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  • Kawasaki Z1000SX long term review | That new bike feeling

    Kawasaki Z1000SX long term review | That new bike feeling

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    Rider: John Milbank | Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX | Current fuel economy: 46.5mpg | Cost when new: £9699 + £215.95 for a top box   My time in the saddle has been but a blip compared to the experience of many of you, but even after 18 years, I’m still amazed at how a bike can be transformed by a…

  • British engineers to debut new motorcycle at the Dakar Rally 2015

    British engineers to debut new motorcycle at the Dakar Rally 2015

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    After two and a half years in development, Northamptonshire based Rally Raid Products have finally been approved to compete in the Dakar Rally 2015 this coming January with their own branded motorcycle – the LC4-50. The Dakar Rally – formally the ‘Paris-Dakar’, now held in South America – is the longest and most arduous off-road…

  • Stylish new motorcycle clothing range: Knox Studio Collection

    Stylish new motorcycle clothing range: Knox Studio Collection

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    Knox – famous for its motorcycle armour  – used the Birmingham NEC Motorcycle Live show to reveal a brilliant new range of clothing – the Knox Studio Collection. We’re all used to bulky bike jackets that can look good on the bike, but not so great as casual wear – take the armour out and…

  • The history of Triumph | 25 years at Hinckley

    The history of Triumph | 25 years at Hinckley

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    It’s nearly a quarter of a century since Triumph came back with a bang. Bertie Simmonds examines how they did it for MoreBikes… On June 29th 1990 the press gathered for the announcement that Triumph Motorcycles was back in business again. Many had heard this all before, and many have heard similar stories of great…

  • Three more reasons to go to Motorcycle Live at the NEC

    Three more reasons to go to Motorcycle Live at the NEC

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    Motorcycle Live 2014 is promising to be one of the best biking events of the year, what with the new Yamaha R1 on display, Kawasaki running the H2R on a dyno, the Ducati Scrambler and much more (plus the chance to come and say hello to us of course!). Three of our friends have some…

  • Skill for life: Carli’s advanced riding diary | IAM an advanced rider…

    Skill for life: Carli’s advanced riding diary | IAM an advanced rider…

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    “All advanced riders from the IAM are old men…”  “Learning is boring – what do you want to do another test for? I already know what I am doing on the road and can ride fast …” The above phrases are a few of the negative things that people said to me about advanced riding…

  • New Honda CB125F | 2015 new motorcycles

    New Honda CB125F | 2015 new motorcycles

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    Honda has just announced a new machine – the Honda CB125F. Here’s what the press release had to say… An entry-level 125cc motorcycle has to be a multi-faceted machine. To some it represents the most economical way of getting from A to B, both in terms of initial affordability and running costs. To these riders…

  • Kawasaki Z1000SX long-term review | The lads’ holiday

    Kawasaki Z1000SX long-term review | The lads’ holiday

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    John Milbank takes the Kawasaki Z1000SX on a biking holiday he’ll never forget… We’ve just ridden for an hour through the most stunning scenery, round beautiful corners, and on the best surfaces. It’s baking hot, and we’re stood in a service station forecourt eating ice creams. “What was that road we just did?” I ask.…

  • Don’t miss the Classic Bike Guide Newark motorcycle show

    Don’t miss the Classic Bike Guide Newark motorcycle show

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    Motorcycle enthusiasts will be given an early chance to set themselves and their machines up for 2015 as Newark Showground once again hosts its now traditional New Year motorcycle event. Taking place on the weekend of January 3-4, the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic features trade stands and autojumble stalls throughout the venue’s halls…

  • Ross Noble and his off-road motorcycle passion

    Ross Noble and his off-road motorcycle passion

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      Comedian Ross Noble popped into the 2014 International Dirt Bike Show and talked of his passion for motorcycles and all things off-road.  “To say I’m a fan of off-road is an understatement,” he enthused. “I love all bikes, but really prefer riding enduro and trials.” Noble has taken his enduro craving to extreme levels,…


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