so he didn’t keep getting wet. Claiming to preserve leather…
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What happens at a bike auction?
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The May 2014 issue of Motor Cycle Monthly – FREE in dealers, clubs and biker cafes – has a fantastic feature on getting the best deal on your next bike, whether it’s from a dealer, eBay, auction or a damaged-repairable. Check it out for FREE by picking up your copy. For a map of distributors,…
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Draggin Jeans officially licensed by DuPont
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Draggin Jeans has become the world’s first manufacturer of motorcycle jeans to be officially licensed to use DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid fibres. Originally developed by DuPont™ in 1965, Kevlar® aramid fibre is lightweight and extraordinarily strong, with five times the strength of steel on an equal-weight basis. Each pair of Draggin Jeans features a protective lining,…
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2014 Honda VFR800 review
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£10,499 | 105bhp@10,250rpm | 55lb-ft@8,500rpm | Liquid-cooled DOHC 90° V4 It’s estimated that more than 75,000 VFRs are actively ridden in Europe alone. Honda’s sixth generation of the popular sports-tourer is likely to see that figure rise again… For 2014, the VFR800’s been given a thorough working over, with a strong emphasis on improving…
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See Mike Hailwood’s 500cc Honda Four at Prescott
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David Hailwood, son of the late great Mike Hailwood (mikethebike) will be running Mike’s original factory Honda 500cc Four at the historic Prescott Hill Climb course as part of Prescott Bike Festival on Sunday 6th April. This is a rare opportunity to see and watch it run, and we’ve got an exclusive 33% off for…
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Pirelli dominates FIM Motocross World Championship
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The Pirelli SCORPION™ MX tyre continued its dominance of the FIM Motocross World Championship by owning the third round of eighteen played out on a tricky terrain and in difficult conditions. The red Brazilian dirt, located next to the biggest theme park in South America, shifted in nature throughout raceday from slick hard-pack to…