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Tucano Urbano Cappello Sharpei 695 Neckerchief review
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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £20.99 More info:www.tucanourbano.co.uk This multi-purpose hat or neckerchief has a lovely soft fleecy inside, perfect for the colder weather. It features a pull tab at one end which transforms it into a hat – although I prefer to use it as a neckerchief. On the bike, it forms the perfect…
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Reader Review: Avon Distanzia Tyres | Reader review
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Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: £210 for the pair plus fitting, in March 2014, from www.discountmotorcycletyres.co.uk What type of riding do you do: I enjoy the full spectrum of riding from long distance commutes to touring to B road blasts to Greenlaning, all on my trusty Versys workhorse. Why did you buy it? My rear tyre…
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Reader Review: Black Optimus Flip Front helmet | Reader review
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Name: Michael Machin From: East Sussex Riding for: Four years Price paid for it: £59.99 in May 2014 from Ghostbikes What type of riding do you do: Social,domestic and pleasure on a 2014 Honda CB500F. Tell us about it: The helmet follows the same philosophy as all the other products in the ‘black’ range: quality at a very affordable price. This is the first…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long term review | A brush with the Police
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Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 210 Miles in total: 1280 Current fuel economy: 43.9mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top box Highlights this month: Getting back on the road with my mate Lowlights this month: Being kept away from the bike by a holiday Watching a…
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Oxford Chain Brush review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £9.99 More info: www.oxprod.com Motorcycle chains need love – ignore them and they’ll soon look awful, become less efficient, and potentially dangerous. Modern chain lubes do a great job of sticking to the links, but that ability to resist fling can also mean dust and grit sticking as well. The Oxford Chain…
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Reader Review: 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 | Reader review
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Name: Stan Tollerton From: West Midlands Riding for: 45 years Price paid for the bike: £3200 in June 2012 What type of riding do you do: Mix of motorways, A and B Roads Tell us about the engine: It’s punchy, flexible, and has good engine braking – you can drop a gear for a series of bends without needing to brake and sweep…
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Oxford Hot Grips review
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Tested by: Wayne Tempest RRP: £79.99 Info: www.oxprod.com I hate riding my bike on cold winter mornings for one reason – your hands literally freeze. So, last winter I was so fed up with the pain, I fitted some Oxford heated grips. The company claim that these grips are really easy to fit, and most importantly are…
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2014 Yamaha D’elight 125 review
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£1849 | Air-cooled 4-stroke | 7.1bhp | 5.6lb-ft Tested By: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Joe Dick Yamaha have bolstered its already strong range of commuting machines with the addition of a budget scooter: the D’elight. Priced at £1849, it aims to appeal to price-conscious bikers, and commuters looking for a brand-name without breaking the bank.…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long-term review | In the workshop
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Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 510 (+45 on the back of a recovery truck) Miles in total: 1070 Current fuel economy: 45.3mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top box Highlights this month: Poking my nose into Kawasaki UK’s workshop Lowlights this month: Sitting at the side of…
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Suzuki Hayabusa | Used bike buying advice
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Suzuki’s Hayabusa is a hugely significant motorcycle for many reasons. Named after the fastest bird in the world, both machine (the early, unrestricted models at least), and animal are capable of touching 200mph. The bike was designed from first principles to oust Honda’s Blackbird from top slot, embracing both existing and emergent technologies. The highly…
