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  • Exclusive interview with Scott Redding

    Exclusive interview with Scott Redding

      “It’s just knowing you still have it…” Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. MoreBikes.co.uk caught up with Scott Redding after his first MotoGP race in Qatar at the launch of Bike Nation, a new shop for bikers, to…


  • Shorai Lithium Iron battery vs Standard Lead Acid | Comparison test

    Shorai Lithium Iron battery vs Standard Lead Acid | Comparison test

    Motor Cycle Monthly, the UK’s biggest monthly bike title and FREE in dealers, clubs and biker cafes, took a brand new Shorai LFX18A1-BS12 and pitted it against a brand new Yuasa YT12A-BS lead-acid battery. Check out the video to see how they both got on. John used an Optimate battery tester during the test, and swears by…


  • 2014 Ducati Diavel review

    2014 Ducati Diavel review

      £16,995 | 1198cc, liquid-cooled, dohc 8-valve 90-degree desmo V-twin | 160bhp @ 9250rpm | 96.2lb-ft @ 8000rpmArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike…


  • Free Dainese back protector with Pirelli tyres

    Free Dainese back protector with Pirelli tyres

    Pirelli has teamed up with premium motorcycle clothing manufacturer Dainese to offer a free back protector to all customers who purchase a set of Pirelli ANGEL™ GT or DIABLO ROSSO™II tyres. Rider safety is a crucial aspect of modern motorcycling, and Pirelli is pleased to offer customers the chance to own a high-quality back protector for free. Italian brand…


  • New digital speedo for Harley Sportsters

    New digital speedo for Harley Sportsters

      This unique Translogic Speedgauge for H-D Sportster models utilises the pinnacle of LCD technology, culminating in the perfect contrast for daytime clarity and backlighting at night. Made from `Zytol’ for superior quality and durability, the Speedgauge’s features include: a numerical speedometer, unique engine core temperature reading, instant battery voltage, overall odometer reading and a…


  • Historic machines to make rare appearances at Stafford

    Historic machines to make rare appearances at Stafford

      A selection of unique machinery from around the globe will make a rare appearance at one of the world’s flagship classic motorcycle events this April.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The 34th Carole Nash Classic MotorCycle Show takes place on…


  • Suzuki factory specials released

    Suzuki factory specials released

      Suzuki GB has announced availability of the special edition Hayabusa, first unveiled at last year’s Motorcycle Live, as well as details of a factory-built, special edition GSX-R750, too.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Arriving in UK dealerships this…


  • How Yamaha made the MT-07 so cheap

    How Yamaha made the MT-07 so cheap

      Oliver Grill – Motorcycle Product Planning Manager at Yamaha Motors Europe – explained how a bike this good can be so affordable:Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. “Versus four and three cylinder engines, the parallel twin has many…


  • Scottoiler now available for new Suzuki VStrom

    Scottoiler now available for new Suzuki VStrom

      Just in time for the new Suzuki DL1000 to hit the shops motorcycle chain oiler manufacturer Scottoiler has announced that it will offer a special version of its popular vSystem to fit the new DL1000 models. The system will also fit all previous VStrom models.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…


  • The inside line on MV

    The inside line on MV

      Giovanni Castiglione talks to Motor Cycle Monthly about the current state of MV Agusta…Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. MCM: Are you satisfied with MV’s current position? GC: “We are very happy with MV Agusta’s performance in the…


  • New lap record set at Donington

    New lap record set at Donington

      The first official UK test for the MCE British Superbike Championship at Donington Park saw riders utilise the new 17” Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike tyres and it was three time Champion Shane Byrne who narrowly held off Josh Brookes to top the timesheets, lapping under the existing lap record with a stellar 1m:29.550s time.Article continues…


  • 2014 Honda VFR800 review

    2014 Honda VFR800 review

      £10,499 | 105bhp@10,250rpm | 55lb-ft@8,500rpm | Liquid-cooled DOHC 90° V4Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. It’s estimated that more than 75,000 VFRs are actively ridden in Europe alone. Honda’s sixth generation of the popular sports-tourer is likely to…


