Adventure Bikes
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WORLD LAUNCH: Suzuki V-Strom 1050
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Our Ross is over in Greece – and it’s snowing! “It’s been a slippery start here in Greece, with snow falling – but the ‘Strom and I are finding our groove. It’s a lovely place to be – comfortable with plenty of protection from the screen and handguards. I wouldn’t mind some heated grips though.…
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Honda’s Small Scrambler
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Following the launch of the CL500, Honda has just announced its going to be producing a slightly smaller CL300 in China – and we’re hoping it makes it to British shores very soon. Powered by a 26bhp, 286cc engine that’s capable of 78mph, the plucky little street scrambler would be a great addition to Honda’s…
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Accessible-to-all Adventure Training!
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Train with Sinnis and the Desert Rose Riding Academy Sinnis Motorcycles has just announced a brand-new partnership with the Desert Rose Riding Academy – and together they’ve launched the UK’s first learner-friendly adventure riding school. Riders will take to the trails on board the tried and tested, budget-friendly Sinnis Terrain 125 under the guidance of…
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KTM’s Chinese Connection…
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KTM’s much-loved LC8c engine could be about to get a massive overhaul. Patents filed by KTM’s Chinese partner CFMOTO suggest that the current 890cc unit could be expanded further to 990cc. Some serious work has gone into making it happen – and it looks like we won’t have to wait too long to see it…
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Take the Grand challenge…
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Nathan Millward’s just launched a brilliant new event that aims to show people you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a proper adventure. Nath made his name by riding a Honda CT110 Postie bike back to the UK from Australia, and has since carved out an enviable reputation as a respected journalist, top…
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V-Strom Sums…
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Slotting into the increasingly crowded middleweight adventure bike market, Suzuki’s V-Strom 800DE looks to be a winner with its 776cc parallel twin, 84hp motor, fully adjustable Showa suspension and off-road riding mode. But up until now, we didn’t know how much we’d have to splash out to get our hands on one. Thankfully, the factory’s…
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UPDATES: KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
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KTM’s continuing its assault of updates across its extensive range of adventure bikes – and the latest to get tweaked for 2023 is its bonkers 1290 Super Adventure R. The news follows on nicely from the big reveal of its updated 1290 Super Adventure S and as you’d expect, the more off-road focused R gets…
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Yamaha launches the Ténéré Spirit Experience for 2023
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New Ténéré Spirit Experience for 2023 Yamaha is totally committed to ensuring that every rider is given the chance to enjoy their Ténéré to the full in a diverse range of riding situations. For 2023 Yamaha is introducing the exclusive new Ténéré Spirit Experience in which Ténéré owners can join some of the world’s most…
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Great Winter Ride! Antrim Coast Road
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We sent Mikko Nieminem for a Bimble on one of his favourite roads, the Antrim Coast Road, Northern Ireland. Here’s what he had to say: There are a couple of ways to get to Larne from Belfast, but it doesn’t really matter too much which way you choose, as it’s from Larne onwards that the…
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QUICK SPIN: Aprilia Tuareg!
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WORDS and PHOTOS: Maja Kenney Last August I had the pleasure of taking out the Aprilia Tuareg. Not just a quick spin but a proper, full-on, adventure-loaded trip all the way to Nordkapp and back to North Wales. Over 5,000 miles to be done in just under three weeks, I knew I needed a bike…
