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MoreBikes

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.

  • TEST: Yamaha MT-09

    TEST: Yamaha MT-09

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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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  • LONG TERMER: Suzuki GSX-8S

    LONG TERMER: Suzuki GSX-8S

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    Stuart Baker gives his final thoughts on the GSX before it goes back… It’s time to bid a fond farewell to the fabulous Suzuki GSX-8S – a bike which proved to be far more than the sum of its parts on the spec sheet. A budget 776cc parallel twin didn’t exactly get me excited, so…

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  • NEWS: Norton Motorcycles welcomes Revolutions as first sales partner in Scotland

    NEWS: Norton Motorcycles welcomes Revolutions as first sales partner in Scotland

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    Norton Motorcycles has begun a new sales partnership with established sportscar dealer, Revolutions, located in Perth, Scotland. With this latest addition to Norton’s network, Revolutions became Scotland’s first sales partner. The Norton Commando 961, V4SV, and V4CR are all available to view, test ride, and purchase from the location. The 125th Anniversary Limited Edition models…

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  • NEWS: Clever tech for hazard perception training

    NEWS: Clever tech for hazard perception training

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    Devon and Cornwall Police are working to make young riders safer on the road using some clever new technology Motorcycling is dangerous. The statistics don’t lie; with bikers accounting for a quarter of all road deaths nationally, despite only accounting for one per cent of traffic. But Devon and Cornwall Police reckon they can help…

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  • KIT: New waterproof jacket from Roadskin

    KIT: New waterproof jacket from Roadskin

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    Roadskin, a leading innovator in motorcycle gear, has announced the launch of its latest creation for bike enthusiasts: the Roadskin® Rainskin Waterproof Motorcycle Jacket. Keeping a rider’s need for durability and functionality at the forefront, Roadskin has engineered a product that promises to revolutionize the riding experience and complement its earlier release, waterproof over trousers…

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  • NEW: Celebrity motorbike podcast

    NEW: Celebrity motorbike podcast

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    Two famous retired sportsmen will embark on a new challenge next week when they launch a brand new podcast about motorcycling. Former athlete Iwan Thomas, the British men’s 400m record holder for 25 years, and ex-Premier League footballer David Prutton will front Full Chat, a motorbike show featuring celebrity guests. First in the saddle is…

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  • RUROC: New premium flagship helmet launched

    RUROC: New premium flagship helmet launched

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    U.K. based Ruroc has launched its all-new premium full-face helmet – the EOX. Here’s what we know: • The new flagship, premium model to the Ruroc range• ECE 22.06 and DOT Certified• Lightweight QUAD-MATRIX carbon composite shell• Sculpted for optimal aerodynamic performance• Newly-designed toolless visor mechanism• Adjustable airflow with 6 high-flow vents• “Right Fit” formula…

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  • PRODUCT: Spring clean with Vulcanet

    PRODUCT: Spring clean with Vulcanet

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    The days are getting lighter and the weather is getting warmer – Spring is on the way! It’s the perfect time to give your bike some TLC and prepare for the riding season ahead…  Instead of lugging out all the buckets and sponges to wash off the storage dust, simply unscrew the lid of the…

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  • Bickers and Alpinestars Partnership

    Bickers and Alpinestars Partnership

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    UK Distributor Bickers has announced a new partnership with Alpinestars, from 2024 Bickers will be a newly appointed distributor of Alpinestars Off-Road range of MX, Enduro and Trials footwear and protections.  Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963. Commitment to innovation has led Alpinestars to become the…

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  • (Hugely) Tested: 2024 Ducati DesertX Rally

    (Hugely) Tested: 2024 Ducati DesertX Rally

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    If you like your adventure motorcycles, check out what we made of Ducati’s new DesertX Rally, having put it through its paces in some of the most challenging off-road terrain Morrocco has to offer. When we say ‘we’, we mean our very own Bruce Wilson! Bruce really gave the DesertX Rally a tough time and…

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  • First win for Stark Future at The British Arenacross Championship

    First win for Stark Future at The British Arenacross Championship

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    Jack Brunel scored Stark Future it’s first win at The British Arenacross Championship aboard a Stark VARG electric motorcycle.

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  • Rankings reveal area with smoothest roads for bikers in UK

    Rankings reveal area with smoothest roads for bikers in UK

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    Lexham Insurance’s new rankings reveal the areas in the country where motorcyclists can best avoid potholes.

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  • NEW BIKES: GSX-8R middleweight sportsbike

    NEW BIKES: GSX-8R middleweight sportsbike

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    As you’ve probably gathered, Suzuki’s pulling the covers off new 2024 models at the EICMA show in Milan, one of which is the aggressively styled sports middleweight, the GSX-8R. Here’s what we’ve learned so far… It’s on Suzuki’s new 776cc parallel twin platform, which features a DOHC and 270° crankshaft design and delivers punchy drive throughout…

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  • Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono

    Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono

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    Introducing the latest addition to the Ducati Hypermotard family – the 698 Mono. This new model, unveiled today, has a single-cylinder engine known as the ‘Superquadro Mono’. The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono boasts class-leading supermoto performance as the first single-cylinder model from Bologna in decades! Here’s what you need to know. The Superquadro Mono engine,…

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  • Yamaha unveils the new generation MT-09

    Yamaha unveils the new generation MT-09

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    Yamaha has announced its forthcoming new generation MT-09, a decade on from the original.

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