Norton was brought back into British hands in 2009. After tqo previous attempts, Norton is back at the TT in just a few weeks with two almost completely new 1000cc V4 bikes, two riders and a bundle of determination to make this the start of a new racing era for the firm. Here's the technical lowdown on the new bike. ...
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- 24 May 2013
The air is warm again, the tarmac shimmers and the sun strokes the back of every rider’s neck. Leathers hang patiently, helmets seem to buzz in anticipation and garage doors are poised on standby. At no point in this fantasy is it cool to walk outside in your finest attire and straddle a filthy, gunk-clad bike. Sometimes we tell ourselves ...
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- 22 May 2013
MCN's road test editor Phil West recently traveled to Spain for the launch of Honda's new NSS300 Forza scooter. Hear Phil's first impressions on their new bike aimed very firmly at city commuters. brightcove.createExperiences();
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- 20 May 2013
Motorcyclists will get smaller pay-outs for injury claims because of new
legislation introduced last week,
according to a solicitor. Personal injury solicitor Ed Fletcher says compensation will be slashed following a ban on so-called referral fees, paid by law firms for details of people who might want to make a claim. Before the ban was introduced on April 1, lawyers ...
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- 29 April 2013
It’s cold, fingers are numb, the sun is setting and there’s still twenty frosty miles left before the warmth of home. But first it’s time for petrol: pull up at the station, unhook the nozzle and the digits won’t budge. A puzzled look at the attendant is met with a tannoy announcement: “Can you remove your helmet please”. pollcomment
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- 22 April 2013
Famous motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche has joined American bike firm Confederate in a three-year contract and he has already moved from Italy to America. Terblanche is best-known for his work while he was the chief designer at Ducati when he penned the Ducati 999, Hypermotard, original Multistrada 1100 and the Sport Classic range along with the iconic Supermono. Since then ...
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- 11 April 2013
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- 03 April 2013
It's the start of the biking season for most - a time to get back on two wheels. But how many two wheel miles will you cover this year? Have you got thousands already done, or will your pride and joy only cover a few hundred?
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- 20 March 2013
Be it the swooping curves of Paddock Hill Bend of Brands Hatch, Donington's Craner Curves, or the infamous Mountain at Cadwell Park, there's no lack of exciting circuits in the UK. But which one is the king of them all?
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- 20 March 2013
In 1987 Honda unveiled the very first CBR600F, a machine that 26 years later is still going strong, although thankfully without the ‘jelly-mould’ fairing… Standing for City Bike Racing, the CBR was Honda’s 600 contender, delivering class topping performance that eclipsed the competition. Hondas for sale In fact it was more than that, the CBR was a revolutionary bike and ...
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- 13 March 2013
