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BMW R nineT custom Project Japan
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February 2014 saw the start of a unique four-month BMW Motorrad project. Four professional Japanese bike builders were introduced to the new roadster R nineT Boxer in order to build their own interpretations of a customised nineT. This week, the fabulous four get personal with their new machines. Let the creative juices flow… Head…
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Reader Review: Black range of jacket, boots & gloves | Reader review
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Name: Michael Machin From: East Sussex Riding for: Close to 4 years Price paid for it: Jacket £59.99; Boots £59.99; Gloves £11.99 What type of riding do you do: Social, domestic and pleasure Tell us about it: The jacket from the brand ‘Black’ (Cool-It Pro jacket) is a 3/4 length touring jacket, with a quilted liner and also a ‘Reissa’ waterproof liner, making…
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Retro style jackets from Buffalo
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Classically styled and with a very nostalgic price-tag, the new Buffalo Retro jacket is perfect for riders who want the classic look, with the benefits of modern materials and features. Suitable throughout the riding season, the Retro features a waterproof and breathable drop liner and a thermal quilted liner. The latter can be removed…
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Take Control – Get the skills your bike deserves
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Motorcyclists of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to ‘take control’ this spring and take advantage of the Safer Roads Partnership’s subsidised motorcycle skills enhancement course. The Take Control course is available to all riders of mopeds, scooters and motorbikes across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire who want to brush up…
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Understand YOUR motorcycle suspension
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Maxton Engineering are one of the world’s top motorcycle suspension specialists, and the perfect people to demystify the springy stuff. Words and photos by: John Milbank How many times have you heard the local pub pundit dishing out his ‘expert’ advice: “You want to stiffen that up with a bit more preload” or…
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2014 Honda Integra review
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£7799 | 54bhp | 50lb-ft | 745cc In-line twin-cylinder Sharing the engine and much of its chassis with the NC750X and NC750S, the new Integra is an update to Honda’s 670cc 700D, released in 2011. More of a motorcycle / scooter crossover than a maxi-scooter, it’s got the performance and handling to make you…
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2014 Vespa Sprint 125 review
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£TBC |10.5bhp | Four-stroke, single cylinder 125cc Vespa, has launched a new Sprint to replace its Vespa S. The original Sprint from the mid-1960s was a two-stroke geared scooter. While other European countries will have a 50cc two-stroke option, the UK will see a four-stroke 125cc engine, complete with ABS, which is due to…
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2014 Honda NC750X review
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£6899 | 54bhp | 50lb-ft | 745cc parallel twin-cylinder After European success with 2012’s adventure-style NC700X, and naked NC700S, Honda has built on its unique 670cc platform with an R&D vision of “More fun, more joy, go a bit further”. This is the automatic bike, but with a standard manual transmission the NC750X costs…
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New Metzeler Supersport tyres optimised for all conditions
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Designed for those who use their motorcycle in all conditions, the latest from the METZELER range is developed from the experience achieved in road racing competitions such as the Tourist Trophy, in which the brand has participated with riders such as Guy Martin It offers the highest levels of handling and safety, even in…
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2014 Honda Fireblade SP review
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£14,999 | 178bhp | 84lb-ft | liquid-cooled four cylinder Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel – iMotorcycle Video – here. The new SP model is the most exotic, highest-specification Fireblade that Honda has produced since…
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