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LEGAL Q&A: Insurance advice to ‘takeaway’
Q: I am currently at college studying to be an engineer. As we live out in the sticks and to help me get around and to college, etc., my sister kindly gave me her battered, but indestructible and utterly reliable Kawasaki Z300 after she bought a car. To pay my way through college and help pay towards…
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NORTON: New dealer in London
Norton Motorcycles has a new dealer in London. Krazy Horse in Kensington will be stocking the Solihull firm’s machinery, with a full servicing, spares and accessories service in the heart of the metropolis. The showroom is in the old Bristol Cars HQ on Kensington High Street: www.krazyhorse.co.uk
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NEW KIT: Oxford Beast disc lock
A solid disc lock is the first line of security defence, and the Oxford Beast definitely fits the bill. It’s a no-nonsense 1.3kg chunk of steel, with a cunning round design which is difficult for angle grinders and bolt cutters to get a hold of. Serious thieves might cut the disc, but even that’s tricky…
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NEW KIT: Windmaster Base Layers
Vanucci all-season VXU-10 Windmaster base layers Smart, all-season base layer kit from German bike firm Louis Moto, the Vanucci VXU-10 shirts and leggings come in both men’s and women’s sizes. Smart windproof materials wick away sweat in summer and keep a layer of warm, dry air next to the skin in cooler conditions. £49.64 www.louis-moto.com
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TESTED: Panigale V2
In a bid to conquer the middleweight sportsbike sector, Ducati’s rewritten the rule book on its Panigale V2, starting afresh with a lither, smarter and more focused protagonist. Bruce Wilson took it for a pootle… While some people might question how less can be more, it’s an ethos that Ducati’s played out wholesale with the…
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Get Your Motorcycle Ready for the Bank Holiday Ride
With the bank holiday weekend approaching, it’s time to dust off your bike and hit the open road. Whether it’s your first ride of the season or just a long-awaited trip, here’s how to make sure your motorcycle is ready to roll.
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TORQUING POINT: Electric Bikes (Part One)
Alan Dowds introduces Part One in this series looking at Electric Bikes: It’s not been a straightforward change, but electric power has become essentially mainstream in the car world. Where I live, in SW London, battery-powered four-wheelers are everywhere, with even the recently-cursed Tesla brand a common sight. Add in hybrid designs, with both electric…
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TESTED: Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX
If you want a bike that’ll go the distance but can also bring the fireworks when you want them, Kawasaki’s new Ninja 1100SX could be a perfect pick! Andy Bell elaborates… I am by no means old, but despite my love for sports bikes, the thought of traveling head down for a long-distance ride on…
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ZERO: SR/F Tested
Alan Dowds reports… I’ve ridden some very rare bikes over the years. MV Agusta Serie Oro and Ducati ‘R’ superbikes; MotoGP and WSBK race bikes; high-end custom Harley-Davidsons; one-off turbocharged specials. But I can’t think of another machine as unusual as the one I’m currently thraping up and down my local photo corner. I’ve never…
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REPORT highlights serious lack of parking provision for motorbikes
Eye-opening stats show ‘bikers deserve better’ as ONLY 0.76% of motorbikes granted a designated space across ALL UK council car parks Less than 1% of the United Kingdom’s licensed motorbikes are being granted a designated space in council car parks. Only 4,241 of the UK’s 1,046,437 total parking spaces* in council car parks are dedicated…
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YAMAHA: New official Dealer
Via Moto, South Yorkshire’s premier motorcycle and scooter dealer, is proud to announce it has officially joined the Yamaha Motorcycle dealer network. This exciting new partnership brings together two names synonymous with quality, performance, and a shared commitment to excellence in motorcycling. Based in Barnsley and with a long-standing reputation for integrity, knowledge, and customer…
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The Isle of Man TT is almost here, and Island Racer 2025 is already on sale!
Motorcycle racing fans, the wait is over! With the 2025 Isle of Man TT kicking off next week, Island Racer 2025 is your essential guide to the world’s greatest road race. This 140-page collector’s edition is the biggest and most detailed TT publication available. It’s packed with stunning photography, exclusive interviews, and deep-dive features. This…
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KIT TESTED: Weise Detroit jacket and Ruroc AT4.0 Track helmet
Dave Manning reports back on leather and lid… While I do have textiles, and find them near perfect for riding in inclement weather, I still like to pull on a leather jacket and jeans when the mercury is high enough and we’re not inundated with precipitation. And they do favour the look that matches the…
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TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Overseas trackdays
If you’re keen to tick the overseas trackday box, here’s a bit of advice to make your experience as slick and enjoyable as possible. A lot of things have changed in recent years, what with the impact of Covid and leaving the EU. Quite simply, trackdays abroad are not as straightforward as they used to…
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