Adventure Bikes
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NEW KIT: Nomad luggage system from Oxford
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Editor Bruce Wilson has put it through its paces. Here’s what you need to know… WEB: www.oxfordproducts.com What’s a motorcycle trip without luggage? Painful, is probably the truth, which is a word I’d also use to describe some soft luggage I’ve used on motorcycles over the years. From awkward fitting systems to wayward loads, I’ve…
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GREAT RIDE: Heavenly Hebridean
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Okay, we might be pushing the limits a little by calling this a Day Ride, but if ever you’re in the vicinity, here’s a route you’ll definitely want to tick off. Willie Davidson took his bike, and his camera. Here’s what you need to know: I was lucky enough to have a fair degree of flexibility…
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KTM: 2026 KTM 690 R
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KTM’s had a few other things on its mind of late of, course – but its immediate future seemed to be secured by a massive £670m cash investment from Indian partner Bajaj last month. It’s still coming up with new machinery though, and gave the world a sneak preview of the new 2026 690 Enduro…
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NEW KIT: Barkbusters hardware kits
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The hugely popular R&G-distributed Barkbusters Handguards have become an essential addition for road riders and off-road explorers alike, and now the brand has unveiled that select hardware kits are available in a sleek and stealthy black finish. Giving riders a new option for protective customisation, the black hardware is available for a wide range…
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DUCATI: MX Experience Opens for UK Riders – Desmo450 MX Now in Dealerships
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Ducati UK has officially launched the Ducati MX Experience, offering fans the ultimate off-road thrill: riding the brand-new, championship-proven Desmo450 MX. To mark the occasion, the UK motocross media were invited to Golding Barn Raceway in West Sussex for an exclusive ride day – and the Desmo450 MX made a serious impression. Barry Johnson, Chief…
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COLLABORATION begins a new era in protection
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Off-road and adventure touring riders can now benefit from D3O’s expertise in impact protection, with the new Flux Air Vest from Acerbis. A protective waistcoat designed with every adventure in mind: from motocross, to enduro, to touring. Highly breathable and with an elastic mesh structure, the Flux Air Vest guarantees unparalleled freedom of movement and…
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THE OVERLAND EVENT is coming…
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The Overland Event happens twice a year – there’s a ‘Winter Warmer’ in March and the bigger, main summer event is held from 28th-31st August. Dom Humby went along to the chilly one earlier in the year. Here’s his report. The arena of motorcycle events has undergone a significant shift in its dynamics over the…
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TESTED: Yamaha Tenere 700 & 700 Rally
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Brimmed with mechanical upgrades, fresh electronics and a sharper, more refined ride, the 2025 Ténéré isn’t just more capable… it’s more committed than ever to ruling the off-road world. Bruce Wilson got to grips with it… Covered in dirt, breathing like an asthmatic shoplifter and slowly roasting under a scorching sun, I needed no convincing…
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KOVE 800 X Rally 250
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Smart-looking Chinese bikes are becoming like London buses – lots of them appear all the time, and they’re pretty cheap and efficient. There is less chance of being stabbed on one, though. Probably. Alan Dowds tells us more… Anyway, here’s another one: the Kove 800 X Rally. It’s got an 800cc parallel twin engine which…
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RIDDEN: Multistrada V2
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While the name’s the same as its predecessor, pretty much everything else about the Multistrada V2 is box fresh… and that’s not a bad thing. The Multi’s style and family attributes may have remained, but for the 2025 model year the twin cylinder Multistrada has had a comprehensive redesign, so while still remaining cosmetically as…
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