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First Ride: KTM 1190 Adventure review
By Ben Cope on 07/02/2013 00:25:13
Two-thirds of KTM's 260 technicians had a hand in the 1190 Adventure project. It's a big deal for KTM but will it be a bigger deal for the opposition?
of last year after almost 10 years. When you look at the growing list of Adventure bikes, the 990 Adventure is arguably still the best bike for the type of riding these bikes pretend they get used for: unpaved roads. So it’s ironic then that in order
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First Ride: 2013 Triumph Tiger Sport
By Ben Cope on 13/02/2013 22:58:07
Triumph's heavily revised Tiger has gained 10bhp, more torque and a single-sided swingarm but it's the things you don't see that count
motorcycle ridden by older, more experienced riders who cover higher milages.According to Triumph's own research, owners love the engine performance, practicality and riding position but aren't too keen on a handful of areas including the pillion position
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First Ride: 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R review
By Ben Cope on 16/12/2012 19:25:19
Forget 250s. This is the best handling bike you can buy.
THIS is the Daytona 675 Triumph always wanted to build. It isn’t just a couple of tweaks and a facelift, it’s a totally new model - the front mud guard is about the only part that carries over from the old bike.According to the Daytona 675’s lead development rider, when Triumph s...
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2013 Kawasaki Z800 review
By Ben Cope on 06/12/2012 11:54:04
Wading into the beefy middleweight sector with an extra 58cc but carrying a few more pounds too. Is the Z800 a knockout?
THE Z750 has been a nice little earner for Kawasaki, with almost 160,000 of them sold since its launch in 2003.I remember riding the first version back in 2004 and falling for its simple charms. In a sea of naked rev-hungry 600s, the Z750 boasted a
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Honda Reveals CTX700 models
By Ben Cope on 08/02/2013 09:16:07
NC700-based cruisers launched
clutch transmission, the CTX700N (naked) and part-faired CTX700 are going on sale in America first but are promised to be world-wide models in 2014.Here’s what Honda had to say about them:CHICAGO, Illinois, U.S.A., February 8, 2013 - Honda today unveiled
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Bruce Willis auctions his motorcycles
By Ben Cope on 07/12/2012 09:47:41
Actor auctioning off some of his toys for Texan military charity
our military service members, and I am thankful to have found the Boot Campaign as the catalyst for using my bikes in a way that will give back to our country’s true heroes. These bikes have been a lot of fun to ride, and my hope is they can do a lot
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New Year's Honours for bikers
By Ben Cope on 02/01/2013 10:54:23
Motorcyclists get recognised by Her Maj
Motorcycle Club, was awarded the British Empire Medal.More tenuously, Ewan McGregor has become Ewan McGregor OBE for services to drama and charity. His Long Way Round around-the-world ride supported the likes of Unicef – for which he is an ambassador
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Biker marriage proposal shuts down freeway
By Ben Cope on 01/02/2013 08:13:00
It's certainly a memorable way to do it...
than a large group ride.However, the convoy spread across the freeway, meaning other traffic couldn't get past. As the convoy slowed to a halt, Martinez stopped and asked his girlfriend Paige Hernandez to dismount from the pillion seat. Following a
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1998 Bimota 500 Vdue
By Ben Cope on 04/01/2013 10:07:03
Another memorable motorcycle from the Italian masters of cool
had a Vdue, would you go for carbs or injection, would you ride it or wrap it up?
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New: 2013 Alpinestars GP Pro gloves
By Ben Cope on 18/02/2013 15:40:24
Alpinestars have updated their popular race-rep glove for 2013
Alpinestars have updated their GP Pro glove for 2013. They feature kangaroo leather on the palm for improved feel, plastic polymer wrist cuffs and their patented third and fourth finger-bridge. They're available in six colourways including
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