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THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW SPONSORED BY CAROLE NASH RETURNS THIS APRIL
One of the most highly anticipated British motorcycling events is back for 2025. The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash is returning once more to Staffordshire County Showground on April 26-27, 2025.
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R&G: Apex range launched
R&G, the world leader in motorcycle crash protection products, is excited to announce the launch of its stylish new APEX range. Featuring Crash Protectors, Fork Protectors and Swingarm Protectors, this sleek new range features slimline tapered-style bobbins that offer riders an alternative to the popular R&G Aero range. The all-new APEX bobbin offers the same…
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TCX: New ‘Urban’ waterproof motorcycle boots
A brand-new edition to the TCX urban lineup – the Nalbak WP – offers protection and comfort for daily riders. Engineered with advanced materials and innovative features, the CE-certified Nalbak WP waterproof boots are perfect for rain or shine, making them an ideal choice for commuting or leisure rides. Constructed with TCX’s innovative T-Dry membrane,…
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HEATED GLOVES: Richa Inferno V12
Beating the chill has never been easier with the Richa Inferno V12 heated glove which features Gerbing’s Xtreme Microwire™ 12V system for ‘active heating’ throughout the entire glove – as well as the fingers. With heating elements throughout, these gloves ensure hands stay toasty no matter how much the temperature drops. Switching between the three…
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The world of motorbike-themed slots
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. Slot games come in many different types, and one niche that has grown popular is motorcycle-themed slots. The spinning of a reel is not that different from the turning of a wheel. In many ways, both can lead you on a journey of…
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SHARK partners with SENA for 2025
SHARK has partnered with SENA communication systems to deliver specially designed, integrated communications systems to riders and pillions using its 22.06 homologated helmet line-up*. The new SENA for SHARK range allows users to stay connected, enjoy their favourite playlists, and navigate easily – delivering unmatched performance and style. The systems cater to every rider’s needs…
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5 Reasons to Visit The Classic Dirt Bike Show Sponsored by Hagon
With the off-road season fast approaching, here are five reasons why you should grab your ticket for The Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon at Telford International Centre. Plus, you’ll SAVE 20% AND get a FREE poster by purchasing your ticket in advance!
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RIDDEN: Ducati Panigale V4S
In a bid to ensure it stays firmly at the top of the sportsbike pecking order, Ducati’s gone all out to create nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Editor Bruce Wilson tells us what we need to know… There are some new bikes that come along and grab your attention for less time than it takes…
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Q&A: Police ‘legal exemption’
Q. My daily ride is a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. I have about a 10-mile commute with the latter part along a busy high street to my office (I am an estate agent). I had just passed a double-decker bus which had stopped, unsurprisingly, at a bus stop. As I had just pulled back…
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Q&A: Beware of ‘Operation Snap’
Q. I have been a biker for the last 40-odd years and had all sorts over the years from BSAs to VFRs. Now I am a bit older and have a bit more money, I entered the Gold Wing era of my life about two years ago. It was something I thought I would never…
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ROYAL ENFIELD: Bear 650
Named after the Big Bear run desert race, which Royal Enfield won back in 1960 with 16-year-old racer Eddie Mulder, the Bear 650 is a softish street scrambler, based on the Interceptor 650. The Bear uses the same air-cooled 47bhp 650 twin as the firm’s other classically styled upper middleweight machines, but with a scrambler…
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KEEP WARM with Zerofit base layers
Winter is the time for extensive base layer use, and these Zerofit garments are now being distributed by top kit firm Feridax, so will be much more widely available. The Zerofit Heatrub Ultimate kit claims to provide five times more warmth than standard base layers thanks to ‘heat thread’ technology within the material itself. And…
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AGV: Pista GP-RR Performance Carbon helmet
AGV says this is an exact replica of the lids worn by the folks in MotoGP – which goes some way to excusing the chunky price tag. It’s the top-end 100 per cent carbon fibre FIM-approved race lid from the Italian helmet brand and is packed with high-end features. You get a titanium double D-ring…
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January 2025
The January issue of MoreBikes is out now and FREE to read online! Packed full of great motorcycle stories, photos, and terrific motorbikes. There’s our excellent On 2 Wheels section for the beginner bikes, great motorbikes, brilliant trips and fascinating tales of the people behind them. That’s because MoreBikes is the place to go for the…
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TECH TALK: More revs, more power
Alan Dowds has had his brain fried by 221bhp at 15,250rpm… He explains: Ducati’s Panigale V4R makes massive power, thanks to a sky-high rev limit. How does it do it? And why are revs so important for power? Let’s find out. I freely confess that I’m a bit jaded and cynical these days. It takes…
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Noyce and world-champion-winning bike reunited at Telford
The first-ever Honda World Championship-winning motocross bike, Graham Noyce’s legendary 1979 RC500, will be showcased at The Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon, taking place on February 8-9, 2025, at the Telford International Centre! At the close of 1978, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) focused all its efforts on developing a groundbreaking bike capable of…
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From the TT to GP: Racing royalty Jim Redman at the Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show
Motorcycling legends are set to take centre stage at this year’s Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show, taking place on February 22–23, 2025, at the Bath & West Showground. In an exciting addition to an already star-studded lineup, six-time World Champion and Isle of Man TT winner Jim Redman will be joining fellow racing icons Alex George…
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ARCHIVE: The frames of the 1993 GP season
VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers… The best-laid plans of mice and men – things went a little sideways for Yamaha at the start of the 1993 season and didn’t end well either. With everyone pretty much happy with the revised big bang motors, the factory decided to focus on the chassis. Using extruded alloy sections rather…
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BUYING A USED Kawasaki ZZR1400
Jon Urry tells us what we need to know… If you want serious performance, you need a ZZR… There is an old adage that goes, ‘There is no replacement for displacement’ – a statement that rings very true when it comes to Kawasaki’s mind-bending hyperbike, the ZZR1400. Although when the supercharged H2 SX was launched…
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TORQUING POINT: Single-Sided Rear Swingarms
An unravelling from Alan Dowds… Ever seen a red squirrel? Unless you live in the right part of Scotland, it’s unlikely; the ginger rodents have been outcompeted by their dull sciuridaen relatives from North America, the eastern grey squirrel. And we all prefer the tufty-eared red variant over the grey, don’t we? Why is that?…
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RIDDEN: Keeway V302C
Andy Bell brings us his verdict on the lightweight cruiser: If you’re into your cruisers and want a lightweight one at that, the Keeway V302C could be right up your street. What is it?Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.…
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Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic begins tomorrow at Newark Showground
The wait is almost over! The motorcycling season opener you’ve all been waiting for is finally here. It’s time for the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic which kicks off tomorrow, at Newark Showground (NG24 2NY). Offering the perfect escape [from the relatives) and the post-festive blues, the show is packed to the rafters with hundreds of classic…
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RIDDEN: Royal Enfield Super Meteor
The Super Meteor is, in Enfield’s own words, one of their flagship models, featuring upside-down Showa suspension, an LED headlight and a Tripper navigation system as standard. The 648cc parallel twin is lifted from the Interceptor/Continental models, but with revised mapping to give a wider spread of torque with 80 per cent available at just…
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DAY RIDE: Wales in the winter
Heading from Shropshire over to Cardigan Bay, this stunning 84-mile joyride is sure to put a smile on your face. Dave Manning reveals all… The ride in brief: The route covers roads great and small. This is not a fast ride; the roads can be busy, and they are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.…
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