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Off-Road

  • Transform your Tenere

    Transform your Tenere

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    Adventure experts Rally Raid has worked its magic on the recently released Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid – with some serious suspension upgrades to make it even more capable off-road. Rally Raid’s built up an enviable reputation among those who know about adventure bikes, and has had plenty of success with its aftermarket upgrades to…

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  • FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Honda Transalp XL750. PART TWO!

    FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Honda Transalp XL750. PART TWO!

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    Ross is back from a full day of putting the new middleweight adventure bike from Honda through its paces. Here’s how he got on. “The handling’s very good. You’d be forgiven for expecting a bit of vagueness from the 21inch front wheel – but in practice, it feels planted and stable with plenty of grip…

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  • FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Honda Transalp XL750

    FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Honda Transalp XL750

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    Ross has just stopped for lunch and has some first thoughts on the new middleweight adventure bike from Honda. “It’s been a great start to the day with the new Transalp. The 755cc liquid cooled 4 stroke parallel twin ripped straight from the new Hornet is the highlight so far. With 90bhp and 55 lb…

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  • Battle of the Middleweights: 2). Moto Morini X-Cape

    Battle of the Middleweights: 2). Moto Morini X-Cape

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    The second in our four-bike test! Aprilia Tuareg Vs Moto Morini X-Cape Vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Dave Manning takes a look at the X-Cape: While fashion is constantly changing, style remains and – from the eyes of this jaded hack – the X-Cape has style in bucket-loads. While it may not…

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  • Airbag helmet for bikers…

    Airbag helmet for bikers…

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    Italian helmet specialist Airoh has revealed the world’s first integrated airbag helmet for bikers. Airbag systems are nothing new in the world of motorcycling, but this is a serious step forward in ensuring bikers are safer than ever. Created in collaboration with Swedish safety firm Autoliv, the helmet inflates from the crown during an accident…

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  • LAUNCH RIDE: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE

    LAUNCH RIDE: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE

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    Ross is now on the ‘DE’… Now for some fun on the more off-road ready version of the big adventurer. The roads are thawing – and there’s some trails to come. Roll on this afternoon. Priced at £13699, it’s a good chunk of change more expensive than the base model. But for the money you…

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  • LAUNCH RIDE: First impressions Suzuki V-Strom 1050

    LAUNCH RIDE: First impressions Suzuki V-Strom 1050

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    We’ve spent the morning getting acquainted with Suzuki’s updated adventure bike. The conditions have been a bit sketchy, so we haven’t had a proper chance to push its limits – but we’ve still found plenty to like about it. The motor is largely unchanged and it’s as lovely as ever. The newly added quickshifter is…

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  • Honda’s Small Scrambler

    Honda’s Small Scrambler

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    Following the launch of the CL500, Honda has just announced its going to be producing a slightly smaller CL300 in China – and we’re hoping it makes it to British shores very soon. Powered by a 26bhp, 286cc engine that’s capable of 78mph, the plucky little street scrambler would be a great addition to Honda’s…

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  • How to ride your road bike off-road

    How to ride your road bike off-road

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    Off-roading on road bikes is one of the best things on two wheels, as Mossy and Mikko found out…

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  • Mash X-Ride 650 Trail due to land in dealers soon

    Mash X-Ride 650 Trail due to land in dealers soon

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    French motorcycle brand Mash is getting back to its roots with a classically styled new model, the X-Ride Trail, which is due in British dealers from October, priced £5,599.

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