Touring Bikes
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Day One: Suzuki GSX-S1000GX LAUNCH RIDE
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Here’s the Day One first-ride summary from Ross! We’re out on the launch of the newly released GX. Sitting neatly in the range between the GT and V-Strom, it aims to blend sporty performance with long-distance comfort. Sounds good, right? Today’s mostly been about bagging photos and video, so we’ve not managed to get a…
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WE’RE WITH: Suzuki’s NEW GSX-S1000GX
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We’ve got 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-R 1000 motor and its first automatic adjustable suspension system. We’ll be bringing you our thoughts on it as and when we can – but it there’s anything…
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Updates for the BMW S1000XR
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While all eyes were on the news of the launch of the new R1300GS, BMW’s quietly revealed some serious changes to its long-legged sport-tourer. Powered by the same S1000RR-derived 999cc four-cylinder engine as the previous generation, it’d be easy to assume that performance is pretty much the same. But revised intakes and fresh mapping have…
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Used Bike Guide: SUZUKI SV650 (1999-2015)
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£2000-£3500 This is a slightly left-field option. Firstly, it’s less modern retro and more actual retro, having been first released before the turn of the millennium. But over the intervening 20-odd years it’s won the hearts and minds of an eclectic mix of riders who approve of its usability, affordability and versatility. It is truly…
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Paying respects at some memorials in Lincolnshire
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A sixty-three-mile round trip to take in four war memorials in Lincolnshire. Simon, Mark and Jono took the Yamaha Niken GT, CFMOTO 650MT and the Kymco DTX 360 adventure scooter to the following destinations: -Lincoln Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre -Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, RAF Coningsby Battle of Britain Memorial…
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Used Bike Guide: BMW k1600B (2016-on)
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£10,000-£18,000 BMW’s big-mile cruiser is also well worth a look if you’ve not got your heart set on something with more ‘old-school’ styling. The K1600, and K1600B which we’re focusing on here, are excellent motorcycles. The German firm knows how to build refined, reliable and capable motorcycles that’ll run forever, and this is no different.…
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MotoBrite LED Number Plate Hazard Warning Triangle
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Introducing an incredibly efficient product that discreetly fits behind your number plate. Once opened, it automatically activates a brilliant flashing hazard warning triangle. And when closed, it switches off on its own. Whether you’re taking a break, chatting, or experiencing engine troubles on the side of the road, this product is the perfect solution to…
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Buying Guide: Flip-front helmets
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When it comes to kit, it’s not always easy to know where best to splash your hard-earned cash. There’s an absolute abundance of choice out there to suit every kind of budget, and although it’s easiest to stick to what you know, there’s a chance you might be missing out on something properly good. That’s…
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What We Wear: Schuberth C5 flip-up motorcycle helmet
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Bob Pickett tells us how it is… £539.99 / www.bikerheadz.co.uk / Bob Pickett 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). The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can…
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LS2 helmet intercom – powered by Cardo Systems
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Following LS2’s announcement of adopting the new Universal Communications Solution (UCS) standard in selected helmets during EICMA 2022 in Milan, the LS2 INTERCOM – LS24X powered by Cardo – is now available. The LS24X has been designed explicitly for easy installation into the ECE 22.06 compliant VECTOR 2, ADVANT and INFINITY helmets, offering customers a choice of…
