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  • July Jumbles with Classic Bike Shows

    July Jumbles with Classic Bike Shows

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    Looking for something to do in July? We’ve got you covered with the ‘Normous Newark and Kempton Autojumbles! With hundreds of traders joining us across the two events you’re bound to find that missing piece you’ve been looking for!

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  • PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

    PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

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    This week, we rode out and met the representatives of German retailing giant Louis Moto. If you’ve not heard of them, here is a potted history: Eighty-five years ago, Detlev Louis took a small motorcycle repair workshop and, over the decades, shaped it into Europe’s largest company for motorcycle clothing and accessories. They’ve got a…

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  • KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

    KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

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    Having to deal with a 140-mile journey in 23-degree weather, I definitely had concerns about maintaining comfort during the ride. This was especially important since I planned to take a break from riding for a few hours in the middle. Of course, my safety and protection were also top priorities. That’s why I opted for…

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  • DUCATI: Diavel for Bentley unveiled in the UK

    DUCATI: Diavel for Bentley unveiled in the UK

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    Deliveries of Ducati’s exclusive Diavel for Bentley have started with the unveiling of the limited-edition model at Bentley headquarters. The Diavel for Bentley is inspired by the elegant and sophisticated lines of the Bentley Batur – a limited-series model handcrafted by Bentley – and developed around the technical base of the alluring Ducati Diavel V4.…

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  • MICHAEL DUNLOP: Race-win record could be unassailable?

    MICHAEL DUNLOP: Race-win record could be unassailable?

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    Michael Dunlop’s race-win record could be unassailable, says presenter Hailey Coxon on podcast’s special Isle of Man TT episode Presenter Hailey Coxon believes Michael Dunlop’s record haul of Isle of Man TT race wins may never be broken. Four victories at this year’s event saw him surpass his uncle Joey’s total of 26 – a…

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  • HISTORY OF: Cadwell Park

    HISTORY OF: Cadwell Park

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    The landed gentry don’t often get things right. But when they do… Cadwell Park circuit nestles in the south of the Lincolnshire Wolds, climbing from a dip up the side of two of the many crests that create the surrounding rough, sea-like countryside – and is one of the UK’s best racing circuits. The tree-lined…

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  • RIDE BETTER with the Yamaha Off-Road Experience

    RIDE BETTER with the Yamaha Off-Road Experience

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    If you want to learn how to ride a Yamaha’s Tenere 700 off-road, there’s only one place to go. The Yamaha Off-Road Experience. It was founded by multiple-British Enduro Champion Geraint Jones on his family farm up in the Cambrian Mountains a whopping 30 years ago – and now it’s run by his two sons…

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  • ROUTES: Austrian Alps and back!

    ROUTES: Austrian Alps and back!

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    A two-week, two-and-a-half-thousand-mile trip through France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Last spring, MoreBikes reader Aaron Walker set off on his first ‘big bike’ trip just a few months after passing his full test. With his partner Alex on the back of his Kawasaki Versys 650, the two of them spent 14 days covering…

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  • KIT: Luggage buyer’s guide

    KIT: Luggage buyer’s guide

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    There’s some cracking bits of kit on the market that’ll make lugging around your gear a doddle. To help you work out what’ll be best, we’ve knocked up a buyers’ guide and brought together some tests of our best-loved kit from the past 12 months. Where should I start? Let’s start small and build up.…

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  • Romney Marsh Ride-in Bike Show

    Romney Marsh Ride-in Bike Show

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    Elk Promotions’ popular Ride-in Show and Bike Jumble returns to Kent on Sunday, June 23.

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  • SHOEI: New limited-edition X-SPR Pro Dean Harrison replica

    SHOEI: New limited-edition X-SPR Pro Dean Harrison replica

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    The X-SPR Pro Harrison TC-2 features the 3-time TT winner’s iconic and instantly recognisable design – the helmet was unveiled by Dean himself during an exclusive event at the Isle of Man TT last night (Wednesday, 5th June). True to Dean’s original design and the helmet he currently wears to conquer the world-famous Isle of…

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  • TRIUMPH: Limited edition Speed Triple 1200RR in association with Breitling

    TRIUMPH: Limited edition Speed Triple 1200RR in association with Breitling

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    Modern technology meets classic style in the latest collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles and Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling; two pioneering brands known for precision engineering, performance and style. Capturing the essence of freedom on the open road and celebrating the brands’ shared spirit of bold innovation, Triumph unveils a top of the range Speed Triple 1200…

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  • RIDING SKILLS: Stay safe and avoid hazards

    RIDING SKILLS: Stay safe and avoid hazards

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    Motorcycling is amazing, but riding on our busy roads is not always free from danger. Adopting a defensive riding style and a keen eye for potential hazards can make your ride more enjoyable – and keep you safe at the same time. We talked to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle…

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  • TEST: Yamaha MT-09

    TEST: Yamaha MT-09

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    Bruce Wilson takes a close look at Yamaha’s hugely popular 900cc hyper-naked… Yamaha’s MT-09 is a special bike. Its big torque, big wheelies, and a practical, comfy riding position have helped sell the dream to the masses in a way the factory could have probably never imagined. A decade and over 200,000 bikes later, there’s…

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  • LONG TERMER: Suzuki GSX-8S

    LONG TERMER: Suzuki GSX-8S

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    Stuart Baker gives his final thoughts on the GSX before it goes back… It’s time to bid a fond farewell to the fabulous Suzuki GSX-8S – a bike which proved to be far more than the sum of its parts on the spec sheet. A budget 776cc parallel twin didn’t exactly get me excited, so…

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