V-Twin
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2015 KTM 1050 Adventure review
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KTM 1050 Adventure | £10,999 | 93bhp@6,200rpm | 79 lb-ft@5,750rpm | Two-cylinder, four-stroke, 75° V-twin Tested by: Tony Carter Based on the 1190, KTM’s 1050 Adventure came as something of a surprise last year – maybe we were all distracted by the bigger, louder new models. This machine is designed to be smaller, lighter…
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Industry insider: Three hot tips for your next motorcycle
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Every month, MyMotorcycleCheck’s valuations expert Rob Hobson reveals the trends in the motorcycle market that point to some wise buys for your next machine… “For our highly desirable model this month we’ve chosen the Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited. Still the ultimate bike of its type, this fully dressed V-Twin tourer has a…
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Scrapped Vincent HRD now up for sale
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The penultimate pre-war 1939 Vincent HRD Series-A Rapide motorcycle rescued from scrap is now being offered, fully restored, for an estimated £220,000-260,000 at Bonhams Stafford Sale, taking place 26 April 2015. The Vincent Series-A twin offered is the penultimate machine dispatched from the marques Stevenage factory before the outbreak of World War Two in 1939.…
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Triumph joins the Kickback custom motorcycle show
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KICKBACK – the National Custom Bike Show – has recently secured support from the most important and iconic motorcycle manufacturers and aftermarket parts companies in Europe. Triumph Motorcycles Limited will be curating a showcase of interesting modern custom Triumphs. Meanwhile aftermarket Harley parts will be comprehensively featured at the event with Zodiac UK and Custom…
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Indian Scout due in UK dealers next Saturday
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Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today confirmed the official UK dealer launch of the 2015 Indian Scout, going live throughout the dealer network on Saturday 17th of January. Weighing in wet at 255kg – the lightest in its class – the 2015 Indian Scout will cost £10,399. Read our full review here: www.morebikes.co.uk/2015-indian-scout-review Boasting advanced technologies, design…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE FIRST REVIEW: Motus MST and MST-R
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Motus MST and MST-R | From $30,975 | 1650cc | 165bhp@7800rpm | 123lb-ft@5000rpm | Liquid-cooled 90º V4 four-stroke Tested by: Alan Cathcart and Images: Phil Hawkins The first American four-cylinder streetbike in the past 70 years has now reached production – a bike whose patient development since 2008 has resulted in a unique machine…
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Aprilia announces 2015 motorcycle prices
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Aprilia today confirmed its 2015 motorcycle line-up and prices. The new-for-2015 Aprilia RSV4 RF has a dry weight pared down to 180Kg, forged wheels, Öhlins suspension, Aprilia APRC electronics and the lessons learnt through track success resulting in the V4 engine now producing 201hp. Finished in exclusive “Superpole” colours and at an on the road price of…
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2015 Ducati Scrambler review
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2015 Ducati Scrambler review | From £7030 OTR | 75bhp@8250rpm | 50lb-ft @5750rpm | 803cc air-cooled, Desmodromic 90° V-twin Tested by: John Milbank Forget Ducati; the Scrambler is its own brand. The Scrambler is tee-shirts, jackets, open-face helmets, watches, goggles… it’s being hip, it’s self expression, it’s style. The fact that it’s also a…
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2015 Moto Guzzi V7 II review
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Moto Guzzi V7 II | From £7134 | 744cc | Four-stroke, air-cooled, 90° V-twin | 48bhp I 44lb-ft Words: Tony Carter Photos: Milagro The V7 range has been nipped and tucked for 2015. With three models in the range – the Stone, Special and Racer – each with their own styling as well as…
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Cool V-Twin Yard Built Yamaha café racer
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Yamaha has teamed up with legendary German custom bike builder Marcus Walz for their third project in five years. Walz and Yamaha collaborated to create a stunning new Yard Built concept with the Yamaha XV950. The result, ‘El Ratón Asesino’ sets a new standard for detail as Walz delivers a sublime Café Racer in…
