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  • TECH: Torquing points: Cars vs. Bikes

    TECH: Torquing points: Cars vs. Bikes

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Alan Dowds enlightens us… My Dad, Jim Dowds, started his working life as a car mechanic, though by the time I came along, he had moved on to work at the IBM computer factory in Greenock. Amazingly, back in the 1960s, computers had a lot of mechanical parts in them – solenoids, relays and the…

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  • NEW KIT: Denim Motorcycle Jacket

    NEW KIT: Denim Motorcycle Jacket

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Introducing the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket by Louis Moto’s Detlev Louis Louis Moto exclusive brand Detlev Louis is excited to reveal the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket, designed for riders demanding both fashion and functionality. The DL-JM-13 is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number-one motorcycle clothing and…

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  • BUILDING: A track-ready machine

    BUILDING: A track-ready machine

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Dean Ellison shares his wisdom… While it could be argued that buying a readily built track bike is a great route to go down, it’s not without its pitfalls. It is a bit of a lottery because quite often you’re buying on faith, and the hope that the bike you’re purchasing is what the seller…

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  • TESTED: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT

    TESTED: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Bikes with auto gearboxes seem to be the ‘in thing’ right now, with recent additions to the market coming from BMW, KTM, Honda and, now, Yamaha. John McAvoy gave the latter brand’s new, fancy Y-AMT system a spin to see whether it’s the gamechanger we’re looking for.  This isn’t the first time that Yamaha have…

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  • R&G: Launch 12 Days Of Christmas Campaign

    R&G: Launch 12 Days Of Christmas Campaign

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    Mark Lancaster

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    With the festive season just around the corner, crash protection specialist R&G is launching a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ campaign to give bikers the chance to get those last minute presents before the big day. After a fantastic year, R&G is giving motorcyclists the chance for some final savings with its special 12 Days of…

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  • DUCATI: Next-gen V2 motor

    DUCATI: Next-gen V2 motor

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Released just before the EICMA show; the new mid-power Ducati V2 engine for the foreseeable future.  The big news is the firm’s dropped the desmodromic valves, and is using common old coil springs for its valve control. What next – hairpin springs?  Anyway, what we lose in unique engine tech, we regain in easier servicing,…

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  • YAMAHA: 2025 MT-07 and Tracer 9

    YAMAHA: 2025 MT-07 and Tracer 9

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    Mark Lancaster

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    MT-07  Yamaha’s MT-07 sits at the heart of a tasty middleweight range: Its engine and basic chassis layout forms the basis for the R7, XSR700, Tracer 700 and Ténéré models. And for 2025, the tuning-fork firm has given the neat roadster a chassis and tech upgrade, as well as the Y-AMT automatic transmission option. There’s…

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  • KAWASAKI: 2025 Z900

    KAWASAKI: 2025 Z900

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    Mark Lancaster

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    It’s often overlooked for its fancier retro sister, the Z900 RS, but Kawasaki’s Z900 is a big hit with its owners, and sits nicely inbetween the mental supercharged Z H2 and the smaller Z650 twin naked. It’s been overlooked a bit by Kawasaki too arguably: But no longer. For 2025, the 124bhp inline-four 948cc motor…

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  • NORTON: New South West Dealer

    NORTON: New South West Dealer

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Norton Motorcycles has begun a new sales partnership with established motorcycle dealer, Macpherson Motorcycles. Located in Plymouth, Macpherson Motorcycles brings Norton’s iconic range of motorcycles closer to enthusiasts in the region. From the timeless Commando 961 to the cutting-edge V4SV and V4CR models, these exceptional motorcycles are now available to view, test ride, and purchase…

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  • ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket

    ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Roadskin® is excited to unveil the latest evolution of their best-selling Maximite® motorcycle protective hoodie, the Easyrider II. Originally designed for men, this version has been explicitly tailored for female motorcyclists; this refined and redesigned version promises to meet the unique needs of women riders by combining safety, style, and comfort. The Easyrider II builds…

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  • TRIUMPH: Their tasty trio…

    TRIUMPH: Their tasty trio…

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Tiger, Speed Twin and Trident news for 2025… Tiger Sport 800 Déjà vu? Well, yes – the Hinckley firm sold a Tiger 800 model between 2010-2019, but it’s keen to stress this new machine has nothing to do with the old ‘un. In fact, it’s basically a grown-up’s version of the firm’s very successful entry-level…

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  • HONDA: 2025 Hornet CB1000/SP

    HONDA: 2025 Hornet CB1000/SP

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    Mark Lancaster

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    I know what you’re thinking – didn’t we do this already?  Well, yes: Honda first showed the new Hornet 1000 off around this time last year, as a 2024 model. It’s kinda heartening to think that the enormous moto-industrial complex which is Honda is just like us: Project bikes taking much longer than you thought…

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  • BALLISTIC BEEMERS: Upgrades for BMW’s missiles

    BALLISTIC BEEMERS: Upgrades for BMW’s missiles

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Alan Dowds brings us up to speed… S1000R, S1000RR, M1000R and M1000RR  There’s a heap of fresh updates for BMW’s inline-four 999cc S1000 and M1000 models, in both single R naked and double R superbike format.  The big news is the 2025 M1000 RR, finally crowned as WSBK king under Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, which gets a…

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  • HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Factory racing tests at Cataluyna after MotoGP

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Factory racing tests at Cataluyna after MotoGP

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    Mark Lancaster

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    You won’t believe some of the big names involved; awesome! Have a read… Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing put the thundering performance of its race-prepared 2024 Road Glide® motorcycle on display in a test conducted in conjunction with DORNA and MotoGP at Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle…

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  • ROUND THE BEND: Get your cornering right

    ROUND THE BEND: Get your cornering right

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Riding round a nice series of bends, and getting it right, is one of the best feelings you get on a motorcycle. Get the corners wrong, however, and you are in a world of trouble. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to get…

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