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QUICK SPIN: Moto Morini Seiemmezzo
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Moto Morini’s properly back in business, with a pair of new machines which hark back to one of the most iconic bikes in its history. WORDS: Dave Manning PHOTOS: Potski Media The new Moto Morini Seiemmezzo (which is Italian for ‘six-and-a-half’) is a swift glance in the rear-view mirror for Morini; named with reference to…
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NEW BIKES: KTM adds 990 Duke to its range of scalpel sharp naked’s
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That’s right. KTM’s adding to its ever growing range of bonkers ‘middleweight’ naked bikes – and if the current range is anything to go by, the new £12,999 990 Duke’s going to be an absolute belter. The Austrian firm’s making big claims about the bike that’s being built at home. They’re saying it’s the lightest,…
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NEW BIKES: Honda’s sharply-styled CB1000 Hornet
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Building on the success of its recently released CB750 Hornet, Honda’s decided it’s time to bring a brand-new, big-bore Hornet back to the fold – and it looks like a winner. With stripped back handline, a 2017 CBR Fireblade-derived four cylinder motor and a load of top-specification goodies, the stripped back machine is likely to…
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What we wear: Draken S Star full-face motorcycle helmet
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Having sported a black lid so far this year, I wanted a motorcycle helmet for the darker, dingier months to give me a better chance of being seen. The Draken S Star full-face motorcycle helmet from Spanish helmet manufacturer Axxis in gloss fluor red has not disappointed – unsurprisingly, I feel more visible! Yes, it’s…
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Scheme to improve biker safety
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You never stop learning – which is why a new police-backed plan is encouraging bikers to improve their road safety with some additional training. Here’s the lowdown. The scheme is part of a new ‘Vulnerable Road Users Operation’ instigated by the National Police Chiefs’ Council – following the release of a batch of figures which…
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Bargain blaster from CFMOTO
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CFMoto has been going from strength to strength in recent years – and now it’s revealed a funky 450cc version of its NK naked to take it to the more established competition. Slotting in-between its 300NK and 650NK, the £4990, 46bhp pocket rocket looks pretty well placed to ruffle a few feathers – particularly when…
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Support a great cause! A message from Wemoto
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We need your help! Our charity T-shirts would make ideal Christmas presents! Every year Wemoto chooses a charity to sponsor and produces a charity T-shirt designed by John, our regular in-house designer, which raises money for the chosen charity. In fact, ALL the profit, after production costs, is donated to the charity. This year we…
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New: CFMOTO 800 NK Advanced – and it is!
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Just in! CFMOTO 800NK Advanced breaks cover… Lining up alongside its SPORT-badged counterpart, the CFMOTO 800NK ADVANCED is the flagship large displacement model from CFMOTO’s NK naked bike family. While sharing the signature NK futuristic design, top-class performance and balanced riding position, the 800NK ADVANCED brings additional levels of high-end equipment and technology to the…
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Axxis Helmets Draken Star Limited Edition
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The Axxis Draken Star has just come in 3 new limited-edition colourways! To celebrate Axxis helmets entering the UK market for 2023, distributor Bickers has released 3 limited-edition Draken Star colourways exclusive to the UK. With an industry-leading 5-year warranty and ECE DOT 22.06 verified, the popular Draken Star full-face helmet is now available in…
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SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Dr Downpipe
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Getting your downpipes gleaming is no mean feat. But this much-lauded British-made cleaner and a bit of elbow grease will see your bike’s pipes sparkling like they’re fresh from the showroom WORDS: Bob Pickett Like many great ideas and products, Necessity was the Mother of Invention for DrDownpipe. The starting point for the business came…
