Off-Road
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World Enduro Super Series: The search for the ultimate enduro champion kicks off in Portugal this weekend
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The inaugural World Enduro Super Series is set to kick off at Extreme XL Lagares in Portugal this weekend, as the search for the ultimate enduro champion begins. History will be made in northern Portugal this coming weekend, when the first ever round of the mixed-discipline WESS championship gets underway. And Extreme XL Lagares has…
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SPY SHOT: Yamaha’s Ténéré 700 prototype caught in action in Milan
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The all-new Yamaha Ténéré 700 is one of the most hotly anticipated bikes of 2018 – and we’ve just been sent some shots of the prototype in action in the centre of Milan. The new Ténéré 700 is based around Yamaha’s infallible MT-07 – and seeks to recall the spirit of the original Dakar-inspired machine, with…
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Enduro legend Taddy Blazusiak: “WESS Is What I’ve Been Waiting For…”
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One of the world’s most decorated Enduro riders, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Taddy Blazusiak has his sights set on winning the 2018 World Enduro Super Series. Despite officially hanging up his racing boots back in December 2016, Blazusiak’s retirement has been short-lived. And with the mixed-discipline WESS ticking all the right boxes, he’s hungry…
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Spain Classic Raid 2018 – now open to classic motorcycles
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Now’s your chance to cover over 2,000 km of Spain’s dirt roads – as the Spain Classic Raid 2018 has opened its doors to classic motorcycles for its fifth running, which takes place from October 20-27. If you’ve not heard of it before, that’s because until now the Spain Classic Raid has been exclusively for…
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MOREBIKES FOR SALE: 1988 Yamaha XT600Z TENERE
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A tidy Yamaha XT600Z Tenere from the late 80’s has just popped up on our MoreBikesForSale classifieds section for three and a half grand – and we just had to share it with you. For the uninitiated, the Tenere is Yamaha’s iconic, single cylinder big trailie that was first introduced back in the 80’s –…
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REVIEW: Shark Explore-R Helmet
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RRP: £299.99 // Sizes: XS – XL // Colours: A range of colours Tested by: Ross Mowbray I got my hands on Shark’s Explore-R helmet towards the tail end of summer in 2017 – and since then, it’s been my go to lid of choice. Despite its outwardly off-road oriented appearance, it’s actually three helmets…
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Check out this Royal Enfield Himalayan Scrambler
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A custom-built Royal Enfield Himalayan Scrambler has been unveiled at the 2018 Bangkok International Motor Show – and we want one. So, what’s it kitted out with… Well, just for starters there’s a trail inspired single headlight, aftermarket knuckle-guards, wire-spoked wheels adorned with knobbly rubber, and a set of Renthal bars. Plus there’s an aftermarket,…
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Save up to £1300 on the latest off-road models from KTM
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If you’ve been thinking about getting your hands on a brand new KTM – get down to your local KTM dealership and get the VAT taken off your purchase. KTM is celebrating its championship winning off-road success by offering VAT off all purchases of a range of models, from 1 April 2018. To give you…
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VIDEO: The history of the Paris Dakar Rally from 1979 to 1997
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Held each year since 1978, the Dakar Rally is an event like no other. With sections containing treacherous rocks, vast open deserts and hundreds upon hundreds of kilometres of untamed wilderness, the Dakar Rally pushes the best drivers and riders to their limits as they use everything from nimble motorcycles to big rig trucks to…
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INTERVIEW: Marco Lambri – the man behind the Moto Guzzi Concept V85
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Moto Guzzi unveiled its Concept V85 at last year’s EICMA to widespread admiration – and to explain what’s going on with its Paris-Dakar inspired styling, here’s an interview with the man behind it, Marco Lambri. 1) You’re a member of The Clan and a diehard Guzzi fan. Where did your love for the “Eagle” originate…
