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BMW S1000XR | 2015 new motorcycles
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Claimed to combine touring ability with sporty performance and high levels of comfort, the 2015 BMW S1000XR takes the S1000R roadster’s engine with 160bhp@11,000rpm and 83lb-ft@9250rpm. Switchable ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’ riding modes come as standard, along with Automatic Stability Control. ABS Pro (works when banked over) and Dynamic Traction Control are available as optional extras.…
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2015 BMW S1000RR review
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2015 BMW S1000RR review | £13,700 | 199bhp@13,500rpm | 83lb-ft@10,500rpm | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four Tested by Bruce Wilson Meet the awesome BMW S1000RR. It’s the first production super-sport bike to have the option of cruise control and heated grips. It also has a real-time lean angle display, and an optional World Superbike-style quick-shifter. The updates mean more…
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Suzuki GSX-S1000F | 2015 new motorcycles
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A faired version of the new GSX-S1000, the Suzuki GSX-S1000F combines the powerful GSX-R1000 engine with high bars, traction control, ABS (on the ABS model) and a more street-friendly riding position. Here are all the details from Suzuki: From the DNA of a supersport legend comes the pure sport roadster. The GSX-S1000F. A motorcycle…
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Suzuki GSX-S1000 ABS | 2015 new motorcycles
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Just unveiled is the new Suzuki GSX-S1000 ABS. A street bike with the heart of a race machine, this is basically a ready-made GSX-R1000 street fighter. Traction control and ABS help to tame this supersport motor, while a less aggressive riding position should make this a fun, but – dare we say it – almost practical…
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BMW S1000RR | 2015 new motorcycles
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The supersport BMW S1000RR has lost 4kg, and gained 6bhp through a redesigned cylinder head and new exhaust system (which saved 3kg itself) to reach 196bhp. Torque delivery is said to be refined, with a peak of 83lb-ft. Despite these big numbers, BMW claims the bike is more rider-friendly. The chassis has been tweaked with…
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New BMW S1000R crash protection from R&G
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R&G has introduced a diverse range of protection, styling and comfort-increasing products for the BMW S1000R. The British firm currently offers 24 different items for the super naked machine, which is based heavily on the fully faired and class-leading S1000RR, with the offering scheduled to increase. As the world leader in motorcycle protection products, R&G…
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HJC IS17 helmet review
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HJC IS-17 £139.99 | www.oxprod.com | 01993 862300 | Tested by John Milbank I’m blown away by this helmet. A polycarbonate shell, ACU approved lid, it scores the maximum five stars in the government’s Sharp helmet approval scheme. Weighing 1502g (a little over the claimed 1450g), it has a removable, moisture-wicking odour-free and anti-bacterial lining…
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Inside the TT: Meet Olie Linsdell and his Paton S1
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Over the course of the Isle of Man TT fortnight, MoreBikes.co.uk will follow the progress of Olie Linsdell; a privateer racer from Bedford who builds and prepares his race bikes in his father’s shed. Olie has extensively raced modern and classic machinery on short circuits and real road races since the age of 15, cumulating…
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Get a track day in Spain or £1500 of accessories when you buy a BMW S1000RR
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To help new S 1000 RR Sport owners unlock the potential from their motorcycle, BMW Motorrad UK is offering riders either a BMW Track & Training Experience in Spain, or an Accessories Package worth over £1,500. For riders who would like to develop their own riding skills, BMW Motorrad UK is offering a VIP…
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2014 Yamaha XVS1300 Custom review
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£8999 | 71bhp @5500rpm | 76 lb-ft @4000rpm | 1304cc, liquid cooled v-twin Listen to the bar-room experts and they’ll tell you that cruisers are rubbish. They don’t go, don’t handle and don’t stop apparently. Thing is, I’ll wager that few of those pundits haven’t actually ridden one for a while…if ever. For 2014,…
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