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Ducati Hypermotard

Since I first clamped my eyes on one of these beauties in 2006, I've wanted a spin on one. The exposed trellis frame, the 'I'm about to pounce' styling and the sheer sex appeal it exuded made me weak at the knees. And then there's that picture – yip...

Aprilia Pegaso 650

THE ROUTE

Sometime in the distant past of my early childhood the government of the day, possibly predecessors of the same bureaucratic lunatics who are responsible for Transport 21 announced a ring road was to be built around Dublin....

Harley Davidson FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited 2010

For the uninitiated the big Electra Glide with it's 1,700cc V-twin engine, luggage, big screen and attitude can be quite intimidating. Certainly this was the case for me when I collected the flagship Harley from the dealership on an unusually clear ...

Marco Simoncelli

Today Marco Simoncelli died.

Being a MotoGP fan is quite a bit different from being a fan of any other sport, be it soccer, GAA or even Formula 1. It doesn't have the broad appeal of some of the more main stream sports you are hardly likely to go ...

The Best Gets Better - BMW R1200GS Adventure 2010

When I first heard that BMW were relaunching an all new R1200GS Adventure my immediate fear was that they would ruin a perfectly good motorcycle by 'over fixingj it. Initial figures from the press and marketing machine indicated that they had indeed...

Gas Gas SM 400

Sometimes when reviewing used bikes it's a little difficult to find something special. So when I was offered the use of a pretty rare Gas Gas 400 SM supermotard I jumped at the chance.

Supermotards have their origins as off road race bikes modified f...

New Arai RX7-GP Helmet

There is a wonderful story about Kevin Schwantz practicing for the 500ccGrand Prix in Catalunya a number of years ago. The story goes that the great man came off the bike several times and damaged all of his helmets. When the Arai technician discover...

If Darth Vader Rode a Motorcycle - KTM 950 SM R

KTM may appear to have been left languishing in the shadows of its bigger European neighbour since loosing so much face on the Boorman and McGregor Long Way Round TV series but that hasn’t stopped them making some brilliant motorcycles over the last ...

BMWs' pleasant surprise

The BMW salesman in the Motorrad showroom tells me when I drop in to collect the test model that these new bikes are aimed at commuters. Commuters who like to have fun on a weekend bike, and a machine that isn't afraid of any of the competition in t...

Reports

RSA to introduce compulsory motorcycle training

Wednesday, 16 April 2008

It's finally happened – IBT or Initial Basic Training has, at last, been introduced in Ireland. Many would say that its introduction is long overdue. This new state supervised training programme insures that from the 6 ^th of December this year all new provisional licence holders must do 16 hours bas...

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Reviews

Honda Deauville NTV700

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

While not a brand new model, the 2010 Deauville still manages to hide its age and look remarkably fresh. Indeed I was quite surprised to learn that this version of the Honda was originally launched back in 2006. Initial impressions are good, the lines of the bodywork are strong and as per usual f...

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Products

Knox Handroid Racing Glove

Friday, 11 April 2008

Its not often that we'd talk about new products at the mag, but then something really good comes along. Knox, known for making back protectors, have come up with a new motorcycle glove that moves the game on substantially in terms of protection.

The new range of gloves have enhanced protection and un...

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