Category: Your Ride
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SPOTLIGHT: Mental Health Motorbike
BOB PICKETT investigates… It’s 25 years ago, but still so vivid. At an exhibition, I was struck by a panic attack. The walls felt like they were closing in, I just wanted to get out. Somehow I held it together, but on the way home, waves of depression hit me. I was sent to a…
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TOP ROADS: Isle of Wight
The little island off the south coast of England might not seem like the most obvious place for a motorcycle adventure, but it actually has a pretty long history of motorcycling goodness, and there are some cracking coastal roads to explore, too. While the Isle of Man gets the headlines, for obvious reasons, the Isle…
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TESTED: Kawasaki Eliminator 500
WORDS: Nik Samson PHOTOS: Kawasaki EU The A2 licence-compliant Eliminator takes its cues from the Eliminators of the 1980s, the ZL900s and 1000s and, later, the 600s, too, and there’re very definite styling cues in the rear mudguard, back light, and fuel tank to their drag-strip inspired predecessors. However, the new 500 is an all-new…
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PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald
This week, we rode out and met the representatives of German retailing giant Louis Moto. If you’ve not heard of them, here is a potted history: Eighty-five years ago, Detlev Louis took a small motorcycle repair workshop and, over the decades, shaped it into Europe’s largest company for motorcycle clothing and accessories. They’ve got a…
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KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin
Having to deal with a 140-mile journey in 23-degree weather, I definitely had concerns about maintaining comfort during the ride. This was especially important since I planned to take a break from riding for a few hours in the middle. Of course, my safety and protection were also top priorities. That’s why I opted for…
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KIT: Weisse ‘Sniper’ AA-rated retro-style textile riding jacket
Inspired by biker jackets of the Sixties, the new Weise Sniper looks every inch a classic, yet has a modern 600D fabric shell and is AA-rated to the latest EN17092-3:2020 safety standard. It comes with CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armour and a Level 1 back protector fitted as standard, all of which…
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30th anniversary European H.O.G. Rally attracts more than 100,000 visitors
The beautiful, historic riverside town of Senigallia, Italy hosted the milestone 30th Anniversary European H.O.G.® Rally for the first time, from June 6-9th 2024. This touring rally is annually hosted in a different location, and regularly attracts tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts. This Italian edition exceeded all expectations with an estimated 100,000 Harley-Davidson devotees and Harley Owners…
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ROAD TEST: Harley-Davidson Sportster S
A grunty V-twin motor, fat tyres and feet-forward pegs. It could only be a Harley. Matt Hull does some serious rumbling on the Sportster, here’s Matt’s musings… Life is now about what you look like. What social media will judge you on. How ‘friends’ you’ve never met see your position in society. To hell with…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Euro Festival returns in 2025
Europe’s most premium motorcycle culture and live music experience returns to Golfe de Saint-Tropez, 8-11th May 2025 Harley-Davidson® has announced that the iconic Harley-Davidson® Euro Festival will return to Porte Grimaud, Golfe de Saint-Tropez, starting on 8th May 2025. Last held in 2018, when legendary rock band Simple Minds and a host of other live music…
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NEWS: Norton Motorcycles welcomes Revolutions as first sales partner in Scotland
Norton Motorcycles has begun a new sales partnership with established sportscar dealer, Revolutions, located in Perth, Scotland. With this latest addition to Norton’s network, Revolutions became Scotland’s first sales partner. The Norton Commando 961, V4SV, and V4CR are all available to view, test ride, and purchase from the location. The 125th Anniversary Limited Edition models…
