Touring Bikes

Updates for the BMW S1000XR

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Mark Lancaster

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20th November 2023

While all eyes were on the news of the launch of the new R1300GS, BMW’s quietly revealed some serious changes to its long-legged sport-tourer. Powered by the same S1000RR-derived 999cc four-cylinder engine as the previous generation, it’d be easy to assume that performance is pretty much the same. But revised intakes and fresh mapping have…
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Used Bike Guide: SUZUKI SV650 (1999-2015)

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Mark Lancaster

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14th November 2023

£2000-£3500 This is a slightly left-field option. Firstly, it’s less modern retro and more actual retro, having been first released before the turn of the millennium. But over the intervening 20-odd years it’s won the hearts and minds of an eclectic mix of riders who approve of its usability, affordability and versatility. It is truly…
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Used Bike Guide: BMW k1600B (2016-on)

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Mark Lancaster

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9th November 2023

£10,000-£18,000 BMW’s big-mile cruiser is also well worth a look if you’ve not got your heart set on something with more ‘old-school’ styling. The K1600, and K1600B which we’re focusing on here, are excellent motorcycles. The German firm knows how to build refined, reliable and capable motorcycles that’ll run forever, and this is no different.…
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MotoBrite LED Number Plate Hazard Warning Triangle

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Mark Lancaster

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17th October 2023

Introducing an incredibly efficient product that discreetly fits behind your number plate. Once opened, it automatically activates a brilliant flashing hazard warning triangle. And when closed, it switches off on its own. Whether you’re taking a break, chatting, or experiencing engine troubles on the side of the road, this product is the perfect solution to…
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What We Wear: Schuberth C5 flip-up motorcycle helmet

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Mark Lancaster

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27th September 2023

Bob Pickett tells us how it is… £539.99 / www.bikerheadz.co.uk / Bob Pickett The C5 is new from the ground up, sharing no parts with its predecessor. Homologated to the new ECE 22:06 standard, it is P/J rated (use with the front up or down). The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can…
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LS2 helmet intercom – powered by Cardo Systems

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Mark Lancaster

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26th September 2023

Following LS2’s announcement of adopting the new Universal Communications Solution (UCS) standard in selected helmets during EICMA 2022 in Milan, the LS2 INTERCOM – LS24X powered by Cardo – is now available. The LS24X has been designed explicitly for easy installation into the ECE 22.06 compliant VECTOR 2, ADVANT and INFINITY helmets, offering customers a choice of…
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Ducati Touring Reboot

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Mark Lancaster

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21st September 2023

It’s looking like Ducati’s gearing up to get back into the sport touring game with two new variants of its Supersport 950 on the way soon. Recently filed registration documents suggest that we’re going to be treated to a couple of versions of Ducati’s Supersport 950 – and the suggestion is that they’re going to…
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BMW presents the new BMW F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS.

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Alex Bestwick

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8th September 2023

BMW Motorrad is expanding its range of touring enduros for the mid-range with the new F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and F 800 GS.
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Vietnam on a Honda Blade | Long Ride

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Web Editor

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9th August 2023

How to survive riding the roads of Vietnam… on a Honda Blade.
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TESTED! Arai RX-7V Kiyonari Trico

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Mark Lancaster

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29th July 2023

Has Mikko enjoyed the Arai? This is my second RX-7V helmet. I used the first one for five years. To be honest, after the five years the helmet still looked absolutely fine, but I had worn it a lot over that time, and the recommendation is not to use the same helmet for much longer…
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