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Living with an electric motorcycle: The truth | Brammo Empulse R road test
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Editor John Milbank spent a few days with a Brammo Empulse R electric motorcycle to find out if it’s time to ditch the pump. Photos: Simon Hipperson This bike probably isn’t for you. Chances are you enjoy a good thrash at the weekend, touring to far flung reaches of the globe, or racking up miles on…
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Five reasons why Romaniacs is seriously tough
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The faint-hearted need not apply for the Romanian hard enduro event – here’s why. Red Bull Romaniacs is known as the toughest Hard Enduro event in the world – and for good reason too. Situated in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains in Sibiu, Romania, the five-day race pits the world’s best hard enduro racers against…
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Local authorities to be able to close public roads for motorsport events
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Local communities will be able to stage motor sports events on public roads, including stage rallies, hill climbs and trials of speed, the Prime Minister announced today during the official opening of a new Formula One Williams factory in Oxfordshire. In response to a consultation that ran earlier this year the Government will now legislate…
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How to buy a motorcycle to restore
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Ian Bates owns Resurrection Motorcycles in Market Deeping. Building bikes since the age of ten, and an engineer by trade, he now specialises in damaged repairables, and knows how to see the potential in another man’s write-off… If anyone could give advice on buying a motorcycle to restore, it’s him. “It’s a crying shame that…
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How to balance carbs on your motorcycle
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To balance carbs (or synchronise the carburettors) on your bike is simply the process of adjusting the throttle bodies so they pass the same amount of air and fuel mixture to each cylinder. It’s important because a well set-up fuel system will help the bike start easily, run smoothly, and be more efficient. Along with improved…
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New colour options for Suzuki GSX1250FAZ and Inazuma 250Z
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Suzuki has announced the introduction of three new special colour options, with two new Inazuma 250Z models joining a new-look Suzuki GSX1250FAZ. For just £7,975 the white GSX1250FAZ comes with a striking red, black and grey decal set with white rim stripes, making the already-excellent value tourer stand out further from the crowd. The GSX1250FAZ is…
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New children’s motorcycle kit from ARMR
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Thanks to ARMR Moto’s Kids Jacket and Trousers, junior pillion riders can now benefit from the same technical materials used in the “Grown-Up” range The KJ4 Kids Jacket has an outer shell in POLY TEK 600DN fabric that is super-tough but flexible; this is backed by a waterproof and breathable DRY TEK membrane layer and making…
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Business for sale: Fancy running your own bike shop?
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Established in 1980, Huntly Motorcycles is a family operated business for sale in the Town of Huntly. It offers Motorcycle Sales and service as well as associated clothing, parts and accessories, and also has a busy workshop catering for service repairs and tire fitting. This thriving business is said to be generating sound trading figures on…
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Yamaha Rocks Wheels & Waves 2014 with New Yard Built Projects
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The 2014 wheels & Waves event in Biarritz went down a storm two weeks ago with thousands of dedicated custom bikes descending on the French coast to enjoy sunshine, good times and beautiful motorcycles. Yamaha were there in style with a showcase of stunning Yard Built creations from a host of builders including The…
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Kit spotlight: Reevu MSX1 helmet
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Reevu MSX1 motorcycle helmet | Price: From £249 | Contact: www.reevu.com / 0191 418 7755 What is it? Every Reevu helmet contains a unique, and internationally patented vision system than ‘bends’ light around the inner shell of the ECE22-05 / DOT / ACU approved lids. Developed over 20 years, the Reevu has gained fans around the…
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