Touring Bikes

Q&A: Beware of ‘Operation Snap’

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Mark Lancaster

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20th January 2025

Q. I have been a biker for the last 40-odd years and had all sorts over the years from BSAs to VFRs. Now I am a bit older and have a bit more money, I entered the Gold Wing era of my life about two years ago. It was something I thought I would never…
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KEEP WARM with Zerofit base layers

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Mark Lancaster

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17th January 2025

Winter is the time for extensive base layer use, and these Zerofit garments are now being distributed by top kit firm Feridax, so will be much more widely available. The Zerofit Heatrub Ultimate kit claims to provide five times more warmth than standard base layers thanks to ‘heat thread’ technology within the material itself. And…
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DAY RIDE: Wales in the winter

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Mark Lancaster

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8th January 2025

Heading from Shropshire over to Cardigan Bay, this stunning 84-mile joyride is sure to put a smile on your face. Dave Manning reveals all… The ride in brief: The route covers roads great and small. This is not a fast ride; the roads can be busy, and they are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.…
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KAWASAKI: Hydrogen H2?

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Mark Lancaster

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30th September 2024

Kawasaki’s been spinning laps on a futuristic H2. Here’s what you need to know A quick look at electric bike sales in the UK will show you that battery-powered machinery is not getting a lot of love at the moment. But science says we need to stop putting CO2 in the air – so we…
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WORKSHOP STUFF: ABBA Superbike Stand

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Mark Lancaster

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10th September 2024

Bertie Simmonds / £100 / www.abbastands.co.uk After 10 years of faithful service, my ABBA Superbike Stand has been retired. Well, sort of… it’s gone to another home. It’s fair to say that this has been the stand of choice, despite having some standalone paddock stands and a hydraulic bike lift. It’s been able to ‘hold…
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RIDING SKILLS: Use of speed

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Mark Lancaster

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18th July 2024

Motorcyclists can often rely on a natural speed advantage, whether it’s about accelerating off the traffic lights, or carving lines on country roads. But with great speeds comes great responsibility, and to make sure that your progress is not only speedy, but also safe for you and others, there’s more to it than just twisting…
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RIDER SKILLS: Perfect your cornering

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Mark Lancaster

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13th July 2024

Mastering the perfect arc takes some practice. To help make it easier, we’ve asked the experts to share some of their hard-won wisdom. Sort your lines The classic racing line turns in early, apexes around the midpoint of the bend, and uses the full width of the road (or track) on exit. In theory, it’s…
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TOP ROADS: Isle of Wight

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd July 2024

The little island off the south coast of England might not seem like the most obvious place for a motorcycle adventure, but it actually has a pretty long history of motorcycling goodness, and there are some cracking coastal roads to explore, too. While the Isle of Man gets the headlines, for obvious reasons, the Isle…
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PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

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Mark Lancaster

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27th June 2024

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: Luggage buyer’s guide

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Mark Lancaster

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8th June 2024

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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NEWS: Why AI speed cameras are good news for bikers

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Mark Lancaster

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21st May 2024

It might be illegal, but plenty of motorists still seem to think it’s okay to use their phone when they’re behind the wheel. The good news is that the National Highways agency is investing in technology which can catch out serial scrollers in an effort to make our roads safer. Riding a motorcycle forces a…
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Book of the Week: Motorcycle Traveler

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Alex Bestwick

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8th January 2024

This week’s book pick is Peter Starr’s fantastic Motorcycle Traveler!
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BMW presents the new BMW F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS.

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Alex Bestwick

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8th September 2023

BMW Motorrad is expanding its range of touring enduros for the mid-range with the new F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS.
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The 9 best UK roadtrips to ride this summer

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Alex Bestwick

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29th June 2023

Summer is well and truly on its way, and there’s no better season to hit the open road on two wheels. If you’re stuck for inspiration, motorbike finance specialists – and self-confessed riding enthusiasts – Superbike Loans have rounded up their nine favourite roadtrips, covering the UK from top to bottom. Get these on your…
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BeMoto offers chance to win £1000

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Alex Bestwick

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30th September 2022

Motorcycle insurance specialist to give one lucky rider a grand prize BeMoto, the multibike and modified motorbike insurance specialist, is offering the chance to win £1,000 to spend on motorcycle clothing, accessories, training or experiences simply by receiving a quote from them. Riders aged over 18 who obtain a quote directly from BeMoto for an…
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