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ARCHIVE: 1991 was a good year for Yamaha
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LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN 1991 was a pretty good year for Yamaha. VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers how it went down… As is so often the way in many motor sports, a capricious decision caused a lot of head scratching and work for the Yamaha team ahead of the 1991 season. Michelin’s bean counters decided the cons…
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Riding in the Wet: Pushing to the Limits
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Have you ever wondered how much tyre grip is compromised in the wet? We certainly have, which is why we decided to conduct our own bespoke test to find out. Using Bridgestone’s T32 sports-touring tyres, we set out to explore their performance in challenging, wet conditions—pushing both the tyres and ourselves to the limit! From…
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TESTED: Metzeler’s Roadtec 02
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Bruce Wilson has been over to the Isle of Man to see how Metzeler’s new Roadtec 02 hold up in the wet and dry around the famous TT course… I’ve never come across a hoop branded as a Super-Sport-Touring, but that’s exactly where Metzeler brackets its new Roadtec 02. The thinking is simple: it can…
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TOP TIPS: Choosing the perfect helmet
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Picking the right lid goes beyond simply deciding which design you like best, but where do you start? Whether looking to kit yourself out for the first time or treating yourself to some new attire, choosing a new helmet can have you scratching your head on what to look for. To help make it easier,…
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Revved up and ready: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash takes Stafford by storm
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The unmistakable sound of classic motorcycles and the buzz of enthusiasts filled the Stafford County Showground this past weekend for another hugely successful Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash.
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RIDER SKILLS: Adjusting your attitude!
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Riding is as much a mental task as it is a physical one, and developing a good attitude towards riding makes the entire process a lot easier. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to train our brain to guide us through all the…
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KIT TESTED: Airhawk seat cushion
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Jonathan Schofield / £109.96 / www.sportouring.com As the years have gathered pace and my mental state has not bothered to keep up, I am reminded by certain parts of my body that I need to slow down or take more care. My butt being one of those body parts that has recently decided to make…
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Tested: Yamaha Tenere 700 Extreme
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When it came to breaking his adventure bike virginity, Yamaha’s new Tenere 700 Extreme proved perfect for Timmy.
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TESTED: MBP C1000V Cruiser
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If you’re into big cruisers, there’s a new kid on the block that you need to know about. Jonathan Schofield tells us what we need to know. Cruisers are a style of motorcycle that have never really caught my eye. The low-slung seat and raised bars all seemed a little impractical on the tight, uneven…
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TESTED: KTM 990 Duke
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We caught up with John McAvoy, who filled us in on the KTM… It’s been a while since KTM last had a 990 Duke in its range, but the name is back – and this new addition is perhaps one of its most exciting offerings ever. Here’s why… The 990 gets a brand-new frame that’s…
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