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When bikes meet colourful socks – the Happy Socks Royal Enfield limited edition
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So this is what happens when you mix a motorcycle maker with a company that makes socks and pants… no, really… This is the Royal Enfield Happy Socks edition. A pukka option on the model range for now from the Indian company. The bike is a stock Continental GT model but has been painted up…
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Honda unveils new ‘X-ADV’ machine
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Honda has confirmed the production of the ‘X-ADV’ adventure machine for the 2017 season. The new bike is based on the City Adventure concept machine displayed at EICMA show in Milan in 2015. Honda says that the X-ADV combines the spirit of adventure with all-round performance, practicality and comfort for urban commuting and weekend escapes. This will…
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Spy video of the new 2017 KTM 390 Duke – amazing detail!
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KTM has been working hard over the summer, and last week we showed you some of the fruits of their labours in a video of the new 2017 KTM 390 Duke being road tested. This time we have an ‘up close and personal’ video of the new bike that someone managed to film while the…
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Spy shots: New BMW/TVS 300 superbike out testing again
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Here are the latest photos of the TVS 300/BMW S300RR mini-superbike that is being tested in India. The bike is the one that we already told you about, the one that’s based on the BMW G 310 R, and being built both as a TVS and a BMW versions, but now we have even better photos…
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2017 Yamaha mini-superbike getting Variable Valve system
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Yamaha’s next generation mini-superbike is getting a Variable Valve system that will boost torque across the lower revs and also keep fuel consumption down during sedate commutes. According to reports in the Asian markets, where the 150cc version of the bike is going to be a big seller, Yamaha has been talking about the system…
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Video: Honda Africa Twin long term test, part three: 7,500 miles and new modifications
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We have had this Honda CRF1000L DCT Africa Twin as a long term test bike for the last few months, and we’re still impressed. After a load of on and off road riding the odometer now shows 7,500 miles, so it’s time for another quick update. In the third episode of Long Term Life with…
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TomTom launches scooter-friendly sat nav Bluetooth system for £150
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TomTom has created the world’s first scooter smartphone-connected satnav called TomTom VIO. The circular glove-friendly touchscreen device acts as an extension to a connected smartphone. The weatherproof display unit shows turn-by-turn navigation both visually and audibly via a Bluetooth helmet audio system. When a call comes in, the display will show a photo of who…
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Ducati’s new finance plans means you can get a Scrambler for £2.63 a day. Loads of other models in new scheme too
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Low deposit PCP finance plans with Ducati TriOptions at across whole range The new plans are available alongside the existing lower payment/higher deposit plans Ducati UK has launched low deposit PCP finance plans for both the Ducati and Scrambler brands to run from the 1st September. Based on the well-established TriOptions plans featuring the…
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Video: Long term life with Tony and the Triumph Speed Triple R – nearly 5000 miles in
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Over the last couple of months Tony has been busy modifying his long term test bike, the Speed Triple R: new Arrow cans, a funky fly screen, a comfort seat for long rides and plenty of other small adjustments and accessories have added to what was already a fantastic bike. Here’s the video: …
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Skidmarx launches three new screen options for Honda CBR650F
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British bodywork specialists, Skidmarx, are now offering a choice of three screen upgrades for Honda’s popular CBR650F. The standard screen is a direct replacement for the original item and is designed to be rigid at speed. Manufactured in the UK from 3mm cast acrylic, it fits onto the CBR’s four existing mounting points – no…
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