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  • Renold Classic Motorcycle Chain now available online

    Renold Classic Motorcycle Chain now available online

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    The bush roller chain was the first design patented by the Hans Renold Company, all the way back in 1880. What was so special about the original bush-roller design? The steel chain was built for transmitting mechanical power to all kinds of machinery – from motorcycles to conveyors.  It was designed to last significantly longer…

  • Oct 15th/16th! Stafford Show: Much more than just great bikes..

    Oct 15th/16th! Stafford Show: Much more than just great bikes..

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    This year’s Stafford Classic Bike Show is just brimming with stuff to see and do. In amongst the thousands of classic bikes and trade stands, we’ve got brilliant live music from the Daisy Belles, banging out hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. There’s the UK’s finest freestyle motocross stunt display team in the Main…

  • Phil Read MBE 1939 – 2022

    Phil Read MBE 1939 – 2022

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    Phil Read MBE, ‘The Prince of Speed’, died on Thursday morning. 

  • Kawasaki’s TWO electric bikes are coming soon

    Kawasaki’s TWO electric bikes are coming soon

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    Kawasaki could be poised to become the first big name Japanese factory to reveal a range of electric motorcycles. Recent reports suggest that we’re not going to have to wait too much longer for the first glimpse of the launch of a pair of new battery-powered learner-legal machines from the manufacturer. It shouldn’t come as…

  • Introducing the new Vespa GTS

    Introducing the new Vespa GTS

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    The birth of a new Vespa is always an epic event because it continues an incredibly successful history founded on values of style and technology. 

  • IT’S OFFICIAL! Honda reveals NEW Hornet. Here’s what YOU need to know.

    IT’S OFFICIAL! Honda reveals NEW Hornet. Here’s what YOU need to know.

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    Honda’s just unveiled the hotly anticipated 2023 version of its much loved Hornet at the Intermot Show in Cologne. It feels like we’ve been talking about the potential return of one of Honda’s best loved bikes for years – and with the factory releasing a whole host of design drawings early in the year, there’s…

  • Benelli: 802S naked for 2023?

    Benelli: 802S naked for 2023?

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    There’s talk that the Italian factory is gearing up to reveal a bigger and punchier version of its 752S middleweight naked. ‘Middleweight’ naked bikes are big business. All of the biggest names in the game have their own version of the stripped-back bikes which neatly blend sporty performance with comfort and practicality… But of late…

  • BMW goes CARBON

    BMW goes CARBON

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    BMW knows what its doing when it comes to suspension – and its latest creation with ZF (Zahnradfabrik) is further proof. The two firms have collaborated to develop a carbon fibre telescopic fork for BMW’s World Endurance Team. It’s a clever bit of kit consisting of a carbon fibre outer tube and a carbon fibre…

  • Yamaha’s Sci-Fi tuning simulator from the future..

    Yamaha’s Sci-Fi tuning simulator from the future..

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    It’s not easy to set up a motorcycle, but Yamaha’s just unveiled a clever bit of technology which could make it a lot easier. Featuring a ‘functioning’ throttle and brake and gear controls, the Motolator (moto-simulator) makes it super easy to try out any number of different bike configurations, and allows Yamaha to adjust the…

  • BeMoto offers chance to win £1000

    BeMoto offers chance to win £1000

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    Motorcycle insurance specialist to give one lucky rider a grand prize BeMoto, the multibike and modified motorbike insurance specialist, is offering the chance to win £1,000 to spend on motorcycle clothing, accessories, training or experiences simply by receiving a quote from them. Riders aged over 18 who obtain a quote directly from BeMoto for an…


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