Touring Bikes

  • KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet

    KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet

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    The C5 is new from the ground up, sharing no parts with its predecessor.  Homologated to the new ECE 22:06 standard, it is P/J rated (use with the front up or down). Bob Pickett has been using it. Here’s his verdict:   The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can be locked in place…

  • SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Schuberth

    SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Schuberth

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    What does it take to carve out a reputation as one of the best helmet manufacturers in the game? Bob Pickett finds out… German helmet manufacturer Schuberth have been in existence for just over 100 years.  Yet helmet design was far from their thoughts when the company began. In 1922, Schuberth were formed as a…

  • MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL: Minding the pennies

    MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL: Minding the pennies

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    Budget travel can be tricky. But if you already own a bike and you’re happy to be flexible, there’re lots of ways you can save cash when you’re out exploring, without compromising your experience. Editor Ross tells us how… ACCOMMODATION Unless you’re going to be wild camping under the stars, you’re going to be spending…

  • TOP ROADS: Rutland

    TOP ROADS: Rutland

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    You’d be forgiven for not giving Rutland much of a look in when you’re contemplating where to go riding. But England’s smallest county actually has plenty going for it… Tucked neatly between Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, the 147 square mile patch of rural England offers a surprisingly saucy selection of top roads to explore which…

  • TECH: The bike of the future?

    TECH: The bike of the future?

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    Chinese firm CFMoto has filed a patent for some clever technology which links a camera with an electronic suspension system… With each new model year, we’re seeing ever more technology-advanced motorcycles making it to market. The biggest names in the game continue to push the boundaries and come up with clever solutions to make riding…

  • What we Wear: Held Annone GTX Waterproof motorcycle boots

    What we Wear: Held Annone GTX Waterproof motorcycle boots

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    The Held Annone GTX Gore-Tex Motorcycle Boots are a premium offering from German manufacturer Held. These boots are designed to provide maximum protection, comfort, and durability – and I’ve been using these now for about 10 months, through all weathers! One of the standout features is the full-grain leather construction. Full-grain leather is known for…

  • Tips: Riding on Motorways

    Tips: Riding on Motorways

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    Motorways are great for covering distance in no time, but they come with a whole set of considerations that you need to appreciate to make your progress safe. We talked to Harrison Browne from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to get an idea of the key areas to concentrate on… Although motorways are the UK’s safest roads,…

  • First Ride: Suzuki GSX-S1000GX

    First Ride: Suzuki GSX-S1000GX

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    We’ve just had a couple of days to put Suzuki’s new tall-rounder through its paces. The £14,499 bike’s a big deal for the factory, bringing together its much-loved GSX-R1000 motor and its first automatic adjustable suspension system. Here’s editor Ross’s thoughts! Suzuki’s been really busy of late; probably busier than it’s been in years, creating…

  • The best (and worst) kept roads…

    The best (and worst) kept roads…

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    New data has been released to help us find the best and worst roads in the country. The UK’s roads are notoriously rough. We’ve all seen it. We’ve all lived it; bobbling our way along back roads and being caught out by unexpected, yet-to-be-filled potholes. Thankfully, Lexham Insurance have done God’s work and sifted though…

  • RIDE Cymru Knievels: Raising money and breaking records

    RIDE Cymru Knievels: Raising money and breaking records

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    Thirteen years ago, the ‘RIDE Cymru’ event was conceived – a charity 1,000-mile ride around the scenic roads of Wales. In its third year, the event mutated to have all riders dressed as Evel Knievel in honour of the 40th anniversary of the stunt legend’s famous Wembley Stadium jump over thirteen buses. The Cymru Knievel…

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