Motorcycle Monthly September 2016

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September 2016

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SUZUKI’S SUZU KI’S SV650 New Adventure

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BMW’s mini RR

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Here’s the CBR250RR Start your engines. The hot mini-superbikes are here.

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Honda has kicked off next year's manic motorcycle year of madness with this awesome mini Fireblade. Making nearly 40bhp, the bike gets trick suspension, huge angles of lean and sporty brakes. There are three riding modes and a host of electrics too. More details on page three

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Honda launches CBR250RR

After more than a year of MCM telling you it’s on the way, Honda has finally announced the much-anticipated launch of the CBR250RR. Below are the words direct from the manufacturer, along with the two OFFICIAL shots of the finished bike.

PT Astra Honda Motor, Honda’s joint venture company in Indonesia for motorcycle production and sales, announced the world premiere of the CBR250RR, an all-new 250cc sports model motorcycle. The CBR250RR will be manufactured in its major market, Indonesia, making it the largest displacement Honda motorcycle to be built in the country. Honda plans to begin sales of the all-new sports model in Indonesia by the end of 2016. So far the Japanese factory has said that there are no plans to bring the bike to Europe, but it will be launched in Japan in the new year.

Newly developed straighttwin engine The CBR250RR is powered by a newly developed water-cooled four-stroke four-valve straight-twin DOHC 250cc engine, which aims for class-leading output performance. Honda says that the engine is easy to handle for urban riding, while it can also turn its hand to track riding.

In addition, its throttle by wire (TBW) system and selectable three-way engine mode settings allow the rider to tap into its linear power output as needed.

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Unique styling (but it’s likely to be a pointer for the bigger Blade) The CBR250RR’s front face inherits the CBR series’ family looks with its dual-LED headlights. And given what we know about the upcoming Honda superbikes (the new Fireblade and Super Blade expected to be in the 2017 range) what we’re seeing in the 250 is very likely to be a mini-version of the bigger bike that’s on the way.

Newly developed frame and suspension Honda claims that the CBR250RR’s newly designed steel pipe truss frame realises both strength and

flexibility. Its swing arm is made from aluminium and is arched in a gull wing style with the right-side swing arm shaped to reduce exhaust pipe extrusion. That lets the bike have a slimmer width which, in turn, increases the bike’s lean angle.

The suspension has adjustable upside-down forks for the front, and Pro-link suspension featuring five-step preload for the rear. For the brakes, front and rear ABS is available (ABS model). Large 310mm diameter (front) and 240mm diameter (rear) wave discs provide stopping-power.

The new CBR250RR was first publicly introduced as a concept model – the Light Weight Super Sports Concept – at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show last year.

British anti-terror cops given motorcycles

Above: The stock bike looks great.

Below: A sweet MV-type special was shown at the launch, too.

A fast response police unit, which will use bikes to race across London in the event of a terrorist attack, has been deployed in London. The heavily armed officers have already been trained on how to ride their BMW F800GS bikes off-road should they need to get across areas of the capital which are blocked by congestion.

Build a Tracer with Yamaha’s mobile app

Yamaha has added sport tourers to its My Garage app family. The apps let you choose and accessorize your own versions of the Japanese manufacturer’s bikes and scooters and view them in 3D. The My Garage app also compares and calculates total build costs, and lets you send the details of what you want to your local Yamaha dealer who can confirm availability of parts, test rides and more. Handy.

BMW’s mini-superbike pictured during road-going tests These are the first pictures of the prototype TVS Apache 300/BMW S300RR being tested on the road – and the shots give some idea about how the bike’s headlights, bars and mirrors will look in its final production form.

The mini-superbike is based around the G310R naked, which was launched last year, and is the first team-up between Indian company TVS and BMW. Both firms are going to release their own version.

This bike pictured has already been confirmed as being released by TVS in

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India and other markets as part of its 2017 line-up, and it will be sold under the name Apache 300.

A track-trim version named Akula – a word for shark and a type of submarine – has already been spotted dowsed in heaps of carbon fibre. For the road-going Apache the spec is more road-friendly (less carbon and no track exhaust) and the bike now gets flatter bars and LED headlights which sit above the air intakes on either side of the bike’s nose.

In much broader terms, what’s actually seen here is a very early version of the bike that will go on to become the BMW S300RR. BMW is going to release this smaller version of its iconic superbike at a later date (there are some rumours that this could even appear as part of the German company’s 2017 line-up also) and is letting the TVS get the first stages of development on the road out of the way at the moment.

These pictures, bagged by the team at DriveSpark, show the bike on the road near Bangalore in India.

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Ducati has launched an offer where Get up to you can get speed daily £1000 worth of accessories if you buy a new Multistrada 1200 Enduro by the end of September.

There’s an Enduro Pack, Touring Pack, Sport Pack or Urban Pack, or bits you can choose to go on the bike.

If you want riding kit for yourself instead there’s a wide range of gear from helmets to full-on textiles included in the offer, too.

For further information on the Ducati range of accessories visit ducatiuk.com or call in at your local Ducati dealership: ducatiuk.com/find_dealers/index.do

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Bikers V Police over stinger ‘use’

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Watch the video Our brilliant website – morebikes.co.uk – has the video for you to see.

Just go to the home page and type ‘stinger’ into the search bar to bring up the story and original clip.

A video has emerged of angry bikers confronting police officers of Kent constabulary over what is claimed to be a ‘stinger system’ being set-up to catch motorcyclists.

The accuracy of the one-minuteand-22-second video, filmed in July, can’t be verified but Kent Police has said that the device – a roving platform of upturned metal spikes used to puncture a vehicle’s tyres – was not used on the road and that there was ‘no intention to deploy it’ at the bikers’ event.

In the video several motorcyclists are clearly agitated the presence of a ‘stinger’ which they claim the police officer was going to use on riders.

While it can’t be determined from the video what the officer in question was planning to do with the device, once the group begin to question him he can be seen packing it up and leaving the scene.

A description posted under the video of what happened on the A20 London Road outside the Oakdene Cafe in Wrotham, Kent, said: “Wednesday at the Oakdene Cafe has, by tradition, been bike night for many years. Sometimes you get the odd ‘herbert’ that likes to have a moment of madness, but generally it’s a good natured event.

“However, the road passing the cafe is a 50mph limit, and this copper decided it would be a good idea to have a stinger ready, to catch any bikers that decided to exceed the legal speed.”

During the altercation, the bikers attending can be heard asking the officer if he intended to use the stinger on motorcycles, before pointing out that if that is the case then such an action could cause a serious accident.

One person in the film states that ‘even at 30mph it would mean game over’.

A spokesman from Kent Police said: “At 8.22pm police received reports of dangerous driving on London Road, Wrotham, and officers were on the scene to ensure public safety.

“A stinger device was not deployed or put on the road at any time, and there was no intention to deploy it.

This was simply a visual deterrent to prevent any unlawful activity.

“Kent Police will not deploy stingers on vehicles with less than four wheels except in exceptional circumstances, which are based on threat posed to the rider or the general public.”

Response on morebikes.co.uk since the clip was posted has been evenly split between shock the ‘stinger’ was even introduced, and annoyance directed towards the individual bikers who caused the initial disturbance.

The guidelines While there seems to be no officially published guidelines as to the usage of stinger systems by officers from the Kent Police force, Cheshire Police has published its official guidelines on the use

Meet the Taurus 2x2 Check this bike out – it’s a £1000, 60kg mud-plugger sitting on 12-inch wide, 25-inch high tyres. It’s Russian and can be packed into the boot of a car. It’s called the Taurus 2×2 and while it’s been doing the rounds in the motherland for a few months it’s starting to get noticed in Europe.

Designed by Motovezedhody in Russia, the bike is apparently ‘ideal for hunting, fishing, travelling and riding off-road’.

2017 GSX-R250 Suzuki: final design drawings appear

Stuntman to attempt Evel Knievel’s legendary Snake River rocket jump This is going to make every child of the 1970s with a passion for motorcycles sit up and take notice.

It’s take-two of Evel Knievel’s iconic launch across Snake River Canyon.

