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Somerset police bikes to be fitted with speed cameras
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Three police motorcycles in Avon and Somerset will be fitted with speed cameras to capture speeding motorists. The bikes will support nine speed enforcement vans. A number of roadside speed cameras across the region will also be switched back on in the next few months. Chief Superintendent Ian Smith said the motorbikes “will extend the support…
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Oxford Hot Grips review
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Tested by: Wayne Tempest RRP: £79.99 Info: www.oxprod.com I hate riding my bike on cold winter mornings for one reason – your hands literally freeze. So, last winter I was so fed up with the pain, I fitted some Oxford heated grips. The company claim that these grips are really easy to fit, and most importantly are…
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Reader Review: Metzeler Z8 tyres | Reader review
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There comes a time when you just know that you have to bite the bullet and buy a new set of tyres; the rear on my FZ6 S2 Fazer had more square edges than round and the front just looked out of shape. My wallet involuntarily squeezed itself shut and completely ignored the 8,000…
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2014 Yamaha D’elight 125 review
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£1849 | Air-cooled 4-stroke | 7.1bhp | 5.6lb-ft Tested By: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Joe Dick Yamaha have bolstered its already strong range of commuting machines with the addition of a budget scooter: the D’elight. Priced at £1849, it aims to appeal to price-conscious bikers, and commuters looking for a brand-name without breaking the bank.…
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Indians pray to motorcycle shrine
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People are visiting a roadside shrine in Rajasthan in Northern India, to worship… a Royal Enfield motorcycle! The Enfield was owned by a man called Om Banna, who died in 1988 when he hit a tree while riding the bike. Locals say the bike ‘kept returning to the scene of the accident by itself’,…
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Inside enduro | Last minute comp proves a winner for Broderick
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I had a mate ring me on Saturday night and ask if I fancied a go at an enduro the following day? I figured I would. I’m always keen to get out and ride with new people and take on new tacks. The Shuckburgh event was hosted by Cotswold Enduro and there were over…
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Leon Haslam and Tom Sykes turn to football
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The Media Event of the fourth round of the World Superbike season took place today in front of a vast and enthusiastic crowd at the Romeo Galli stadium in Imola. The “SBK Dream Team” squared off against the “Imolese All Stars”, a team representing the city of Imola, for a charity football match. The…
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New Touratech handlebar mount for Garmin Zumo 590 LM
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The Zumo 590LM is Garmin’s new top-end GPS motorcycle navigator. This premium sat-nav device features a larger, even easier-to-read touchscreen display, practical route planning options and universal connectivity. As well as the made-to-measure bracket, Touratech additionally offers the Zumo as part of a Bike & Car Set, which is a complete package for all-round use.…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long-term review | In the workshop
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Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 510 (+45 on the back of a recovery truck) Miles in total: 1070 Current fuel economy: 45.3mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top box Highlights this month: Poking my nose into Kawasaki UK’s workshop Lowlights this month: Sitting at the side of…
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This week’s top stories on MoreBikes.co.uk
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A lot happens in seven days at MoreBikes.co.uk, so here’s a roundup of some of the top stories this week… Win a bike cleaning kit from Sdoc100. Just click through and fire off an email for your chance to win. www.morebikes.co.uk/win-sdoc100-morebikes 2moroRider sets off on record breaking challenge. On the 3rd May…
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