Touring
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TOP READ! Twenty Travellers’ Tales from Around the World
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One of our favourite adventurers and authors, Sam Manicom has announced his latest celebration of motorcycle overlanding. Pulling together the expertise and experiences of 20 authors, ‘The Moment Collectors’ takes readers on a journey to the big sky plains of Mongolia; African deserts; the majesty of the Pamir Highway; the far reaches of Alaska; the…
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Indian reveals newest V-TWIN powered SUPER tourer. The Pursuit
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Indian Motorcycle has just unveiled a new tourer that’s kitted out with a liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine, a full-suite of technology, a chassis-mounted fairing and loads of touring goodies. Called the Pursuit, it builds on the success of the Challenger – and uses the same 1768cc, liquid-cooled V-twin motor kicks out 90kW (121 hp) and 178Nm…
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Loud pipes get fines
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Noise-detecting cameras roll out in France France has become the first country to roll out cameras that will flash and fine motorists whose vehicles exceed specific noise levels. The Meduse cameras are equipped with a microphone and a camera, and if a passing vehicle exceeds a certain decibel, the camera is activated, and a €135…
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Get cash from chrimbo? Tank Bag treat awaits, then…
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A tank bag is a cracking bit of kit for any biker looking for a way to carry a few essentials when they’re out and about on two wheels. That’s where Shad’s E-10P comes in. With a five-litre capacity, the quick-fitting tank bag works with the Shad PIN system which allows you to ‘plug and…
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Cash for Chrimbo? Invest in a 4K action cam…
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We’re big fans of Drift’s Ghost 4K action camera. It’s a clever piece of kit, equipped with one-touch recording, electronic image stabilisation, front and rear microphones, an auto low-light mode, time-lapse capabilities, and much more. Plus, unlike other many action cams on the market, the Drift HD Ghost 4K also comes with a small LCD…
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Treat your ears for the new season
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Earplugs are an essential bit of kit for any biker. Wind noise can reach 105dB when you’re riding a bike, and evidence suggests that permanent hearing damage can occur from 85dB, so for 20 quid you’d be foolish not to get your hands on a pair of these. Developed over 20 years, Auritech’s Hearing Protectors…
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Got some cash for Chrimbo? Kriega R30 Backpack beckons…
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We swear by Kriega’s backpacks. They might be on the more expensive side of things, but they’re worth every penny. A couple of guys on the MoreBikes team have been using them for years, covering thousands of miles in all weathers, and they’re still going strong (and they’re still waterproof). That’s why the award winning…
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Fly & ride to EU petition launched
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You may be aware of the ludicrous situation that Brexit has left us in when it comes to transporting bikes to the EU for holidays. Fly & ride to EU is no longer the easy option it was before Brexit. If you are riding (or transporting) your own bike, you are absolutely fine, but if…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Honda’s NT1100
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With the engine from the Africa Twin and panniers, heated grips and cruise control as standard, could Honda’s NT1100 be the dedicated touring motorcycle we’ve been waiting for? It was a wet start to the day in Northern Spain – but the roads along the coast and up into the hills just outside Barcelona proved…
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Ladies Who Ride: Siobhan McNeill
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It was great to catch up recently with single Mum Siobhan, 32, a prestige car valeter from Glasgow! Here’s what Siobhan had to tell us about her biking life… What do you ride and how long have you been riding? I ride a gorgeous Yamaha Fazer 1000 and I’ve been riding for seven years! What…
