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Biker groups call on government to recognise the role of bikes and scooters during the coronavirus crisis
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A coalition of the UK’s largest biker organisations has submitted a White Paper which calls for the government to recognise the role of motorcycles and scooters during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The coalition includes the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC), the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) and the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF)…
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The MCIA needs YOU. Help promote bikes and scooters as an alternative to public transport.
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The MCIA is asking bikers and scooterists to write to their MPs and ask why the government isn’t promoting two wheelers as an alternative to public transport. With social distancing still in place to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, you’d think the government would be shouting about the advantages of motorcycles and scooters.…
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VIDEO: Scrambling in the ‘60s. Archive film to take you back in time.
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We love a bit of archive film here at MoreBikes – and the latest to catch our eye is ‘Scrambling for it’, which takes a look at scrambling in the UK in the 1960s. The film’s part of the Rank Organisation’s ‘Look at Life’ series – and this one in particular takes a look at…
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RUMOURED: Royal Enfield’s working on a 650cc scrambler.
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Rumours have started swirling that Royal Enfield’s working on another bike built around its 650cc parallel twin engine. This time it’s a scrambler. Over the last few days, the Indian motorcycle press has been shouting that Royal Enfield’s next project will be a 650cc scrambler. The rumour started following a webinar held earlier this week…
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world’s biggest classic motorcycle publisher, Mortons Media Group, unleashes new website and app
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That’s right, classic bike fans – we’ve been busy during lockdown and May 8 will see the launch of the Classic Bike Hub.
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Honda files patent for CB4X CONCEPT. Could it be coming for 2021?
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Design drawings have been uncovered which confirm Honda’s starting to get serious about its CB4X concept which was shown at EICMA last year. Honda’s CB4X concept bike received a lot of love when it was show at EICMA – and it seems the Japanese factory is taking steps to start production of the mid-size sport…
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KTM 890 Duke R – full spec of the Super Scalpel
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New KTM 890 Duke R ups the game in performance and agility The KTM 890 Duke R is effectively a high-performance version of the existing 790 Duke, with a fresh engine platform, a revised chassis and a number of other refinements. KTM says that the new bike “intends to exploit the best virtues of the…
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BMW’s R18 Big Boxer is HERE. YOU can order one NOW.
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We knew BMW’s R18 big boxer was coming, but we didn’t know it was going to look this good. BMW has been teasing us with concepts, custom house specials, and even the new engine itself, but the Bavarians have finally pulled the covers off the new R18 – the 1800cc big twin created to secure…
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RUMOURED: Jawa prepares to return to Europe
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The Indian motorcycle media has hinted that Jawa is gearing up to start selling bikes in Europe. Jawa has been going from strength to strength following its relaunch in India last year. And now, the historic Czech brand is rumoured to be readying bikes for the European market. Jawa was bought by Indian automotive giant…
