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First Look: Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support
By Ben Cope on 02/11/2010 17:13:05
Alpinestars neck protection lands at Visordown HQ
and whether it feels claustrophobic.Just getting it out of the box it feels chunky and solid, in a good way but it's an unfamiliar feeling having it around my neck. It doesn't feel like it would be restrictive but it's an unfamiliar pressure on my shoulders
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New: Knox Zero OutDry gloves
By Ben Cope on 04/10/2011 13:55:57
Winter gloves with that cool closure system
to the glove’s external shell by the action of pressure and temperature, preventing water from collecting between the outer shell and membrane. Featuring the dialled-in Boa Closure system that uses a dial to draw ‘side pods’ over the wrist for multi
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Round 1 Race Report: Morris takes double win
By Ben Cope on 27/04/2011 14:08:40
848 Challenge action at a sweltering Brands Hatch
thrilling five-way battle.Edwards was now putting the pressure on Morris and by lap six had moved into the lead. The race had become a four way battle with Edwards, Morris, Fry and Gilbertson all vying for the lead. A costly missed gear around Clearways
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Shoei's new helmet, the Qwest
By Ben Cope on 02/07/2010 17:29:20
From 259.99 and quieter than the Raid-II, they claim
are also new: warm used air is not just exhausted but sucked out by low pressure. One important thing must not be forgotten: the world outside the helmet. SHOEI newly developed CW-1 visor technology with its Q.R.S.A. system guarantees automatic sealing
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Least cool bikes of the Milan show
By Ben Cope on 09/11/2011 11:06:11
Polish can make a bad bike glisten but it can't make it cool
encountering any speed bumps..Just as Berlusconi helps push Italy closer to bankruptcy and puts more pressure on the Eurozone crisis, what bettter way to show your love for your country and Europe by blending the two flags together on your cream
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New: Arai Tour X-4 helmet
By Ben Cope on 17/11/2011 15:34:20
The Arai with a peak gets tweaked
Flatter neck roll to minimise turbulenceVisor/peak holder pressure plate enlarged for extra stabilityPatented visor brow ventsWear with or without peak/with or without visor or combination of the twoEnhanced visor with aerodynamically designed visor levers
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Triumph reveal 2013 Daytona 675R
By Ben Cope on 13/11/2012 12:25:00
New engine, new chassis and slipper clutch. Your 675 dreams are now a reality
-coated aluminium bores are stronger to cope with more pressure and more power; the new model has a couple of extra peak horsepower, an extra ftlb of torque but a claimed increased spread of torque through the midrange.The engine changes don't stop there: the 675
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MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR - First road ride review
By Ben Cope on 30/09/2009 10:28:04
First impressions of the new MV Agusta naked, the 1090RR
.Just a quick report for now; we're under pressure to get our gear on and get the bikes on the track before our session ends.I get the impression the 1090RR will be more at home there than on the road.
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Differences: KTM 1190 Adventure vs. Adventure R
By Ben Cope on 11/02/2013 20:44:00
Two very similar bikes but with subtle differences aimed at increasing the R's ability off-road. Here are 10 ways they differ.
the same height adjustment and the bar adjustment on both models is identical too.KTM's Electronic Damping System (EDS) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can only be fitted to the standard 1190 Adventure. It's worth noting that the majority
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First Ride: 2013 Honda CBR600RR C-ABS review
By Ben Cope on 26/03/2013 13:45:50
At a freezing-cold Donington where even the mighty Ron Haslam struggled to get heat in the tyres, we ride Honda's revised Supersport offering. In between mugs of hot tea.
600RR without ABS.The ‘Brake-by-Wire’ system works like this: when you squeeze the brake lever, the brake fluid puts pressure on sensors in the ‘Brake-by-Wire’ clever box of tricks. The brakes-only ECU senses the pressure, assesses front-and-rear wheel
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