Hollywood stuntman Eddie Braun, fuelled by the memory of the late daredevil, plans to strap himself into a steam-powered rocket cycle on September 17 for his most death-defying role yet – replicating a launch across the landmark in Idaho, USA. It was a stunt that almost cost Knievel his life when he attempted it 42 years ago.

Braun, pictured above, has named his rocket ‘Evel Spirit’ after his boyhood hero. Powered by compressed steam, it’s nearly identical to the model Knievel used for his unsuccessful canyon attempt on September 8, 1974. Braun wants to prove Knievel could’ve made it had his parachute not prematurely deployed.

Along for the ride in this endeavour are two sons eager to complete the legacies of their fathers: Kelly Knievel, who was present the day of the crash, and rocket designer Scott Truax, whose dad, Bob, constructed rocket cycle for the original jump.

“Evel took off on one side of the canyon in 1974.

I’m hoping his spirit lands on the other side of the canyon in 2016,” said the 54-year-old Braun, who has completed the necessary paperwork and will launch a few miles away from Knievel’s original site – still a tourist attraction today – near Twin Falls, Idaho. “How many people get to fulfil the dreams of their hero? It’s kind of like touching Superman’s cape.”

of stingers and it is very clear about what types of vehicle the device can and can’t be used on.

Here’s what that force’s own document states, pay attention to note 1.4:

Evel Knievel.

Here’s the first full patent, finished drawings of the upcoming Suzuki GSX-R250 – the quarter-litre sports bike that we first brought you details of last year.

The bike is clearly going to be sold as a competitor to the 2017 Ninja 300 from Kawasaki, the already released Honda CBR250RR (see page three of this MCM for more) and the revised Yamaha R3.

Eddie Braun.

The ultimate fan tribute Braun has long been fascinated by everything Knievel, the popular figure who attempted so many memorable motorcycle jumps over an iconic career which included:

★ The fountains at Caesars Palace in 1967 (crashed, crushed pelvis and femur)

★ 13 buses at Wembley Stadium in London in 1975 (crashed, broke pelvis and back)

★ 14 Greyhound buses at Kings Island theme park in Ohio in 1975 (success)

★ A 90-foot tank filled with sharks in 1977 (crashed on landing ramp during rehearsal, broken arms) Braun says he’s secured the proper permission and permits from private land owners, Federal Aviation Administration, even Homeland Security, to green light his blast-off. Others have stepped up as

well, including Slash from the Guns N’ Roses rock band. Braun said the guitarist recorded a theme song for him — fittingly using Elton John’s hit, Rocket Man. Scott Truax used his father’s blueprints to reconstruct the rocket. He wanted to show that his dad’s version of Evel Knievel’s X2 Skycycle would’ve worked, if not for the parachute malfunction. The late Robert Truax was considered one of top rocket scientists of the 20th century.

“With this re-creation, it’s my intent to clear his name and tell his amazing story,” Scott Truax said. “I like to think that instead of looking up at the rocket launch, he and Evel will be looking down on it, and that’s a much better view.”

The rocket will reach a top speed of 400mph in about three seconds and an altitude of 3000 feet before the engine cuts off and the parachute deploys. Since parachute technology has come a long way in 42 years, it has been revamped for 2016.

Shoei X-Spirit III helmet gets five-star SHARP rating Shoei’s new top-of-the-range X-Spirit III helmet has just been through the government-introduced SHARP testing, and received a fivestar rating.

Not only did the helmet receive five stars, which is the highest SHARP rating that can be awarded to a crash helmet, it also scored the highest marks (very good) in every single impact test area on the helmet.

The X-Spirit III sells from £549.99 in plain colours and for graphics and replicas it’s £649.99.

For more information about the X-Spirit III, visit shoeiassured.co.uk

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Secret drawings show future Suzuki Bandit

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Secret patent designs from inside Suzuki – all pictured – show what the next generation of the big Suzuki Bandit is going to look like – and they reveal two major differences from the existing model.

In the drawing immediately left you can see that the new bike gets OUT (outer upper tube) or upside-down forks; the current bike has conventionalway-up forks. (1) Everything else about the bike looks pretty much the same as on the current 1250.

One change – not a big deal – is the new dash (item 10 in the drawing to the right). But, there is also ANOTHER very big difference, and this change could actually be the making of this machine, for the next couple of years at least: it’s an all-new fairing which is radically wider. (2)

The reason for the major change to the half-fairing is clearly outlined in another drawing from Suzuki. That drawing (bottom-left) shows how the new fairing works in the top diagram compared to the old faring shown underneath it. (3) In it you can see how the air pocket created by the wider, more vented fairing closes around the rider, avoiding the buffeting that you get from the current fairing – the drawing showing how the air pocket closes just in front of the rider.

A large part of the new design centres around the headlight shoulders and that new widening continues out and down to the bottom of the fairing. There’s also new large vents under the lights to direct the air out and around the rider.

Yamaha R3/R15 illustration appears

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Check out this awesome illustration made by the chaps over at motoblast.org in India. They say this is what the R3/R15 (same bike, different capacities) could end up looking like when it’s given some styling tweaks ahead of release as part of the 2017 line-up. But what’s a nice little aside is, if this is indeed what the bike ends up looking like,

not only will this motorcycle be the R3/R15 it’ll be what the firm’s supersporty R300/R25 is going to look like.

We’ve been telling you since last year that the Yamaha is getting a sporty makeover so it can compete with the now-launched Honda CBR250RR (see page three of this MCM for more), the Ninja 300, the TVS/BMW S300RR and the Suzuki GSX-R250.

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Indian recalls 18,367 bikes over fire risk

According to a notification from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the USA, 18,367 motorcycle sold in America could end up with unburnt fuel in the exhaust which could then catch fire.

To remedy this, owners of certain bikes will have an update to the machine’s engine control module (ECM) software carried out at by an Indian dealer free of charge.

The notification includes model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured from April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015.

Ducati launches Taste of Joy Scrambler app

Taste of Joy is Ducati Scrambler’s new app for those who love motorcycle touring and street food. With more than 150 addresses in Italy, spread from north to south – restaurants, kiosks, pubs, tourist farms, ‘piadina’ bars plus downloadable itineraries and places of interest – the app has been launched as a companion to the Scrambler as a first of its kind.

The contents are updated every six months. You can download it directly from the App Store or from tasteofjoy.scramblerducati.com

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More patents which suggest the Honda Transalp is back We’ve been sent these patent drawings that suggest Honda is planning to relaunch the Transalp, which was discontinued in 2012.

We’re not quite sure where in the current line-up this new model would sit as Honda already has the 1000cc Africa Twin and the 750cc NC750X. It’s possible that the new bike will be a more off-road focused option alongside the NC750X. There’s also been talk of it being considered for a hybrid engine, which would certainly give it a special place in Honda’s model range. We reported on Honda’s new hybrid engine a little while ago, so using the new technology in this bike would certainly make a lot of sense.

The patent refers to the bike’s

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swing arm and way that the engine is attached to the frame. Honda talks generally about the requirements for vehicles ‘intended to travel on dirt roads or a vehicle intended to travel on both dirt roads and public roads (on-off category)’, so the aim is to provide a rigid frame that is capable of off-roading as well as road riding.

Spy shot: Honda’s City ADV Adventure super scooter is doing the urban miles This picture of the Honda ADV City Adventure super scooter prototype out putting on the miles has appeared and gives us the best side-view yet of the bike that will be part of Honda’s 2017 line-up.

The bike, first shown at last year’s Milan show as a ‘concept’ (pictured right) is effectively a Honda Integra underneath on jacked-up suspension parts and with a mid-Adventure bike type styling. The milemunching prototype might be covered in camouflage stickers but it clearly looks very similar to the bike that was on show at the end of last year.

With a 745cc, 54bhp parallel-twin motor

it might not sound like a lot of bike on paper, but the styling and overall chassis is designed to raise the rider’s viewpoint up so that blipping around busy cities is safer with increased observation amongst traffic.

Backflippin’ crazy!

It doesn’t need much explanation other than what we have here is aerobatic pilot Melissa Andrzejewski flying under highliner Sketchy Andy Lewis while freestyle motocross legend Jimmy Fitzpatrick pulls a nohander backflip. Honestly, it’s nuts.

