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LONG-TERMERS: BMW R1250 R

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Mark Lancaster

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6th March 2024

What’s Alan Dowds been up to with the big Beemer? Here’s his report… Progress – it’s an amazing thing. In just 30 years or so, the bike industry has doubled the power output of 1000cc bikes, added incredible electronic safety aids, and improved tyres so much that you could win a 1993 superbike race on…
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EVENT: Harley-Davidson announces 30th Harley Owners Group European Rally

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Mark Lancaster

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5th March 2024

Moto-culture, music and adventure will take centre stage in Senigallia, Italy this summer! Harley-Davidson® is excited to announce its plans for the 30th edition of its famous European Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G. ®) Rally, which is being hosted for the first time in Senigallia, Italy from 6-9th June 2024. The Annual European H.O.G. Rally is…
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TOP ROADS: Rutland

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Mark Lancaster

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4th March 2024

You’d be forgiven for not giving Rutland much of a look in when you’re contemplating where to go riding. But England’s smallest county actually has plenty going for it… Tucked neatly between Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, the 147 square mile patch of rural England offers a surprisingly saucy selection of top roads to explore which…
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TECH: Learner legal rider aids

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd March 2024

Learners rejoice! Electronic specialist Bosch is rolling out its trick rider aid technology to smaller capacity bikes… You’ll likely know all about the swathes of sophisticated electronic rider aids that adorn the latest generation of top-shelf motorcycles from the big names in the game. You can’t move for the stuff. It’s now common to get…
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TECH: All-weather riding kit

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Mark Lancaster

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1st March 2024

Indian Motorcycles has filed a patent for some futuristic biker gear which’ll make riding all-year round even easier… How’s it going to do that? The American firm has come up with an idea for some clever kit which has both heating and cooling technology and is linked to the bike through contact points, rather than…
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TECH: The bike of the future?

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Mark Lancaster

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29th February 2024

Chinese firm CFMoto has filed a patent for some clever technology which links a camera with an electronic suspension system… With each new model year, we’re seeing ever more technology-advanced motorcycles making it to market. The biggest names in the game continue to push the boundaries and come up with clever solutions to make riding…
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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66

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Darren Hendley

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29th February 2024

TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013…
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EVENT: Get revved up for Suzuki Live!

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Mark Lancaster

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28th February 2024

The trackday-cum-festival is back at Cadwell Park this summer – and there’s a packed programme of biking brilliance going on across the weekend Suzuki Live has gone from strength to strength over the past few years; growing from a one-day trackday to a weekend-long party for fans of all things Suzuki. If you like your…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401

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Mark Lancaster

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27th February 2024

Following swiftly on from the launch of the newest generation KTM 390 Duke, Husqvarna’s asked us to fly South and throw a leg over it’s updated pair of stylish roadsters. The Duke has rightly earned its place in the hallowed halls of the Naked Bike Hall of Fame. The range continues to sell exceptionally well…
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Top Roads: County Durham

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Mark Lancaster

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26th February 2024

If you like your riding beautiful, but a bit bleak, County Durham’s a must visit. You’ll be treated to panoramic views of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surprisingly quiet, fast, flowing roads which are perfect for motorcycling. We’ve highlighted three cracking roads which cut through the county and, best of all,…
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