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2018 ended in style for Ducati, with the year’s tally of motorbikes sold to customers all over the world hitting an impressive figure of 53,000.
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Jan 19
Electric Bike Production Ramped Up by Lightning
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The market for electric bikes is beginning to heat up again, with increasing sales and a growing number of manufacturers now starting to enter the field. Now a new stage of mass production has been entered into by US firm Lightning, thanks to their LS-218 sports bike.
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Dec 18
Getting your Tyres Ready for the Road
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Motorcyclists always want to make sure that they are able to maintain their vehicles in the best condition that they possibly can, and that includes their bike’s tyres.
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Nov 18
Lives Could be Saved by Riderless Bike Tech
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A BMW R 1200 GS has been turned into a self-riding bike specifically developed for the purpose of showcasing the latest in anti-crash technology. The machine uses radar and GPS in order to monitor its road position, and also incorporates a completely automated riding system that allows it to navigate around tracks, avoid any obstacles that may get in its way, and even start and stop completely autonomously.
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Oct 18
Great Scooters: 125cc Edition
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125cc machines are still the biggest capacity that new drivers on L-plates are legally allowed to ride on roads in the United Kingdom (providing that the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) has been completed), which is the main reason for the enduring popularity of the 125cc class.
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Sep 18
Should you Consider Advanced Motorcycle Training after Passing your Test?
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You may be the most confident person in the world in terms of your ability to ride a motorcycle, but the fact remains that pretty much every rider can find some benefit in undertaking advanced motorcycle training from professionals.
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Aug 18
What You Should Know About Motorcycle Chains
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Knowing about motorcycle chains is an important part of owning your own motorcycle. The good news is that a few basics are really all that is required to make you an expert. The great majority of both dirt and street bikes make use of a roller chain, which was invented in 1879 by Hans Renold. That the chain has remained essentially the same for well over a century is a testament to its design and practicality.
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Jul 18
How to Pick a Great Used Motorcycle
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When you are looking to buy a used motorcycle, particularly as a new rider, the first thing you need to do is make a decision as to precisely what you will use the vehicle for. For example, if all you need is a small scooter in order to get through city traffic as you go to work and back every day, then it would be a rather foolish move to buy a 2000cc Kawasaki Vulcan that is the size of a car.
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Jun 18
A Short History of BMW Motorcycles
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The success story that is BMW Motorrad began more than ninety years ago with the creation of the flat twin “Boxer” engine, and continued to develop over the years into the innovative state of the art technology that we enjoy today. The 1923 R 32 was the first production BMW 2-wheeled motor vehicle.
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May 18
Motorcycle Thieves Foiled by Zero’s Tracking Tech
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The latest test of a new anti-theft device from Zero has proven to be a massive success. The theft of motorcycles is becoming increasingly rampant in big cities all across the United Kingdom, and is even on the rise in the United States as well, albeit not quite as prevalent as yet.