And amazing.

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When the redesign of an already pretty lofty bike means it’s been raised by another 30mm, makes the scales creak to the tune of an extra 15 kilos, and now drinks from a massive 30-litre tank, the new Duke was always likely to seem overbearing to a stumpy-legged little lad like me.

Just to further my bowel-loosening apprehension, the bulky 1200 I was trying to get on had been fitted with a pair of optional and generously sized alloy panniers. Even with my requested lower 750mm seat in place, I still had to take a deep breath and swing my leg over the thing with plenty of commitment.

Once on board, however, and with my feet actually nearly flat on the floor, life felt distinctly less daunting, even if remnants of a furrowed brow were still in evidence. To be honest, the thought of riding the 1200 Enduro along the roads of Sardinia didn’t worry me too much. It was the challenge of sampling it later along some rougher off-road routes that wasn’t sitting well with me – even if the bike’s whole raison d’être is to cope in such an environment.

As is often the case though, as soon as its spoked wheels started turning, peace reigned and things all felt much more manageable. Then, just a couple of kilometres later, as soon as the pace was upped and the Duke needed to be chucked about to get it through some of the island’s multitude of super twisty corners, hey presto, all thoughts of it being a tricky-tomanage belligerent beast vanished into thin air.

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“Better still, as the miles went by, my impression of it became even more positive.”

On the road, at least, this Duke is a laugh to ride, a real laugh. Its potent V-twin motor quickly has it registering big numbers on the digital speedo without needing to be spun too hard.

And even though the Adventure bike strains the scales at around a notinsignificant 270 kilos when fully filled with unleaded and ready to rock, you can still make it head wherever you want it to go in pretty sharpish fashion.

Among the masses of changes made to the Multistrada to transform it to Enduro spec, is a relaxation of its chassis geometry. A new longer and stiffer double-sided swingarm adds 65mm to the wheelbase, the slightly raked out head stock gives a one-degree-shallower 25 degree head angle, and thanks to a different fork offset, trail is up by another 1mm.

Combined with a bigger 19-inch front wheel, the Ducati’s rate of turn is a bit slower than the standard version.

But in saying that, as big and weighty as the Adventure bike undoubtedly is, you can still ride it in attack mode

confidently. The route’s virtually straight-free nature turned out to be a real test of a bike’s chassis, yet the 1200 wasn’t at all flustered by being constantly accelerated, braked and flung from corner to corner. Okay, the Multistrada has big, wide bars to give its rider plenty of steering leverage, but believe me, getting it to change direction is way easier than its weight suggests it should be. Better still, as the miles went by, my impression of it became even more positive.

Pulling up to get some photos in the bag gave me a chance to fiddle with some of the bike’s buttons to alter its set-up – not all adjustments can be made on the go. Initially set in its ‘Touring’ mode, the Duke’s engine makes a claimed max of 160bhp,

and on that setting the ABS, traction control and suspension are tuned a bit more for comfort than speed. It’s still a rapid tool, but as the semiactive forks and shock are quite softly damped, thanks to their 200mm long travel, there’s a fair bit of movement to deal with, especially fork dive under heavy braking. The slight flex of the rubber mounted bars when using the impressive Brembo calipers hard feels a bit odd at first, too.

Altering the mode to ‘Sport’, and then separately stiffening the suspension to its maximum instantly changes the Ducati – altering the bias more to speed over comfort.

Actually, saying that isn’t really fair as the Multistrada’s ergonomics continue to give the impression it

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The weight of the Multistrada in kilos when it’s full of fuel

could let you happily do a 1000 miles in a day and still leave you ready to go again. Riding position, seat comfort and wind deflection provided by the manually adjustable screen all get the thumbs up for a long tour. Mind you, I might have chosen the standard seat height to stave off the possibility of knee cramp if I knew I was going to be clamped in all day long.

What is obvious on the sportier settings is the way the 1200 can generate and maintain pace to dispatch miles very speedily. With an appreciably sharper throttle response, the same 160bhp reaches the tyre more promptly, giving the bike an altogether more enthusiastic feel, with the distinct pick-up at around 5000rpm adding to the thrills. The lovely noise its new pipe system makes pleases the lugholes too. Make no mistake, this Ducati is a mover and thanks to the comfortable way you can boss it about, it’s arguably easier to ride fast (up to a point) than a sports bike of the same power.

TECH SPEC Ducati Multistrada

Engine type: 1198cc, l/c, 8v, DVT, dohc, 90° V-twin Bore x stroke: 106 × 68mm Compression: 12.5:1 Fuelling: Bosch EFI, 56mm throttle bodies Claimed power: 160bhp @ 9500rpm Claimed torque: 135Nm @ 7500rpm Chassis frame: Steel-tubed trellis Front suspension: 48mm Sachs semi-active forks Rear suspension: Sachs semi-active monoshock Front brakes: Four-piston Brembo calipers, 320mm disc Rear brakes: 265mm disc, twin-piston ABS caliper Dimensions: Wheelbase: 1594mm Rake/trail: 25 degrees/110mm Seat height: 870mm (850 and 890mm options) Dry weight: 225kg Fuel capacity: 30L Price: £16,690 From: Ducati UK, www.ducatiuk.com

12 FIRST RIDE Whizzing along Sardinia’s winding back roads feels like a secure business too. With accurate steering, good predictable grip from the Pirelli Scorpion Trail II rubber, superbly strong braking from the Brembos (which also feature cornering ABS) and on the distinctly firmer and better controlled suspension setting, you can ride aggressively in full confidence. It’s nice to have traction and wheelie control systems in place which, on the risky roads like the ones we were riding along, offer a useful and reassuring safety net. You can knock off the wheelie control to see life from a different altitude without affecting the traction slippage if you want. Wheel loft height is governed by an angle detector, and not wheel speed sensors. Still, you’ll have to take my word for the Duke being able to progress on one wheel, as obtaining photographic evidence of said stunts was banned. To be honest though, I set the wheelie control a bit beyond the middle of its eight settings just so I could give the 1200 a handful out of the hairpins without risk of flipping the bugger. Without significant governance, when it wants to come up, it can do so pretty damned keenly.

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The 1198cc V-twin has its flexibility boosted by DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) variable valve timing. Oil is pressure-controlled, the timing of intake and exhaust cams is altered by engine rpm to boost torque at lower revs and increase power when the engine speed increases. To suit its new off-road role and exhaust system, engine mapping has been recalibrated and delivers power and torque differently to the standard Multistrada. It produces 100Nm of its 135Nm maximum at just 3500rpm. To suit offroading, first gear and the overall gearing are lower than standard version. Service intervals are every 9000 miles with valve checking needed once you get to 18,000.

Throttle opening, power and torque, three-level ABS braking, eight-level traction and wheelie control, suspension action, cornering lights, and hill-starting are controlled by a combination of rider, advanced sensors, and the main ECU. A Bluetooth connection allows a link to a smartphone to make calls or listen to music. It also allows your phone to record data such as speed, lean angle, power, and fuel consumption.

BRAKES The Brembo braking is clever and can stop from things being overdone. The Bosch 9.1ME ABS ECU works with the bike’s IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and knows the bike’s lean angle, attitude, acceleration and deceleration rate.

One of three preset levels of ABS intrusion is automatically activated when different riding modes are selected. Front brakes use Brembo monoblock radial calipers housing 32mm pistons, pressured by an adjustable radial master cylinder biting on 320mm discs.

Impressive

After just 10 minutes’ on board with my chosen settings I was really getting into riding the Ducati quickly.

Some will still notice the suspension movement being a little excessive, even set at its firmest (don’t forget its long stroke is aimed at coping with some off-roading), but feedback and feel is excellent. Bar that, the Duke feels like an upright sports bike. And a pretty impressive one at that. That’s quite the compliment.

Bar its over-sized dimensions, it’s actually hard to pick any holes in the Multistrada 1200 Enduro. To assess it fully and fairly, I’d need to do hundreds of miles on one, ideally in the UK. But having clocked up some decent mileage on the standard version, I’m pretty confident the verdict would remain positive. Useful features – like the convenient key-less ignition, cruise control, cornering lights, clever hill-start control, Bluetooth link and range of official extras – are bound to boost its appeal even further.

