New & Features

  • R&G range expansion

    R&G range expansion

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    Crash protection specialist R&G is continuing to expand its range this summer, with a host of new machines joining its already expansive lineup, including the Honda X-ADV (750), 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 and V2S, 2025 Ducati Panigale V2 and V2S, and 2025 Yamaha MT-07. Always eager to protect riders as soon as possible after riding…

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  • NORTON: partners with Bikesure

    NORTON: partners with Bikesure

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    Norton Motorcycles is proud to announce the launch of its partnership with leading motorcycle insurer, Bikesure – part of Adrian Flux. The collaboration marks the beginning of a tailored approach to motorcycle insurance for Norton riders, delivering comprehensive cover and trusted service to give Norton riders peace of mind when insuring their motorcycles. Norton customers…

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  • RIDDEN: Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

    RIDDEN: Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

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    A hooligan at heart, the latest Speed Triple 1200 RS comes brimmed with brains to help you make the most of its brawn… Who better to test it? Our own Bruce Wilson… It’s three decades since Triumph rewrote the rulebook and created the performance naked sector with their T309 Speed Triple. Since then, the iterations have…

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  • COLLABORATION begins a new era in protection

    COLLABORATION begins a new era in protection

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    Off-road and adventure touring riders can now benefit from D3O’s expertise in impact protection, with the new Flux Air Vest from Acerbis. A protective waistcoat designed with every adventure in mind: from motocross, to enduro, to touring. Highly breathable and with an elastic mesh structure, the Flux Air Vest guarantees unparalleled freedom of movement and…

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  • NEW KIT: Richa Stradale mesh jacket

    NEW KIT: Richa Stradale mesh jacket

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    Another option for the hot summer that we are DEFINITELY HAVING – the Richa Stradale is priced at the same sensible point as the Alpinestars C-1. It also comes with Level 1 elbow and shoulder armour – this time from British firm D3O – and has pockets for chest and back protectors, too. Neoprene collar…

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  • YAMAHA: XSR900 GP honours Rainey’s riding return

    YAMAHA: XSR900 GP honours Rainey’s riding return

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    In celebration of a racing legend, on 11th July, Yamaha Motor Europe has presented a unique custom-built XSR900 GP model to 3-time 500cc World Champion, Wayne Rainey in close collaboration with Yamaha Motor US. The occasion marked Rainey’s third time riding Yamaha machinery since his race career-ending accident in 1993. During that time, the racing…

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  • NEW helmets for Norton

    NEW helmets for Norton

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    Norton Motorcycles has launched its Hedon for Norton helmet collection, in partnership with Hedon. The collection, named Series 1, will feature two full-face styles. The Series 1 – Glass Fibre helmet features a full glass fibre shell, while the Series 1 – Carbon Fibre features a full carbon fibre shell. Both helmets have platinum, black and red…

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  • TESTED: Yamaha Tenere 700 & 700 Rally

    TESTED: Yamaha Tenere 700 & 700 Rally

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    Brimmed with mechanical upgrades, fresh electronics and a sharper, more refined ride, the 2025 Ténéré isn’t just more capable… it’s more committed than ever to ruling the off-road world. Bruce Wilson got to grips with it… Covered in dirt, breathing like an asthmatic shoplifter and slowly roasting under a scorching sun, I needed no convincing…

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  • TRACKDAYS: Getting the most from them

    TRACKDAYS: Getting the most from them

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    Once you’re at the track, there’s a lot to consider if you’re wanting to make the most of your day. Dean Ellison tells us what we need to know. Arriving at the Track If you want some garage space then you really need to get there early. At some circuits that means getting there the…

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  • SUZUKI: Launches Retro-Styled GSX-8T and GSX-8TT on Award-Winning 800 Platform

    SUZUKI: Launches Retro-Styled GSX-8T and GSX-8TT on Award-Winning 800 Platform

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    Suzuki has officially unveiled two exciting new additions to its GSX-8 platform – the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT – combining retro-inspired design with cutting-edge performance. Based on the acclaimed 776cc parallel twin engine, these models channel the spirit of Suzuki’s 1960s and 70s heritage, while delivering next-generation technology for today’s riders. Retro Looks, Modern Engineering The…

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  • TORQUING POINT: Always wear protection

    TORQUING POINT: Always wear protection

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    Alan Dowds explains… I’m getting old (aren’t we all), but still like to think I can keep up with the kids when it comes to tech and the like.  I can wrangle a non-booting Apple Mac, build a PC from scratch, clean the sensor on a digital camera, and swap the cam belt on a…

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  • DAY RIDE: NW200 & Antrim Coast

    DAY RIDE: NW200 & Antrim Coast

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    The North West 200 course is a treat to ride, but so are the roads around it… Dave Manning reports: Having never witnessed any kind of road racing on the eastern side of the Irish Sea, I was keen to get my first experience of the North West 200, despite over the last couple of…

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  • NEW KIT: LS2 Dragon Helmet

    NEW KIT: LS2 Dragon Helmet

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    A new full-face performance helmet from premium Chinese maker LS2, the Dragon lid has a top spec at a very decent price. Designed at the firm’s R&D centre in Barcelona, the Dragon comes with a 6K carbon fibre outer shell – giving a light lid (from 1400g), with full ECE22.06 approval. All the vents and…

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  • YAMAHA XZR900 Thunderbolt

    YAMAHA XZR900 Thunderbolt

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    Another concept supersport machine, but at the opposite end of the scale from the BMW we talked about yesterday on a number of fronts. Where the BMW Concept RR was a primped-up full-factory project, this is a labour of love, handbuilt over a couple of years by an artisan British custom bike builder, Marc Bell…

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  • BMW Concept RR

    BMW Concept RR

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    To lovely Lake Como in northern Italy, where the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este car and bike show takes place. BMW is one of the organisers of this high-end gig (apparently it makes Goodwood look like the BMF show) and always shows off a concept car and bike or two. This year was the turn…

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