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TORQUING POINT: Electric Bikes (Part One)

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Mark Lancaster

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20th May 2025

Alan Dowds introduces Part One in this series looking at Electric Bikes: It’s not been a straightforward change, but electric power has become essentially mainstream in the car world. Where I live, in SW London, battery-powered four-wheelers are everywhere, with even the recently-cursed Tesla brand a common sight. Add in hybrid designs, with both electric…
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TESTED: Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX

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Mark Lancaster

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20th May 2025

If you want a bike that’ll go the distance but can also bring the fireworks when you want them, Kawasaki’s new Ninja 1100SX could be a perfect pick! Andy Bell elaborates… I am by no means old, but despite my love for sports bikes, the thought of traveling head down for a long-distance ride on…
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ZERO: SR/F Tested

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Mark Lancaster

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19th May 2025

Alan Dowds reports… I’ve ridden some very rare bikes over the years. MV Agusta Serie Oro and Ducati ‘R’ superbikes; MotoGP and WSBK race bikes; high-end custom Harley-Davidsons; one-off turbocharged specials. But I can’t think of another machine as unusual as the one I’m currently thraping up and down my local photo corner. I’ve never…
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REPORT highlights serious lack of parking provision for motorbikes

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Mark Lancaster

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16th May 2025

Eye-opening stats show ‘bikers deserve better’ as ONLY 0.76% of motorbikes granted a designated space across ALL UK council car parks Less than 1% of the United Kingdom’s licensed motorbikes are being granted a designated space in council car parks. Only 4,241 of the UK’s 1,046,437 total parking spaces* in council car parks are dedicated…
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YAMAHA: New official Dealer

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Mark Lancaster

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16th May 2025

Via Moto, South Yorkshire’s premier motorcycle and scooter dealer, is proud to announce it has officially joined the Yamaha Motorcycle dealer network. This exciting new partnership brings together two names synonymous with quality, performance, and a shared commitment to excellence in motorcycling. Based in Barnsley and with a long-standing reputation for integrity, knowledge, and customer…
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The Isle of Man TT is almost here, and Island Racer 2025 is already on sale!

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Alex Bestwick

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15th May 2025

Motorcycle racing fans, the wait is over! With the 2025 Isle of Man TT kicking off next week, Island Racer 2025 is your essential guide to the world’s greatest road race. This 140-page collector’s edition is the biggest and most detailed TT publication available. It’s packed with stunning photography, exclusive interviews, and deep-dive features. This…
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TESTED: Harley-Davidson Street Glide

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Mark Lancaster

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15th May 2025

Every now and again it pays to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things… including 1923cc, 368-kilo baggers. Andy Bell did. A very long trip with a pillion. Here’s how he got on. I used to say, “I’ll only ever have sports bikes,” but as I get older, I find myself wanting…
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KIT TESTED: Weise Detroit jacket and Ruroc AT4.0 Track helmet

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Mark Lancaster

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14th May 2025

Dave Manning reports back on leather and lid… While I do have textiles, and find them near perfect for riding in inclement weather, I still like to pull on a leather jacket and jeans when the mercury is high enough and we’re not inundated with precipitation. And they do favour the look that matches the…
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BUYING A USED… BMW R nineT

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Mark Lancaster

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13th May 2025

How much fun can a retro-styled, air-cooled BMW boxer be? As it turns out – lots! John Urry fills his boots… A few years ago the motorcycle world was going hipster crazy with all manner of fairly hideous ‘customised’ bikes appearing as manufacturers paid chaps with beards and tattoos to basically ruin a perfectly good…
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TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Overseas trackdays

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Mark Lancaster

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12th May 2025

If you’re keen to tick the overseas trackday box, here’s a bit of advice to make your experience as slick and enjoyable as possible. A lot of things have changed in recent years, what with the impact of Covid and leaving the EU. Quite simply, trackdays abroad are not as straightforward as they used to…
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