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How Yamaha made the MT-07 so cheap
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Oliver Grill – Motorcycle Product Planning Manager at Yamaha Motors Europe – explained how a bike this good can be so affordable: “Versus four and three cylinder engines, the parallel twin has many advantages, being the most compact and lightweight solution. It’s got less parts, so generates less friction, but is also very cost-effective…
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Scottoiler now available for new Suzuki VStrom
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Just in time for the new Suzuki DL1000 to hit the shops motorcycle chain oiler manufacturer Scottoiler has announced that it will offer a special version of its popular vSystem to fit the new DL1000 models. The system will also fit all previous VStrom models. Scottoiler has previously introduced a variety of special kits…
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The inside line on MV
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Giovanni Castiglione talks to Motor Cycle Monthly about the current state of MV Agusta… MCM: Are you satisfied with MV’s current position? GC: “We are very happy with MV Agusta’s performance in the market – we are hitting all our targets and positive we can sell more than 10,000 bikes in 2014; a 33%…
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New lap record set at Donington
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The first official UK test for the MCE British Superbike Championship at Donington Park saw riders utilise the new 17” Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike tyres and it was three time Champion Shane Byrne who narrowly held off Josh Brookes to top the timesheets, lapping under the existing lap record with a stellar 1m:29.550s time. Despite…
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2014 Honda VFR800 review
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£10,499 | 105bhp@10,250rpm | 55lb-ft@8,500rpm | Liquid-cooled DOHC 90° V4 It’s estimated that more than 75,000 VFRs are actively ridden in Europe alone. Honda’s sixth generation of the popular sports-tourer is likely to see that figure rise again… For 2014, the VFR800’s been given a thorough working over, with a strong emphasis on improving…
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Own a limited edition Rossi AGV helmet
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At the official tests in Sepang Valentino Rossi amazed everyone with a brand new helmet for the first laps of 2014. As usual “The Doctor” showed no lack of originality and never ceases to surprise us with his ideas. After the more conservative yellow and grey AGV Pista GP that he wore during last…
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2014 Honda CB650F review
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£6399 | 86bhp @11,000rpm | 47lb-ft @8,000rpm | Liquid-cooled DOHC inline-4 Honda says this bike’s aimed at the ‘young at heart’. Focussing on 17-30 year old rider, the Japanese manufacturer claims the strong focus on youth makes good sense from a commercial perspective, and we’re certainly not going to argue – getting the younger…
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YOU could ride for BMW in the Canadian GS Trophy
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British BMW riders are invited to compete for the three available places in Team UK for the incredible, once-in-a-lifetime, International Final of the 2014 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy in Canada. The 2014 GS Trophy UK Qualifier will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend of 25th – 26th May. For just £99 riders…
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What happens at a bike auction?
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The May 2014 issue of Motor Cycle Monthly – FREE in dealers, clubs and biker cafes – has a fantastic feature on getting the best deal on your next bike, whether it’s from a dealer, eBay, auction or a damaged-repairable. Check it out for FREE by picking up your copy. For a map of distributors,…
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Draggin Jeans officially licensed by DuPont
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Draggin Jeans has become the world’s first manufacturer of motorcycle jeans to be officially licensed to use DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid fibres. Originally developed by DuPont™ in 1965, Kevlar® aramid fibre is lightweight and extraordinarily strong, with five times the strength of steel on an equal-weight basis. Each pair of Draggin Jeans features a protective lining,…
