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KIT TESTED: Airhawk seat cushion

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Mark Lancaster

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15th October 2024

Jonathan Schofield / £109.96 / www.sportouring.com As the years have gathered pace and my mental state has not bothered to keep up, I am reminded by certain parts of my body that I need to slow down or take more care. My butt being one of those body parts that has recently decided to make…
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TESTED: MBP C1000V Cruiser

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Mark Lancaster

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14th October 2024

If you’re into big cruisers, there’s a new kid on the block that you need to know about. Jonathan Schofield tells us what we need to know. Cruisers are a style of motorcycle that have never really caught my eye. The low-slung seat and raised bars all seemed a little impractical on the tight, uneven…
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TESTED: Husqvarna’s new Svartpilen 801

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Mark Lancaster

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12th October 2024

Distinctive design and dynamic handling for Husqvarna’s new Svartpilen 801. Martin Fitz-Gibbons tells us what we need to know: Just when you thought every conceivable corner of the middleweight street bike landscape had been covered, along comes the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. Part scrambler, part roadster, part commuter, part flat-tracker, part hi-tech hooligan, and part eye-catching…
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TESTED: KTM 990 Duke

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Mark Lancaster

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11th October 2024

We caught up with John McAvoy, who filled us in on the KTM… It’s been a while since KTM last had a 990 Duke in its range, but the name is back – and this new addition is perhaps one of its most exciting offerings ever. Here’s why… The 990 gets a brand-new frame that’s…
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TOP ROADS: Derbyshire

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Mark Lancaster

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10th October 2024

The Peak District’s long been a popular place for bikers looking for their fix of stunning scenery and winding roads – and while riders of a sporty disposition might not have the same freedom as they did back in the day, it’s still worth making the trip and ticking off these excellent roads. SNAKE PASS…
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LONG TERMER: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE

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Mark Lancaster

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8th October 2024

Mossy’s clocked over 7,000 miles on the Strom, including recently dozens of laps at none other than Cadwell Park! Here’s how he got on… I could sense the sniggers as I rolled down into the holding bay at Cadwell Park. Most of the smirking came from riders of more track-suited GSX-Rs, who probably thought I…
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LONG TERMER: Honda CRF1100L ES Africa Twin

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Mark Lancaster

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8th October 2024

We caught up with Bertie Simmonds to see how he’s getting on with the big adventure bike. Here’s what he said… Long-term readers will know that I ran the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. Honda had loaded the bike with extras. This model had the DCT auto gearbox, the lovely big metal panniers, and top-box,…
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KIT: Anti-Grinder lock

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Mark Lancaster

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7th October 2024

From £249.99 / www.hiplok.com Hi-tech British lockmaker Hiplok has now got its full range on sale. The firm has developed special ‘angle grinder-proof’ ceramic/steel materials, and its locks claim to outlast several grinder discs and battery packs on the cordless power tools used by professional thieves. There are various D-lock and ground anchor options available…
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TRIUMPH: 450cc Motocross bike launched

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Mark Lancaster

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4th October 2024

Triumph Motorcycles reveals its first 450cc motocross bike, designed in collaboration with the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael. The All-New Triumph TF 450-RC Edition celebrates Ricky Carmichael’s involvement throughout Triumph’s motocross programme and features Ricky Carmichael’s chosen specification and signature graphics. Developed by world-leading Triumph engineers and Motocross Champions, the TF 450-RC Edition features the strongest power-to-weight…
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NEW KIT: Textile Touring Jacket from Vanucci

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd October 2024

Vanucci introduces the new VAJ-5 all-weather motorcycle touring jacket… The VAJ-5 is Vanucci’s new flagship, high-quality textile touring motorcycle jacket designed to be the perfect companion in every condition, complete with excellent durability, safety and comfort features. The new VAJ-5 is now available in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number-one motorcycle…
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