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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BST Black Diamond Carbon Fibre wheels review
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RRP: £2805.90 (including both rims, sprocket carrier, sprockets and necessary lightweight bolts) SIZES: 120/70 x17 – 190/50 x 17 I wanted these rims for two reasons; the first being that they looked superb and the second being that I’d heard how beneficial lightweight wheels are to a bike’s handling. Which I can now reaffirm having…
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Knox K-Pack Rucksack review
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Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson RRP: £49.99 This rucksack’s fit for purpose. In the few months that I’ve known it, it’s proven itself to be a great motorcycling companion, but the love stops the minute I dismount. Sounds crazy, but all the features that make this bag suitable for motorcycling in my opinion, work against it…
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Tucano Urbano Steve AB jacket review
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Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson RRP: £106.99 (with armour £126.99) Some people look cool naturally, while others, like me, need a little bit of help from jackets like Tucano Urbano’s Steve AB. It caught my attention ahead of a cruiser launch in the States, on which I knew the temperatures were set to be baking. I…
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Shoei GT Air Wanderer TC-5 helmet review
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Reviewed by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £469.99 This is my new lid from Shoei – the GT Air. It’s the first in the manufacturer’s range to feature an integrated sunvisor which offers 99% UV protection. Often with this ‘integrated’ items, they are a pain to try and open/close/move with your gloves on – but not…
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KTM Performance Jacket review
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Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson RRP: £89.92 I picked this jacket up mid-January. The weather was pants, so its usage was relentless. And it’s still getting a hammering six months on. I love it. Without a doubt, my favourite jacket of now. It’s super light in weight, looks fantastic and does a good job of keeping…
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BMW Function 3 Rucksack review
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Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson for 2000 miles RRP: £105 It’s rare I go a day without lugging a rucksack around, which explains why I’ve got through so many over the years. But none of them have proved quite as well thought out as BMW’s Function 3. When I first got the bag, I had no idea of…
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Goodridge Braided Brake Lines review
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Reviewed by: Nigel Hole RRP: Front standard brake lines (three lines) – £82.76 Rear standard brake line (one line) – £27.59 It’s hard to describe what a difference a set of braided hoses does for your motorcycle until you’ve tried them. My 1991 Honda CBR600FM was an aged girl when I bought her off an internet auction…
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Arai RX-7GP Takahashi helmet review
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Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson for 20,000+ miles RRP: 699.99 To be honest, I got this helmet more based on its looks than its specs. I’ve worn Arais for the past six years and never once have I questioned their performance. Maybe the visor changing system isn’t the smoothest of operations, but that aside, they really are awesome…
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2012 AJS Firefox 50
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£1049 www.ajsmotorcycles.co.uk This nippy little Firefox was new in 2012, it’s a 50cc two stroke with LED lights, rear rack and quite nice styling. Just £1049 on the road, so it’s worth a look. Issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 49cc Two-stroke Gearbox: Automatic Licence required: AM Claimed power: 3bhp Fuel tank size: 4.7ltrs We…
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Hagon Z550 Shocks quick review
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RRP: £205.50 I got these shocks for my Z550 project bike. The originals were beyond repair and these were an affordable alternative. They were straightforward to mount and have performed well on test. Despite lacking any real adjustability, they damp well and have transformed the bike’s handling. More info: www.hagon-shocks.co.uk