However, whether it was going to remain appealing was something I wasn’t too sure of when the chance came to try the new Duke’s qualities off-road. To make life feel a bit more certain, the hosts cleverly fitted some more appropriate, heavily treaded Scorpion Rally tyres, altered the bar position and removed the rubber from the metal footrests. They then took us along a fairly easy-to-ride, hard-packed route. Even though it didn’t look too challenging, I was still a bit bothered about parting company

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Spoke wheels are used, t f nt one b in 1 inc e in diameter. A steeri g damper is fitted a st da . with the Multistrada. Once again I was reminded this is a bloody big and heavy motorbike, and definitely not one you’d want to find yourself pinned under. But set in the ‘Enduro’ mode (which limits power to 100bhp and gives the engine a more mellow and linear feel, adjusts the suspension appropriately, reduces traction and ABS intrusion – completely on the rear wheel to allow you to lock and slide it – as well as deactivating the wheelie control), the Multistrada Enduro is as easy to manage as a bike of this sort will ever be.

The taller bars, slimmer bodywork and seats usefully

help you to stay in charge more comfortably when stood up on the pegs, too. I’m certainly not saying it’s up for full-on enduro competition, but (and some very capable Ducati test riders proved this) the Multistrada can, in the right hands, be surprisingly capable off-road. I might have tried to dive off it a couple of times, but thankfully I wasn’t quite useless enough to do so.

It’s been built to allow owners to continue on their journeys whenever the road runs out, and for doing that the

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At those revs the Multistrada is making 100Nm of torque!

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1200 is well-suited. It’s even more of an all-rounder than the standard version (which remains in the lineup), being able to do all that bike can, and then take things further along rougher routes. It’s not cheap, with prices starting at a heady £16,690 – a price that’s likely to rise when owners undoubtedly buy some of the aftermarket ‘Packs’ available to boost the bike’s ability still further.

Aimed at taking on the class-leading BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and KTM’s new 1290 Super Adventure, the Ducati has the potential to do well.

It’s fast, flexible, entertaining and practical in equal measure. I’d wager

very few will take it on the mud, but these days just having the potential to do that is important for many. Nicking sales from the German giants won’t be easy. The reputation of the GS is one of the most solid in motorcycling.

Other brands have tried to shift it from its pedestal with little success – especially in the UK. Mind you, one of the very best of many attributes the new Ducati has is that it’s not a GS. Given just how regularly you see those flat-twin engines these days, owning a classy, well-built and capable non-Germanic ‘multi-tasker’ could well be seen as one very big plus point.

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Skully’s helmet dream is over

Skully, the American manufacturer of augmented reality helmets, looks to be over as far as making and delivering helmets go.

The news follows Skully’s recent top management changes, assurances that helmets will be delivered (the most recent blog post on its website is still titled Delivering on Our Promise), and the last-minute attempts to find fresh financing as the proverbial really hit the fan.

According to sources Skully has written to its backers and customers, informing them that the company will file for bankruptcy. This means that no AR-1 helmets will be shipped, and there’s a good chance that those who have pre-ordered their lids will lose their money

Guy Martin’s shakedown test session:

Land speed record attempt goes LIVE in the USA with Triumph Guy Martin’s attempt on the world land speed record with Triumph is “all going according to plan,” according to the man himself.

The Lincolnshire motorbike man, star of the Channel 4 TV series Speed With Guy Martin, is attempting a land speed record with Triumph this year, with the actual record run being undertaken towards the end of August.

An attempt to get the record was postponed last year because the salt flats in Bonneville, Utah had become dangerously unstable because of localised flooding.

But now the organisation that oversees record runs at incredible

A week after Triumph confirmed that the Brit will be piloting its 400mph Streamliner this year in an attempt on the record, the Lincolnshire lad tries things out for size in Utah speeds, in this case nearly 400mph, has deemed the surface to be in good enough shape that the high-end, high-speed runs can happen.

Guy and the Triumph team headed out to the salt flats a couple of weeks ago for a shakedown, fitting out the seat and controls for Guy, who also had a first exploratory run in the outfit on the salt at what was reported to be a ‘steady pace’.

From then until now Triumph Motorcycles held the title of World’s Fastest Motorcycle from 1955 to 1970 with the exception of a brief 33-day period. The Triumph streamliners to carry world records were the Devil’s Arrow, Texas Cee-gar, Dudek Streamliner and Gyronaut X1, the last being at 245.60mph (395.28 km/h). Today’s bar now sits at 376.363mph (605.697 km/h).

Now Triumph has teamed up with Matt Markstaller and Bob Carpenter and pulled together a team to restore Triumph Motorcycles’ legacy in land speed racing. Markstaller serves as aerodynamic engineer; Carpenter is the high-performance engine builder; and riding the purpose-

built Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner over the measured mile will be Isle of Man TT racer and multiple speed record holder Guy Martin. This multi-national team converges on the Bonneville Salt Flats, a 40-square-mile salt pan in north-western Utah, with the goal of a 400mph-plus recordbreaking run.

The Triumph Infor Rocket features Carbon Kevlar monocoque construction with two turbocharged Triumph Rocket III engines producing a combined 1,000bhp-plus.

At 25.5ft long, 2ft wide and 3ft tall, and powered by methanol fuel, the bike is competing in the Division C (streamlined motorcycle) category.

MV Agusta teases new model with weird pic This image has been sent out from troubled Italian brand MV Agusta – and it seems to tease a new motorcycle coming from the factory on September 4.

Does this mean that the cash flow problems are now over? And to celebrate MV (which has a 25% stake in the firm by AMG Mercedes, don’t forget) is going to build this thing? Back in March the company announced that it had filed for bankruptcy in American courts because of poor sales and high investment in production processes.

So that’s one aspect of the business that needs addressing before new motorcycles can appear.

Check out this RG400 special

SPIED:

The CFMoto 650MT roadster designs This is what the new CFMoto 650MT will look like. Our sources have credited the images to CFMoto itself, so this may well be bang on what the new bike will look like when it rolls off the production line in 2017.

The engine is a parallel twin, very much like the Kawasaki ER6, and the looks are not a million miles from the same company’s Versys. The design of the Chinese bike is quite refined overall, not too dissimilar to many

European and Japanese bikes. This is probably largely because the design agency Kiska (who’s been working for KTM) is behind the looks.

The new bike will join the CFMoto line up next to the naked 650NK and the touring-oriented TK model.

Special edition Suzuki models

Check out this absolutely awesome Lazareth-made Suzuki RG400 special that takes cafe racer customs to a whole new level.

The bike that was once a regular faired RG400 still boasts the original two-stroke, four-cylinder engine, but pretty much everything else has

been modified. The frame has been updated from aluminium alloy to tubular steel. The swingarm is from a 2009 R1, there’s upside-down Ohlins forks and Brembo brakes. The new pipes and wide bars look awesome, and the whole thing weighs only 154kg, the same as the original model.

Suzuki has announced details of two new special editions, with a GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition and GSXS1000F Tour Edition now available from the Japanese manufacturer.

Both the GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition and GSX-S1000F Tour Edition are available from authorised Suzuki dealerships from August. The GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition comes with an RRP of £9499, or £9999 with ABS. The Tour Edition GSX-S1000F retails for £10,299.

For more information on both models, and the rest of Suzuki’s onroad range, visit www.suzuki-gb.co.uk

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Once a no-brainer in a segment of its own, fashionistas now have the option of Yamaha’s MT-07, which edged into the top-five best-selling bikes of 2015. By Suzuki’s own admittance (and ours), Yamaha has done an exceptional job, so the SV needed rejuvenation. Erring on the well-mannered side, Suzuki’s switch to the SFV650 (or Gladius, as it was originally known) wasn’t exactly a hit with consumers and was perceived as a bit of a ladies’ steed among the otherwise macho two-wheeled

TECH SPEC Suzuki SV650

“The bike was begging to be spanked, cranked and yanked into the feast of glorious bends constantly offered...”

