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05/18/2012 12:47 PM
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Destination dealer: Wheels Motorcycles
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ADVERTISING PROMOTION Wheels Motorcycles were delighted when they acquired the Kawasaki franchise in March 2011; since then it has gone from strength to strength. This year Wheels will be running the Kawasaki stand at the BMF in Peterborough later this month. They will be running a full range of demos from the show with Chris Walker also in attendance. Wheels ...
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05/17/2012 04:30 PM
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Honda VFR1200: old vs new
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Honda’s V4s have come a long way since those early, flawed, chain-driven cam 750s of the early ‘80s. That first VF750S led to the VF750F and on to the VF1000 in all its forms spawning junior siblings such as the VF400F and VF500F along the way. After that came the VFR dynasty which prospers to this day. And along side ...
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05/17/2012 03:12 PM
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Video: Sports touring tyres tested
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Sports touring tyres are fast becoming the default tyre for UK motorcyclists, from commuters to superbike riders because of two things: instant grip and durability. They can do big miles (as many as old touring tyres) and they’ll even handle track days. Crucially for UK riders, sports touring rubber is also the best you can buy for the rain – ...
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05/17/2012 11:43 AM
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MCN Sport iPad edition: subscription difficulties
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On behalf of MCN we'd like to apologise for any difficulties anyone is having subscribing to MCN Sport iPad edition. Technical difficulties mean the full version is not yet available on the Apple newsstand, however we are doing our best to make the May issue available as soon as possible, and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Click here for more ...
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05/17/2012 11:11 AM
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New KTM Super Duke 1290 spied
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This is the new 150bhp 1290cc KTM Super Duke that was recently spied testing on the roads near the KTM factory in Mattighofen, Austria. The Super Duke will be getting a more powerful version of the 1290cc motor which KTM has been working on for the past three years. The bikes will be seen in finished form in the Autumn ...
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05/16/2012 05:29 PM
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0% finance available on Honda CBF125
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The Honda CBF125 is now available with 0% finance over three years with a minimum deposit of £99 and 36 monthly payments of £66.69. Here's what MCN had to say when we rode the bike at the launch: Cheap-as-chips replacement for the venerable CG125 offers the same kind of dependable utilitarian transport but with a dash of style. The CBF125 has ...
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05/16/2012 01:39 PM
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2013 Triumphs get new colours
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Triumph has unveiled new colours for several of the British manufacturer's line-up for 2013. The Daytona 675 gets a new Sulphur Yellow paint scheme with yellow pin stripes on the wheels. The front mudguard, dash and exhaust heat shield all get carbon fibre, while a quikshifter and billet levers will also be standard. The new price for the Daytona will ...
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05/16/2012 10:16 AM
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Rider denied compensation for crash with lorry that crossed white line
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A motorcyclist who collided with an oncoming lorry which had partly crossed over the central white line has been denied compensation. To blame the lorry driver would impose too high a standard on him, according to the Court of Appeal ruling. Motorcyclist Robert Whiteford, of Soham, Cambridgeshire, lost a leg in the crash in April 2009 near Ely. He won ...
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05/15/2012 05:51 PM
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Norton 961X Desert Commando concept
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Here's my concept for a desert racer Norton 961. California dreaming!
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05/15/2012 01:30 PM
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May 16 Bikes on the Box
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KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time DSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT - Motors TV CH4 - Channel 4 CH5 - Channel FiveBBC BBCi – BBC InteractiveESPN – ESPN Classic Channel ITVDST – Discovery Turbo SHED – Discovery ShedSS1 (2, 3 or X) - Sky Sports 1 (2, 3 or ...
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05/15/2012 12:45 PM
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MCN Sport iPad edition: Free sampler now available!
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MCN Sport iPad edition is the ultimate endulgence for racing fans, getting you closer to the action from MotoGP, WSB, BSB, the TT and the full spectrum of bike sport than ever before. From the makers of MCN Sport magazine, MCN Sport iPad edition gets you closer to the racers, machines and teams that make bike racing the most exciting ...
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05/15/2012 10:42 AM
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New MCN May 16: Honda V4 celebration
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In this week's MCN, out May 16, we celebrate 30 years of the Honda V4.. We test iconic Honda V4s - the RC30, NR750 and RC45. We also test the new Honda VFR1200 against the outgoing model. Also this week, the new KTM Super Duke 1290 spied during testing. Plus we have all the news from an eventful and controversial ...
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05/14/2012 06:39 PM
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Poll: Would you let your child ride a motorcycle?
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You ride a motorcycle and your child has asked if they can ride one too. Were you looking forward to this day? Is it hypocritical to say no? What would you say? Would you let your child ride a motorcycle? pollcomment
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05/14/2012 12:47 PM
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Senior citizen advice
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I've been riding for many moons and currently ride a BMW 1150RT, but old age is catching up with me and I find that the BMW is just too big and heavy for everyday use. I am looking at buying a Honda 750VTS for commuting, breakfast rides with the guys, keeping out of my wife's hair and a bit of fun. What ...
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05/11/2012 07:13 PM
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Brammo Empulse and Empulse R unveiled
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Brammo has recently unveiled the Empulse, an electric bike set to go on sale in 2013. The Empulse uses a six-speed gearbox, has a claimed top speed of 100mph, a claimed range of upto 120 miles and can be recharged in only 3.5 hours. Brammo say the Empulse makes 54bhp and 46.5ftlb of torque and weighs 200kg. The standard Empulse will go ...
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05/11/2012 06:00 PM
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Late eighties Honda CBR600F needed
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MCN is in need of a 1987-1989 for a feature in a forthcoming issue. The ideal bike would need to be in good fettle, but it is not required to be road legal. If you think you can help email andy.downes@motorcyclenews.com.
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05/11/2012 05:54 PM
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Kawasaki ZX-10R available on 0% finance
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The latest Kawasaki ZX-10R is now available on 0% finance with monthly payments of under £250 over four years. Kawasaki is also offereing finance packages on 15 other models, including the Versys 650, Z750R and Z100SX. MCN rode the new ZX-10R at the launch in Qatar: "Kawasaki’s ZX-10R evokes thoughts of rip-roaring power and handling best suited to race circuits. ...
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05/11/2012 04:54 PM
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Norton Commando 961 Classic concept
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Here's my concept idea for a true retro Norton Commando.
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05/11/2012 04:46 PM
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Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale vs BMW S1000RR and Aprilia RSV4
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It’s a sad fact for speed freaks that superbike sales have slipped in recent years, while things like naked and adventure bikes are on the up. So can one of the most exciting, talked-about motorcycles this year - the Ducati Panigale - reignite our passion for all things very fast? Ducati certainly hope so and have thrown the kitchen sink ...
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05/11/2012 11:55 AM
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WSB homologation specials at a glance
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Britain has always loved World Superbikes: not just the racing, but the limited edition models that manufacturers produced to let them to compete. To celebrate 25 years of WSB, we’ve got the top five of these homologation specials back together at Donington Park, where the first WSB race was contested. For many the Kawasaki ZXR750RR had the bad boy image. It ...
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