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  • SUZUKI: Announces £1,000 off selected models as Motorcycle Live gets underway

    SUZUKI: Announces £1,000 off selected models as Motorcycle Live gets underway

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    Suzuki has announced a new, limited time offer, which will launch with tomorrow’s opening of Motorcycle Live. The new offer will see the OTR price of a number of models reduced by £1,000. All three of Suzuki’s 125cc scooters are included, and as a result both the Address 125 and the Avenis 125 can be…

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  • TESTED: Triumph Daytona 660

    TESTED: Triumph Daytona 660

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    You might have wondered whether the name ‘Daytona’ was to be lost in the annals of Triumph’s rife sporting history, but with the introduction of the 660, it’s supposed to be alive and kicking once more. Bruce Wilson found out: Hot off the heels of arguably one of the most loved and best-selling middleweight sportsbikes…

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  • LONG-TERMER: Our Kawasaki ZX-6R

    LONG-TERMER: Our Kawasaki ZX-6R

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    John McAvoy has put almost 300 miles on the ZX-6R in less than a month. Is he happy? When I spent a few days on the ZX-6R a few issues ago, I was so taken by it that I dropped Kawasaki UK a line and asked if I could keep it on long-term loan. To…

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  • PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Spada Tachi Boots

    PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Spada Tachi Boots

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    Christmas is coming and it’s maybe time to start dropping hints. These look nice! A CE-approved riding boot in a slick trainer style, the Tachi boot features a natural gum sole and perforated synthetic upper with silver 3M reflective fabric and a waterproof membrane. There’s full CE protection, and extra comfort from a ballistic nylon…

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  • Bikes, banter, and big names: Alex George and Chas Mortimer star at the Bristol Classic Bike Show!

    Bikes, banter, and big names: Alex George and Chas Mortimer star at the Bristol Classic Bike Show!

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    Get ready for a celebration of classic motorcycling at The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show. Taking place on February 22–23, 2025 at the Bath & West Showground, this year’s show is set to be a true tribute to motorcycling heritage, showcasing hundreds of beautiful machines, special guests, club stands, and stalls featuring everything from memorabilia to…

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  • HELMET TESTED: Shark Aeron GP

    HELMET TESTED: Shark Aeron GP

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    Editor Bruce Wilson gets his head around (and in) the Aeron GP from Shark… I never like to take chances when it comes to riding kit, with perhaps the biggest red line being what I put on my head. After all, you’ve only got one of them, so why risk it? That said, price can…

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  • YAMAHA: New supersport sensation

    YAMAHA: New supersport sensation

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    Yamaha’s long-awaited R9 sportsbike is quite a tempting little proposition on the quiet. Yamaha’s gone above and beyond our expectations in some respects, giving the new upper-middleweight sportster some classy chassis components and a new lightweight bespoke aluminium frame, as well as modern aerodynamic bodywork with winglets. But with peak power output of 117bhp and…

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  • JOHN REYNOLDS: 2004 BSB title to be celebrated at Motorcycle Live

    JOHN REYNOLDS: 2004 BSB title to be celebrated at Motorcycle Live

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    Suzuki will celebrate the 20th anniversary of John Reynolds’ 2004 British Superbike title at this year’s Motorcycle Live, which takes place from 16-24 November at Birmingham’s NEC. Onboard the now-iconic Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000, ran by the Crescent Suzuki team, Reynolds won his third British Superbike title, taking seven wins along the way. It was also the…

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  • YAMAHA: New Ténérés

    YAMAHA: New Ténérés

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    The 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Ténéré 700 Rally are the latest additions to Yamaha’s lineup of adventure motorcycles, capturing the spirit of exploration and designed to tackle a variety of terrains. Both models build on Yamaha’s dual-sport heritage and have been crafted to meet the needs of both casual adventure riders and experienced off-road…

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  • From Down Under to Up North: Wayne Gardner’s ‘Homecoming’ to Newark’s Winter Classic!

    From Down Under to Up North: Wayne Gardner’s ‘Homecoming’ to Newark’s Winter Classic!

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    Motorcycle enthusiasts hold on to your seats… World 500CC Champion, the one and only, Wayne Gardner is set to take centre stage at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show, taking place at Newark Showground on January 11-12, 2025.

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  • HUSQVARNA: The Vitpilen 801

    HUSQVARNA: The Vitpilen 801

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    We saw most of this earlier in the summer; the new Husqvarna 801 roadster has already been released in Svartpilen (black arrow) scrambler form, and for 2025 we get the other option, the Vitpilen (white arrow). As with the smaller models in the Husqvarna road bike range, both bikes share the basic engine and frame…

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  • DUCATI: Back to Black with two new models

    DUCATI: Back to Black with two new models

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    One for the gothic Ducatisti out there: a brace of new Scrambler 800 models to its line-up for 2025. The new Icon Black and Full Throttle models cater to a perhaps-niche sector: goths who like rorty, classy, novice-friendly V-twin roadsters, with both new models available in black only. The Full Throttle does add some classy…

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  • KTM: Auto gearbox details released

    KTM: Auto gearbox details released

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    KTM’s finally unveiled its automatic transmission for 2025 – and it’s pleasingly different from the three other set ups we’ve seen this year already from Honda, BMW and Yamaha. KTM’s AMT takes a different route from those systems, opting to use a mechanical centrifugal clutch rather than a computer-controlled electronic clutch actuator unit. That simple…

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  • DUCATI: 2025 Multistrada V4 range updates

    DUCATI: 2025 Multistrada V4 range updates

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    Alan Dowds reports… There’s definitely an argument that the mighty Multistrada V4 doesn’t need too much in the way of updates (£5k off the asking price would be our favourite 2025 upgrade but then we are very cheap). The unique V4 Granturismo engine, saucy chassis, heaps of luxury touring kit and incredible performance make it…

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  • TESTED: Triumph Trident 660

    TESTED: Triumph Trident 660

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    Bob Pickett has been riding the Trident. Here’s what you need to know: This cost-effective roadster was a big deal at the time of its launch and has won over plenty of riders with its punchy motor and sharp handling  The Trident is the bold move by Triumph that paid off. Moving into the packed…

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