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£15,800 Raised

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Mark Lancaster

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29th March 2025

£15,800 raised for charity as last bike ridden by Hairy Biker Dave Myers is auctioned The motorcycle ridden by Hairy Biker Dave Myers in his final TV series has raised £15,800 for charity when it was auctioned on Wednesday 26th March. The 2023 BSA Gold Star went under the hammer with H&H Classics at the National Motorcycle Museum in…
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ARCHIVE: Rainey Reigns

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd September 2024

VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers… With the YZR finally in fine fettle, Yamaha looked to be in with a shot of reclaiming the title Rider coach, trackside fettler and GP guru Kel Carruthers had gone but Yamaha was still in dire need of reclaiming the prestigious Number One plate. As was always the case, ‘more power’…
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TESTED: Yamaha XSR 900 GP

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd September 2024

Rolling the dice down the retro route, Yamaha’s hit the jackpot with its latest old-school themed offering… The core of the XSR is Yamaha’s polished and proven CP3 triple motor that boasts a tidy 119bhp and claims 93Nm of torque to back things up. The engine is a direct crossover part with the new MT-09,…
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NORTON: Expansion plans announced

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Mark Lancaster

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17th July 2024

Norton Motorcycles, part of the TVS Motor Company Group, announced its investment and growth plans to prepare the company for international expansion. Hosting a contingent of international journalists at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, members of Norton’s senior leadership team – Sudarshan Venu, Dr Robert Hentschel and Richard Arnold – shared the brand’s vision and…
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TRIUMPH: New T120 Elvis Limited Edition

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Mark Lancaster

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18th June 2024

Celebrating Elvis and the fascinating tale of his ‘Memphis Mafia’ Bonnevilles, Triumph Motorcycles has revealed a stunning T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition. Combining authentic style, performance and modern capability, with a beautifully detailed design scheme, this distinctive T120 takes styling cues from Elvis’ most iconic ’68 ‘Comeback Special’ performance. Unmistakable ELVIS gold lettering, representing set…
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KIT: Weisse ‘Sniper’ AA-rated retro-style textile riding jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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17th June 2024

Inspired by biker jackets of the Sixties, the new Weise Sniper looks every inch a classic, yet has a modern 600D fabric shell and is AA-rated to the latest EN17092-3:2020 safety standard. It comes with CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armour and a Level 1 back protector fitted as standard, all of which…
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LAUNCH RIDE: First impressions of Moto Guzzi’s new V85 range

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Ross Mowbray

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12th March 2024

Last month, we got the chance to head out for a brief blast on the three updated middleweight adventure bikes from the Italian firm – but we weren’t allowed to tell you about it until now. Here’s what you need to know about the latest version of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved V85 TT and TT Travel,…
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Norton Motorcycles unveils 125th-anniversary Limited Edition motorcycle collection

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Mark Lancaster

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15th November 2023

–Norton Motorcycles unveils Limited Edition motorcycle collection in honour of Norton’s 125th anniversary-Limited Editions pay homage to Norton’s history with liveries from iconic heritage models-125 bikes will be available across the collection, which comprises Commando 961, V4SV and V4CR-Limited Editions will make their first public appearance at Motorcycle Live from 18th–26th November Solihull, 15 November…
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New Bullet?

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd August 2023

There’s talk that one of Royal Enfield’s best-selling models is about to receive a refresh. The suggestion is the new Bullet will get the same J-Series engine as the recently released Hunter 350 and Meteor 350, although, unlike those models, this bike will be a faithful recreation of one of Royal Enfield’s most famous, and…
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BMW’s Latest Funky Roadster

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Mark Lancaster

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24th June 2023

The Bavarian firm is celebrating 100 years of building bikes with its new R 12 nineT – and it looks great. The first-generation BMW R nineT was revealed on BMW Motorrad’s 90th anniversary back in 2013 – and 10 years later, the factory has created the BMW R 12 nineT. Described by BMW as a…
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