Engine type: 645cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin Bore x stroke: 81 x 62.6mm Compression: 11.2:1 Fuelling: Fuel injection, 39mm throttle bodies Claimed power: 75bhp @ 8500rpm Claimed torque: 64Nm @ 8100rpm Chassis frame: Steel trellis Front suspension: 41mm fork, non-adjustable Rear suspension: Monoshock, preload adjustable only Front brakes: Twin-piston calipers, 290mm discs Rear brakes: Single-piston caliper, 220mm disc Dimensions: Wheelbase: 1390mm Seat Height: 785mm Dry Weight: 195kg Fuel Capacity: 13.8 litres Price: £5499 From: Suzuki GB, 08085 011959, suzuki-gb.co.uk

community. The concept for this year’s refresh was ‘back to the origin’ and Suzuki incessantly drilled the sporty aspect of the new model into our tiny brains throughout the duration of the launch.

A claimed 140 parts differ from the previous model (60 ‘pieces’ in the engine and 80 chassis components).

According to Suzuki, the V-twin layout is more expensive than Yamaha and Kawasaki’s parallel efforts – more complex with additional moving parts – but there are also more advantages.

Euro 4 compliance has, so far, meant upping cubes or losing power yet Suzuki didn’t resort to either, adding a claimed extra 5bhp for 2016. Suzuki was also quick to highlight the SV’s additional superior stats over its rivals, declaring greater torque and fuel economy figures than Kawasaki’s ER-6 and the MT. Chassis-wise, it’s virtually identical to the Gladius, but the SV weighs an impressive eight kilograms less and looks far more appealing than the SFV’s curvy aesthetics. With the emphasis on headline figures during the presentation, it was the metal pegs that did it for me – you can screw rubber ones. Other juicy upgrades now include a funky dash lifted from the GSX-S1000. Given its target demographic and slew of riders to accommodate, the seat height is super-low at 785mm and the whole bike feels much narrower than the SFV. There’s a real sense that you can grab it by the throat and boss things from the off, even if you seem miles away from the front wheel with a tranquil riding position.

Having spent the entire launch riding in the wet, the UK group managed to bring some sunshine in for our chosen day near Girona. Damp and greasy roads greeted the first few miles in the morning, though they never troubled

the infallible SV. The first standout feature – apart from it being easier to ride than the village bike – was the angry resonance conveyed from the airbox at around 5000rpm.

Within half an hour of leaving the hotel, I was wishing I’d packed full one-piece leathers – or at least those daft strap-on sliders that the French insist on wearing. The bike was begging to be spanked, cranked and yanked into the feast of glorious bends constantly offered, mocking its price and place in the market with genuine sports bike pedigree. There aren’t many other bikes that provide the SV’s sharp steering and front-end precision without compromising stability. Its diet has not only sexed-up steering, it’s given the suspension less work to do. It looks shabby, and probably costs as much as the merchandise in Poundland, but there’s very little to trouble the stroke and it does a fine job of governing the SV’s chassis.

In typical Japanese fashion, Dunlop Qualifiers don the SV, providing excellent grip in most circumstances, combined with dependable stability.

But the chassis is almost too good for the rubber, urging you to lean further and push the limits of adhesion. It’s a bike that will instill confidence wherever you are, however fast the pace, yet there’s a dull sensation when loading the front tyre that acts as an ideal gauge of grip. Stick some sportier rubber on, and the SV will become nigh on ‘uncrashable’.

Wafting away from the bike for a second (but subconsciously keeping with it), it was enjoyable to be allowed scope to ride the SV properly. Many bikes feel the same ridden at 50 percent; stable, easy, fluid and blah, blah, blah. In today’s cotton wool world of health and safety, we’re often left stuck behind a lead rider during

18 FIRST RIDE “It’s a bike to gratify every rider on the planet, with resolute naked sports bike dynamics mixed with everyday chore ability.”

a launch. Suzuki’s launch control was more fluid being ‘journo-led’, meaning if the (rather tasty if a little tubby) lead rider kept seeing us in his mirrors, the pace would increase.

Andreas, for that was his name, is from Suzuki Germany and is a development rider for the European market. We soon wound it up and left a few of the other riders in the group behind, as I witnessed Andreas carve grooves into the Spanish roads courtesy of the SV’s hero blobs and, during extreme lean in right-handers, the exhaust shroud. The only thing upset were the techs when presented with the damage back at base.

I lament the brakes when taking part in a dangerous riding competition, circumnavigating some of Spain’s testing-est roads. In truth, the simple set-up supplies ample power for most situations despite frequently feeling wooden, and I soon worked out that utilising shorter gears for corner entry not only gave the brakes less work but aided the chassis mid-corner.

The main downside is a one-channel, non-switchable ABS system, meaning you can't turn it off. Non-intrusive 95 percent of the time, it can become annoyingly meddling at committed speeds, especially with additional rear brake input.

Of course, not all future SV pilots will be troubling sidewall rubber and lusting after the next apex. It has been – and always will be – a commuting workhorse. If you’ve yet to sample Suzuki’s recent V-twin workings, the ‘Six-Fiddy’ is superbly smooth from idle and happy to chug along in urban regions without any clutch assistance (there’s plenty of engine braking with low-rpm throttle closure, pitching weight onto the nose). There wasn’t much to complain about aboard the Gladius during low-speed faffing and the SV retains a light clutch, sumptuous throttle response and a faultless chassis, but Suzuki has added ‘Low RPM Assist’ to assist with, er, low rpm. Ordinarily, revs drop when the clutch is released, so Suzuki engineers have introduced an air flow regulator to the throttle bodies that subtly increases revs. Intrinsic cynicism suggests the Low RPM Assist is purely a gimmick, and that numerous other bikes have such technology that isn't shouted about, but you’d really have to go some to stall the SV. The tech also assists in higher gears to smooth the ride further.

It’s aurally pleasuring to recognise Euro 4 hasn’t muted the 650’s soundtrack. If anything, the 2016 SV flounces with more of a bark courtesy

of a new, larger airbox, particularly palpable in the midrange where it attacks the senses. And the midrange is where the SV thrives, carrying real punch from low down towards the next corner with stacks of versatility.

Feeding gears and indulging in that grunt is far more beneficial than letting the V-twin carry revs to the red line, which sees it dying off at 9000rpm. The whole delivery is as silken as they come and flawless in execution, yet it packs enough excitement to keep you on your toes.

I’d be a sycophantic fool to suggest the extra peak power is obviously apparent, although the motor spins quicker and brags a less lumpy attitude to that of the outgoing SFV. On a closed road wearing a backpack, I may have clocked a reading of 142mph, but my head nearly fell off in the process.

And have I mentioned the midrange? Granted, it's not as intuitive as the outrageous Yamaha MT-07, but this is a genuine front-lofting bike (or at least, can be should the mood take) that pings up things up in second gear with a healthy dose of clutch.

Picking apart the marketing guff, yes, the 2016 SV retains much of the core fundamentals of the previous model, but the ride offers a tangible enhancement in most areas. It’s a bike to gratify every rider on the planet, with resolute naked sports bike dynamics mixed with everyday chore ability. Much of the bike could well have been lifted from the parts bin, it ain’t a mile-muncher, and there’s still nothing inherently sexy about the 2016 SV650, but try finding another model that supplies as much performance per pound. The surely upcoming back-to-back with Yamaha’s MT-07 just got feisty.

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Ladies’ day part II

MCM travelled to Kawasaki’s UK HQ to meet up with a few familiar female faces, and take some larger Kawasaki machinery to the Ace Cafe…

LADIES’ DAY PART II 21 Meet the ladies Last time we saw the ladies, we took them out to rainy Cleethorpes and asked them to try out the Z300 and the Vulcan S. While they loved the bikes, they asked what else they could try out. This time, we put them on some of Kawasaki’s best-selling machines – ranging from the ER6-f to the Z1000SX – and this time the sun was shining for them.

Riding from the Kawasaki head office to the Ace Cafe, with a few twists and turns en route, the ladies had a go on each of the ‘green’ machines and then sat down for a cup of tea to tell us what they thought about the ride.