  • How to buy an insurance write-off motorcycle from an auction

    How to buy an insurance write-off motorcycle from an auction

    Written-off bikes can offer good value for riders on a budget – but only if you’re salvage savvy. MoreBikes shows you how to bag a bargain, and or when to walk away If you’re on the look-out for a budget bike and maybe reckon yourself to be a bit of a handy spanner twirler, why…


  • Own a limited edition Rossi AGV helmet

    Own a limited edition Rossi AGV helmet

      At the official tests in Sepang Valentino Rossi amazed everyone with a brand new helmet for the first laps of 2014. As usual “The Doctor” showed no lack of originality and never ceases to surprise us with his ideas.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here…


  • 2014 Honda CB650F review

    2014 Honda CB650F review

      £6399 | 86bhp @11,000rpm | 47lb-ft @8,000rpm | Liquid-cooled DOHC inline-4Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Honda says this bike’s aimed at the ‘young at heart’. Focussing on 17-30 year old rider, the Japanese manufacturer claims the strong…


  • How to buy a bike | Reader advice

    How to buy a bike | Reader advice

    Motor Cycle Monthly – the UK’s biggest bike monthly, and FREE In dealers, clubs and biker cafes – asked its Reader Panel for their best bike buying advice. Here’s what they had to say, but why not add your opinions at the bottom of the page too?! The May 2014 issue of MCM will have…


  • YOU could ride for BMW in the Canadian GS Trophy

    YOU could ride for BMW in the Canadian GS Trophy

      British BMW riders are invited to compete for the three available places in Team UK for the incredible, once-in-a-lifetime, International Final of the 2014 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy in Canada.  Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The 2014…


  • Is a bike I’m selling insured for test rides?

    Is a bike I’m selling insured for test rides?

    Q I put my old Yamaha Fazer 1000 up on eBay, and had a chap visit for a look before placing a bid. I let him have a spin around the block, but he clipped an old lady on a zebra crossing. The police were involved, and he’s getting done for careless driving. That’s fair enough…


  • 2014 Kawasaki J300 review

    2014 Kawasaki J300 review

      £4049 | 299cc |4-stroke Single |liquid-cooled |27.2bhp |21.2lb-ftArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. With its angular lines and fierce headlight design, this is clearly a Kawasaki. However, unlike the other machines in the range, the J300 is the company’s first ever scooter…


  • Duckswax water repelling leather tonic review

    Duckswax water repelling leather tonic review

    Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £9.95 Info: www.duckswax.co.uk “It’s like water off a ducks back”… we all know the saying, but imagine having the same properties on your leathers! After trials riding for 10 years, inventor Martin Chivers decided to come up with his own solution, so he didn’t keep getting wet. Claiming to preserve leather…


  • What happens at a bike auction?

    What happens at a bike auction?

    The May 2014 issue of Motor Cycle Monthly – FREE in dealers, clubs and biker cafes – has a fantastic feature on getting the best deal on your next bike, whether it’s from a dealer, eBay, auction or a damaged-repairable. Check it out for FREE by picking up your copy. For a map of distributors,…


  • Am I insured on a motorcycle test ride?

    Am I insured on a motorcycle test ride?

    Motor Cycle Monthly spoke to Dave Bowcock, MD at Principal Insurance  to find out… “If the buyer is test riding through a dealership, the business should have an insurance policy that covers them for people test riding. This policy will have a set criteria though, and the client should always check that they have adequate cover…


  • Draggin Jeans officially licensed by DuPont

    Draggin Jeans officially licensed by DuPont

    Draggin Jeans has become the world’s first manufacturer of motorcycle jeans to be officially licensed to use DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid fibres. Originally developed by DuPont™ in 1965, Kevlar® aramid fibre is lightweight and extraordinarily strong, with five times the strength of steel on an equal-weight basis. Each pair of Draggin Jeans features a protective lining,…


  • 2014 Honda VFR800 review

    2014 Honda VFR800 review

      £10,499 | 105bhp@10,250rpm | 55lb-ft@8,500rpm | Liquid-cooled DOHC 90° V4Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. It’s estimated that more than 75,000 VFRs are actively ridden in Europe alone. Honda’s sixth generation of the popular sports-tourer is likely to…



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