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  • Boorman’s New Book

    Boorman’s New Book

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    Charley Boorman has a new book out, but before you flick to the next webpage, just hold your horses there a wee second… Say what you like about Charley Boorman, yet the fact of the matter is that if you’re not a fan of his, but then get to actually meet the bloke, even the…

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  • FIRST PLACE FINISH FOR RACE, ROCK ‘N’ RIDE

    FIRST PLACE FINISH FOR RACE, ROCK ‘N’ RIDE

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    Race, Rock ‘n’ Ride certainly lived up to its name last weekend as visitors raced up the famous Santa Pod strip, rocked out to Limehouse Lizzy on Saturday night, and witnessed stunt riders galore in what was an action-packed motorcycle festival with a difference. Building on its inaugural success in 2016, the show, sponsored by…

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  • July 2017 – Issue 328

    July 2017 – Issue 328

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    Ruling the roads BMW S 1000 RR, Aprilia RSV4 RF, Suzuki GSX-R1000 R & Kawasaki ZX-10RR fight it out for supremacy on ‘er Maj’s highways! Avon Spirit ST Beej heads out to Portugal to try Avon’s latest mid-range, do-it-all hoop! McPint Magic We learn the secrets of the TT from JMG Chez TT Racer Gaz…

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  • Ducati and Triumph Glasgow Revved up to Rock!

    Ducati and Triumph Glasgow Revved up to Rock!

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    Advertisement feature Taking place this weekend is the Ducati and Triumph Glasgow Grand Opening – and they’ve just announced that the infamous 90’s rock legends GUN, who are best known for their top tune “Better Days” as well as their cover of “Word Up!”. Original members Giuliano ‘Jools’ Gizzi and Dante Gizzi will be preforming a rare…

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  • TEN REASONS TO VISIT RACE, ROCK ’N’ RIDE

    TEN REASONS TO VISIT RACE, ROCK ’N’ RIDE

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    SANTA Pod Raceway is revving up for the return of Race, Rock ’n’ Ride, which takes place at the famous venue on Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. The weekend-long festival of motorcycling – sponsored once again by Principal Insurance – is jam-packed with exhilarating action. Here are the top 10 reasons to visit… ACU Drag…

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  • WIN BIG @ Spidi’s New UK Website!

    WIN BIG @ Spidi’s New UK Website!

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    Oh yes indeed – to celebrate the launch of Spidi’s new UK Website at www.spidiuk.com, they’re offering the chance to win a prize worth over £2,500 including £1,000 of Spidi gear! That’s rather nice of them, wouldn’t you say? Yes, so would we… So, what’s on offer, then? How does a paid-for trip for two,…

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  • June 2017 – Issue 327

    June 2017 – Issue 327

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    Yamaha YZF R6 The new R6 looks stunning, but is it too little, too late, for the Supersport class? KTM Duke 125 & 390 KTM’s latest learner and A2 headbangers are released for the yoofs! Naked sportsbikes KTM’s new 1290 Super Duke R, BMW’s new S 1000 RR and Yamaha’s MT-10 SP take on the…

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  • WIN! A Donington WSB Weekend Extravaganza with Red Bull Honda & Barracuda!

    WIN! A Donington WSB Weekend Extravaganza with Red Bull Honda & Barracuda!

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    That’s right, here’s your chance to dine (and much more) at the Red Bull Hospitality table at Donington’s WSB event – VIP style! We’ve teamed up with the official Red Bull Honda WSB squad and their technical partner, Barracuda, to offer you the chance to experience a brilliant day out at Donington’s World Superbike round…

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  • Mitas SPORT FORCE+ radial tyre with new OSC technology

    Mitas SPORT FORCE+ radial tyre with new OSC technology

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    ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Mitas SPORT FORCE+ radial tyre is designed for sport, naked, supermoto and touring motorcycles. SPORT FORCE+ is the result of recent development activities, intensive testing and high-end elastomers built into a tyre compound. OSCT – Optimum Steel Cord Technology The completely new Mitas-developed Optimum Steel Cord technology means the tyre is ideally balanced…

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  • May 2017 – Issue 326

    May 2017 – Issue 326

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    Yamaha MT-10SP The hooligan you need in your life! BMW S1000R & friends BMW send us to Spain for the new S Thou’ and some R NineT variants. It rained. Lots… Half price heroes £7.5k buys a lot of used superbike – 2010 Honda Fireblade, 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R & 2012 BMW S 1000 RR duke…

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  • Make the 8th April your Ducati Day!

    Make the 8th April your Ducati Day!

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    Open Day for all Ducati dealers in UK and Ireland First opportunity to see all new 2017 Models Chance to win a Ducati Track day experience including bike hire   The 8th April is an important date for not only Ducatisti but for all motorcyclists’ calendars. This is the day that Ducati dealers throughout the…

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  • WIN! Tickets to the Prescott Bike Festival with Bloodbikes!

    WIN! Tickets to the Prescott Bike Festival with Bloodbikes!

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    We’ve teamed up with Bloodbikes to give away five pairs of tickets for the Prescott Bike Festival on Sunday 9th April, taking place at the Prescott Hillclimb venue. There will be plenty of things to see and do, with lots of manufacturers confirmed at attending, as well as various motorcycle clubs, and past and present…

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  • April 2017 – Issue 325

    April 2017 – Issue 325

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    Suzuki GSX-R1000R Finally, after nearly a decade, we have a brand new Suzuki GSX-R1000 – and here’s our verdict on the new beast! Kawasaki Ninja 650 Big Green’s sporty Er-6 replacement is here! Expect it to rule the Supertwins TT class, but will it rule on the roads? Ducati Supersport Ducati’s latest sportsbike, one meant…

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  • World Superbike Phillip Island – Kel Edge gallery!

    World Superbike Phillip Island – Kel Edge gallery!

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    If you’ve seen the racing from Phillip Island last weekend, you’d know that each race was an absolute corker. If you haven’t, get that box on and get on it; because the World Superbike Championship is back with a vengeance. Without giving too much away, our boy Chaz did himself proud, the reigning Champ showed…

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  • World Superbike Phillip Island test – Kel Edge gallery!

    World Superbike Phillip Island test – Kel Edge gallery!

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    Following on from the MotoGP boys, the World Superbike circus has just finished its pre-season test program before the opening round next weekend. Although they did get a touch of dodgy weather, the sun did come out and shined down on the reigning champ, who finished the test ahead of Marco Melandri by 0.258s. Surprised?…

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