Meet the bikes

ER6-f – ‘the friendly one’ Priced at £6049, the ER-6f benefits from a narrow profile, deeply padded seat and sporty handling. The baby of the bunch on test is powered by a liquidcooled, four-stroke parallel twin 649cc engine. It features an economical riding indicator and is described as having a ‘compact, quick-revving engine with stronger low-mid range’ on the Kawasaki UK website, with increased torque in the everyday range below 7000rpm.

Versys 650 Grand Tourer – ‘the surprising one’ Despite packing the samesized engine as the ER6-f, the Versys 650 Grand Tourer was the machine the ladies were most intimidated by but, by the end of the day, the machine they were most surprised by. The 840mm seat height was the major stumbling block, but once on board and with the suspension sagged, all three described it is ‘the most comfortable bike I’ve ever been on!’

Z800 Sugomi Edition – ‘the one they all fell in love with’ When it came to handing over the keys to the Kawaskis, there was a rush to be the first to ride the Z800. And the ladies weren’t disappointed. Standing there in its candy crimson red paint scheme with anodised details and purring through the Akrapovic exhaust, the middleweight machine was dubbed ‘a lot of bike for your money’ when the £8349 price point was revealed.

Z1000SX – ‘the smooth one’ Lining up as the biggest bike on our test, the Z100SX is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke in-line four engine, capable of producing 190bhp @ 10,000rpm.

The 820mm seat height didn’t daunt the ladies, despite it being just 20mm less than the Versys 650. After working her way through the six-speed transmission, one of the riders commented: “It’s easy to see why this is one of the bestselling models in the range.”

The ladies give their verdicts ER-6f

Lara Marzec: Lara from Lincoln has been riding bikes for the last seven years and is currently customising her Yamaha R6 to match her bright pink hair. Riding as much as she can and taking her bike on track at every opportunity, she’s a real twowheeled nut.

Lara: “For me, it’s an entry-level bike. I think it would suit someone who’d just passed their test as there’s not too much power there to scare a new or inexperienced rider. I’d say it’s a brilliant allrounder and it would be ideal

for both commuter journeys and riding at weekends.”

Emma: “Being all of five-footfour – and not much of that being in my legs – it’s nice to be on a bike where you can get both feet on the ground. We’re all used to riding larger machines, but I think if you’re just starting out or aren’t looking for something that’s going to be too much, then the ER-6f is a brilliant choice. It’s priced right for that market too.”

Clare: “I think it’s a great first bike. The riding position is good; sporty but not too sporty as the pegs are in a nice place. I did have to give it a few more beans than the larger models, which is understandable. It’s a confidenceinspiring machine as it almost rides itself. The seat height is brilliant as it’s not too tall so you can get your feet down properly.

It’s a sporty little number! I’d recommend this machine.”

Z1000SX Emma Selway: Emma – the youngest of our trio – is no stranger to two wheels. She started riding aged 12 and was first to climb aboard the Versys 650. She’s certainly not short of confidence and or riding skill.

Lara: “Considering how much you can pay for pure sports bikes, you’d pay a lot more for something less versatile than this. Yes, you can ride a sports bike anywhere, but this – as it’s a sports tourer – is more suited to riding on roads like the ones we’ve been on today.”

Emma: “I thoroughly enjoyed riding the Z1000SX. It’s lower than I thought it would be. I’ve ridden the Z1000 and loved that.

It’s easy to see why the Z1000SX

Clare Scott: Clare has been riding for a little more than a year and started her twowheeled career on a Ducati 848 Evo. She now has a bright red Triumph Street Triple and can be found at Squires most weekends. A keen photographer, if she’s not riding bikes, she’s taking pictures of them.

Z800 Sugomi Edition Lara: “I love it. I just love it. All of it. It looks stunning, it’s easy to ride and is a lot of sexy bike for the price. Where can I order one?! I’d love to see what it’s like around Cadwell Park.”

good pull away from a moderate speed. I do love the styling of the Sugomi Edition and I think for the road, having a more upright riding position makes you behave. I’d buy one now.”

Emma: “I’m a big fan of the Z800 – the power delivery is amazing and riding position fantastic. You can have it any gear and still get a

Clare: “I really like it as the Sugomi Edition – the colour scheme is really striking and the exhaust sounds great.”

Versys 650 Grand Tourer is a best-seller as it’s an all-round great package.”

Clare: “This was the first time I’d ever ridden a 1000cc machine – there was so much power! I’d been excited about riding it. I wanted to see what the power delivery was like on an in-line four as I’d never ridden one those before either. The riding position is very comfortable and I thought it was an enjoyable bike to ride. I like the styling too – it’s aggressive and modern.”

Emma: “Absolutely mega. It was the bike I was most nervous about getting on as all I saw was a tall bike that looked far too huge. To be honest, I think that’s just the impression that the front and the styling gives. Once you get, on the suspension sags and you can get a foot down – the seat height is quite tall but you can get a lower seat option as an accessory.

To be honest, if you plan your ride and don’t put your feet down as much, then it’s fine. The more I rode it, the more confident I was.

The engine is responsive, the windshield stopped me from getting buffeted by the wind on the motorway and I could hold my speed easily as I was cruising. It’s the kind of bike that you would take if you were planning on riding down to the south of France.”

Lara: “If I’m going touring, then this is what I’m taking. It was the most comfortable bike out of the foursome because of the upright riding position and the really comfy seat. I didn’t feel nervous on it at all; I really like it. A lot of

bike for your money. And I love the gear indicator!”

Clare: “I did find it a little bit difficult when I had to stop; I think I’d definitely get the lower seat so that I’d know I could get my foot down properly. It was great fun riding it once you were going and the engine is punchy. I reckon it’d be brilliant for touring as it has a 12V socket for a sat nav. Could be a good commuter, too.”

For more information on the Kawasaki UK range, or to locate your nearest dealer to book a test ride, visit kawasaki.co.uk

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What’s On: the coming month in biking

Club Focus

If it’s worth going to over the next four weeks then it’s on these pages. This is the events bit of MCM – and it’s all you need to know about good things to visit on two wheels.

AUGUST 20 Scorton Giant Auto/Bike Jumble, North Yorkshire Events Centre, DL10 6EJ. Bert 07909 904705.

21 Hornsea Bike Event. Hall Garth Park, Hornsea, East Yorkshire, HU18 1PA. Tel. 07342 671557.

21 Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival, Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 8DF (200 yds from J9 M5) www.tewkesburycvf.org Tel. 01684 850940.

21 Ace Cafe London Ladies Day – Bring What Ya Run www.ace-cafe-london.com 21 VMCC (Northampton) Don’t Follow Me I’m Lost, Hunsbury Country Park, Northampton. Tel. Dave 01604 766480.

21 Kenley Autojumble The Portcullis Club, Kenley Airfield, Victor Beamish Avenue, Caterham, CR3 5FX (just off Jnc 6, M25) Contact Martyn 07772 169524 or kenley@indianriders.co.uk See more at www.facebook.com/ KenleyAutojumble 21 Italian Bike Day, Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, Bashley, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 5SZ. Lymington Tel. 01425 62077 Museum seven days a week or 01425 616644 workshop/office Monday to Friday.

Email. museum@sammymiller.co.uk www.sammymiller.co.uk.

21 Oliver’s Mount Hill Climbs: National Speed Hill Climb. Tel. 01723 373000 www.oliversmountracing.com 21 MotoGP - Czech Republic, Automotodrom Brno www.motogp.com 21 Festival of Bikes, Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH www.TheCustomshow.com 24 Bike Night at Plough Inn, Town Street, South Leverton, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0BT. Tel. 01427 880323.

25 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes, Downham, (meet at Village by Bridge).

Tel. 01772 782516.

26-28 Dwent N Did It Marquee Rally, Amber Valley Rugby Club, Lower Somercotes, Derbyshire, DE55 4NQ. Contact details: Dori 07837 118516; Mellons 07557 539465. Email. murcottjulie@gmail.com 27 Bike Jumble, Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, Bashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ. Tel. 01425 62077 Museum seven days a week or 01425 616644 workshop/ office Monday to Friday. Email museum@sammymiller.co.uk www. sammymiller.co.uk.

27 Sunbeam MCC Ginger Beards Trial, Jackson Woods, Horsmonden.

Tel. Peter Donaldson 01322 332087.

