Touring Bikes

The best (and worst) kept roads…

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Mark Lancaster

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31st January 2024

New data has been released to help us find the best and worst roads in the country. The UK’s roads are notoriously rough. We’ve all seen it. We’ve all lived it; bobbling our way along back roads and being caught out by unexpected, yet-to-be-filled potholes. Thankfully, Lexham Insurance have done God’s work and sifted though…
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Top Roads: Norfolk

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Mark Lancaster

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10th January 2024

After some inspiration of where to go for a blast? We’ve got you covered. Norfolk might not be the most obvious choice if you’re after a good ride; but the rural idyll out East actually offers a surprisingly diverse selection of good stuff to get stuck into. From the gently undulating twisties along the coast…
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Book of the Week: Motorcycle Traveler

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Alex Bestwick

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8th January 2024

This week’s book pick is Peter Starr’s fantastic Motorcycle Traveler!
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TOP GEAR: Gerbing Heated Glove Liner

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd January 2024

It’s not so easy to get your hands on (and in) a pair of heated gloves without spending a good wedge of cash. But to keep costs down, how about considering this pair of heated liners which sit inside your usual riding gloves? Made from Lycra with heating elements running the length of each finger…
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TOP GEAR : Shoei Neotec 3 System Helmet

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Mark Lancaster

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29th December 2023

Top Japanese crash-hat maker Shoei has released the latest version of its flip-front system helmet, the Neotec 3. It’s fully homologated to ECE 22.06 regs, with dual approval for open and closed use. The outer shell uses a new Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) composite fibreglass material with even better performance than before. The flip- front…
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Top Gear: Weise ION Heated Gloves

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Mark Lancaster

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28th December 2023

Now that we’re experiencing some more refreshing climatic conditions, it isn’t time to park up the bike for the winter, but rather equip ourselves to carry on riding through to the spring. The Weise Ion gloves are made with a combination of textile and full-grain leather – dual layered over critical zones – with KP1…
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Top Roads: Scottish Borders

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Mark Lancaster

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27th November 2023

After some inspiration for 2024? How about the Scottish Boarders… The Scottish Borders is a haven for bikers. It’s often bypassed by tourists pressing on to get up to the more dramatic Highlands, but they’re missing out on some seriously special scenery and surprisingly quiet twisty roads. What more does any biker need? MOFFAT MAGIC…
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Long Termers: Yamaha Niken GT

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Mark Lancaster

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24th November 2023

The Niken GT might be designed to cover serious mileage, but I’ve actually been riding it primarily on my daily commute. It’s a good stint; 20-odd miles each way across rolling Lincolnshire countryside which gives me a good chance to stretch its legs on the reg. It’s incredibly easy to live with; while it’s a…
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Day One: Suzuki GSX-S1000GX LAUNCH RIDE

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd November 2023

Here’s the Day One first-ride summary from Ross! We’re out on the launch of the newly released GX. Sitting neatly in the range between the GT and V-Strom, it aims to blend sporty performance with long-distance comfort. Sounds good, right? Today’s mostly been about bagging photos and video, so we’ve not managed to get a…
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WE’RE WITH: Suzuki’s NEW GSX-S1000GX

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd November 2023

We’ve got a couple of days to put Suzuki’s new tall-rounder through its paces. The £14,499 bike’s a big deal for the factory, bringing together its much-loved GSX-R 1000 motor and its first automatic adjustable suspension system. We’ll be bringing you our thoughts on it as and when we can – but it there’s anything…
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