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There’s a fresh new look for the world’s biggest motorcycle monthly… and we’re making it even easier for new riders to get on two wheels too.
From this month the new publication MoreBikes combines the very best of Motor Cycle Monthly as well as its sister title On Two Wheels – the paper made specifically for those who want to get into motorcycling, return to it, or stay on smaller capacity machines. Subscribe here.
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One of the biggest names in the game has created a new braking system for the current range of supersport rides Brembo is a big deal. For years it’s been synonymous with the best braking performance; and has had its kit fitted to the finest bikes from the biggest brands. The company knows what it’s…
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Italian firm Bimota is set to make a return to racing in 2025 – and the various rules and regulations mean that we’re also going to see a limited-edition production version of its new sportbike that’s built for the road. The world’s an increasingly surprising place. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. The bad was Kawasaki announcing…
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KTM’s living up to its mantra once again: revealing a prototype 990RC R that’s tipped for production for 2025 Austrian firm KTM has been out of the road-going sportsbike sector for nearly a decade, having dropped its quirky, yet acclaimed, RC 8R 1195 V-twin in 2016. And although it’s played its part in MotoGP during…
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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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Bruce Wilson gets to grips with the A2 friendly Assassin… Fixated on goals and the chance to lift the bar in the hotly-contested A2 sportsbike market, there were two sets of numbers that mattered above all else for the firm from Noale: 175 and 47. To elaborate, the lightest an A2 machine can weigh is…
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The DesertX Discovery was created to be unstoppable on any terrain. For this reason, it is equipped as standard with reinforced hand guards, an engine guard protecting the water pump, a radiator grill, and a reinforced sump guard to protect the bike on the most difficult sections. The heated grips and the larger windshield increase…
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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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Deliveries of Ducati’s exclusive Diavel for Bentley have started with the unveiling of the limited-edition model at Bentley headquarters. The Diavel for Bentley is inspired by the elegant and sophisticated lines of the Bentley Batur – a limited-series model handcrafted by Bentley – and developed around the technical base of the alluring Ducati Diavel V4.…
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Michael Dunlop’s race-win record could be unassailable, says presenter Hailey Coxon on podcast’s special Isle of Man TT episode Presenter Hailey Coxon believes Michael Dunlop’s record haul of Isle of Man TT race wins may never be broken. Four victories at this year’s event saw him surpass his uncle Joey’s total of 26 – a…
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The landed gentry don’t often get things right. But when they do… Cadwell Park circuit nestles in the south of the Lincolnshire Wolds, climbing from a dip up the side of two of the many crests that create the surrounding rough, sea-like countryside – and is one of the UK’s best racing circuits. The tree-lined…
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A two-week, two-and-a-half-thousand-mile trip through France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Last spring, MoreBikes reader Aaron Walker set off on his first ‘big bike’ trip just a few months after passing his full test. With his partner Alex on the back of his Kawasaki Versys 650, the two of them spent 14 days covering…
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The X-SPR Pro Harrison TC-2 features the 3-time TT winner’s iconic and instantly recognisable design – the helmet was unveiled by Dean himself during an exclusive event at the Isle of Man TT last night (Wednesday, 5th June). True to Dean’s original design and the helmet he currently wears to conquer the world-famous Isle of…
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Modern technology meets classic style in the latest collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles and Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling; two pioneering brands known for precision engineering, performance and style. Capturing the essence of freedom on the open road and celebrating the brands’ shared spirit of bold innovation, Triumph unveils a top of the range Speed Triple 1200…
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Motorcycling is amazing, but riding on our busy roads is not always free from danger. Adopting a defensive riding style and a keen eye for potential hazards can make your ride more enjoyable – and keep you safe at the same time. We talked to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle…
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Bruce Wilson takes a close look at Yamaha’s hugely popular 900cc hyper-naked… Yamaha’s MT-09 is a special bike. Its big torque, big wheelies, and a practical, comfy riding position have helped sell the dream to the masses in a way the factory could have probably never imagined. A decade and over 200,000 bikes later, there’s…
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