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FETTLING FRIDAY: Episode Five. Replace your bike’s Clutch Plates and Hose.
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In the fifth episode of our new Basic Motorcycle Maintenance series our trusted mechanic Rob Bean shows you exactly what it takes to replace your bikes clutch plates and hose, taking you through the process step-by-step. If you’ve always fancied getting your hands dirty and giving your bike a service, but never had the confidence…
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Honda files PATENT for rear spoiler.
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Design drawings have emerged which confirm Honda’s working on a new rear unit for its sportbikes. In recent years, motorcycle manufacturers have been introducing wings to the front of their bikes to improve aerodynamics and increase downforce. Now Honda’s looking at what it can do to improve things at the rear. In recent history, tail…
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THIS WEEKEND: The Armchair Adventure Festival. Stay safe. Get inspired.
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Your next adventure might be on hold for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start putting plans in place for you next big two (or three) wheeled trip. If you’re looking for inspiration and advice, there’s only one place to be this weekend; sprawled out and tuned in to The The Armchair…
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VIDEO: Kawasaki’s ZX-25R on the DYNO. Listen to it scream.
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We’ve been talking about Kawasaki’s eagerly anticipated ZX-25R for months – and now a video has been released showing the little 250 screaming on the dyno. Although official technical specifications haven’t been released yet – we do know the bike is powered by a punchy 249cc, water-cooled, inline-four motor which revs up to 18,000rpm and…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Eight
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Tibetan flavour The night in the tent had been surprisingly comfortable. And waking up to the sound of the river was lovely. That noise was soon drowned by the Bollywood soundtracks blasting out of the kitchen, which was next to my tent. Still, authentic sounds I guess. The riding today was not much different to…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Seven
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Going local It may have taken a while, but by day five I felt like I had mastered the Indian approach to using the horn. It is basically your answer to any traffic situation. Want to overtake someone? Why mess around with indicators when you can just beep your horn. How about going round a…
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VIDEO: Triumph’s Factory Stories kicks off with Rocket 3
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Triumph has launched a new YouTube series, bringing you the best of the Triumph Visitor Experience while it’s closed during the lockdown. In the first episode, you can find out more about the advanced engineering that goes into producing the Rocket 3 engine, courtesy of Triumph Chief Engineer Stuart Wood. For more info, visit Triumph…
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PATENTS: Honda’s designs for an EVEN SMALLER Monkey.
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Designs filed by Honda suggest that the Japanese factory is working on a scaled down version of its Monkey 125. Released back in 2018, Honda’s modern-day Monkey has captured the hearts and minds of little bike lovers the world over since its introduction to the market – and now, it looks like the factory is…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Six
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Finding the tourist trail So far, every day of riding has been different. The first day was a transition from the sprawling masses of Chandigarh to quiet back roads. It was also an introduction to lazy cows in the middle of the road, homicidal lorry drivers attacking from every angle, and the ever-present dust. The…
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Norton SOLD to TVS Motor in £16 million deal
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Indian manufacturing giant TVS Motor has bought the Norton Motorcycles brand in a £16 million deal. Following Norton going into administration in January, there have been rumours of interest from major players around the world. Today Indian factory TVS announced its purchase of the historic British brand. In a statement, TVS’s joint managing director Sudarshan…
