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  • CFMOTO: V4 Engine

    CFMOTO: V4 Engine

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    Here’s one from the left field: Chinese budget bike maker released imagery of an all-new V-four superbike-spec engine at the Milan Show – and just about no facts about it. Dubbed the V.04, it’s a 999cc 90° V-4, making around 210bhp, and will, according to the firm, be ‘competition ready’ which, we assume, means a…

  • TESTED: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT

    TESTED: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT

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    Bikes with auto gearboxes seem to be the ‘in thing’ right now, with recent additions to the market coming from BMW, KTM, Honda and, now, Yamaha. John McAvoy gave the latter brand’s new, fancy Y-AMT system a spin to see whether it’s the gamechanger we’re looking for.  This isn’t the first time that Yamaha have…

  • HUSQVARNA: The Vitpilen 801

    HUSQVARNA: The Vitpilen 801

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    We saw most of this earlier in the summer; the new Husqvarna 801 roadster has already been released in Svartpilen (black arrow) scrambler form, and for 2025 we get the other option, the Vitpilen (white arrow). As with the smaller models in the Husqvarna road bike range, both bikes share the basic engine and frame…

  • December 2024

    December 2024

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    We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, Ducati Hypermotard 698 RVE, Yamaha triples, KTM 790 Adventure & more!

  • Test Ride: Ducati Multistrada V4 S

    Test Ride: Ducati Multistrada V4 S

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    In an ever-crowded market, can the latest generation of Ducati’s pioneering Multistrada – with its Panigale-derived motor and raft of electronics – retain its reputation as one of the quickest, most surefooted and thrilling ways to cross continents?

  • TESTED: BMW F 900 GS

    TESTED: BMW F 900 GS

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    Adam ‘Chad’ Child has got his thoughts down on the new Beemer. Here’s what you need to know: Bigger engine, more power, less weight and a new look for the 2024 BMW F 900 GS- It’s weird to think the new middleweight F 900 GS produces more power than the legendary 1200 GS when it…

  • The best Evoluzione: Ducati 1098 and 1198

    The best Evoluzione: Ducati 1098 and 1198

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    Old-school looks with modern performance, the Ducati 1098 and 1198 models offer the best of both worlds.

  • Yamaha: Automatics on the way

    Yamaha: Automatics on the way

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    Yamaha’s the latest firm to confirm it’s bringing a semi-automatic transmission to its next generation rides Semi-automatic transmissions are nothing new. Honda’s had one on the go for years; BMW’s just announced its own as an aftermarket option on its new GS Adventure; and KTM’s just trialled one at the gruelling Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo. …

  • What makes a motorbike special?

    What makes a motorbike special?

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    In a world rammed with super trick, super fast and super saucy motorcycles, what does it take to be defined as truly ‘special’? We ponder that question, then offer up some of best bikes we’ve ever ridden…

  • ROAD TEST: Harley-Davidson Pan America

    ROAD TEST: Harley-Davidson Pan America

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    Breaking convention, H-D surprised us all with its refined, robust and well-rounded adventure bike. Ross Mowbray tried it out. Here’s what he thought: The world’s an ever-changing place, and motorcycling reflects that. Manufacturers are constantly navigating the peaks and troughs of what’s ‘on trend’ and what punters want to buy. That’s why Harley-Davidson can no…


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