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  • DAY RIDE: Lincolnshire Wolds

    DAY RIDE: Lincolnshire Wolds

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    Dave Manning reminds us Lincolnshire is not all flat… While I would normally begin this route from the company offices in Horncastle, on this occasion we’re starting from the centre of Market Rasen. That said, you might prefer to begin from the popular Willingham Woods tea hut, located just a couple of miles east of…

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  • NEW KIT: Furygan Chattan Boots

    NEW KIT: Furygan Chattan Boots

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    A properly sturdy-looking set of adventure touring boots from French firm Furygan, with chunky moonboot-stylng and loads of protection. They’re packed with British D3O armour in the ankle, plus reinforced shin, heel and toe sections. Super-quick release system on the back makes them easy to get on and off, and they have a grippy sole…

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  • CLEAN & GREEN Kawasaki

    CLEAN & GREEN Kawasaki

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    We first caught a glimpse of this at the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race last year, but now Kawasaki has brought its hydrogen-combustion-powered motorcycle to the European stage, showcasing it with a damp parade lap at the Le Mans endurance round. Visually, the bike is hard to ignore — and not necessarily in a good way.…

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  • GET ON TRACK with Michelin

    GET ON TRACK with Michelin

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    French tyre legends Michelin have just announced a trio of Track Experiences in the UK this summer. With limited places available, these exclusive events will take place at three of the UK’s top circuits: Donington Park, Knockhill, and Brands Hatch. Riders attending will benefit from expert tuition provided by ex-WSBK racer and Le Mans winner…

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  • HONDA: New CBF125 for 2026

    HONDA: New CBF125 for 2026

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    Many of us will have learned our two-wheeled skills on a 125cc Honda learner bike – Alan Dowds’ first road bike back in 1989 was a proper Japanese CG125. Great days. So, this new Honda will likely have a big impact in the real world of learner schools, student commuters, and Just Eat delivery riders.…

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  • TRIUMPH: Trident 660 Slipery Sam special

    TRIUMPH: Trident 660 Slipery Sam special

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    Triumph’s released another special edition bike – this time it’s the novice-friendly, entry-level Trident 660 getting the posh paint job and bolt-on trinkets. The Trident 660 Triple Tribute Special Edition features slick, race-inspired graphics based on the number 67 ‘Slipper Sam’ – a five-time TT-winning Trident racebike from the early 1970s. You also get a…

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  • VOGE: DS625 X released

    VOGE: DS625 X released

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    Chinese motorcycle brands are definitely making their mark, with an increasing number of well-built, competitively priced bikes entering the market each year. And as anyone with an Apple iPhone can tell you, when China wants to make something high-quality, it absolutely can. The latest example is the Voge DS625X adventure bike, which stands out with…

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  • YAMAHA: Hybrid Hustler

    YAMAHA: Hybrid Hustler

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    Yamaha has long been at the cutting edge of motorcycle technology—from the early days of Monocross suspension and YPVS power valves to five-valve cylinder heads, the hub-centred GTS1000, and the leaning three-wheeled Niken. Now, the company has teased another innovation: a hybrid-powered MT-09 prototype. In a video released on its global Japanese YouTube channel, Yamaha…

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  • SUZUKI: Colour updates for Burgman 400

    SUZUKI: Colour updates for Burgman 400

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    Suzuki has released a trio of colour updates for the Burgman 400, the original maxi-scooter.  An effortlessly classy pearl matt shadow green is enhanced by gold wheels and black trim. The same gold wheels also standout on an otherwise-understated all-black version. The third paint scheme added to the Burgman 400 lineup is a metallic reflective…

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  • BMW: Full R1300 range unleashed

    BMW: Full R1300 range unleashed

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    If you’re a fan of BMW’s Boxer range, but don’t like the GS, then you’ve probably been quietly fuming the last 18 months or so. Because it’s nearly two years since the Munich massive unveiled the latest 1300 flat twin, in the R1300 GS, and they’ve only now got round to releasing the R, RS…

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