Mark Lancaster

New Bullet?

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd August 2023

There’s talk that one of Royal Enfield’s best-selling models is about to receive a refresh. The suggestion is the new Bullet will get the same J-Series engine as the recently released Hunter 350 and Meteor 350, although, unlike those models, this bike will be a faithful recreation of one of Royal Enfield’s most famous, and…
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2024 Isle Of Man TT Dates Confirmed

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Mark Lancaster

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17th August 2023

TT 2024 will once again commence on the Bank Holiday Monday (27th May) with free practice taking place in the morning followed by the first qualifying session in the afternoon. It will conclude with the Milwaukee Senior TT Race taking place on Saturday, 8th June 2024. You can expect the race schedule to follow a similar format to 2023,…
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What We Wear: Icon ‘Hypersport’ Short Gloves

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Mark Lancaster

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15th August 2023

I wanted some short gloves for Summer, that were supple, comfy, stylish, offered decent protection and wouldn’t break the bank. The lovely folks at Distributor PartsEurope suggested The Hypersport Short Motorcycle Gloves from American company Icon Motosports. As you can see from the photos, the attention to detail on these motorcycle gloves is exceptional, especially…
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Updated colours for Suzuki’s V-Strom 650XT and V-Strom 650

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Mark Lancaster

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11th August 2023

Suzuki’s V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 650XT middleweight adventure machines will each come with three updated colour options for 2024. Both powered by Suzuki’s iconic 645cc V-twin, the XT version – with an RRP of £8,799 – with its spoked wheels, lower cowling, and hand guards as standard, is now available in an updated version of the…
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Used Bike Guide: Yamaha Super Tenere (2010-2021)

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Mark Lancaster

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7th August 2023

YAMAHA XT1200Z SUPER TENERE (20102021) £4500-£11,500 The Ténéré is a big name in the adventure bike world. From its Dakar race-winning pedigree from back in the day, through to its massively successful T7 which has kickstarted the middleweight adventure bike market in recent years, there’s no doubt you can put your faith in Yamaha to…
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Used Bike Guide: BMW R1200GS (2004-2012)

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Mark Lancaster

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5th August 2023

The GS has carved out an enviable reputation as the go-to choice for adventurous bikers the world over, and this particular model is an extremely important part of that journey. While Ewan and Charley might have used its R1150GS predecessor for their famous Long Way Round trip, this is the machine that everyone went out…
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Used Bike Guide: KTM 990 Adventure

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd August 2023

KTM 990 ADVENTURE (2003-2012) £4500-£6,500 If you’re serious about off-road riding, but you still want a big bike that’s capable of doing big miles, then the KTM 990 Adventure is an excellent option. It’s more big trailie than adventure bike – and although it might not get quite the same amount of love as the…
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Used Bike Guide: Africa Twin

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd August 2023

HONDA CRF1000L AFRICA TWIN (2016-2019) £6500-£10,000 The Africa Twin is another legendary name in the adventure bike world. There might be a new shiny version with a bigger engine and electronically adjustable suspension on the market, but the first of the new ATs is a cracking bike that’s well worth your consideration. At the time…
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TESTED! Arai RX-7V Kiyonari Trico

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Mark Lancaster

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29th July 2023

Has Mikko enjoyed the Arai? This is my second RX-7V helmet. I used the first one for five years. To be honest, after the five years the helmet still looked absolutely fine, but I had worn it a lot over that time, and the recommendation is not to use the same helmet for much longer…
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CFMOTO 800NK hits the UK next month

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Mark Lancaster

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28th July 2023

First appearing late last year as the NK-C22 concept bike, the production model CFMOTO 800NK is finally on its way. Sporting aggressive naked-bike styling and an impressive list of standard equipment, the CFMOTO 800NK looks poised to tempt people away from the established competition. The middleweight naked bike market is booming at the moment –…
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