Email. petermsc@hotmail.co.uk 27-29 British Superbikes – Round 8 Cadwell Park www.britishsuperbike.com 28 Sunbeam MCC Grey Beards Trial, Jackson Woods, Horsmonden.

Tel. Peter Donaldson 01322 332087.

Email. petermsc@hotmail.co.uk 28 Sammy Miller Run, Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, Bashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ. Tel. 01425 62077 Museum seven days a week or 01425 616644 workshop/ office Monday to Friday. Email. museum@sammymiller.co.uk www.sammymiller.co.uk.

28 47th Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show & FREE A/J stalls including North West MercedesBenz day, Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield,Cheshire,

SK11 9JY. Tel. 01484 667776.

Email: info@classicshows.org www.classicshows.org 28 Classic Motorcycle Shows, The Hen & Chickens, Baldock.

Tel. 07963 609143.

28 Taunton Autojumble, Taunton Rugby Club, Hyde Lane, TA2 8BU Tel. 07977 643852 28 Ace Cafe London. Harley Day with Warr’s. www.ace-cafe-london.com 28 VMCC (Northampton) Phil Annison Memorial Run, Hunsbury Country Park, Northampton. Tel. Bob 01604 761633.

29 Kent Chrome & Cruisers Custom, Abbey School, Faversham, Kent, ME10 8RZ. Contact details: 07903 339466.

Email. maggsian@hotmail.com 29 45th Notts Classic Car & Bike Show inc. East Midlands Mini & VW Show, Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Notts, NG22 9EP. Tel. 01484 667776.

Email: info@classicshows.org www.classicshows.org 29 Craft & Gift Fayre, Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, Bashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ. Tel. 01425 62077 Museum seven days a week or 01425 616644 workshop/ office Monday to Friday.

Email. museum@sammymiller.co.uk www.sammymiller.co.uk.

29 Craven Collection Motorcycle Museum, Brockfield Villa, Stockton on the Forest, York, YO32 9UE Tel. 01904 400493.

30 British Two Stroke Club (Lincs Section) Club Night Talk by LIVES. Tel. Bob or Maureen 01526 345720.

SEPTEMBER 1 Sizzling September, Krazy Horse, Empire House, Lark Valley Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6NU. www.krazyhorse.co.uk 2 Ace Cafe London. Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend – Continental Run Ride-In & Party. www.ace-cafelondon.com 2 Charterhouse Motorcycle Auction, Netley Marsh, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7GY 2-3 The 23rd Carole Nash Eurojumble.

Netley Marsh, near Southampton, SO40 7GY www.classicbikeshows.com 2-4 Stormin’ the Castle, Witton Castle Country Park, Witton-le-Water, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 0DE, www.storminthecastle. co.uk. Contact details: 0870 225 8352 2-4 Wakinyan Rally, Birch Coppice, Watling Street, Dordon, Tamworth, Warwickshire, B78 1SY, www. wakinyanrally.co.uk. Contact details: Andy (organiser) 07818 485265/ Mandy – 07966 540962. Email: contact@wakinyanrally.co.uk 3 Rufforth Autojumble. www.rufforthautojumble.com 3 Ace Cafe London. Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend Party & London Ride-Out www.ace-cafe-london.com 3 Black Horse Vintage Motorbike Show, Black Horse Pub, Red Row, Beamish, DH9 ORW. Brian Minto 07977 465344.

Email. bmconstruction@orange.net 4 Ace Cafe London. Brighton Burn Up! www.acecafe-london.com 4 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes, Coniston Lake, (meet Steamer Pier Car Park).

Tel. 01772 782516.

4 Stickney Autojumble, Stickney Car Boot Field, Stickney, Boston, Lincs, PE22 8AG. Tel. Richard 01790 754669, mobile 07760 557569.

4 Classic Motorcycle Show, Baldock.

Tel. 07963 609143.

4 Craven Collection Motorcycle Museum, Brockfield Villa, Stockton on the Forest, York, YO32 9UE Tel. 01904 400493.

4 VMCC (Essex) Colne Valley Road Safety Run, Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall. www.vmcc-essex.co.uk.

Tel. Gill Scatcherd 07733 063928 or gillscatch@aol.com 4 30th Festival of 1000 Classic Cars & North West Classic Motorcycle Show, Cholmondeley Castle, near Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AH. Tel. 01484 667776. Email: info@classicshows.org www.classicshows.org 4 MotoGP – Great Britain, Silverstone Circuit. www.motogp.com 4 VMCC (Northampton) Northamptonshire Navigation Rally (No entries on the day) Earls Barton Cricket Club. Trevor 01604 859215.

4 Frankie’s Classic Car & Bike Fest, @ Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre, Laindon, SS15 6EE. www.sfh.org.uk/ frankie-s-classic-car-and-bike-festwith-vintagemarket 6-11 Harley-Davidson European Bike Week, Carinthia, Austria www.harley-davidson.com/events 7 B5000 Barbers monthly vehicle meet, held at North Warwickshire Recreational Centre, B5000 between Polesworth and Tamworth, B78 1HT. 9-11 British Superbikes - Round 9 Oulton Park www.britishsuperbike.com 9-11 The Soggy Moggy, The Woodgreen Animal Shelter, Kings Farm, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, www.Tigermcc. co.uk. Contact details. 01223 563044 Email. Time2party@tigermcc.co.uk 9-11 SMAAASHFEST, The Field, Rue du Val, St Saviours, Guernsey, Channel Islands. Contact details: 07911 722649. Email. Le5454@hotmail.co.uk 10 South Midland Auto Jumble, Rosson-Wye Livestock Centre HR9 7QQ Tel. 01989 750731; 07973 889401 10-11 National Rally of Scotland. For entry forms please send an SAE to 45 Elmwood Park, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8SP or colinbpate@yahoo.co.uk under the heading National Rally.

11 MotoGP - San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. www.motogp.com 11 VMCC (Northampton) Canal Run, Brixworth Country Park. Tel. Mike 01604 592666.

11 Sunbeam MCC Constable Run, Suffolk. Tel. Marian Johnson 01255 554828. mari_35@btinternet.com 11 Salisbury Motorcycle & Light Car Club Arbuthnot Trial. Tel. Mike Rye 01725 511131 or Mike Viney 01725 514801.

11 VMCC (Essex) End of Summer Run, Brock Hill Nursery, Brock Hill, Wickford. Tel. Alan Williams 01268 570145.

11 Garstang Autojumble, Hamilton House Farm, on A586, off A6, Garstang, Preston, PR3 0TB Ian Sherrard 07836 331324 (day) or 01772 323654 (6pm–8pm) Email: info@ garstangautojumbles.co.uk www. garstangautojumbles.co.uk 11 British Two Stroke Club (Lincs Section) Meet at Mablethorpe for visit to Gayton Pumping Station. Tel. Bob or Maureen 01526 345720.

11 Ace Cafe London. VJMC Bike Day. www.ace-cafelondon.com 11 Essex Motorcycle Run, Ford Dunton, Technical Centre, Basildon, SS15 6EE. www.essexairambulance.uk.com or call 03452 417690

East Kent Advanced Motorcyclists (EKAM) Tell us about the club...

EKAM not only helps people to improve their riding, but has an active calendar of social events, talks, rideouts and trips away too. It can also provide further training if you’d like to learn how to pass on your newly acquired skills to others.

The club trains new and experienced riders and anyone who wants to improve their riding, using advanced riding skills based on police and IAM standards.

Club members ride with an allocated observer and work towards the IAM Advanced Test.

What events do you run?

The club has a monthly social club night with a wide range of events and speakers, plus monthly rideouts on a range of routes. EKAM also organises a number of holidays – both in the UK and abroad – which are always very popular.

13 Charterhouse Classic Car Auction, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN 13 The Worcester Auto Club aka WAC Motorcycle Club Tuesday Bike meet, The Tower, Perdiswell Park, (A38) Droitwich Rd, Worcester. WR3 7SN 14 Bike Night at Plough Inn, Town Street, South Leverton, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0BT. Tel. 01427 880323.

14 VMCC (Essex) Wrinkly Run, Tesco car park, Maldon. Tel. Dave Iszard 01621 892206.

15 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes, Brinscall, (meet behind Swimming Baths).

