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  • TESTED: Moto Guzzi V85 Strada,TT & Travel

    TESTED: Moto Guzzi V85 Strada,TT & Travel

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    Here’s what you need to know about the latest version of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved V85 TT and TT Travel, and its new, more road-focused Strada. The V85 was first introduced in concept form in 2017 before going on sale in 2019. More variants were added to the range in 2020, and then in 2021 Guzzi…

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  • DUCATI: DesertX Discovery

    DUCATI: DesertX Discovery

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    The DesertX Discovery was created to be unstoppable on any terrain. For this reason, it is equipped as standard with reinforced hand guards, an engine guard protecting the water pump, a radiator grill, and a reinforced sump guard to protect the bike on the most difficult sections. The heated grips and the larger windshield increase…

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  • July Jumbles with Classic Bike Shows

    July Jumbles with Classic Bike Shows

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    Looking for something to do in July? We’ve got you covered with the ‘Normous Newark and Kempton Autojumbles! With hundreds of traders joining us across the two events you’re bound to find that missing piece you’ve been looking for!

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  • PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

    PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

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    This week, we rode out and met the representatives of German retailing giant Louis Moto. If you’ve not heard of them, here is a potted history: Eighty-five years ago, Detlev Louis took a small motorcycle repair workshop and, over the decades, shaped it into Europe’s largest company for motorcycle clothing and accessories. They’ve got a…

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

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

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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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  • DUCATI: Diavel for Bentley unveiled in the UK

    DUCATI: Diavel for Bentley unveiled in the UK

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    Deliveries of Ducati’s exclusive Diavel for Bentley have started with the unveiling of the limited-edition model at Bentley headquarters. The Diavel for Bentley is inspired by the elegant and sophisticated lines of the Bentley Batur – a limited-series model handcrafted by Bentley – and developed around the technical base of the alluring Ducati Diavel V4.…

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  • COST-EFFECTIVE CLASSICS: Yamaha TDM850

    COST-EFFECTIVE CLASSICS: Yamaha TDM850

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    It’s a big bore parallel twin… before they became popular again! We’ll get the acid drop rebuke out of the way first – TDM is very much not a contraction of tedium. This sarcastic moniker has plagued the big twin from the off by people who simply didn’t ‘get’ the bike. The TDM has often…

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  • PROJECT: You’ve bought one. What next?

    PROJECT: You’ve bought one. What next?

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    The good folks at Classic Bike Guide magazine have been sharing their hard-won wisdom about what’s involved when hunting out and fixing up old bikes… WORDS and PHOTOS: Matt Hull Temptation First of all, do you really want it? Will you use it, can you afford it, and is there room? Does it give you…

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  • PROJECT: Buying and restoring a classic

    PROJECT: Buying and restoring a classic

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    The good folks at Classic Bike Guide magazine have been sharing their hard-won wisdom about what’s involved when hunting out and fixing up old bikes. WORDS and PHOTOS: Matt Hull What are you buying? Look at what you’re getting – is it complete? If it’s a runner, then get a ride if you can (make…

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  • MICHAEL DUNLOP: Race-win record could be unassailable?

    MICHAEL DUNLOP: Race-win record could be unassailable?

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    Michael Dunlop’s race-win record could be unassailable, says presenter Hailey Coxon on podcast’s special Isle of Man TT episode Presenter Hailey Coxon believes Michael Dunlop’s record haul of Isle of Man TT race wins may never be broken. Four victories at this year’s event saw him surpass his uncle Joey’s total of 26 – a…

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