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Husqvarna: New Vitpilen and Svartpilen Models Revealed!
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‘Whether navigating busy city streets or embarking on weekend adventures, the latest models of Vitpilen and Svartpilen are built to provide an exhilarating and distinct riding experience.’ Husqvarna told MoreBikes. Designed for all riders, from novices to veterans, the Austrian company says these innovative machines offer the perfect opportunity to break away from the mundane…
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Naked or superbike: is the Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2 the best of both worlds?
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More focused than your typical naked, but not quite a sportsbike… is this halfway house we’ve been hoping for?
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What We Wear: Weise Ozark Jacket and Trousers
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Chris Bailey has been using these for a few months. Here’s how he got on: These Ozark textiles from Weise are my go-to. They feel robust, substantial and protective, without feeling restrictive or impeding your movement. That’s something not all textiles offer. The jacket is AA-certified and comes equipped with CE level 1 back armour,…
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More Honda Middleweights
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Honda is continuing to make the most of its massively popular 500 twin platform It might not set your pants alight, but Honda’s 500 twin range has done cracking business over the past decade or so. You can have the same compact A2-licence friendly engine in a choice of naked CB500, sporty CBR500R or light…
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KTM unveils new Super Duke 1390 R
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The Austrian factory has whipped the covers of its new top-of-the-range super naked. Introducing KTM’s pair of bonkers 187.4bhp 1390 Super Duke Rs KTM’s Duke has been a massive success for the factory. Its range of brilliant naked bikes has won the hearts and minds of riders of a certain sporty disposition, thanks to their…
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Summer Gloves (no, we’re not potty, read on!)
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It’s winter. That might seem like a strange time to tell you about our favourite summer riding gloves. But actually, it’s the perfect time to bag a bargain while dreaming of the warmer weather returning and the roads drying out. Here’s what you need to know: E-Numbers The all-important E-number is EN 13594:2015. There should…
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RIDER SKILLS: Braking IN a corner
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It’s one thing to brake hard on a straight bit of road, but what happens when you have to do it while riding through a corner? This is what… We’ve all been there: ridden into a corner a bit too fast, and found ourselves wanting to slow down while the bike is banked over. The…
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Yamaha’s next generation MT-09
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We love the MT-09. Ever since its release, it’s proved itself a properly brilliant bit of kit which offers top performance and a rewarding ride in a surprisingly easy-to-live-with package – and it’s easy to see why it’s been such a success for Yamaha. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time for an update –…
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QUICK SPIN: Moto Morini Seiemmezzo
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Moto Morini’s properly back in business, with a pair of new machines which hark back to one of the most iconic bikes in its history. WORDS: Dave Manning PHOTOS: Potski Media The new Moto Morini Seiemmezzo (which is Italian for ‘six-and-a-half’) is a swift glance in the rear-view mirror for Morini; named with reference to…
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NEW BIKES: KTM adds 990 Duke to its range of scalpel sharp naked’s
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That’s right. KTM’s adding to its ever growing range of bonkers ‘middleweight’ naked bikes – and if the current range is anything to go by, the new £12,999 990 Duke’s going to be an absolute belter. The Austrian firm’s making big claims about the bike that’s being built at home. They’re saying it’s the lightest,…
