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Aston Martin and Brough Superior to build motorcycles!

Think of a luxury British car brand and it’s likely Aston Martin comes to mind. Think of an historic luxury motorcycle manufacturer and Brough Superior must be near the top of the list. Okay, so Brough Superior has always been known as ‘the Roll- Royce of...

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Insidebikes’ great winter motorcycling tips

Not everyone lays up their bike when the weather turns cold. Want to be a year-round biker? The team at Insidebikes have banged their heads together to come up with these top tips to get through winter as comfortably and safely as possible… Wear lots of...

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Ducati Multistrada 1260 Grand Tour

Ducati shows new ‘Grand Tour’ version of Multistrada 1260 The new Ducati Multistrada 1260S Grand Tour is yet another addition to the ever-growing ‘Strada range that now spreads across everything from hardcore off-road to this road-focussed tourer. The...

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Kawasaki reveals new 197bhp Z H2 naked bike

Kawasaki is harking back almost 50 years to the first Kawasaki Super Four model Z1 of 1972 as it introduces the new supercharged Z H2 model. The new bike packs a supercharged 998cc inline four-cylinder engine that has been boosted with a supercharger for...

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Rider Of The Week: Tarquinio Provini

Rider Of The Week looks into the career of a successful motorcyclist. There have been a number of talented Italian riders, such as Giacomo Agostini. Another Italian who established himself was Tarquinio Provini, who won two World Championships and several...

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Bizarre Bikes: The Welbike

Bizarre Bikes is a segment that looks into the history of an unusual motorcycle. There were a number of unconventional machines in the military, with the Welbike being among them. This compact vehicle was favoured by the British Army during WWII and went...

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Looking Back At The History Of Husqvarna Motorbikes

One of the most important parts of a successful motorbike company is heritage, and Husqvarna certainly has a lot of history. Founded in 1689, the Swedish company came from humble beginnings and developed into one of the most long-lived motorcycle...

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Female Motorcycle Racers: Inge Stoll

Female motorcycle racers are ever growing in number but are sadly still few and far between compared to their male counterparts.  Over the years there have been many successful women racers that have flown under the radar, and our female motorcycle racers...

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Rider Of The Week: Tommy Robb

Rider Of The Week looks into the career of a famous motorcyclist. Tommy Robb definitely had a noteworthy career, winning the 1962 250 cc Ulster Grand Prix and being a five-time winner of the North West 200. He was also one of first non-Japanese riders to...

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Tips For Drivers On Spotting And Sharing The Road With Motorcycles

When it comes to motorcycle safety, drivers have a responsibility to take the utmost care when sharing the road with bikes, and to take their own proactive measures to ensure the safety of riders.   Motorcycle awareness is always a major concern regarding...

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20 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Motorcycles

As a motorbike rider you’ll no doubt enjoy embarking on epic journeys and wonderful weekend trips with your two-wheel pride and joy. But every now and again, you’ll you’ll probably also want to meet up with like-minded motorcycle enthusiasts, to share...

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Is This The Rarest Motorbike in The World?

The story begins in 1967 at a suburb just outside of Chicago. A plumber, called to a run of the mill repair job on a housing renovation, made an astonishing discovery that still baffles motorcycle enthusiasts today. Covered in dust and debris, behind one...

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What Are The Different Types of Motorbike Insurance Excess?

Whenever you take out any form of bike insurance, you’ll be made aware of the excesses involved. Insurance excess comes into play whenever you make a claim on your motorbike insurance. It’s essentially a way for you to pay towards the damage as well. ...

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The Reasons Why You Should Ride a Motorbike

Riding a motorbike, scooter or moped, is much more than just a means of getting around; for many it’s a way of life. Granted it can sometimes be risky and uncomfortable nipping around busy city streets, but it can also be exhilarating to hit the open road...

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Family finds stash of classic motorbikes hidden in shed

A family in Kent have discovered a collection of 21 motorbikes that had been kept hidden for over seven decades. The bikes were only discovered after the collector’s death when the family found a file full of engine and registration numbers. The...

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The Main Challenges Facing Fully Autonomous Cars

The idea of self-driving cars flooding the roads is still a way off yet from becoming a reality. And understanding where the industry is in the pursuit of this can be quite confusing. Many companies have entered the autonomous space, but it seems...

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Reviewed: Ducati Diavel 1260 S

The original Ducati Diavel redefined the performance cruiser, this latest one does it again Until 2011 the idea of a V-twin cruiser with the sophistication and performance of an exotic superbike was simply ridiculous – but Ducati did it anyway with its...

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One of a Kind Steam Powered Motorcycle

These days it’s safe to say that a large section of motorbike news is taken up by the latest, innovative electric bike. However, it’s not just quirky e-bikes that can grab some attention, as an absolutely unique two-wheeler has been created, called The...

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Top 5… Motorcycle Riding Roads in the North of England

As a proud Yorkshireman, I’m a little biased, but I simply love the north of England. Yes, obviously you have the delights of Yorkshire, from its stunning coast to the Yorkshire Moors, but not let’s forget the delights of the Lake District, the west coast...

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets new tech for 2020

Kawasaki’s popular entry level sportsbike, the Ninja 650, is to receive a series of updates for 2020, including the introduction of modern TFT instrumentation, LED lights and uprated Dunlop tyres. Despite styling that echoes the ZX-10R superbike and ZX-6R...

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Top five… things to look out for at the 2024 Isle of Man TT races

This month sees the 2024 Isle of Man TT Races roar into action. Here are the big stories we can’t wait to follow…

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Top five… things to look out for at the 2024 Isle of Man TT races

This month sees the 2024 Isle of Man TT Races roar into action. Here are the big stories we can’t wait to follow…

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National Motorcyclists Council launches General Election manifesto

Riders urged to contact election candidates to put forward case for bikes

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Ducati honour Ayrton Senna with £23,500 Monster

Just 341 tributes to the Formula 1 legend will be made

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Motorbike Reviews

Reviewed: KTM Duke 125

KTM’s little hooligan gets a major overhaul for 2024, but can a learner legal motorcycle really be that tough?

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Reviewed: Ducati Scrambler Nightshift

Ducati makes some sweet sounds with the Nightshift

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Reviewed: Harley-Davidson Nightster

Harley’s entry-level model is a modern take on the classic Sportster, but is it too much for the traditionalist?

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