Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

August 2008 - Issue 575

News headlinesupdated 7 July

WIN One of Five tickets to the Leicester Buell Experience Day...

Leicestershire’s motorcyclists are being invited to take part in a different riding experience this month at Mallory Park. The Buell Experience Day on 25 July will be the third of four in 2008, following the success of similar events last year. The remaining event of 2008 will take place on the 19 August at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire.
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ABS for CBR
Honda have unveiled an Electronic ABS System, which will be offered as an option on their sport bike range.
The system uses advanced electronics and new smaller lighter components that do not compromise weight or handling.
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Sporting Satelis
Peugeot has introduced a sporting 'RS' version of the Satelis 250 and 500 models.
The new variants get a two-tone matt and pearl black colour scheme, sports screen, twin halogen headlights, matt black hydraulic telescopic forks and...
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MCIA wants commuters catered for
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) is calling on employers to provide better facilities for employees who ride motorcycles, scooters and mopeds to work.
Last month, moped sales increased by over 47 per cent, following...
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MSL competitions!!updated 4 July

Online samplesupdated 4 July

Royal Enfield Woodsman
Unveiled at the NEC last year, Royal Enfield's latest addition looks every inch the 50s throwback. Phil Turner takes a trip down memory lane.
I'm going to show my age now; I wasn't around in the 50s and 60s...
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Riding high -
Trans America part 3
Leaving the heat and humidity of Panama behind us, Julia and I flew down to Quito, Ecuador one day earlier than the group, to start the customs clearance process for all the bikes. Arriving in the capital of Ecuador...
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Exclusive interview: Claudio Castiglioni
Italy’s fertile rumour mill is running in overdrive once again, over the latest chapter in the roller-coaster ride in the fortunes of the iconic MV Agusta marque. In an exclusive interview with MSL, MV's president Claudio Castiglioni reveals...
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MSL uncut: Industry news and moreupdated 4 July

DESTINATION QUEBEC - Parts 1 & 2
Quebec's people are often described as a nation within a united Canada; but as Ian Kerr found out, the area which they inhabit is pretty unique too...
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KTM RC8 1190 LAUNCH TEST TECHNICAL: Chasing Kilos
If ever one man can be considered the father of the RC8 Superbike project, surely it’s KTM’s 45-year old project leader Wolfgang Felber...
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The Long Way Over
For the last few years the folks behind Ireland's Culchie Festival have been organising a gathering of Honda step-thrus each October. Last year almost 500 bikes turned up, and won the event a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
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