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Biking tips

Whether you are just beginning to learn to ride a motorbike or you are veteran with years of experience, a biker should never stop learning. We hope to impart a little of our extensive biking knowledge through these blog posts.

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From adjusting a chain to restoring a classic, nothing beats the satisfaction of working on your own motorcycle, which is why our experts bring you regular tips and guides on how to carry out those simple, and not so simple, tasks.

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Top five non-motorcycling, motorcycle accessories

Here are five great non-motorcycling accessories you can use to make motorcycling easier and more enjoyable.

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Top five tips for commuting on a motorcycle in winter

Should you put your bike into hibernation for the colder months, or brave the weather and continue to commute to work?

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Top five all-rounders for 2022

These practical machines look capable of doing a bit of everything for the savvy buyer. It’s a concept we totally buy in to, and these five are definitely worth a look.

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Five top winter commuters for under £2000

Given a theoretical budget of £2000 we hit the internet to find five bikes we’d love to ride around over the winter months, and maybe even in the summer months too!

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History of the Yamaha YZF-R1

Back in 1997, Yamaha launched a sports bike that would create the blueprint for the superbike genre we know today. With a full litre four-cylinder engine packed into a 600-sized chassis, the YZF-R1 was a massive hit and created the most hotly contested...

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Top five modern middleweight retro motorcycles

A new category of motorcycle has emerged in recent years. Simple middleweights, dressed up with more traditional styling, have proved popular with riders looking for an alternative to the aggressively designed nakeds.

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Top five big capacity adventure bikes for 2021

The modern classic sector has grown considerably over the past decade, with a whole host of options to suit almost every rider, and every budget. Here are five of our favourite retros.

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Top five modern classic motorbikes for 2021

The modern classic sector has grown considerably over the past decade, with a whole host of options to suit almost every rider, and every budget. Here are five of our favourite retros.

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Top 10 first big bikes for every category

Have you just got yourself a full licence, or just fancy upping the capacity on your next purchase? Either way, here are 10 of the best first ‘big’ bikes, for every different category!

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Vehicle Crime in the UK

Metropolitan London, West Midlands and West Yorkshire are the worst locations for vehicle crime, with over 27,000 reported incidents combined this year.

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Pothole Capitals of the UK

Cornwall, Cambridgeshire and Derbyshire are the Pothole Capitals of the UK, with over half a million (567,010) combined.

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Top five 125cc scooters for 2021

For 2021 many of our favourite 125cc scooters have been given a revamp so, with all the runners and riders now announced, we’ve taken a look at five of the most popular models around.

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