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  • TESTED: RST TracTech Evo R Jacket and Trousers

    TESTED: RST TracTech Evo R Jacket and Trousers

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    RRP: (J) £319.99 (T) £229.99 // www.moto-direct.co.uk // Tested by: Paul Fincham RST have a racing pedigree, supplying the likes of Alex Lowes, Ian Hutchinson, Conor Cummins with kit help keep them safe out on the track and road; so they should know a thing or two about producing a set of leathers. Its TracTech Evo…

  • LAUNCH RIDE: Ducati Scrambler Icon (2019)

    LAUNCH RIDE: Ducati Scrambler Icon (2019)

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    WORDS: Carl Stevens // IMAGES: Ducati Europe With over 55,000 units flying out of Bologna and into the hands of riders around the World, Ducati really have nailed the whole Scrambler thing. So, with new Icon for 2019, we just had to and have a play… So, what’s new? Well for starters, aesthetically there are…

  • WORLD LAUNCH: Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro (2019)

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    SMALLER. BIG(GER). MIGHTY(ER) With upgrades to just about every aspect you could think of, Ducati reckons its incredible Multistrada 1260 Enduro has just got even better… Words: Carl Stevens // Images: Ducati Europe When Ducati first released the Multistrada Enduro back in 2016 we were all chomping at the bit to get a go. But…

  • Get your hands on Honda’s MOTO2 engine for less than TWO GRAND.

    Get your hands on Honda’s MOTO2 engine for less than TWO GRAND.

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    Externpro is offering the chance to get your hands on the Honda engines that’ve been used in the Moto2 World Championship over the last few years – ahead of Triumph becoming the official supplier for 2019. Externpro is the company responsible for Moto2 engine maintenance – and with Triumph in place as the championships engine…

  • VIDEO: RIDING BMW’s new R1250GS on (and off) road. FIRST impressions.

    VIDEO: RIDING BMW’s new R1250GS on (and off) road. FIRST impressions.

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    Here’s our first impressions of the NEW BMW R1250 GS – a revised version of the popular adventure machine which comes with more power, more gizmos and more torque for 2019. The main event for the new GS is its 1254cc ShiftCam motor – which we showed you a first video of last week. In…

  • FIRST RIDE: BMW’s all-new 2019 R1250GS. Here’s what we thought from the WORLD LAUNCH.

    FIRST RIDE: BMW’s all-new 2019 R1250GS. Here’s what we thought from the WORLD LAUNCH.

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    WORDS BY: Matt Hull (in Sunny Portugal). The new BMW R 1250 GS was never going to look dramatically different – why change the best-selling large motorcycle? But the competition has been introducing more and more powerful engines, so BMW allowed their engineers some free space in the engine department for this updated model. The…

  • PRODUCT REVIEWS: AGV Sport Modular flip-front helmet

    PRODUCT REVIEWS: AGV Sport Modular flip-front helmet

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    Tested by: Mikko Nieminen | From £549.99 | www.agv.co.uk The flip-front helmet has traditionally been the helmet of choice for tourers, riding instructors and police officers, but is shunned by many due to them being rather bulky and heavy (the helmets that is, not the doubters). However, they have been loved by scores of everyday…

  • PRODUCT REVIEWS: Shark Explore-R Helmet

    PRODUCT REVIEWS: Shark Explore-R Helmet

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    RRP: £299.99 // Sizes: XS – XL // Colours: A range of colours 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 in one brilliant, versatile…

  • PRODUCT REVIEWS: Knox Logan Jacket

    PRODUCT REVIEWS: Knox Logan Jacket

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    RRP: £249.99 // Sizes: S-3XL // Colours: Green, Black I really like Knox gear. Since I’ve been riding, I’ve been lucky enough to test a couple of pairs of the British brands jeans – and their quality, and styling, is second to none. Last summer I got my hands on Knox’s all-new Logan jacket –…

  • LAUNCH RIDE: We ride Honda’s new Forza 125 and 300. AND the new MONKEY 125!

    LAUNCH RIDE: We ride Honda’s new Forza 125 and 300. AND the new MONKEY 125!

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    MoreBikes is on the way to Nice on the south coast of France, for the launch of a range of new small capacity machines from Honda. Tomorrow, we’re going to be riding its updated Forza 125 and 300 – and we’ll also be taking the chance to ride the all-new Monkey 125. We can’t wait.  …

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