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Imagine a bike more fun than the XT, plus more attractive than MT-03!
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Book your Standard Self Catering Apartment at MCN Live! now and we’ll upgrade you to a Silver Self Catering Apartment at no extra cost. Book tickets for MCN Live! That’s an amazing £94* for 3 fantastic nights! But you must...
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Book your Standard Self Catering Apartment at MCN Live! now and we’ll upgrade you to a Silver Self Catering Apartment at no extra cost. Book tickets for MCN Live! That’s an amazing £94* for 3 fantastic nights! But you must...
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Price new: £2,650Engine: l/c 2v single, 125ccPower: 13bhpTop speed: 70mphWeight: 115kg The CBR125RR was a massive sales success for Honda - not surprising really since it offers sporty looks for over £1000 less than the Italian competition. Bikes like the Aprilia RS125 and...
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Price new: £3,799Engine: l/c two-stroke single, 124.8ccPower: 30bhp (derestricted)Top speed: 97mphWeight: 126kg The Aprilia RS125 is the last of the two-stroke sportsbikes. It oozes style, with gorgeous big bike styling that apes the Aprilia RSV1000R. It's also one of the best handling...
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MotoCzysz, the would-be Bimota of USA (big on innovation, light on backing, inextinguishable ambition) is back with a bike it says will lead the 'dawn of the digital superbike'. You can read full details and see a rendering of what...
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The last remaining UK stock of Yamaha’s 2009 R1 is in dealers now with the next batch not arriving until July. Yamaha spokesman Simon Belton told MCN: “You can still go in to a dealer and buy a bike they...
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BMW is desperate for more production of the K1300S, K1300GT and K1300R as dealers sell as many as they can. A spokesman told motorcyclenews.com: “We can’t get enough of them – the K1300S is the most popular, making up about...
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In November 2007 I swapped my Northern Ireland licence for 'UK' licence. My licence stated that I could drive a selection of vehicles which occupied 9 rows on the back of the licence. When I got the 'UK' replacement it...
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BMW’s new F800R will arrive at every UK BMW dealer on May 9 with demo rides available. The 800c parallel-twin naked motorcycle is a stripped version of the F800S sports bike, and will also be used by stunt champion Christian...
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The engineers behind Eugene Laverty’s historic win in World Supersport three weeks ago will tune your road-going sports bike – and are offering the chance to get rider training from Eugene himself! The technician who gave Laverty’s Parkalgar Honda CBR600RR...
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Best thing about it: Despite years of use it still doesn’t let in a drop water even in prolonged torrential rain. Surprisingly warm in winter – warmer than some full-length jackets I’ve tried -yet cool enough for summer once thermal...
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MCN is looking for contestants for the Biker Blind Date live gameshow at MCN Live! April 24-27. Book your tickets to MCN Live! The format will no doubt be familiar to you - 4 boys and 4 girls will be...
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Best thing about it: If you plan to ride on the continent during the peak of summer, leathers are unbearably hot, especially in town. This jacket has large mess panels on the chest and back which let the air flow...
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Best thing about it: I don’t care what you say, they look the business. It’s a cowhide construction and for the first time for Berik has titanium external sliders. I haven’t crash tested the suit, thankfully, but it’s still the...
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Trip to France in June 2008 - roll on the 2009 trip!
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Product name: Alpinestars SP-1 gloveCost: £89.95Still available: Yes. www.alpinestars.comMiles covered: 1500Time owned: six months Best thing about it: A great pair of gloves for colder summer days and with a middleweight liner it’s nice and comfortable. Not a sign of...
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Cost: £89Still available? Yes. www.spidi.comMiles covered: 2000Time owned: 4 months Best thing about it: These are the first waterproof gloves I’ve owned which are actually waterproof. I’ve ridden through typhoon-force rain and come out the other side with bone dry...
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New airbag jackets from Motoair are now available in the UK. Having been on sale in the US for some time now, www.wairbag.com has secured UK distribution for their whole range. The jackets claim to protect the shoulders and elbows...
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Mammoth dealer George White is selling its stock of Chris Walker replica Arai Astro-Rs for half price – that’s just £199.99 instead of the £399.99 RRP. What better way to show your support for the man at Brands Hatch BSB...
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New airbag jackets from Motoair are now available in the UK. Having been on sale in the US for some time now, www.wairbag.com has secured UK distribution for their whole range. The jackets claim to protect the shoulders and elbows...
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MCN is looking for contestants for the Biker Blind Date live gameshow at MCN Live! April 24-27. Book your tickets to MCN Live! The format will no doubt be familiar to you - 4 boys and 4 girls will be...
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Best thing about it: If you plan to ride on the continent during the peak of summer, leathers are unbearably hot, especially in town. This jacket has large mess panels on the chest and back which let the air flow...
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Best thing about it: I don’t care what you say, they look the business. It’s a cowhide construction and for the first time for Berik has titanium external sliders. I haven’t crash tested the suit, thankfully, but it’s still the...
5 great parallel twin motorcycles
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Is the parallel twin engine dead? A thing of the past or only good for powering boring commuters? The designers of these current models certainly don't think so. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for £9.99 The humble parallel twin...
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