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Motorcycle airbag vests save lives
The June issue of Motor Cycle Monthly looks at the benefits of Motorcycle Airbag jackets… Here are some great videos to support the story. Equestrian eventing rider Oliver Townend was incredibly lucky to survive this horrible fall, and credits his airbag vest with saving his life (watch from 2.15): Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Triumph and Barbour create cool custom Scrambler
Take a standard 900cc Triumph Scrambler, add a hint of bespoke tailoring from Barbour – all styled by custom bike builders, Spirit of the 70s – and you’ve got one cool looking bike.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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2014 Yamaha XV1900 CFD review
Blimey, was that a Red Kite? Bird watching on the move is one thing, but what comes next demands a little more concentration. Philosophical question no 19: Cruiser, is it a noun to describe a type of motorcycle; or an adjective to describe a state of mind? I prefer the latter.Article continues below… Advert…
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Yard Built Yamaha XV950 Pure Sports
The Yard Built project was created to transform Yamaha Sport Heritage motorcycles into specials that fire up the imagination and passion of riders who primarily want a unique looking custom bike. A new chapter has begun in this story and this time LowRide has accepted Yamaha’s challenge. LowRide is Italy’s leading magazine devoted to cruisers and choppers…
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RAC patrolman attempts 250cc World Land Speed Record
Stuart Swift is about to embark on one of the biggest challenges of his life. A dream he has held for more than 40 years. The Michelin-sponsored rider will travel to the famous Bonneville Speedway in an attempt to break the 250cc motorcycle world land speed record.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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New heat shield ideal for motorcycle fairings
ZircoFlex is the Zircotec’s flexible heat-shield material. It can be easily bent and manipulated, weighs just 0.46kg/m2, and is only 0.25mm thick. It’s being used everywhere from the inside of classic sportsbike fairings (protecting the now rare plastics), to oil-fields in the Caspian Sea.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…
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New Wheels to Work initiative in Devon
‘If you’ve got the will to work, we’ve got the wheels!’Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Travel prospects in Devon have taken a giant leap forward – on two wheels. That’s because a new business initiative is set…
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Reader Review: 2008 KTM RC8 | Reader review
Name: Rachel Nicholson From: Argyll & Bute Riding for: 12 yearsArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Price paid for the bike: I bought my KTM RC8 for £7250 in August 2010, when only 2 months old and with 690 miles on the clock. I have…
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2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R review
£13,999 | Liquid-cooled V-twin | 180bhp | 106lb-ftArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. On paper, KTM’s new Super Duke R is a terrifying prospect: a two cylinder engine with more capacity in one pot than all four in…
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Is rain water the secret to better mpg economy?
Afficionados of Formula One and Rallying may remember both Ferrari and Renault using water injection in Formula 1 in 1983, followed by the Ford Escort RS Cosworth in 1992. They all used it to gain extra power – until it was outlawed because of unfair advantage. These companies were using the same technology that had…
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Have dinner with the racers at the North West 200
Have you booked your tickets to the North West 200 or are you planning to? Well if you are, Yamaha Motor UK is pleased to announce that the Milwaukee Yamaha team are offering you the chance to dine in style and enjoy team hospitality with the Milwaukee Yamaha VIP Club! Milwaukee Yamaha is giving you the…
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New exhaust slip-ons for Harley-Davidson touring models
Hi-Output Carbon Black Slip-ons carry forward the deep rich tone of the Hi-Output Slip-ons in a bold new configuration, highlighted by a Carbon Fibre End Cap.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Designed specifically to address the needs of…
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BMW R nineT custom Project Japan
February 2014 saw the start of a unique four-month BMW Motorrad project. Four professional Japanese bike builders were introduced to the new roadster R nineT Boxer in order to build their own interpretations of a customised nineT. This week, the fabulous four get personal with their new machines. Let the creative juices flow… Head…
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Touratech Travel Event in South Wales this weekend
The annual Touratech Travel Event held at Touratech UK HQ in Ystradgynlais, South Wales attracts hundreds of adventure motorcycle enthusiasts to the area from all over Europe – this year’s event will be FREE TO ATTEND with the aim of attracting a wider range of motorcycle fans in order to inform them of the…
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Stafford Awards 2014: 34th Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show
Final results for the Stafford Awards at the 34th Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show – 9.00am Sunday 27 April: Dennis Frost, Chief Concours Judge Outstanding Service to the Classic Motorcycle Movement The Frank Farrington Outstanding Service Award – John SurteesArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click…
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Reader Review: Black range of jacket, boots & gloves | Reader review
Name: Michael Machin From: East Sussex Riding for: Close to 4 yearsArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Price paid for it: Jacket £59.99; Boots £59.99; Gloves £11.99 What type of riding do you do: Social, domestic and pleasure Tell us about it: The jacket from the…
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The coolest A2 motorcycle licence alternatives
“Yeah, I’ve heard that (insert A2 licence legal new machine name here) is a really good first bike.” Hmm, is that what they call damning with faint praise?Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Congratulations, you’ve passed your A2…
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‘Run what ya brung’ at Santa Pod
The Retro Show is the classic show with a difference. There’s non-stop old-skool action, both on and off the track all day long so, it’s a weekend that should take pride of place in your diary! Not only can you display your original mint condition show car or bike at the retro show but you…
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Retro style jackets from Buffalo
Classically styled and with a very nostalgic price-tag, the new Buffalo Retro jacket is perfect for riders who want the classic look, with the benefits of modern materials and features.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Suitable throughout the…
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Reader Review: Exelite Illuminated Harness | Reader review
Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 yearsArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Price paid for it: For this model about £90 but there are leisure backpack, highvis vest and sash versions for about £45, £40 and £20 respectively, and they also come…
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New urban helmet from Shark
SHARK Helmets has revealed a new addition to its extensive 2014 helmet line-up – Vancore. This new helmet follows the path of the popular, urban helmet; RAW that was released on the market by the French brand last year. The Vancore shares the same shell-shape as the RAW as well as an aggressive attitude. But…
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MoreBikes heads to the Stafford Classic Bike Show
The three rules of attending the Stafford Classic Bike Show: 1. Under no circumstances take the money you were supposed to be saving for a new kitchen. 2. Do not take a van, trailer or number of a mate who has either.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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Take Control – Get the skills your bike deserves
Motorcyclists of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to ‘take control’ this spring and take advantage of the Safer Roads Partnership’s subsidised motorcycle skills enhancement course.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The Take Control course is available…
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Understand YOUR motorcycle suspension
Maxton Engineering are one of the world’s top motorcycle suspension specialists, and the perfect people to demystify the springy stuff.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Words and photos by: John Milbank How many times have you heard…
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