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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • NEW KIT: Windmaster Base Layers

    NEW KIT: Windmaster Base Layers

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    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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  • YAMAHA: New official Dealer

    YAMAHA: New official Dealer

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    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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  • TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Overseas trackdays

    TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Overseas trackdays

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    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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  • BMW: F900 R Cup extended

    BMW: F900 R Cup extended

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    BMW’s signed up to run its F900 R Cup BSB support series for another two years. The naked roadster one-make championship will run till the end of 2027, with the German firm continuing to support it with subsidised bikes and parts, including a low-interest 9.9 per cent finance deal up to 60 months on an…

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  • RST at the Isle of Man

    RST at the Isle of Man

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    Top British leathers firm RST Moto is ramping up its presence at the Isle of Man TT for 2025. The company is taking the full race department to the middle of the Irish Sea for the first time, giving more racers the chance to sample its full-factory custom race suit fitting and design service, right…

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  • NEW KIT: Alpinestars Missile V3 leather jacket

    NEW KIT: Alpinestars Missile V3 leather jacket

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    A high-end leather jacket from Alpinestars, which comes in vented Airflow or standard unvented form. The firm says it uses lessons learned from MotoGP, and has the latest in protection: Nucleon PLASMA armour in elbows and shoulders, plus a back protector pocket. It’s also compatible with Alpinestars’ various Tech-Air airbags including the latest 7X model.…

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  • NOLAN unveils Striking New LESMO Graphics for X-804 RS Ultra Carbon Helmet

    NOLAN unveils Striking New LESMO Graphics for X-804 RS Ultra Carbon Helmet

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    Nolan has just dropped two bold new graphic options for its top-tier X-804 RS Ultra Carbon helmet, and we’ve got all the details. Designed for serious riders who demand both performance and style, the LESMO range introduces ‘Shades of Style’ and ‘Fury of Performance’ – two visually distinct looks that echo Nolan’s racing heritage while…

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  • FHO RACING Withdraws from British Superbikes

    FHO RACING Withdraws from British Superbikes

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    In a surprising move that’s sent ripples through the paddock, FHO Racing has officially announced its withdrawal from the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The team, which has been a mainstay in the series since 2021, cited a strategic shift in focus and resource allocation as the reason behind the decision. Run by team principal Faye…

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  • TORQUING POINTS: The Frame Game

    TORQUING POINTS: The Frame Game

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    Alan Dowds outlines their importance… Alongside engines, frames are right up there in terms of importance for motorcycles. Over the years we’ve seen hundreds of different shapes, types and stiffnesses, made from a multitude of different materials. Which one’s best? Well, that’s a very good question. Here’s why… Most of the material design choices on…

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  • NURBURGRING: Bike ban update

    NURBURGRING: Bike ban update

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    Planning to finally take the bike to the Nürburgring for a public track day this year? Well, you’re out of luck. The famous road circuit in the Black Forest has been making noises about safety of bikes and cars for years now, and has finally acted, banning two-wheelers from the ‘Tourist-Fahren’ public access days.  There…

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  • TESTED: Honda CBR600RR

    TESTED: Honda CBR600RR

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    Editor Bruce Wilson tells us what we need to know…  Last year Honda reintroduced its CBR600RR to the world and kitted it out with a raft of new features and tech. On a track test it shone, but what does it have to offer for sports-inclined road riders? There was only one way to find…

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