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FIRST RIDE: UM DSR EX 125
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MCM has been test riding UM Motorcycles enduro-inspired commuter, the DSR EX 125 – putting it through its paces across the Lincolnshire Wolds, taking in twisties, trails and the open road. If you’ve not heard of UM Motorcycles before – that’s because it’s still relatively new to the European market, with distribution only beginning in…
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FIRST RIDE: Herald Maverick 125
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If you’ve been anywhere near a major British bike show over the last few years, you’ve probably spotted the range of retro-styled small capacity machines from Herald Motor Co. The Cambridgeshire-based importer and manufacturer has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, since its inception in 2012, as it continues to turn…
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Royal Enfield’s Himalayan DAKAR EDITION concept.
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Royal Enfield unveiled this awesome one-off Himalayan at the Bangkok Motor Sale earlier this year – and we love it. Essentially, the standard Himalayan has been overhauled to look like a factory Dakar racer. Sadly there’s been no news if the bike will go into production – or even compete in rally raid events in the future – but at…
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VIDEO: Countdown to the DAKAR with KTM. PART FOUR – FINAL PREP.
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Red Bull and KTM has just released the fourth part of its new documentary web series, which follows its hugely successful Rally Raid team as it prepares for the fast approaching 2019 Dakar Rally – which kicks off in Lima, Peru on January 7th. We hear from Laia Sanz, Toby Price, Sam Sunderland, and current…
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VIDEO: Harry’s Garage MOROCCAN adventure. ON classic DAKAR bikes.
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Harry’s Garage has just released a couple of brilliant videos – showing an adventure across the Moroccan desert, on a set of classic Dakar race machines. Well worth a watch if you’ve got a bit of time to spare. The man behind Harry’s Garage is Harry Metcalfe – renowned car journalist and founder of EVO…
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Touratech releases its LIMITED EDITION R9X enduro bike. CUSTOM BUILT from a BMW R nineT.
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Over the years, Touratech has made a name for itself producing an eclectic mix of protective parts, accessories and luggage for a range of touring and adventure motorcycles. In that time, it’s also created a range of one-off tricked out machines to showcase just what can be achieved with its gear. But it seems like…
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VIDEO: Amazing ARCHIVE footage of the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at CADWELL PARK.
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We’ve just been sent this BRILLIANT archive clip from British Pathe, which shows the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at Cadwell Park. It’s an amazing look back at the history of British motorcycle racing. Well worth a watch. If you’d like to have a root through British Pathe’s eclectic range of archive films, click HERE.
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VIDEO: Route confirmed for 2019 Dakar Rally in PERU. It’s 70% SAND and looks EPIC.
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The route of the next Dakar Rally has finally been announced – and it looks like we’re in for an awesome ride when the action kicks off on January 7th. Off-road adventurers have until January 7th to study the official Dakar Rally maps before setting off on an epic adventure through Peru – across sand,…
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VIDEO: Valentino Rossi (and Franco Morbidelli) take the WIN at Rossi’s ‘100km of the Champions’.
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Last weekend Valentino Rossi’s annual 100km dirt-track race, ‘100km of the Champions’, was held at the VR46 Motor Ranch. And it was Rossi and his protégé, Franco Morbidelli, who came out top after a hard fought race against Moto2 stars Mattia Pasini and Lorenzo Baldassarri. Created in 2011 just outside Tavullia – the hilltop town…
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VIDEO: Moto Guzzi’s new V85 TT in ACTION. Rock(s) ‘N’ Road(s)
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Moto Guzzi has just released a short video which shows its hotly anticipated V85 TT in action out on both the tarmac and trails. If you’re a regular reader of MoreBikes – you’ll already know everything about Moto Guzzi’s new adventure machine. Since it was revealed in concept form at EICMA in 2017, we’ve brought…
