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BSB insider’s blog: Long time coming!
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This year More Bikes has been given exclusive access to the JG Speedfit Kawasaki British Superbike team as they embark on their challenge to be crowned 2015 MCE British Superbike Champions with their riders James Ellison and James Westmoreland. In our first instalment, we sat down for a chat with Team Principal Mark Smith-Halvorsen…
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Evel Knievel Sky Cycle plans up for sale!
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The original plans for Evel Knievel’s Sky Cycle have gone on sale through the online sales site ebay. Designed by former NASA engineer Bob Truax, the Sky Cycle was the rocket-like machine that Knievel famously attempted to jump across Snale River canyon in Idaho. Whilst it looks like a conventional rocket, the Sky Cycle was…
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Marquez romps to another America victory
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Honda’s Marc Marquez virtually cruised to his win at the weekend at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. Andrea Dovizioso made the holeshot, and held the lead for the opening couple of laps but on lap five it was Marquez who’d decided enough was enough then blasted past the Italian and cleared off…
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Sporty look for Peugeot’s versatile Vivacity Scooter
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Peugeot’s versatile Vivacity 125 scooter is now available in the sporty RS specification. In RS trim the Vivacity comes with ‘mad grey’ bodywork, 12” black alloy tri-spoke wheels with machined rims and matching black front fork legs. The silencer gets a chrome cover, the dual-texture sport seat has contrasting grey stitching and the rear…
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Stafford Motorcycle Show to host brand new ‘Restoration Theatre’
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There’s a new live element in store for visitors heading to the world’s largest classic bike show later this month with TV personality Pete Thorne, a regular on ITV4’s The Motorbike Show with Henry Cole, set to deliver five daily sessions of essential restoration advice. The Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, taking place…
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Triumph shows off new Trek suit
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RRP: Jacket – £279 and jeans – £189 Info: www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk / 01455 251700 Triumph has launched its spring/summer collection – a range which includes the adventure-style Trek suit. Both the jacket and jeans have 600D Polycordora and Micro Rip stop combination outer shells and come with removable CE certified D30 protectors at…
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Snap a selfie and be in for the chance to win a Spada Curve suit!
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This weekend (11-12 April), you could be in for the chance to win a brand new Spada Curve one-piece leather suit – with a full custom badging service – and all you need to do is take a selfie… If you’re at Oliver’s Mount this weekend for the spring cup, snap your selfie and head…
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Yamaha recall for MT-09, R6 and Super Tenere
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Yamaha has sent out recall notices to owners of the MT-09, R6 and Super Tenere because it has identified a problem with the gear shift cam segment stopper which may develop a fatigue crack. Here’s the actual wording from Yamaha: As part of Yamaha’s policy of constantly monitoring the quality and performance of…
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Triumph Launches a cool vest
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RRP: £55 Info: www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk / 01455 251700 New for 2015, Triumph’s Cool vest uses a combination of fabrics to create a water management system keeping base layers dry, but the body cool for up to 10 hours. The reusable vest has been developed in conjunction with HyperKewl – an evaporative cooling system –…
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Touring screen for BMW S1000R
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RRP: £109 Info: www.nippynormans.com The Wunderlich touring screen for the S1000R fits all models from 2014-on. Slightly higher than the original fitment screen, it has a smoothly flowing profile for enhanced wind protection and pronounced flip that is designed to reduce turbulence and wind noise. Made from petrol and UV resistant material, the…
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