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BMW R1200GS is UK’s biggest selling bike
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Following on from the great news regarding the increase in new motorcycle registrations, it’s been revealed that, yet again, the BMW R1200GS is the UK’s best selling bike over 125cc. During December, the machine was outsold by Ducati’s 899 Panigale, but over the year, the BMW still holds the title. With street bikes gaining popularity,…
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Motorcycle theft eliminated in Westminster
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Motorcycle thieves are now avoiding St James’s Square in London, thanks to a series of anti-theft initiatives. The Square was identified as one of four ‘hotspots’ for motorcycle theft by Westminster City Council, with around 52 motorcycles or scooters stolen each year from its parking bays – around one a week. £1 million worth of…
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Mash Roadstar 400 review
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Mash Roadstar 400 review | £3799 | 29bhp@7000rpm | 22lb-ft@5500rpm | air-cooled 4-valve single Tested by: Peter Henshaw Photos by: Mykel Nicolaou The Mash is that rare thing in motorcycling; an entirely new brand. Yet the Roadstar 400 is based around 1980s technology. This bike is really about its cool retro styling – a…
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The Putoline Classic Dirt Bike Show 2015
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The newly branded Putoline Classic Dirt Bike Show is ramping up the celebrations for the 2015 show with displays and star guests planned. The 2015 show will be held at the Telford International Centre from February 21 to 22, 2015. The 40th anniversary of Martin Lampkin being crowned world trials champion and 40 years since Vic Allan…
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Police and government want more bikers on the road!
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In November last year we reported on an important conference – held at the Department for Transport in London – that saw the Police and key government officials join with European industry experts and researchers to discuss how more bikes on the road would make motorcycling safer. Editor John Milbank left that meeting hoping that…
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Industry Insider | Snap up a Honda CB1100
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MyMotorCycleCheck.com – the UK’s No.1 motorbike and scooter provenance website – has saved many a biker from making an expensive two-wheeled mistake. Valuation expert Rob Hobson suggests three wise buys… Highly desirable: BMW S1000 R Safe bet: Triumph Speed Triple Used star: Honda CB1100 “For our highly desirable model this month we’ve chosen the BMW S1000 R.…
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15 Great Christmas motorcycle book ideas
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If you’re anything like me, you’re starting to get a little nervous about Christmas being so close! Have you got everything covered… have you forgotten something, or does everyone know what YOU would like?! I’ve rounded up a stack of books that would make fantastic gifts for a motorcyclist. Choose something for the biker 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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326hp Kawasaki H2R spits flames on the dyno
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This year’s Motorcycle Live is proving to be the best ever, with some truly awe-inspiring bikes on display, from Ducati’s Scrambler to Yamaha’s R1; Honda RC213V-S to the incredible Kawasaki H2R. Kawasaki unveiled the Ninja H2R to a huge crowd, first warming it up, and teasing onlookers with the throaty roar of this track-only machine.…
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Herald Classic 250 and Herald Café 250 review
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Herald Classic 250 and Herald Café 250 review | £2842 | 21bhp | 14.4lb-ft | air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Tested by: John Milbank Photos: Joe Dick After the popularity of the HMC Classic 125, a larger capacity bike was inevitable. The company is looking to develop a keen following with its range of bikes, so all…
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