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Project Livewire – we ride the Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle
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Rain was covering my visor; it was blind apex after hairpin turn. All I wanted to do was wind back the throttle to hear the noise of this prototype machine, to hear that jet engine whoosh again before they took the bike off me. And that’s something I never thought I would say about an…
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Try off-road riding for just £30
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The date and venue for the popular Motorcycle Off-Road Experience have been announced – this year’s event will be held at Upavon in Wiltshire from Tuesday July 7 to Friday July 10. This will be the fourth year the event has been held, which allows people to try off-road riding for the first time. A…
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2015 Aprilia Caponord Rally Edition review
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2015 Aprilia Caponord Rally Edition review | £14,134 | 123bhp @ 8000rpm | 85lb-ft @ 6800rpm | Liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin 1197cc Tested by: Nathan Millward Launched in the spring of 2013, the first Caponord was overshadowed by the liquid-cooled BMW R1200 GS and KTM 1190 Adventure., despite not necessarily being a direct rival. That…
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New technology: headlights guided by your eyes!
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It may sound like science fiction, but if engineers at Vauxhall have it their way then it’s not far off being a reality with development under way of automotive lighting that uses eye-tracking technology. “We’ve been pursuing this concept of controlling the direction and intensity of light based on where the driver is looking for around two…
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2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 review
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2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 review | From £12,995 | 160bhp@9500rpm | 100lb-ft@7500rpm | 90° V-twin with variable desmodromic valve timing Tested by John Milbank Photos by Milagro With 8lb-ft more torque and 15bhp more than a Monster 1200 S, the Multistrada could be a daunting proposition; a howling beast, bristling with pent-up aggression, just…
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A day of motorcycle fun at Prescott Bike Festival in aid of Blood Bikes
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The Prescott Bike Festival will take place on Sunday, April 12 at the home of the prestigious Bugatti Owners Club in Cheltenham (GL52 9RD). Advanced tickets are £12 and cost £15 on the gate – all event proceeds go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers. The 2015 Festival will feature large displays…
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2015 Zero electric motorcycles review
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2015 Zero electric motorcycles review | From $9845 | 67bhp | 106lb-ft | Permanent high-temp magnet brushless motor Tested by: Alan Cathcart Photos: Kevin Wing The American electric motorcycle industry, (and so by definition the world’s), is on the brink of attaining critical mass, with the unveiling last year of Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire concept E-cruiser,…
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Overland Rider – the England to Cape Town adventure
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Despite having very little true off-road riding experience, ‘Overland Rider’ Jonathan Blackburn did not let that stop him from embarking on a journey of a lifetime as he rode from England to Cape Town, South Africa. Using a modified KTM 690 Enduro R – kindly supplied and prepared by P&H Motorcycles (who also prepped his…
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High-quality, low-cost motorcycle chain
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Internet parts specialist Wemoto has introduced a new premium quality, ultra-competitively priced Swift Heavy Duty SX-Ring chain featuring an attractive choice of gold or silver plated links. Benefiting from cutting-edge design and production technology, and shot peened for extra strength, Swift’s new top-of-the-range, low friction SX-Ring chain keeps dirt out and internal lubrication in, making…
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Advanced motorcycle training: The best £45 you’ll ever spend
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Whatever your experience, skill or confidence, BikeSafe is a fantastic way to brush up on your riding skills. Staff Writer Carli Ann Smith went out with the Cambridgeshire traffic cops, and she’s sharper than ever! Words: Carli Ann Smith Photos: John Milbank I was being followed closely as I weaved my KTM 390 Duke around…
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