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Bike Icon: Ducati 888 - Published in Features
The Ducati 888 is the Great Grandaddy of the 1198 and its awesome racing pedigree bred a road legend whose racing history is crucial to its status - 8/9/10
10 tips for a long-lasting helmet - Published in Motorcycle Top 10s
Helmet maintenace is important to ensure that your lid remains in top condition so that your head is kept safe. Here are 10 steps for great helmet care - 7/9/10
The Prodigy's Keith Flint on RD400s and being Doohan's mate - Published in Interviews
Tattooed loon and legendary front man of The Prodigy talks RD400s, racing, his passion for bikes and bumping into the King of Spain… - 6/9/10
The tactics of mind games - Published in Features
The ways of the mind game and the racers that take the mental edge over of their competitors - 2/9/10
Going Down - The Art of Crashing - Published in Features
Welcome to the taboo world of the crash. What they're about, why they happen and how not to have them. All you ever wanted to know about something you don't want to do - 1/9/10
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Class of '89 - Adventure heroes - Published in Road Tests: Used
Rally replicas of the desert kings, the Honda Africa Twin in a used battle with the Yamaha Super Ténéré - 6/9/10
Honda CBR600RR C-ABS launch test review - Published in Road Tests: First Rides
Honda’s mostly-under-the-skin revised CBR600RR has one very significant addition for 2009 - an ABS braking system. But can ABS really sit comfortably on a supersport bike? - 6/9/10
Starter Motors: Kawasaki Ninja 250R, BMW F650GS & Ducati Monster 696 - Published in Road Tests
Passed your test? Here are three solutions for joining the motorcycle community and gaining riding confidence - 6/9/10
Modern Rockers: Triumph Thruxton, Ducati GT1000, Moto Guzzi V7 - Published in Road Tests: Used
Classic styling for these retro inspired modern bikes, Triumph, Ducati and Moto Guzzi all have what it takes. But who's got it licked? - 16/8/10
Four. Three. Two. One. Cylinders test - Published in Road Tests
For many riders pure sports bikes are becoming less and less relevant. But what are the options in the middleweight class? That depends how you like to ride and how many cylinders you want… - 13/8/10
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Michael Scott Column - July 10 - Published in Column: Mike Scott
Never one to avoid asking difficult questions or giving uncomfortable answers, Mr Michael Scott offers a typically trenchant view of the relative states of health of world race series... - 15/7/10
James Whitham Column - July 10 - Published in Column: Jamie Whitham
Professional Yorkshireman Preston James Cragthorpe Whitham is proud to air his Yorkshireness at any time. Here, he describes how Yorkshire always travels with him... - 15/7/10
Niall Mackenzie Column - July 10 - Published in Column: Niall Mackenzie
Many kind words of comfort for those involved in all walks of the throbbing motorsports industry. Thank the lord for the unbridled generosity of spirit of this prince among men - 15/7/10
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DIY - Chain & Sprockets - Published in Workshop
Tools out for another mechanical masterclass. This month: fitting a new chain and sprockets - 28/7/08
DIY - Clutch Change - Published in Workshop
Slipping clutch? Fitting new plates and springs might sound like a right old to-do, but actually it's dead easy. So do it yourself. Here's how - 23/7/08
Inspect a bike in five minutes flat - Published in Workshop
A guide to filtering out the garbage - 20/7/08
Talking Suspension - Published in Workshop
Bike handling like a pogo stick with a broken spring? Don't know your prebound from your depression? You need to learn your bike's language and find out just what your suspension is trying to tell you - 5/11/07
Crash Bang Wallop - Published in Workshop
From scratched bar ends to a snapped frame, if you've crashed your bike you'll want to know what's broken. Here's how to spot it - 29/10/07
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Street-legal Batpod hits the road - Published in Motorcycle news: Videos
Is this the world's wackiest street-legal motorcycle? - 26/8/10
2011 ZX-10R in testing at Autopolis - Published in Motorcycle news: Videos
Tom Sykes tests the 2011 ZX-10R - again - 25/8/10
Rossi splashes out on Ferrari 458 supercar - Published in Motorcycle news: Videos
Italian celebrates his new move to Ducati? - 16/8/10
Traffistar SR590: super intelligent speed camera - Published in Motorcycle news: Videos
Move over GATSO, Truvelo and SPECS. This new speed camera will become our worst enemy - 9/8/10
Tom Sykes tests 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R - Published in Motorcycle news: Videos
WSB man gets to grips with new 1000cc sportsbike - 5/8/10
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  • Lascorz-Tamburini WSS Silverstone crash
  • Vladimir Putin rides Harley trike
  • Paralysed biker walks again with robotic legs
  • Video: Rossi tests at Brno
 Riding Tips
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Advanced Motorcycle Riding Course: Hanging off - Published in Advanced Riding
In a car you sit in your seat, as fixed and as immobile as the engine bolted into the engine bay. But on a bike moving yourself around can have a pronounced effect on weight distribution and the way your bike uses its tyres - 27/7/10
Advanced Motorcycle Riding Course: Overtaking - Published in Advanced Riding
Advanced motorcycle riding tips to improve your overtaking skills - 16/4/10
Advanced Riding Course: Body position and knee down - Published in Advanced Riding
Motorbikes are designed for the straights, so when it comes to the corners a little help is needed. Good body position can be really effective, making the experience safer and more comfortable - 16/4/10
 Reader Articles
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Caption That: Furry ride - Published in Caption That
You don't have to be a member to leave a caption on this week's image: have a go! - 7/9/10
Caption That: Wabbit wheelie - Published in Caption That
You don't have to be a member to leave a caption on this week's image: have a go! - 27/8/10
Caption That: Police Crackdown - Published in Caption That
You don't have to be a member to leave a caption on this week's image: have a go! - 20/8/10
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