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SENA Specter Modular Smart Helmet Revealed at EICMA 2025

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Mark Lancaster

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28th November 2025

SENA has officially unveiled the new Specter modular smart helmet at EICMA 2025, introducing a premium touring-focused lid packed with integrated technology and long-distance riding features. Designed for riders who want connectivity, comfort and safety in one package, the Specter represents SENA’s latest step forward in smart-helmet innovation. Key Features and Technology At the core…
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PRODUCTION BEGINS on Ducati’s All-New Fifth-Generation Monster

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Mark Lancaster

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27th November 2025

Ducati has officially started production of the fifth-generation Monster, the latest evolution of one of motorcycling’s most iconic naked bikes. The new 2026 Monster is the lightest four-valve Monster ever built, and arrives with a redesigned chassis, a new V2 engine with variable timing, and a sharper, modern take on the original 1992 “everything you…
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KAWASAKI Z1100 and Z1100 SE – The Sugomi Spirit Evolves

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Mark Lancaster

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11th November 2025

For 2026, the Z family has grown teeth again with the launch of the brand-new Kawasaki Z1100 and Z1100 SE – a pair of heavy-hitting supernakeds designed to sit at the very top of Team Green’s naturally aspirated hierarchy. Sugomi, if you’ve forgotten, is the design and riding philosophy first baked into the 2014 Z1000.…
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SMART TRACKER Trackting ONE launches in the UK

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Mark Lancaster

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10th November 2025

Trackting ONE is a European engineered smart GPS Tracker for motorcycles, scooters, cars, vans and motorhomes. The wireless, easy-to-use device can be fitted at home in minutes, has a battery life of several months between charges, and offers precise world-wide tracking for your vehicle. It’s the smartest way to add a robust layer of security…
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R&G: New wave of protection for Suzuki, Ducati and Honda riders

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Mark Lancaster

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8th November 2025

Even more key 2025 machines have been given the R&G makeover, with the Hampshire-based crash protection specialist unveiling a host of products for the latest Suzuki GSX-8T, Ducati Multistrada V2 and Honda NC750X, as well as additional lines for the Ducati Panigale V2(S) and Yamaha Ténéré 700. Always eager to ensure riders can protect their…
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DUCATI MONSTER 2026: More Tech, More Attitude, More Monster!

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd October 2025

Ducati has pulled the wraps off the fifth-generation Monster… and it’s lighter, sharper and more desirable than ever. Thirty-four years on from the original 900 that redefined the naked bike scene, the 2026 Monster is here to remind everyone exactly why it’s still the benchmark for street-going hooliganism. Born from the simple idea of “everything…
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GEM calls for urgent action following rise in motorcycle fatalities

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd October 2025

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling for renewed focus and shared responsibility among all road users, after newly released government figures revealed an 8% rise in motorcycle fatalities on Britain’s roads in 2024. While it is encouraging to note small decreases in car occupant and cyclist deaths, these gains are overshadowed by…
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HJC F100 helmet

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Mark Lancaster

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16th August 2025

The latest flip-front lid from Korean firm HJC, the F100 is ideal for daily rides or longer tours, especially on warmer days. It’s a full-rotation design, so you can wear it with the chinbar fully back as an open-facer for a breeze on the chin, or closed up as a full facer. There’s a built-in…
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LONDON MOTORCYCLE FILM FESTIVAL announces Roadskin as brand partner for UK debut

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Mark Lancaster

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14th August 2025

The roar of engines meets the magic of cinema this autumn as the London Motorcycle Film Festival (LMFF) makes its UK debut on 12–13 September 2025. Set in the striking Old Timber Store beneath the railway arches of Maltby Street Market, London, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of motorcycles, stories, and community, with Roadskin…
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BRITISH security chain maker is back

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Mark Lancaster

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4th August 2025

There was some sad news last year when the British Pragmasis security chain maker went out of business. But the firm is back, under new ownership, after it was taken over by ex-journalist Ben Cope (who launched the original Visordown website). Renamed Pragmasis Engineering Ltd., it’s set to restart work producing, designing and testing some…
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JOIN IN with ‘The Big Ride’ for charity…

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Mark Lancaster

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21st July 2025

Two Wheels for Life, the UK-based official charity of MotoGPTM is excited to launch an all-new event for 2025: ‘The Big Ride’. Set to take place on 16th August 2025, ‘The Big Ride’ is a brand new event for 2025 offering riders the chance to join big names from the world of motorcycling including Two…
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R&G range expansion

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Mark Lancaster

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19th July 2025

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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NEW KIT: Richa Stradale mesh jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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15th July 2025

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

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Mark Lancaster

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7th July 2025

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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RIDDEN: Yamaha’s MT-07

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd June 2025

Editor Bruce Wilson has put the MT-07 through its paces. Here’s what you need to know: For over a decade, Yamaha’s MT-07 has proven a staple choice for those in search of a naughty, middleweight naked at real-world prices. To keep that case the same, the brand has cranked up the spec and tech of…
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