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2017 Honda Fireblade to get a face-lift
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Japanese journos are expecting the new 2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade to have an updated look at the front. In the cover of Japanese Young Machine magazine Honda’s new litre-beast has sharper looking headlights, although the difference is not huge and most of the design has not been altered from the current model. The appearance of…
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Video: Camping gear for motorcyclists: Part 1, Cooking
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Over the summer many motorcyclists will be slinging a tent and a sleeping bag on their bikes and head out to camp, so we talked to the experts from Twistmoto about the best camping equipment for motorcyclists. In part one, we take a look at small and light cooking items that are easy to carry on…
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Vintage video: 150mph on a motorcycle – in 1930!
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Here’s a bit of a blast from the past: British Pathé video showing Joseph S Wright of Great Britain preparing for his motorcycle land-speed record attempt in Cork, Ireland, in 1930. This was before the days of the famous land-speed record rides in the Bonneville salt flats in the US, where Triumph brought fame to…
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Video: Yamaha SCR950 walk-around
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Yes, it’s an advert from Yamaha USA, but this video gives all the details about the new Yamaha SCR950 scrambler. We first reported that the bike was being launched for the American market a couple of weeks ago, and there’s still no news about it crossing the Atlantic so we could get our hands on it,…
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Video: Honda Africa Twin Adventure Centre
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If you like the new Honda Africa Twin, you’ll love the Honda Adventure Centre! Honda Adventure Centre in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, is a great place to hone your off-road motorcycling skills. The school is run by three-times motocross world champion, Dave Thorpe, so you know you’re in good hands there. The school has a fleet…
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MAG: Blanket ban on pre-1999 bikes in Paris ‘makes no logical sense’
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The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has hit out against Paris authorities following the announced plans to outlaw all motorcycles manufactured before June 1, 1999, between 8am and 8pm from the city. The measure, scheduled to begin on July 1 2016, will be enforced with a €35 fine from October 1. The ban was agreed by the…
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Video review: Shoei X-Spirit III helmet review
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Tony’s been riding with the Shoei X-Spirit III helmet for a few months now, and it sounds like he’s impressed with it. Here’s his review of the top-of-the-range Shoei full-face lid: For more Shoei helmets, visit: www.shoeiassured.co.uk
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Podcast: Tommy Searle interview with Fast Bikes and Kawasaki
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Fast Bikes has been chatting with Kawasaki DRT motocross star Tommy Searle about his history with the green factory and the year so far. From a brilliant start to recovering from a horrible knee injury Tommy is back and firing on all cylinders. Here’s the chat. For more podcasts, visit our MoreBikes Podcasts page.
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Video: Africa Twin long term test, part 2: What’s it like after 3,000 miles
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After 3,000 miles on our long term test bike, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, we thought this is the perfect time to sum up the journey so far: Top 3 things that are great, Top 3 things that aren’t that great, and Top 3 things that we’re still undecided about. Here’s the video: For the first part in the series,…
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Triumph to unveil custom Bonneville at Silverstone Classic
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Triumph, will unveil a one-off custom version of its 2016 T120 Bonneville at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (July 29-31, 2016). Developed in partnership with Norfolk-based Old Empire Customs, the bespoke Bonnie will celebrate the Hinckley-based manufacturer’s pedigree for customised bikes. Alongside the one-off T120, Triumph will also showcase a number of models from its latest…
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