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Lady Mayor swaps traditional horse and carriage pomp for mass motorbike run
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (483+ words) The Lady Mayor of the City of London is replacing the traditional pomp and ceremony for her June Ride Out in favour of a mass motorbike run. As part of her "un-squaring the Square Mile" strategy for the year, Dame…...
Extreme Bionic off-road protection jacket from Alpinestars aims for the stars
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (725+ words) Bionic" was big news in the 70s when fictional US TV spaceman The Six Million Dollar Man" crashed on a NASA test flight and was rebuilt", giving him superhuman strength. Motorcycle PPE specialists Alpinestars has cleverly adopted the term for its…...
HIPLOK MD1000 disc lock: enabling bikers to ride into 2026 with extra peace of mind
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (695+ words) Security is an ever-present threat for London motorcyclists. It's great riding out for work, or a cuppa and sightseeing - not so great worrying whether your bike will still be where you parked it. Determining the best security options is a…...
BMW R1300 RS - powerful new motor makes the firm's winning sports tourer even better
5+ mon, 10+ hour ago (742+ words) As soon as BMW unveiled its new flagship "go anywhere" GS model in 1300cc guise - the famous "boxer" engine raised from 1250ccs - it was just a matter of time until the engine was rolled out to other models in the Motorrad stable....
MCL25 is revving up for November - preparing to welcome London riders
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (779+ words) London bike fans" best chance to see the all latest new models, helmets, accessories and clothing - as well as breathtaking stunts and "have-a-go" sessions - is looming, with MCL25 throwing open its doors next month. With the demise of the traditional and…...
Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX SE Tourer: more grunt, more tech, more fun
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (876+ words) It's the reviewer's job to be objective - to stand back - but it's a little hard with the Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX because we have, as they say, history. I ran its recent ancestor, the Z1000 SX Tourer, clad in Candy Lime Green,…...
E-bike licensing means "every bridge is Checkpoint Charlie, comedian says
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (672+ words) A "Checkpoint Charlie" situation has been created near London bridges by councils making contrasting decisions on licensing electric bikes, a comedian said. Irish stand-up Dara O Briain complained that e-bikes are "stacking up" at river crossings between the boroughs of…...
Royal Enfield Classic 650: great looks, fun and vintage style - without the oil leaks
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1250+ words) It's funny how, when riding a "retro', onlookers not normally interested in motorcycles often notice it. You get cheery waves, nods and smiles - rather as you do when walking a cute-looking dog. And that doesn't happen with a modern sports…...
Here are the best electric mopeds for urban rides
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (1780+ words) Shopping | ES Best Home | Home & Garden A form of transport often maligned in sitcoms of the 70s and 80s, the moped is a kind of chimera of the automotive world that sits somewhere between bicycle and motorbike. Southeast Asia can't get enough…...
Video exclusive: behind the scenes at Brompton bike factory on 50th anniversary
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (1498+ words) It is the London-made folding bike that has been bought by a million cyclists across the globe and has redefined what can be achieved on two wheels. Now Brompton is marking its 50th anniversary with a limited-edition new bike, factory tours…...