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TESTED: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT

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Mark Lancaster

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9th December 2024

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

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Mark Lancaster

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6th December 2024

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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YAMAHA: 2025 MT-07 and Tracer 9

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd December 2024

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

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd December 2024

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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ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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29th November 2024

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…

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Mark Lancaster

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28th November 2024

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

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Mark Lancaster

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25th November 2024

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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ROUND THE BEND: Get your cornering right

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Mark Lancaster

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19th November 2024

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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TESTED: Kawasaki Z500 and Ninja 500

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Mark Lancaster

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18th November 2024

Tim Neave rides Kawasaki’s new 500s. Here’s what Tim told MoreBikes: I get so used to riding big bikes that it’s often all too easy to overlook the smaller-capacity motorcycles – and just like myself, good things come in small packages. With the European midrange markets looking as healthy as ever, this is exactly where…
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Spada Tachi Boots

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Mark Lancaster

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12th November 2024

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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HUSQVARNA: The Vitpilen 801

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Mark Lancaster

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1st November 2024

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

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Mark Lancaster

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29th October 2024

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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TESTED: Triumph Trident 660

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Mark Lancaster

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25th October 2024

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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RIDER SKILLS: Adjusting your attitude!

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Mark Lancaster

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17th October 2024

Riding is as much a mental task as it is a physical one, and developing a good attitude towards riding makes the entire process a lot easier. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to train our brain to guide us through all the…
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PRODUCTS: Alcosense lite 2

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Mark Lancaster

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16th October 2024

Worried about the morning after? Bertie Simmonds delivers peace of mind… Bertie Simmonds / £44.99 / www.alcosense.co.uk We champion this product every Christmas season as it works, and it could well be a job-saver… We can’t drink and ride as, at our age, slinging a leg over a bike with as much as a single large…
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