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Rizoma Proguard system: fitted
By Ben Cope on 14/06/2011 14:29:48
A handy addition for the daily commute...
you like about the Italians but they know how to do pretty...Rizoma bits replace the stock Kawasaki bar-ends. Note guard stem is too short, so time to fit the longer one.A couple of diddy allen bolts hold the guard stem in place.Longer guard stem
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The 10 best motorcycle engines ... ever!
By Ben Cope on 09/07/2010 12:27:44
You can’t have a motorbike without a motor, and over the decades there’s been some truly glorious bike engines. This is our Top10 list of the greatest, most important and most innovative bike engines ever made, as we pay homage to horsepower.
place. But what separates a good bike engine from a truly great one?Power, obviously. But how it makes that power, what it powers, and that model’s impact on motorcycling are all part of the equation. Over the years there have been some extraordinary
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The high and lows of Monza
By Ben Cope on 15/07/2011 11:40:34
A weekend to remember. And one to forget.
expected to be and I came across the line in 18th, 0.7 seconds off 17th place man Dan Cruickshank.I'm not sure what I learnt from the weekend, I didn't have enough time on the bike to really get a feel for the new K-Tech suspension and never felt like I put
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Leon Morris wraps up the championship
By Ben Cope on 06/09/2011 10:14:58
A stylish double-win at Castle Coombe
Brown (Ducati Manchester) and Mike Edwards (MSKWorks.com), with a resurgent Darren Fry (Buildbase/JHP Ducati) completing the front row. A barnstorming Peter Hasler (AOR/Boast Plumbing) got the best of the starts making up 7 places from 10th, as Morris
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Adventure Motorcycling inspirational book list
By Ben Cope on 12/01/2011 18:08:06
You keep telling yourself one day you'll do that big motorcycle adventure. Think of this as a book-based kick up the arse
abroad, rent a bike, ride to somewhere where you can do something inspiring, memorable and fun. This book has 1,000 suggestions for great looking places to see and things to experience. Just make them that bit better by weaving a motorcycle
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Alpinestars' new 360 Drystar oversuit
By Ben Cope on 08/01/2008 17:26:25
The Alpinestars all-in-one is back, revamped and boasting extra features.
® fastening over zipclosure maintains waterproofness. ComfortRelaxed touring fit with pre-curved sleeves for riding comfort. Ergonomically placed accordion stretch panels in knees, elbows,shoulders and lower back for optimal flexibility. Wrist adjustment
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10% discount on Cartagena trackday
By Ben Cope on 17/08/2009 09:47:28
BSB Eurotracks are offering a 10% discount to anyone booking their Cartagena event
that will really improve your cornering skills. The cost for this event will be £669 and a deposit of £200 will secure your place. Contact either Denise or Gary on 0118 962 9561 for either availability or any additional information that you may require
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Alpinestars launch new 2010 Tech Heated Vest
By Ben Cope on 18/08/2009 15:44:57
Alpinestars branch out into heated clothing with this great-looking heated vest
and ease of use to meet the most demanding of riding conditions. TECH HEATED VEST HIGHLIGHTS:Function• Flat panel polymer heat panels in the chest, upper shoulder/neck and lower back, are strategically placed a to aid temperature management, giving
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To The Crusher - Kawasaki GPZ305
By Ben Cope on 26/03/2010 09:39:12
It's another motorcycle that they should have never made. But they did. Why?
It's the early 1980s. Kawasaki's Z250T Scorpion is an attractive lightweight, uncomplicated machine. It has a modern rectangular headlight and clean lines. An unstressed engine on a naked machine, which fits the time and the place perfectly.So what
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MV Agusta Brutale 990R - First road ride review
By Ben Cope on 30/09/2009 10:37:00
Ben back-to-back tests MV Agusta's latest nakeds
similar problems at the South African launch of the FZ1 back in 2005.There's no doubt I preferred the 1090RR. Fueling and tyre choice being my biggest dislike on the 990. Don't get me wrong, the 990R Brutale is a big step on from the previous model
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