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  • YAMAHA: Another MT-09 version on the way!

    YAMAHA: Another MT-09 version on the way!

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Joining the recently released MT-09 and MT-09SP, Yamaha’s confirmed it’s got another version of its nuts naked on the way – and it’s going to come kitted out with its clever computerised transmission system  We’ve already brought you the lowdown on Yamaha’s new Y-AMT Automated Manual Transmission technology – but now finally we had word…

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  • MOTORCYCLE LIVE: Amplified with a ‘festival vibe’

    MOTORCYCLE LIVE: Amplified with a ‘festival vibe’

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    Mark Lancaster

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    From live-action stunts, wall-to-wall bikes, gourmet street food and live music, the UK’s biggest motorcycle show has a brand-new festival feel. Revving up for an unforgettable 2024 edition, the UK’s biggest motorcycle show returns to NEC Birmingham with a brand-new festival vibe. From November 16-24, visitors will experience nine days of electrifying entertainment, live music,…

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  • SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Image Design Custom

    SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Image Design Custom

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Bob Pickett reports… You’re out on a ride or pull up at a bike meet, and see a bike with an amazing, one-off paint job. Or you see a helmet, maybe the same model as yours, but with a design you’ve never seen before. Where do these amazing designs come from? And how do you…

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  • MOTORCYCLE ELECTRICS: Wiring looms

    MOTORCYCLE ELECTRICS: Wiring looms

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Our pals at Classic Bike Guide are a dab hand at bringing old bikes back to life – but they’ve been known to come unstuck when met with a mass of wires. To find some sense in the chaos, they’ve joined forces with Abel Motorworks to demystify wiring looms. Here’s what you need to know. …

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  • RIDING SKILLS: Mastering slow control

    RIDING SKILLS: Mastering slow control

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Slow riding is a skill all its own. It’s one of those things that looks really easy but catches many riders out as it’s not something people often practice. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to hone our slow-speed riding technique, and what…

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  • BUYERS GUIDE: Workshop Essentials

    BUYERS GUIDE: Workshop Essentials

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    Mark Lancaster

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    While many of us dream of a kitted-out workshop with a fully laden tool chest, hydraulic scissor lift and suite of welding equipment, you don’t have to spend a fortune to be able to work on your pride and joy. We’ve handpicked a few bits of key gear that’ll make basic bike maintenance a doddle,…

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  • LIGHT IT UP: The Shark Skwal i3

    LIGHT IT UP: The Shark Skwal i3

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    Mark Lancaster

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    SHARK’s innovative Skwal i3 helps you to be seen. Here’s how… Shark Helmets has built up a solid reputation over its 30-odd years in the game. The French firm started out small, and over the years has established itself as one of the biggest names in the game, continually pushing the boundaries, nipping, tucking, developing,…

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  • NEW KIT: Motorcycle Hoodie from Rekurv

    NEW KIT: Motorcycle Hoodie from Rekurv

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    Mark Lancaster

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    The new C-11.05 riding hoodie by urban motorcycle clothing brand Rekurv bolsters its casual range, offering riders practicality, style and safety. Rekurv’s latest release is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number one motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. Casual CE safety-rated motorcycle garments have boomed in popularity in recent…

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  • RIDING TIPS: Always learning

    RIDING TIPS: Always learning

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Valuable insight from Hannah Godden… It’s my second session on the track and I’ve forgotten which bend is coming up next. Ah. The chicane. Too late – I’m over the kerb, momentarily in the air and on to the grass. I slow down, red-faced, and sweaty-palmed but still upright, while the rest of my group…

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  • Yamaha: Automatics on the way

    Yamaha: Automatics on the way

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Yamaha’s the latest firm to confirm it’s bringing a semi-automatic transmission to its next generation rides Semi-automatic transmissions are nothing new. Honda’s had one on the go for years; BMW’s just announced its own as an aftermarket option on its new GS Adventure; and KTM’s just trialled one at the gruelling Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo. …

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  • BUYER’S GUIDE: ‘Casual’ jackets

    BUYER’S GUIDE: ‘Casual’ jackets

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    Mark Lancaster

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    While they might not match the outright protective qualities of a set of race leathers, or the all-weather ability of a good textile suit, there’s something special about a good-looking motorcycle jacket that you’re happy wearing both on and off the bike. Do casual jackets have e-Numbers? You bet. Just because a jacket is casual/lightweight,…

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  • SPOTLIGHT: Mental Health Motorbike

    SPOTLIGHT: Mental Health Motorbike

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    Mark Lancaster

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    BOB PICKETT investigates… It’s 25 years ago, but still so vivid. At an exhibition, I was struck by a panic attack. The walls felt like they were closing in, I just wanted to get out. Somehow I held it together, but on the way home, waves of depression hit me. I was sent to a…

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  • JULY’S: Top 5 products

    JULY’S: Top 5 products

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Dainese Misano 3 D-AIR race suit If the £4k Dainese Mugello suit featured last month is a bit rich for you, here’s the next best option from the Vicenza firm: the Misano 3 D-Air. Like the Mugello, it features the latest D-air RACING SHIELD 3X airbag that gives up to three consecutive activations and integrates…

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  • KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

    KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Having to deal with a 140-mile journey in 23-degree weather, I definitely had concerns about maintaining comfort during the ride. This was especially important since I planned to take a break from riding for a few hours in the middle. Of course, my safety and protection were also top priorities. That’s why I opted for…

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  • TEST: Yamaha MT-09

    TEST: Yamaha MT-09

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    Mark Lancaster

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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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