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.

  • LAUNCHED: Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

    LAUNCHED: Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

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    Husqvarna Motorcycles has launched the 2024 Svartpilen 801, a cutting-edge and robust naked bike. With its blend of power, nimbleness, and modern scrambler-style aesthetics, the Svartpilen 801 stands as the newest and biggest displacement model in our range. Designed to enhance the thrill of road riding and break away from the norm, this extraordinary motorcycle…

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  • WIN: a brand new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE with Louis Moto!

    WIN: a brand new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE with Louis Moto!

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    Europe’s leading motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer, Louis Moto, brings its annual prize draw to the UK, with a new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE adventure bike up for grabs. Louis Moto is offering UK customers the opportunity to enter its annual competition for the first time, with Suzuki’s latest middleweight V-Strom 800 DE adventure bike…

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  • RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

    RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

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    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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  • VTR Customs BMW R1300GS…

    VTR Customs BMW R1300GS…

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    The BMW GS has solidified its position as the ultimate adventure bike, making it a highly coveted motorcycle in the current market. Enthusiasts praised the all-new R 1300 GS upon its reveal for its enhanced performance, upgraded technology, and lighter weight, setting it apart from its predecessor. Initially, the R 1300 GS is a highly…

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  • Moto Guzzi: Is the Stornello Scrambler coming back?

    Moto Guzzi: Is the Stornello Scrambler coming back?

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    Moto Guzzi, the renowned Italian motorcycle brand, offers an impressive range of models. Their line-up includes laid-back roadsters such as the V7, adventurous explorers like the V85 TT, and even a foray into sport-touring with the V100 Mandello. However, the Guzzi line-up lacks a scrambler model, which the now-defunct V7 Stornello previously filled. This may…

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  • RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops

    RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops

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    Going fast is easy, just roll the twist grip. But what goes fast must eventually slow down, and braking effectively can be a bit of a challenge. Here’s how to get it right… Experienced riders sometimes talk about ‘roadcraft’, a set of skills that enables them to read the road and traffic around them, and…

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  • RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

    RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

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    It’s not the sexiest move you can pull on two wheels, but mastering the technique will get you out of many a sticky situation… When you first get your licence, practicing U-turns is probably pretty low on the list of things you want to be doing. But while riding into the sunset may be the…

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  • KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet

    KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet

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    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). Bob Pickett has been using it. Here’s his verdict:   The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can be locked in place…

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  • SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Schuberth

    SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Schuberth

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    What does it take to carve out a reputation as one of the best helmet manufacturers in the game? Bob Pickett finds out… German helmet manufacturer Schuberth have been in existence for just over 100 years.  Yet helmet design was far from their thoughts when the company began. In 1922, Schuberth were formed as a…

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  • QUICK SPIN: Triumph Scrambler 1200

    QUICK SPIN: Triumph Scrambler 1200

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    The Scrambler 1200 joined the Triumph line-up back in 2019 and was an instant hit. New for this year, we see a reinvented 1200 XE and the all-new 1200 X model. Tim Neave has spent some time with the big Scrambler. Here’s what he has to say: The Scrambler 1200 XE might just have nabbed…

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