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2015 Moto Guzzi V7 II review
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Moto Guzzi V7 II | From £7134 | 744cc | Four-stroke, air-cooled, 90° V-twin | 48bhp I 44lb-ft Words: Tony Carter Photos: Milagro The V7 range has been nipped and tucked for 2015. With three models in the range – the Stone, Special and Racer – each with their own styling as well as…
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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…
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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…
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Cool V-Twin Yard Built Yamaha café racer
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Yamaha has teamed up with legendary German custom bike builder Marcus Walz for their third project in five years. Walz and Yamaha collaborated to create a stunning new Yard Built concept with the Yamaha XV950. The result, ‘El Ratón Asesino’ sets a new standard for detail as Walz delivers a sublime Café Racer in…
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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…
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2015 Triumph Tiger 800 review
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2015 Triumph Tiger 800 | From £8499 | 94bhp@9,250rpm |58lb-ft@7,850rpm | 800cc liquid-cooled, line 3-cylinder Tested by: Tony Carter Photos by: Alessio Barbanti, Paul Barshon, Matteo Cavadini, Freddie Kirn Despite what Triumph and anyone else will try to tell you, the Tiger 800 isn’t an adventure bike. It’s much more than that. It’s also…
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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…
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New fairing for BMW R nineT from Wunderlich
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Inspired by the cockpit fairings fitted to the R90S and R100CS in the late 1970s, the Daytona helps complete the retro, cafe racer look of the R nineT, and makes longer journeys much more comfortable, providing some much needed protection from wind blast and weather. Wunderlich have specialised in individually-tailored BMW motorcycle accessories for almost…
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FREE Arai helmet service at the NEC Motorcycle Live 2014
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One of the benefits of owning an Arai helmet is that you can always get it cleaned, checked and serviced for free (and not just while it’s in its five year warranty). At the NEC Motorcycle Live 2014, Arai UK is aiming to service a record 2000 helmets during the event. Visit Arai at Motorcycle…
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Husqvarna Concept 401 Vitpilen / Svartpilen | 2015 new motorcycles
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Post-war Europe saw Husqvarna’s lightweight single-cylinder bikes popular on the difficult roads and tracks of the time. The new Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen and Svartpilen (White Arrow and Black Arrow) see a mix of the company’s off-road bikes of the 60s and 70s, and the road bikes of the 40s. Details are sparse, and we’re usually…
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