MoreBikes
MoreBikes
There’s a fresh new look for the world’s biggest motorcycle monthly… and we’re making it even easier for new riders to get on two wheels too.
From this month the new publication MoreBikes combines the very best of Motor Cycle Monthly as well as its sister title On Two Wheels – the paper made specifically for those who want to get into motorcycling, return to it, or stay on smaller capacity machines. Subscribe here.
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Triumph’s motocross range is well underway now, with some success, and the Hinckley outfit is flat-out expanding its off-road lineup like a good ‘un. The Enduro sector is the obvious next step: detune the single-cylinder motors on the 250 and 450 MX bikes a bit, add a silencer, lights and basic road gear, and sell…
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It might look like a tool from the 1980s – but that’s purely intentional. This is the 2025 BMW R12 G/S, and it’s designed to evoke the spirit of the first Bavarian production enduro machine – the R80 G/S – while incorporating the best of the firm’s modern tech. Now, let’s not rewrite history: the…
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Royal Enfield has been digging into its heritage again, this time celebrating a Californian desert race win with a modern scrambler take on its Interceptor 650 twin It’s important to know your history. The popularity of TV programmes centred around celebs finding their ancestors testifies to this. As does the success of firms who’ll analyse…
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Can you cross a big cc scooter with an adventure bike? Well, Honda has had a good go at it, and Andy Bell had a good go on it… The stuff that matters… Power: 58bhp @ 6750rpm Weight: 237kg (kerb) Price: £11,249 Contact: www.honda.co.uk Pics> Honda What is it? In essence, you’re looking at a…
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A high-end leather jacket from Alpinestars, which comes in vented Airflow or standard unvented form. The firm says it uses lessons learned from MotoGP, and has the latest in protection: Nucleon PLASMA armour in elbows and shoulders, plus a back protector pocket. It’s also compatible with Alpinestars’ various Tech-Air airbags including the latest 7X model.…
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XCP (eXtra Corrosion Protection) was invented for maintenance workers in the printing industry, bizarrely (big printing presses have some proper heavy engineering in them) now it’s moved into the bike world, via automotive, offshore and even theme park maintenance tasks. It’s developed and manufactured in Scotland, and it’s fair to say they know a lot…
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Jon Urry tells us what we need to know… Fancy a naked middleweight with a bit of attitude? Look no further than the Ducati Streetfighter 848 Ducati’s original Streetfighter model range was a bit of a flop for the firm, which, looking back, seems odd as on paper they had lots going for them. Powered…
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Editor Bruce Wilson tells us what we need to know, after 2 years with the helmet: In my younger years, I’d have worn a saucepan on my head, but getting older, gaining responsibilities and realising that accidents happen has only focused my mind on wearing the best kit on the market. Now, I’m not here…
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Dave Manning went. Here’s his report: Aside from the fact that part of the fun in travelling to the Isle of Skye is delivered with the roads that take you there, there’s also some amazing riding to be had amongst the stunning scenery of the largest of the Inner Hebrides. Leaving the island’s capital of…
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Nolan has just dropped two bold new graphic options for its top-tier X-804 RS Ultra Carbon helmet, and we’ve got all the details. Designed for serious riders who demand both performance and style, the LESMO range introduces ‘Shades of Style’ and ‘Fury of Performance’ – two visually distinct looks that echo Nolan’s racing heritage while…
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