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New BMW S1000R crash protection from R&G
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R&G has introduced a diverse range of protection, styling and comfort-increasing products for the BMW S1000R. The British firm currently offers 24 different items for the super naked machine, which is based heavily on the fully faired and class-leading S1000RR, with the offering scheduled to increase. As the world leader in motorcycle protection products, R&G…
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BMW GS Trophy | Day six: Crushed bikes and deep sand
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Bruce Wilson, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure’s Deputy Editor is with the three riders making up Team GB in the BMW GS Trophy – the ultimate two-wheeled adventure. Staged bi-annually, it sees amateur racers from around the globe qualify for a spot in BMW’s prestigious R1200GS fuelled event, covering thousands of kilometres of gruelling off-road terrain. This…
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Electric motorcycles should receive subsidy says MCIA
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The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is calling for the government to recognise the potential of electric motorcycles and ensure they are clearly listed as eligible for the latest round of government subsidy to stimulate the uptake of electric vehicles. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) published a document at the end of April setting…
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New heated motorcycle kit from Brunton
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Motorcycle adventures or just everyday commutes in the winter months can be challenging. Despite layering up and wearing leathers the cold creeps in and can make motorcycle rides miserable. Enter Brunton’s HeatSync Vital, a genius under-the-jacket heating system designed to keep you warm during low levels of activity in the harshest conditions. Brunton, known for…
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Get ready for the KICKBACK custom motorcycle show at Donington 20-21 September
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KICKBACK: The (4th National) Custom Motorcycle Show is to take place at Donington Park in Derbyshire from 20-21st September 2014. KICKBACK is packed with feature displays including: Harley Davidson plus Jumpstart bike, RedMax flat track zone, TV presenter Henry Cole and his fabulous Gladstone Motorcycles, 2Bros Stunt Show, World Champs Rocket Bobs Custom Cycles, Classic…
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BMW GS Trophy | Day five: Confidence is up!
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Bruce Wilson, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure’s Deputy Editor is with the three riders making up Team GB in the BMW GS Trophy – the ultimate two-wheeled adventure. Staged bi-annually, it sees amateur racers from around the globe qualify for a spot in BMW’s prestigious R1200GS fuelled event, covering thousands of kilometres of gruelling off-road terrain. This…
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BMW GS Trophy | Day four: A lucky escape
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Bruce Wilson, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure’s Deputy Editor is with the three riders making up Team GB in the BMW GS Trophy – the ultimate two-wheeled adventure. Staged bi-annually, it sees amateur racers from around the globe qualify for a spot in BMW’s prestigious R1200GS fuelled event, covering thousands of kilometres of gruelling off-road terrain. This…
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Pyramid Plastics – from Hugger to Extenda Fenda. The history of bodykit
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John Milbank finds out how the aftermarket bodykit industry has evolved since the early days of LCs. In 1986, an industrial designer teamed up with a mate to produce colour-matched belly-pans for Suzuki RG125 and RG250s. Working with Cash on Delivery, and communicating with overseas customers via Telex, this was a time when the only…
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New Triumph T-shirts for Autumn
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Triumph Motorcycles has officially unveiled its 2014 Autumn/Winter T-shirt collection. Exclusively available from authorised dealers, the new collection features a number of stylish T-shirts that stand out, whatever the surroundings. Headlining Triumph’s casual range is the 1902 Card Tee (£28). The charcoal grey marl T-shirt features a faded helmet and union jack patterned neck gaiter…
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BMW GS Trophy | Day 3: Taking its toll
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If I had to pick my favourite part of today I’d really struggle. Every single drop of the 350km blast was exceptional, taking in three special stage challenges throughout the day. The first one came about after a couple of hours tearing our way on loose trails through an enormous wooded area, casually dodging the…
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