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  • Subscribers Free 48 page Getting into Adventure Supplement

    Subscribers Free 48 page Getting into Adventure Supplement

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    All subscribers get free access to a digital copy of this months supplement which is a collection of stories to inspire, Getting into Adventure. Featuring Beginners’ Camping Kit, Roaming in Iran, Trans European Trial, Travelling on a Classic. Iceland on a Budget, and much more… Access your copy here: http://mrtns.uk/mslextra You will need your registered…

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  • The dark art of advanced riding

    The dark art of advanced riding

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    The Masters programme from IAM RoadSmart is the highest level civilian road riding qualification in the UK. We signed up to find out just how tough it is to join the Masters club… There’s an immense sense of satisfaction in pinning an IAM RoadSmart Masters badge to your riding jacket. Mostly because obtaining one is no ride in the park. There are currently only…

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  • Crash tested: Shark Race-R Pro helmet

    Crash tested: Shark Race-R Pro helmet

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    Tested by: Chris Moss | £389.99 | www.nevis.uk.com I enjoyed the beautiful fit and feel of this brand new top of the range Shark helmet for just one hour before testing its protective qualities to the max. Slamming it down hard on the road instantly rendered it useless for further use, and given it had been made all the prettier from an expensive custom paint job, I…

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  • Seven years, 20 countries, no plan

    Seven years, 20 countries, no plan

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    Last month we gave a splash to Elspeth Beard’s new book Lone Rider, and here’s another publication from a female overlander – Jacqui Furneaux. Of course, there are differences. Elspeth was 22 when she set off around the world on her BMWR60, with a definite plan of where she was going. Jacqui was 50, and as her book’s subtitle points out, had no plan at all. At an age…

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  • MSL receives MAG Media Award

    MSL receives MAG Media Award

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    The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has awarded Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine its annual Media Award. It’s official: MSL is an award-winning magazine! The MAG Media Award is presented to a journalist or a publication for informed, accurate, balanced and ethical reporting of issues related to motorcycling and motorcyclists. Andy Carrott, MAG vicepresident said: “I nominated Motorcycle Sport & Leisure as it is perhaps the only mainstream motorcycle magazine…

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  • Two new heritage models from Triumph

    Two new heritage models from Triumph

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    The Bobber Black and Speedmaster enter the Bonneville range for 2018. One of the first manufacturers to start pulling the covers off new 2018 bikes, Triumph has revealed the new Bonneville Bobber Black and Bonneville Speedmaster at a launch event at its factory in Hinckley. The Bonneville Bobber Black puts a darker stamp on the existing Bobber, but also adds performance updates, enabling Triumph to call this a whole new…

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  • Metropolitan Police launch trial of hydrogen powered Suzuki Burgman

    Metropolitan Police launch trial of hydrogen powered Suzuki Burgman

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    The Met are trialling seven Suzuki ‘Burgman Fuel Cell’, zero emission hydrogen scooters, in line with the Mayor of London’s plans to tackle high levels of pollution and low air quality in the nation’s capital. The trial will last for 18 months and will enable the force to assess the vehicles’ suitability for a variety of roles. The hydrogen fuel cell scooters will be used initially…

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  • Kiwi Aaron Slight brings the sun to a packed Stafford Classic Bike Show

    Kiwi Aaron Slight brings the sun to a packed Stafford Classic Bike Show

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    EX-WORLD Superbike star Aaron Slight showed that he really is ‘The People’s Champion’ as thousands of visitors packed into the huge annual event to meet their hero and take advantage of the autumn sun. Compere Steve Plater spoke to Slight about his career, life as a WSB rider and teased out some entertaining stories during…

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  • Adventure at a bargain price thanks to WK

    Adventure at a bargain price thanks to WK

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    Advertisement feature WK650MT adventure tourer now available from WK Bikes The latest model in the WK Bikes range, and the third bike based on the proven, reliable and mature 650cc engine, the 650MT is aimed squarely at the adventure market. With a claimed 71bhp, the water cooled 650cc parallel twin is Euro 4 compliant, and…

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  • New silicone hose kit for Ducati 937 SuperSport/SuperSport S 2017

    New silicone hose kit for Ducati 937 SuperSport/SuperSport S 2017

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    Advertisement feature Keeping up with the high demand motorbike aftermarket is not an easy task, but Samco Sport and Racebikebitz are on the ball, and are proud to unveil the brand new silicone hose kit for the Ducati 937 SuperSport & SuperSport S. This 9-Piece Silicone Hose Kit is the final piece of the puzzle…

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