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REPORT highlights serious lack of parking provision for motorbikes
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Eye-opening stats show ‘bikers deserve better’ as ONLY 0.76% of motorbikes granted a designated space across ALL UK council car parks Less than 1% of the United Kingdom’s licensed motorbikes are being granted a designated space in council car parks. Only 4,241 of the UK’s 1,046,437 total parking spaces* in council car parks are dedicated…
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YAMAHA: New official Dealer
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Via Moto, South Yorkshire’s premier motorcycle and scooter dealer, is proud to announce it has officially joined the Yamaha Motorcycle dealer network. This exciting new partnership brings together two names synonymous with quality, performance, and a shared commitment to excellence in motorcycling. Based in Barnsley and with a long-standing reputation for integrity, knowledge, and customer…
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The Isle of Man TT is almost here, and Island Racer 2025 is already on sale!
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Motorcycle racing fans, the wait is over! With the 2025 Isle of Man TT kicking off next week, Island Racer 2025 is your essential guide to the world’s greatest road race. This 140-page collector’s edition is the biggest and most detailed TT publication available. It’s packed with stunning photography, exclusive interviews, and deep-dive features. This…
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TESTED: Harley-Davidson Street Glide
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Every now and again it pays to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things… including 1923cc, 368-kilo baggers. Andy Bell did. A very long trip with a pillion. Here’s how he got on. I used to say, “I’ll only ever have sports bikes,” but as I get older, I find myself wanting…
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KIT TESTED: Weise Detroit jacket and Ruroc AT4.0 Track helmet
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Dave Manning reports back on leather and lid… While I do have textiles, and find them near perfect for riding in inclement weather, I still like to pull on a leather jacket and jeans when the mercury is high enough and we’re not inundated with precipitation. And they do favour the look that matches the…
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BUYING A USED… BMW R nineT
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How much fun can a retro-styled, air-cooled BMW boxer be? As it turns out – lots! John Urry fills his boots… A few years ago the motorcycle world was going hipster crazy with all manner of fairly hideous ‘customised’ bikes appearing as manufacturers paid chaps with beards and tattoos to basically ruin a perfectly good…
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TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Overseas trackdays
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If you’re keen to tick the overseas trackday box, here’s a bit of advice to make your experience as slick and enjoyable as possible. A lot of things have changed in recent years, what with the impact of Covid and leaving the EU. Quite simply, trackdays abroad are not as straightforward as they used to…
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CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE DAY at Crich Tramway Village
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This year’s ‘Classic Motorcycle Day’ on Sunday 6th July at Crich Tramway Village will be the eighth event for the partnership with the Vincent HRD Owners Club and with sponsorship from Derwent Waste Management. The event has already attracted bookings of over 300 entries for classic motorcycle displays, made up of vintage machines, all of…
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YAMAHA: 2025 TRACER 7 & GT Unveiled: Sharper Styling, Smarter Tech, Built to Tour
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Yamaha is stepping up the middleweight Sport Touring game in 2025 with the updated TRACER 7 and TRACER 7 GT. Featuring sharper styling, next-gen electronics, and more touring-ready upgrades, the new models promise a more refined, versatile and dynamic ride for everyday riders and serious tourers alike. New Look, Same TRACER DNA Both models adopt…
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BREAK for the border…
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A motorcycle is the perfect tool for exploring lesser-known roads, and border areas between countries are often the place to find those rarer routes. Dave Manning explores the Salop/Powys interface… Many folk who find themselves heading in the general direction of Wales will tend to focus on getting to Snowdonia, or to the coast of…
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