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Buying your first sports bikes? Here’s what you need to know…
As a rule, we wouldn’t recommend a 600cc or bigger sports bike as a first big bike. It’s not that we’re killjoys, or even that we think you’ll go out and fall off.
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BMW’s R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B
Heavyweight segment of the market faces assault from German marque with its two new models Having seen these bikes at various stages of testing over the last months, the arrival of the BMW Transcontinental and R 18 B shouldn’t come as a big surprise. Either way, the two bikes signal BMW’s move into the heavyweight…
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Highway Code changes
Pedestrians and cyclists are due to be placed at the top of a re-ordered pecking order, as a new Highway Code hierarchy rule is on the cards. If approved in Parliament once MPs return from their summer holidays, the new rule will look at protecting the most vulnerable road users by giving them the most…
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Triumph reveals plans for new MX and enduro machines
Triumph’s planning a long-awaited return to the motocross and enduro market. Here’s what we know about the British factory’s plans so far Triumph is planning an assault on the lucrative motocross and enduro market – with two big- name ambassadors helping the manufacturer to blaze a new off- road trail. The Hinckley-based operation has outlined…
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PATENTS: Yamaha’s new RADAR warning system
The Japanese factory has filed a patent for a hazard warning system which displays information in the rear view mirrors and on the windscreen. Radar technology is becoming much more widespread in motorcycling, with BMW, Ducati and KTM all releasing bikes capable of identifying and reacting to potential hazards – and now Yamaha’s looking to…
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CONCEPT: Triumph’s Tiger 1200 for 2022
The British factory has released another prototype Tiger, but this time, it’s a big ‘un. Blending the performance of the Speed Triple 1200 RS and the agility of the Tiger 900 Rally, the big Tiger that’s on the way looks like a serious bit of kit if off-road adventures are your thing. Triumph has made…
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REVEALED: Triumph’s Tiger Sport 660
The British factory has just unveiled a new, smaller version of its much-loved Tiger – and it’s going to be powered by the same 660cc engine as the recently released Trident. It might have seemingly come out of nowhere, but the introduction of the ‘baby’ Tiger shouldn’t be a massive surprise. With the Trident 660…
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85 prizes for 85 years: Devitt Insurance goes giveaway crazy to celebrate milestone anniversary
Specialist motorcycle insurance provider, Devitt, is celebrating 85 years in business this summer and to mark the milestone anniversary, the company is launching a bumper giveaway with a huge ‘85 prize’ giveaway.
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Unrestricted license holders
No need for 33bhp rules here. You are the lucky ones and can go straight onto anything you fancy. But let’s be realistic here…
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SPY SHOTS: Royal Enfield’s Hunter 350 caught on camera
Royal Enfield’s newest 350cc single has been snapped while it’s out undergoing some final testing ahead of going into production – and we’ve got our hands on the photos. Following closely in the footsteps of the recently released Meteor, the Indian-built Hunter will make use of the same 350cc single engine – but feature a…
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RUMOURS: Is Kawasaki working on a smaller version of its Z900RS? Z650RS coming in 2022?
Is there a new, slightly smaller version of Kawasaki’s modern retro motorcycle on the way in 2022? We’ve heard a rumour that the Japanese factory could be working on a 650cc twin-cylinder engine version of its Z900RS.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or…
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KIT OUT your Triumph’s Trident 660. TWO fairing kits from Arton Works.
Do you fancy customising your Triumph Trident with a cool new fairing? Arton Works has come up with a couple of options. The latest incarnation of Triumph’s Trident has been received very well since its release last year. We loved it when we first rode it, and we aren’t alone – the ‘entry level’ roadster…
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Things to do with your motorcycle this Bank Holiday weekend
Now the Bank Holiday is upon us, here are a plethora of events, meet-ups, travel locations and relaxing ideas to make your extended weekend memorable.
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REVEALED: Honda’s new CB200X
The Japanese factory has just revealed a new small capacity version of its much loved CB500X adventure bike – but it’s probably not going to make it to the UK. Presented in India, the new Honda CB200X takes obvious inspiration from its bigger brother, with similar bodywork and graphics, a decent size windscreen, handguards, a…
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MotoGP: Maverick Viñales joins Aprilia for 2022
Following the news that Aprilia has become an official factory MotoGP team, the Italian factory has just announced that Maverick Viñales will be joining its ranks for the 2022 race season. Viñales joins Aleix Espargaró on the RS-GP race bike – and has signed an annual contract to take him through to 2022, although there’s…
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Autoglym Headlight Restoration Kit Restore Clarity to Headlight Lenses
Everything you need to restore clarity to headlight lenses Dull, cloudy headlight lenses can spoil the face of your car and hamper the performance of the bulbs.
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Autoglym Clay Bar Detailing Complete Kit Rapid Detailer Resin Polish Clay Cloth
Everything you need to remove surface contaminants from paintwork. If you are serious about your paintwork, you have probably heard of a clay bar.
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Autoglym Bodywork Wash & Protect Complete Kit Pure Shampoo Rapid Aqua Wax Cloths
Everything you need to quickly clean and wax your car for a lasting shine. Squeaky clean paintwork with a lasting shine is easy to achieve with our Bodywork Wash & Protect Complete Kit.
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Buying your first big bike
Congratulations, you’ve passed. This is where things get really exciting. Your first big bike will be very special indeed.
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Practise, practise, practise: Part 2
Jim Liskin of CSM training school in Peterborough has been a motorcycle instructor for 31 years. There’s not much he doesn’t know about passing the bike test.
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TRIUMPH teases NEW Speed Triple 1200 RR. Coming NEXT month.
The Hinckley factory has just released a video which gives us a tiny glimpse of a new bike that’s just about to be released; the Speed Triple 1200 RR. At this stage we know very little about the new machine – but a bit of logic suggests it’ll be a tweaked and tricked out version…
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SPOTTED: Husqvarna’s Norden 901
The long-awaited Husqvarna Norden 901 looks like it’s ready to roll. It’s been a couple of years since the Austrian-cum-Swedish factory first showed off its prototype adventure bike at the EICMA show in Milan, and since then we’ve been sitting tight for the big reveal of the finished production-ready machine. We’re not quite there yet,…
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Practice, practice, practice
You’ve got the bike, passed your CBT and bought your kit too. Now it’s time to get some miles under your belt and get ready for your test.
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Kawasaki reveal Z900RS SE with 1970s tribute paint
Kawasaki has revealed the new Z900RS SE model for 2022 – featuring suspension changes and a classic ‘Yellow Ball’ tribute paint job.
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