Touring Bikes
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‘WHY AREN’T YOU IN THE KITCHEN?’ – How One of the UK’s Biggest Motorcycle YouTubers Fights Online Sexism
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A content creator who has built an army of fans by showing off her motorcycle knowledge rather than her body is still receiving sexism online. UsernameKate has more than 180,000 subscribers and followers across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X and publishes insightful bike reviews and footage from road trips. The 5ft 4in rider, whose real…
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RIDDEN: BMW K1600GT
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Dave Manning gets to grips with the big Beemer… Given that the ‘sports’ element of sports touring might err too much on the side of cramped rearsets and bars that put more stress on your wrists than the most extreme Only Fans sites, I opted for a bias towards the comfort side of things for…
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R&G expands range with host of new machines
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Always eager to help riders protect their machines with its industry-leading range of crash protection, R&G is pleased to confirm three new models have been added to its lineup, alongside a host of new accessories. The first of these is the all-new 2025 Yamaha Tracer 7 and Tracer 7 GT. This popular sports tourer has…
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YAMAHA Tracer 7 & Tracer 7 GT Y-AMT
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Yamaha’s TRACER 7 and TRACER 7 GT have always offered an unparalleled combination of sporty performance and touring comfort. The award-winning CP2 engine, sublime chassis and cutting-edge technology create a package that offers thrills and reassurance in equal measures. For 2026, the TRACER 7 series is again elevated to new heights as it gains Yamaha’s…
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THE DEVIL and the staircase
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A cracking, adventurous and varied ride on largely unclassified roads in Mid Wales… Sean Tarver reports Don’t be too disappointed when you encounter the surprisingly low speed limits as you ride up the Horseshoe Pass to the Ponderosa Café from Llangollen. Even at a sedate pace, I managed to inadvertently remove material from the underside…
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DAY RIDE: NW200 & Antrim Coast
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The North West 200 course is a treat to ride, but so are the roads around it… Dave Manning reports: Having never witnessed any kind of road racing on the eastern side of the Irish Sea, I was keen to get my first experience of the North West 200, despite over the last couple of…
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YAMAHA Tracer 7 and 7 GT
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Alan Dowds brings us up to speed… With 2025 updates for the MT-07 and Ténéré appearing late last year, the only real surprise with this release is that it’s taken so long. Actually, there’s one more surprise about the 2025 Tracer 700 and GT, but we’ll come to that in a minute (can you feel…
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QUICK TIPS to stay cool & safe on your bike
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Summer’s here – and while blue skies and dry roads are great news for riders, soaring temperatures can bring their own challenges. Staying cool on the bike isn’t just about comfort – it’s about safety too. Dehydration, fatigue and even heatstroke can creep in faster than you think, especially on longer rides. So before you…
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DAY RIDE: Lincolnshire Wolds
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Dave Manning reminds us Lincolnshire is not all flat… While I would normally begin this route from the company offices in Horncastle, on this occasion we’re starting from the centre of Market Rasen. That said, you might prefer to begin from the popular Willingham Woods tea hut, located just a couple of miles east of…
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CLEAN & GREEN Kawasaki
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We first caught a glimpse of this at the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race last year, but now Kawasaki has brought its hydrogen-combustion-powered motorcycle to the European stage, showcasing it with a damp parade lap at the Le Mans endurance round. Visually, the bike is hard to ignore — and not necessarily in a good way.…
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