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  • TESTED: Alpinestars GP Tech V2 Gloves

    TESTED: Alpinestars GP Tech V2 Gloves

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    TESTED BY: Bruce TIME: 2 years PRICE: From £349.99 WEB: www.alpinestars.com  I’ve worn a few gloves in my time, and I’ve crashed in plenty of them… including these GP Tech V2s. But before I get into how they coped when kissing the Tarmac, I’ll give a quick overview of the product.  These sit right at…

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  • BIKING FREEDOM REGAINED for paralysed rider

    BIKING FREEDOM REGAINED for paralysed rider

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    When Jacob Davies-Pyke was paralysed from the chest down, it forced him to adjust and reassess his life in every way. It also seemed like the end of something he was passionate about – riding bikes. But with enormous willpower, determination, and tailored and dedicated training, it didn’t take him long to get back on…

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  • NEW KIT: Keis B601RP heated vest

    NEW KIT: Keis B601RP heated vest

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    If you’ve still not got a heated vest for riding in colder weather, then we pity you – it’s a genuine revelation. But now’s the ideal time to get in on the luxury heated lifestyle. Market leader Keis has redesigned its standard electric vest, with new inner cabling and redesigned comfort materials. The firm says…

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  • STARK Varg EX

    STARK Varg EX

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    Convinced that there’s no scope for an electric performance bike? The off-road world begs to differ, according to Alan Dowds. The battery-powered dirtbike segment is growing, with the problems of range being addressed, and other benefits like light weight, big power, plus no clutch or gears to manage appealing to many. The Stark Varg MX…

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  • The best of the best set for Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show

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    Motorcycle enthusiasts are in for a treat at The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show, taking place at the Bath & West Showground on February 22-23, 2025. As always, the show promises a stunning array of machines spanning decades of motorcycling history, from timeless British classics to groundbreaking Japanese superbikes and rare European racers. Among the standout…

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  • DUCATI: Multistrada V2

    DUCATI: Multistrada V2

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    Insight from Alan Dowds… We raised an eyebrow when Ducati released the details of its next-generation V-twin motor a couple of months back. Okay, the purist in us appreciated the light weight, and a reset of the mad power escalator for what is, after all, a middleweight powerplant. But dropping the desmodromic valves, like shelving…

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  • TRIUMPH: Bobber TFC

    TRIUMPH: Bobber TFC

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    Alan Dowds brings us up to speed… We’ll be honest: some of the limited-edition Triumphs in recent years have been a bit underwhelming. A chrome tank, some pin-stripe paint lines, and an Elvis paint job are all pleasant enough, but we generally like a bit more in a special model. Like this – the new…

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  • SUZUKI: New four-year 0% offer

    SUZUKI: New four-year 0% offer

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    Suzuki has launched a new 0% finance offer across a number of models in its on-road range. The offer is available over four years on either PCP or HP, with a minimum deposit of £1,000, and runs until the end of March 2025.  The deal can be had on the GSX-S1000GX and GSX-S1000GT, as well as the…

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  • DUCATI: Panigale V4 S Tricolore

    DUCATI: Panigale V4 S Tricolore

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    Alan Dowds tells us what we need to know… It’s a fine line between genius and insanity. And in this economy, a £48,000 special edition superbike will seem like madness to many out there. But this trick variant of the world-conquering Panigale V4 is a really intriguing piece of design, with some unique chassis kit,…

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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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