MoreBikes January 2024

RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

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Mark Lancaster

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18th March 2024

There are many ways to enjoy riding motorcycles, but there’s something pretty special about sharing the experience with a pillion. However, it does take a little planning and a bit of skill to make it work seamlessly. We talked to Steve Metcalfe from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out exactly how to go about it……
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Quick Spin: BMW R1300GS

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Mark Lancaster

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16th January 2024

f you like ’em big, bold and packed full of poke, BMW’s latest R 1300 GS could be just the ride for you. Bruce Wilson reports… Despite my predilection for sportsbikes and trackdays, I know the GS very well. I had an R 1200 GS (air-/oil-cooled) in 2009 and clocked 9000 miles on it; at…
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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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Quick Spin: Benelli TRK 702 X

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Mark Lancaster

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8th January 2024

We’ve just got our hands on Benelli’s new TRK 702 X, which is vying for attention in the increasingly competitive middleweight adventure bike market. Ross Mowbray sees how it stacks up. Benelli’s on a mission. Since its takeover by Chinese giant QianJiang Motor, it’s churned out an enviable array of bikes – first focusing its…
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What We Wear: Weise Ozark Jacket and Trousers

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Mark Lancaster

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6th January 2024

Chris Bailey has been using these for a few months. Here’s how he got on: These Ozark textiles from Weise are my go-to. They feel robust, substantial and protective, without feeling restrictive or impeding your movement. That’s something not all textiles offer. The jacket is AA-certified and comes equipped with CE level 1 back armour,…
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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: Kriega OS-32 Pannier

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Mark Lancaster

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30th December 2023

When it comes to motorcycle luggage, Kreiga’s right at the top of its game. Over the years it’s become the go-to choice for bikers in the know. If you’ve never tried their gear before, and you’re in the market for some soft panniers to kit out your adventure bike for your next expedition, the new…
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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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Long Termers: Indian Challenger

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Mark Lancaster

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27th December 2023

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine Editor Dave Manning feeds back on his five months with the Indian he intercontinental ballistic cruise missile that is the Challenger has now returned to Indian. There are a few things that I’ll not miss, as I slide my weary behind on to any one of a number of significantly…
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