Motorcycle Travel

  • R&G expands range with host of new machines

    R&G expands range with host of new machines

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    Always eager to help riders protect their machines with its industry-leading range of crash protection, R&G is pleased to confirm three new models have been added to its lineup, alongside a host of new accessories. The first of these is the all-new 2025 Yamaha Tracer 7 and Tracer 7 GT. This popular sports tourer has…

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  • THE DEVIL and the staircase

    THE DEVIL and the staircase

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    A cracking, adventurous and varied ride on largely unclassified roads in Mid Wales… Sean Tarver reports Don’t be too disappointed when you encounter the surprisingly low speed limits as you ride up the Horseshoe Pass to the Ponderosa Café from Llangollen. Even at a sedate pace, I managed to inadvertently remove material from the underside…

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  • DAY RIDE: NW200 & Antrim Coast

    DAY RIDE: NW200 & Antrim Coast

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    The North West 200 course is a treat to ride, but so are the roads around it… Dave Manning reports: Having never witnessed any kind of road racing on the eastern side of the Irish Sea, I was keen to get my first experience of the North West 200, despite over the last couple of…

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  • YAMAHA Tracer 7 and 7 GT

    YAMAHA Tracer 7 and 7 GT

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    Alan Dowds brings us up to speed… With 2025 updates for the MT-07 and Ténéré appearing late last year, the only real surprise with this release is that it’s taken so long. Actually, there’s one more surprise about the 2025 Tracer 700 and GT, but we’ll come to that in a minute (can you feel…

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  • NEW KIT: Nomad luggage from Oxford Products

    NEW KIT: Nomad luggage from Oxford Products

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    A new range of super-modular luggage from Oxford Products, with a military feel thanks to the MOLLE nylon strap attachment system used. You start with a base harness for your bike, then pick and choose the add-on carriers you need, from a bottle holder, small-large pouches and full-sized bags. There’s even a cool bag to…

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  • CLEAN & GREEN Kawasaki

    CLEAN & GREEN Kawasaki

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    We first caught a glimpse of this at the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race last year, but now Kawasaki has brought its hydrogen-combustion-powered motorcycle to the European stage, showcasing it with a damp parade lap at the Le Mans endurance round. Visually, the bike is hard to ignore — and not necessarily in a good way.…

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  • REACH for the Skye

    REACH for the Skye

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    Dave Manning went. Here’s his report: Aside from the fact that part of the fun in travelling to the Isle of Skye is delivered with the roads that take you there, there’s also some amazing riding to be had amongst the stunning scenery of the largest of the Inner Hebrides. Leaving the island’s capital of…

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  • CARDO & SCHUBERTH partner to launch Comms system

    CARDO & SCHUBERTH partner to launch Comms system

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    One of the top names in communications for motorcyclists, Cardo Systems, is thrilled to announce the launch of the SC EDGE in collaboration with Schuberth, the renowned German helmet manufacturer. The state-of-the-art device, launched officially at EICMA, has been engineered to integrate seamlessly with selected Schuberth helmets and marks the latest evolution in
Cardo’s commitment to enhance…

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  • DAY RIDE: Lapping the lakes

    DAY RIDE: Lapping the lakes

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    The Lake District is a magical place to ride a motorcycle – in any weather, at any time of the year. Mikko Nieminen reports… I have never had a bad ride in the Lake District. Not even when the weather has been poor, which could easily take the shine off many rides. In the Lakes,…

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  • VANUCCI: VAB-7 Sympatex motorcycle boots launched

    VANUCCI: VAB-7 Sympatex motorcycle boots launched

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    Vanucci has launched the VAB-7 Sympatex motorcycle boots, designed to deliver excellent protection, supreme comfort and all-weather versatility. Now available in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number one motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. The new VAB-7 motorcycle boots from Vanucci feature the latest fully waterproof and breathable Sympatex membrane, ensuring riders…

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  • SHARK partners with SENA for 2025

    SHARK partners with SENA for 2025

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    SHARK has partnered with SENA communication systems to deliver specially designed, integrated communications systems to riders and pillions using its 22.06 homologated helmet line-up*. The new SENA for SHARK range allows users to stay connected, enjoy their favourite playlists, and navigate easily – delivering unmatched performance and style. The systems cater to every rider’s needs…

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  • Q&A: Beware of ‘Operation Snap’

    Q&A: Beware of ‘Operation Snap’

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    Q. I have been a biker for the last 40-odd years and had all sorts over the years from BSAs to VFRs. Now I am a bit older and have a bit more money, I entered the Gold Wing era of my life about two years ago. It was something I thought I would never…

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  • KEEP WARM with Zerofit base layers

    KEEP WARM with Zerofit base layers

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    Winter is the time for extensive base layer use, and these Zerofit garments are now being distributed by top kit firm Feridax, so will be much more widely available. The Zerofit Heatrub Ultimate kit claims to provide five times more warmth than standard base layers thanks to ‘heat thread’ technology within the material itself. And…

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  • DAY RIDE: Wales in the winter

    DAY RIDE: Wales in the winter

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    Heading from Shropshire over to Cardigan Bay, this stunning 84-mile joyride is sure to put a smile on your face. Dave Manning reveals all… The ride in brief: The route covers roads great and small. This is not a fast ride; the roads can be busy, and they are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.…

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  • KAWASAKI: Hydrogen H2?

    KAWASAKI: Hydrogen H2?

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    Kawasaki’s been spinning laps on a futuristic H2. Here’s what you need to know A quick look at electric bike sales in the UK will show you that battery-powered machinery is not getting a lot of love at the moment. But science says we need to stop putting CO2 in the air – so we…

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