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Month: July 2020

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Flip This – Why you want a Modular Helmet

July 30, 2020 Nigel Paterson Comments Off

A modular helmet was once called a ‘flip-top’, because the chin piece can pivot up, out of the view of the wearer, killing the claustrophobic feel some people experience in a conventional full face helmet. […]

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Bike

TIME TRAVELLER – Kawasaki W800 Review

July 28, 2020 Nigel Paterson Comments Off

From its bevel-driven cam to the drop ’bars to the crossply tyres and more, nothing is as truly retro as the W800 cafe. TEST BY: PHIL JAMES   |  Photography: NIGEL PATERSON     With […]

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Bike

Yamaha Ténéré 700 Powers On

July 27, 2020 Brendan Alder Comments Off

Paid Promotion Since its release in December 2019, Yamaha’s all-new Ténéré 700 adventure bike has cemented itself at the top of sales charts around the globe, including Australia where it claimed the crown as Australia’s […]

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Gear

Metzeler introduces Track Day rubber

July 14, 2020 Nigel Paterson Comments Off

With the growing popularity of track days, Metzeler has responded with a new tyre which doesn’t need warmers and is bi-directional for extended life. Aimed at track day and club racers, the new Racetec TD […]

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Video: Staying Warm on a bike

July 14, 2020 Nigel Paterson Comments Off

Want some tips on staying warm this winter? Nigel has some ideas… Links to the gear in the video: Macna Vosges Nighteye jacket Macna Hot Vest The Current Oxford riding gear catalogue (Nigel’s is out […]

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DUCATI SHARPENS PANIGALE V4

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More power, revised chassis stiffness and smarter braking electronics headline Ducati’s 2027 Panigale V4 update, while V4 S buyers gain access to factory customisation. Ducati has given the Panigale V4 another round of performance upgrades [...]

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