I can't afford super-expensive winter riding kit, but my cheap all-weather gear leaves me soaked to my pants if I ride for more than 30 minutes in the rain. I can't afford new kit, so what works for less than £50? Are oversuits more effective than waterproofing my kit regularly? Any tips would be great. Your answer could help. The ...
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- 28 November 2012
Scott Redding’s 2013 world title hopes got a huge early boost in Valencia last weekend when a minimum weight limit was approved for the Moto2 class. A minimum weight limit of 215kg will be enforced, which includes the bike and rider in full racing kit. The move was a victory for Redding and his Marc VDS Racing squad, who have ...
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- MotoGP
- 16 November 2012
A minimum weight limit for the Moto2 world championship is currently under discussion in a move that could significantly reduce the disadvantage heavier riders like British star Scott Redding currently have to contend with. The entire Moto2 field were individually weighed in full riding kit including helmet during last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. It was seen as ...
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- MotoGP
- 02 November 2012
The Joan Lascorz tribute helmet worn by Tom Sykes in the final round of the World Superbike Championship has now received a staggering £7600 bid on eBay and the auction doesn’t even end until Saturday. Following the tragic testing accident at Imola in March, factory Kawasaki rider Joan Lascorz was seriously injured and left paralysed. Since the accident riders in both ...
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- World Superbikes
- 15 October 2012
MCN has teamed-up with double World Superbike champion Troy Corser to offer a place on his ‘Masterclass’ course at the Wheeldon Off Road centre in Devon; a three-day course with accommodation that normally costs ￡950. The prize includes three nights’ accommodation in the on-site cottages and all meals. The course runs from November 6 to 9 and is aimed at ...
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- 09 October 2012
Helmets are currently the only item of protective clothing which must be worn while riding a motorcycle in the UK, although in some places around the globe no protective clothing is required. Is a helmet enough, or should we legally have to wear more? pollcomment
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- 08 October 2012
I've just bought a Honda VFR1200 in Black 2012 model. Its got all the updated features and a full Luggage kit for £10,999 brand new on the road. I've been delighted with the bike it looks great, handles great and is great fun at 10,000 rpm Loads of people have come over to me asking about the bike, every single ...
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- New bikes
- 28 September 2012
Alpinestars Stella Excursion Gore-Tex Jacket and PantsMiles covered/time: 2000/three months What’s good: Riding through one of the wettest springs on record this kit has kept me dry and toasty. The jacket fits well, the Velcro adjusters at the waist keep it nipped in and the full zip makes sure there are no draughty gaps. The cuffs are wide enough to ...
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- Leathers, jackets & suits
- 06 July 2012
At 5.30am on Saturday I set off on a challenge to cover 1000 miles in under 24hours on my Yamaha YZF-R125 to raise money for the 2012 Poppy Appeal. The night before my stickers arrived from Fast Signs in Derby and the girls had fun sticking all the poppies on the fairings and my helmet while I did my final prep. I ...
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- 26 June 2012
Kawasaki has launched its 2013 motocross collection, with the new KX250F and KX450F. Both bikes come with updated styling and improved performance. The KX450F comes with a new ‘pneumatic spring fork’ (PSF), the first on a production motocross, which replaces conventional fork springs with pressurised air, Kawasaki claims, to deliver firmer suspension and less resistance. Power is up across the ...
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- 24 May 2012
