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Scottish Bike show promises to be the North’s premier motorcycle event
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With star names such as Giacomo Agostini set to attend, the event is expected to make its mark in a big way this summer… In an industry where growth has proved difficult in recent years, Classic Bike Shows, MCM’s sister organiser of some of the UK’s largest classic events, is bucking the trend with an…
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2014 Yamaha MT-125 review
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Under £4000 (TBC) | 14.8bhp@9000rpm | 9.2bhp@8000rpm |124.7cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Joining the already successful line up of the MT-09 and MT-07, Yamaha has introduced the brand-new MT-125 to the family, so that A1 licence holders can join in the fun. The supersport backbone of the YZF-R125 has been developed into…
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Shoei release Simon Andrews Commemorative Beanie to raise money for Charities
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A Legacy Cherishable. The Memories Undeniable. A Life Unstoppable. Simon Andrews was one of the true maverick entertainers of motorcycle road racing. There really aren’t enough words to describe Simon, both on and off the track, but exciting, courageous, fearless, determined and charismatic are a good start. Simon tragically died as a result of…
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2014 Piaggio MP3 500 ABS-ASR review
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£7632 | 40bhp@7250rpm | 33.5lb-ft@8000rpm | 493cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel – iMotorcycle Video – here. Since its launch in 2006 the Piaggio MP3 has become a success in many…
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The true meaning of Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha
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Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha are the four most iconic Japanese names in motorcycling, but have you ever wondered what they mean? Editor John Milbank talks to Paul Nowers, PR Manager – Honda Motor Europe, to find out. Soichiro Honda was the man behind the distinctive wing logo, but until around 170 years ago, most Japanese people only had…
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Become an official tyre tester for Metzeler
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The METZELER TEST RIDER contest is online until September 15 2014. It offers motorcyclists not only the chance to win a set of new supersport SPORTEC™ M7 RR tyres but also to become an official tester for METZELER. The competition can be accessed via METZELER website and the dedicated app on the METZELER official Facebook® page. The first part of the contest is called “Photograph,…
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Get into biking for just £39.99 | The fantastic new Honda Experience
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Whether you fancy exploring life on two wheels, or you simply want to get into biking after a few years away, the Honda Experience is an incredibly good value way to experience the joy, excitement and freedom of a motorbike or scooter. Based at Donington Park race circuit in Leicestershire, you’ll enjoy a full…
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JUST LAUNCHED: Yamaha MT-125
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Yamaha’s recently launched MT-09 and MT-07 have powered to the top of the sales rankings and captured the imagination of European motorcyclists who are looking for a new kind of riding excitement. Inspired by the Dark Side of Japan, these edgy new MT models are all about pure riding emotion. For 2014 Yamaha expand…
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Gas & Go: How a Harley-Davidson is more affordable than a used Fiesta
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How would you like a brand new Harley-Davidson, with servicing, insurance, breakdown cover, warranty and road tax all included for just £139.07 a month? Most manufacturers now offer a Personal Contract Purchase scheme (PCP): You pay a deposit; then typically three years of monthly instalments. After that, you trade the bike in for another, hand it back, or pay…
