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RIDING ADVICE: Police tips to become a better motorcyclist

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10th August 2016

PC Simon Burgin is a Forensic Collision Investigator, Bike Safe Lead for Cambridgeshire and advanced Police motorcyclist. He rides 13,000 miles a year on his Suzuki GSX1250F, and in excess of 20,000 miles on his Police BMW. He started riding an RM50 at four, and has never had a crash. Or a puncture. “The most…
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The History of the Honda Africa Twin

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11th February 2016

WORDS: Phil West PHOTOGRAPHY: Honda Born at the height of the popularity of the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1988, the first production Africa Twin was effectively an ‘off-road RC30’. Like the RC, the XRV650 was built by HRC and conceived as a no-compromise, road-going replica of a race-winner – in this case the factory NXR750 V-twin…
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PCP explained: How to buy a new motorcycle

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10th August 2015

PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) is the fastest-growing finance method, with very good reason. But it’s also the most misunderstood. Not any more, thanks to MSL’s deputy Editor Bruce Wilson… Buying a motorcycle used to be a relatively simple affair; you either had enough money for one, or you didn’t. But the introduction of finance changed…
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New motorcycle helmet could be quietest ever

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10th August 2015

A university graduate has designed a lid that promises to significantly reduce wind noise. A new motorbike helmet has been designed with the aim of reducing the wind noise that experts believe may damage many riders hearing. University of Brighton graduate Louie Amphlett studied aerocoustic research that suggests that wind flow over a biker’s lid…
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The world’s first motorcycle inductive foot heater

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10th August 2015

Three biking mates have come up with an ingenious solution to cold feet. You saw it here first… How has nobody thought of this before? The Gecktec HotFoot system keeps your feet warm whilst riding, without the need for wires, chemicals, batteries or thick socks. It’s the brainchild of three avid bikers: Tony Price –…
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The best way to add accessories to your motorcycle

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10th August 2015

GPS, spotlights, heated grips, loud horn, phone changer; it’s easier than you might think to avoid a mess of wires, relays and problems… The Rowe Electronics PDM60 is a unique way to easily wire in, power and protect your bike’s valuable accessories. This fully sealed, waterproof Power Distribution Module eliminates the need for fuses, and…
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