Alan Dowds

Knox – Buy A Jacket – Get An armoured Shirt for £50!

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Alan Dowds

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16th February 2018

Knox are running a cracking offer for men and women, where if you buy one of their jackets you can get the armoured under-shirt for just £50 – it’s usually £125! Knox uses the (very clever) layer system for its clothing, so if you fancy one of their jackets (and want the correct armour laden…
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Random Biking Presents!

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Alan Dowds

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15th February 2018

In the market for biking birthday presents, or similar? Find here t-shirts, mugs, signs, RC bikes and a whole host of other bits and bobs, from cheap and cheerful to not quite so cheap and cheerful! We do know stock of some of these is going fast, so chop chop! Kid’s BMW S 1000 RR…
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Evotech Reveals KTM 390 Duke Accessory Line!

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Alan Dowds

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14th February 2018

A new range of accessories for KTM’s popular 390 Duke has been released by Evotech Performance, the same company who crafts sweet gear for BSB, WSB, MotoGP and road racing machines… There are eight parts in all, which are: EP Tail Tidy EP Radiator Guard EP Rectifier Guard EP Crash Protectors EP Front Spindle Bobbins…
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Top Motorcycle Helmets – 11 Of The Best!

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Alan Dowds

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13th February 2018

Is your lid four years old, or older? If so, then it’s time to swap it out, especially if you regularly use it. With that in mind, we’ve collated a stack here for you to check out of some of the very best, so scroll down and get dribbling! We remember when if you wanted…
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WSB 2018 – Phillip Island In Numbers!

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Alan Dowds

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12th February 2018

The start of the racing season is now oh so close, with WSB Round 1 at Phillip Island a mere couple of weeks away – hurry up already! With that in mind here’s some stats and figures direct from the WSB press office to whet our appetites and, as nearly every year has proved, the…
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The Best Motorcycle Armour – Here!

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Alan Dowds

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9th February 2018

We indeed do remember a time, rather a long time ago, when there really wasn’t a great deal of armour in almost all motorcycle kit. One-piece leathers may have some cursory nods to protection, and some jackets and trousers had attempts too, although most people wore jeans and trainers that we knew. Hell, people even…
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2017 Yamaha YZF R6 – Episode 3 – Charlie’s Blog

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Alan Dowds

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9th February 2018

His Charles Charlie Charles’ness pops in once again, with his third moving pictures (with sound no less!) vlog on his longterm Yamaha R6. What’s he got up his sleeve this time around? Well, crash protection, new tyres and some other odds and sods – be warned, much drilling lies herein! FB
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2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Recall!

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Alan Dowds

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8th February 2018

As expected, following a recall in the US of A, one will now be going out for both new models of Suzuki’s latest GSX-R1000 here in the UK so, if you’re not already aware and you own one, you soon will be… It’s not a big deal though, bikes get recalls at the time, from…
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Energica Ego Review – Out Now!

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Alan Dowds

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7th February 2018

With the timely reveal of the one-make bikes to be raced at MotoGP in the new MotoE class, in our latest issue (337, March ’18) we take the Energica Evo to Brands Hatch, to see what’s what… Fight it as we might, this kind of thing is the future, and while it’s a mild bummer…
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Watch – 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R – Episode 2 – BJ’s Blog

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Alan Dowds

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6th February 2018

BJ checks in with the second episode of his 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R blogs, this time looking at new brake pads, new brake fluid and some other odds and sods… Bit of a long one though, you’ve been warned! FB
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2018 Yamaha R1M – Five Things!

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Alan Dowds

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5th February 2018

Mike checks in after the launch of the updated (for 2018) Yamaha R1M at Portimao, with five points on the fresh puppy, prior to the full review in issue 338, on sale 6th March! 1. Revised Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS) not only lets you choose what rider mode you fancy, but allows full adjustment…
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New 2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS – Gallery!

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Alan Dowds

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5th February 2018

Yep, a wee sucker punch from Triumph, keeping this one close to their chests until now – an updated Triumph Speed Triple S and brand spanking new RS! Well, sort of… While the engine isn’t brand new (we’re still waiting, Triumph…), apparently they’ve changed 105 parts within it, some of which has aided the 3kg…
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Watch – 2017 Yamaha YZF R6 – Charlie’s Blog – Episode 2

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Alan Dowds

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31st January 2018

Charles ‘Charlie’ Charles checks in with his second blog on his longterm 2017 Yamaha R6, this time taking a good old gander at the suspension, and getting right down to business… … by getting it fitted some awesome Nitron gear! Enjoy! FB
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2018 Yamaha MT-09 SP – Five Things

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Alan Dowds

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30th January 2018

Looking forwards to the full review in issue 337 (on sale Feb’ 6th) of Yamaha’s new MT-09 SP, Mike checks in with five quick points about the wee barker! Style Before you even think about swinging a let over the new Yamaha MT-09 SP you will be stricken by the sexy MT-10 SP / YZF-R1M…
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WSB 2018 Jerez Testing – Kel Edge Gallery & Notes

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Alan Dowds

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26th January 2018

The first bout of 2018 testing is complete for WSB, held at Jerez, as the circus prepares to move to Portimao for another couple of days whizzing round before jetting off to Oz for round one – just a single month away! So find here a lush gallery of snaps from Jerez, by the man…
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