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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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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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What we Wear: RST Pathfinder Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd February 2024

Our Simon’s been wearing these since early 2023. Here’s what he’s found: British firm RST has carved out an enviable reputation for creating quality kit that doesn’t break the bank, and these Pathfinder boots fit the bill perfectly. I’ve had a couple of pairs of RST boots in the past, and they’ve not let me…
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Road Test: Ducati Scrambler Icon 800

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd February 2024

Base model brilliance from Ducati, so editor Ross says… Ducati has hit gold with its Scrambler range. It sells a ton of bikes to the types of riders who probably wouldn’t have been interested in the Italian firm’s more traditional sporty output. With a couple of engine sizes to choose from, and a host of…
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Long Termer: Suzuki GSX-8S

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Mark Lancaster

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16th February 2024

Stu Baker’s put nearly 3000 miles on the GSX-8S in six months. Here’s what’s been happening with Stu: I had been riding for almost seven hours and had covered 354 miles. There were just six miles to go and, while the Suzuki GSX-8S had passed her first touring test with flying colours, I was getting…
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New website for Wemoto

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Mark Lancaster

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9th February 2024

UK motorcycle spare parts and accessories behemoth Wemoto has launched a new website with a host of new features to make buying bits for your bike and keeping track of what needs doing a breeze. The Brighton-based business says the new site is super-speedy with intuitive search engines and the ability to save all your…
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Honda: getting new riders

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Mark Lancaster

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7th February 2024

Honda’s revealed a new complete rider training package which makes it even easier to get into riding in 2024 Honda’s been getting people on bikes for a few years now; with training schools up and down the country offering top-quality training to fledgling riders who are starting out on their two-wheeled journey. They’re well regarded,…
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Benelli’s Getting Sporty

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Mark Lancaster

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29th January 2024

For those with a sporty disposition, the Benelli Tornado is making a return for 2024. Benelli’s had a tumultuous old time over the past twenty-odd years, but since being taken over by Chinese firm QJMotor in 2005, they’ve been going from strength to strength. While its bread and butter is no longer the seriously sexy…
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Leaked! Benelli 902 S

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Mark Lancaster

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20th January 2024

A Chinese authority has released information and an image of the Benelli 902 S, a naked bike that bears a strong resemblance to the 752 S. However, it boasts a larger engine size and more powerful capabilities. In 2005, the Chinese company Qianjiang Group acquired the renowned Italian motorcycle brand Benelli. Fast forward to 2018,…
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Husqvarna: New Vitpilen and Svartpilen Models Revealed!

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Mark Lancaster

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17th January 2024

‘Whether navigating busy city streets or embarking on weekend adventures, the latest models of Vitpilen and Svartpilen are built to provide an exhilarating and distinct riding experience.’ Husqvarna told MoreBikes. Designed for all riders, from novices to veterans, the Austrian company says these innovative machines offer the perfect opportunity to break away from the mundane…
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