Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

TESTED: Avon Trailrider tyre review

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10th September 2015

Be honest… if most of your biking time is spent on Tarmac, do you really need extreme off-road rubber? Tyre technology has transformed over the last decade or so, but it’s still about compromises. Choosing a tyre best suited to an adventure bike means taking a long, honest look at what type of riding you’re…
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TESTED: Givi Xstream XS1314 panniers review

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10th August 2015

£149.66 | www.givi.co.uk| 01327 706220 | Tested by: John Milbank, Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine Not everyone wants the bulkiness of hard luggage. More manufacturers are now building clever mounting systems into their machines, to avoid the typical tubular frames required, but besides tying you to their accessory catalogue, it’s still something many bikers don’t…
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TESTED: Schuberth C3 Pro review

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10th August 2015

£529.99 | www.tranam.co.uk | 01425 620580 | Tested by: John Milbank, Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine This is the most expensive helmet I’ve ever had, but it’s also the one I use most regularly. Everyday riding sees plenty of fuel-stops, and not many things get me more annoyed than being asked to remove my lid…
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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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TESTED: Shorai Lithium Iron battery review

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10th February 2014

£170 | www.shoraipower.com | 0161 337 4390 | Tested by: John Milbank, Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine Lithium batteries are smaller, lighter, and claimed to perform better than lead-acid packs. For 18 months now, I’ve been running the same Shorai LFX18, first in a Honda CBR600, and now in a 2008 Ducati Monster S4R. Let’s…
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USED BIKE TEST: 2010 Kawasaki Versys 650 review

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10th August 2012

2010 was a funny old year. We lost a Labour government and had an election that nobody won. We discovered that no matter how many millions you spend on a bid, we are never getting the football World Cup. And we learnt that sometimes, just sometimes, what appears to be a good bike sold at a good price…
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USED BIKE TEST: BMW R1200R review

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10th August 2012

A slightly less ‘future feel’ outlook from your biking? Step this way sir… I’m certain there are a few die-hard BMW fans out there who don’t want to join the race to ‘tech-up’ motorcycling. For them, there’s little interest in some of the German firm’s models like the S1000RR superbike or K1600GT/L tourers which are…
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