Tel. 01772 782516.

16-18 British Superbikes - Round 10 Donington Park GP www.britishsuperbike.com 16-18 World Superbikes - Round 11 Pirelli German Round www.worldsbk.com 17 Scorton Giant Auto/Bike Jumble, North Yorkshire Events Centre, DL10 6EJ. Bert 07909 904705.

17 Sunbeam MCC 8th Sunbeam Sept Challenge, North Yorks. Tel. Alec Thompson 01751 431478. alec81. thompson@mypostoffice.co.uk 17 Kempton Autojumble Kempton Park, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ. www.kemptonparkautojumble.co.uk, trade: akitchen@mortons.co.uk or 01507 529435 18 Ace Cafe London. Blue-Haze Day -

What happens at a club night?

Club nights are on the third Wednesday of every month when we either have a guest speaker, quiz, auction, etc. or a general social night. Recent speakers have included Neil Spalding, Lois Pryce and Spencer Conway. Rideouts are on the following Sundays.

Everyone can ride at their own pace without any pressure.

Any special requirements?

All riders are welcome provided they have their DSA bike licence and their bike can maintain the national speed limit.

Where can we find out more?

Visit www.ekam.org.uk or contact club secretary Ian Lancefield at secretary@ekam.org.uk Tell us about your club email: jclements@mortons.co.uk FS1E, Sports Moped & Two-Strokes. www.ace-cafe-london.com 18 VMCC (Northampton) Wrong Way Round, Hunsbury Country Park, Northampton. Tel. Jim 01604 766734.

18 40th Int Veteranentreffen Oostende VZW, Wapenplein Ostend www. veteranentreffenoostende.be 18 LE Club National Rally, 10am-4pm Middleton Hall, Tamworth, B78 2AE £2 members, £4 non-members. www.middleton-hall.co.uk 18 Romney Marsh Bike Jumble Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Near Ashford, Kent, TN26 2JD (A2070 6 miles M20 J10) Tel. 01797 344277 www.elkpromotions.co.uk 18 VMCC (Dorset) Last Of The Summer Wine Run, Hinton St Mary. Tel. Bob Hoare 01963 364618.

18 Huddersfield Autojumble, Old Market Building, Huddersfield. Tel. Jeff 07795 505388; 01773 819154. Email. jeffpff@ hotmail.co.uk

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MOTORCYCLE FILM:

This October, at the Stafford show, you can meet the four legends of this iconic film.

Before we get to that though, here's why EVERY biker should know this movie.

“He’s a professional – like any other.

His profession: motorcycle racer.”

Words: Bertie Simmonds Photography: Bruce Brown Films Forty five years ago a film was released that would become a classic, a film that would sum up the freedom and excitement of motorcycling and motorcycle racing. That film was called On Any Sunday.

Released in 1971 and made with a budget of a little more than $300,000, to date the box office, video and DVD sales have seen a staggering return of more than $25 million.

The premise behind On Any Sunday is simple. It follows the dictum that, literally, on any Sunday around the world, you’ll find someone racing a motorcycle in one discipline or another. Filmmaker Bruce Brown did just that, getting under the skin of the subject with a documentary style that shows both the beauty of motorcycle racing and the toughness of the competitors. Throughout the course of 1970, Bruce shot more than 150 hours of film over disciplines as diverse as dirt track, road racing, desert racing, motocross, trials, hill climbing and ice racing, and Brown – with his laconic Californian drawl – narrates the entire film, saying it like it is and sometimes saying nothing to let his pictures do all the talking.

The film loosely follows two main characters – AMA champ Mert Lawwill and FIM gold-medal-winner Malcolm Smith; there’s also a bit part for Hollywood legend Steve

McQueen. Others are included, such as Dick ‘Bugsy’ Mann, Dave Aldana, Dave Castro, Frank Gillespe, Gene Romero, Cal Rayborn, Don Emde and many others covering all disciplines of the sport.

Thanks to this cast of legends, and the amazing eye of Bruce Brown, On Any Sunday is a masterpiece of cinematography that still works today on many different levels.

From the opening credits where a bunch of kids race ‘Bicycle Motocross’ to the slow-mo shots of a Harley XR750 going sideways at 100mph, to the aerial shots of a desert race, to the head-camera shots where you really get a feel for the speed and closeness of dirt track racing or off-road. No film has ever come close to recreating the sheer excitement of racing on two wheels than this one.

Bruce Brown was born in San Francisco, California, in 1937 and grew up on the beaches, becoming a bit of a surf dude.

With a keen interest in still and motion photography, he made his name in the 1960s with a series of surfing films, the most popular being the 1964 flick The Endless Summer, a documentary released in 1966 that followed a group of surfers chasing the best waves in California.

After witnessing Steve McQueen in action in The Great Escape, he soon developed an interest in motorcycles and the men and women who rode them for sport.

For Brown, On Any Sunday was about repairing the reputation of motorcycling, which had been given a bad name by its portrayal in films such as The Wild One starring Marlon Brando, or from the legacy left by the Hell’s Angels.

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Bruce said: “I’d made surfing films, but I’d never made a film about anything else. I came into biking late in my life but when I did I met people who I admired very much, so pretty soon I figured that it would be fun to try something different and make a movie about these people. I went to Ascot Park and saw these guys ride.

They were going faster than I thought.

I saw a big crash and the race was red flagged. I figured this guy was dead but he got straight back up. I went to the pits afterward and expected to see big guys with square jaws and muscles, but it amazed me that it was these small little guys and I admired them all the more. I thought, well, it’d be neat to make a movie about these people.”

But first he had to get a budget – enter Steve McQueen.

Brown recalled: “I went to Steve because I thought if I could get him involved in financing it, he may be in it! He’d seen Endless Summer and I told him it was his fault I was into bikes, the least he could do was pay.

He said: ‘Hey man, I make movies, I don’t pay for them.’ I told him if that

was the case, he wouldn’t be in the movie, but he did say he’d call me the next day – which he did – and it went from there.”

Silver-screen star

McQueen was already a silver-screen star – and a notable petrol head who owned a number of bikes, beginning with a 1946 Indian Chief that he bought in 1951.

He’d made the 1963 hit The Great Escape under the proviso that he could get a bit of motorcycle action in the finale. He always had a passion for motorcycles, but in around 1960/61 he got into off-road in a big way. Bud Ekins – who doubled for McQueen for the big jump in Escape recalled: “He

bought a motorcycle from me around that time, and started hanging around my shop. He saw a few bikes without lights on and without all that kinda crap and he wanted to know what they were for. I told him they were desert racers and that he should come out with us one time and that was it.”

With McQueen’s passion for racing, Brown knew this was a soft spot which might get him involved, but the big Hollywood star wouldn’t be top billing – that honour would go to Mert and Malcolm ,and Steve wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. “Steve admired them and they admired him.

They were all just good friends,” Bruce said of the trio.

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One off the h b best scenes in the h fil film is at the end, when Mert, Malcolm and Steve are just bumming around on bikes in the desert and having fun. Steve once said: “There’s all this talk about me liking speed, and I do. Speed, I can tell you, is a kind of happy affinity for me. That’s the time that God and I have our little talks. Speed works for me.” His love of the great outdoors and desert and off-road riding in particular come through in some of the words he’s left behind, which all help to fuel the legend of Steve McQueen: “Zooming along dirt roads at 100mph you can hit a rise and be airborne for 60ft. You try and memorise the line of a road, but you can’t memorise a donkey, or a cow or a steer. It’s like cowboys and Indians. If I see a rabbit tear off, I can chase after him. If I see some Indian petroglyphs on the rocks, I can stop

there h and d study d them. h I just sit out there, alone, nobody to bother me.”

Camaraderie

The camaraderie of biking also shone through in the film. Bruce recalled: “They never bragged about winning.

They may have needled someone and said ‘you haven’t won a race yet this year,’ but they were friends. We all became friends and it was kinda like a mutual admiration society. I still see Mert, and Bugsy, a lot of the guys, including Kenny Roberts.”

McQueen too, was ‘one of the guys’ and a friend to all, up until his death in 1980 from cancer and one story shows this more than any other.

Five operations

Mert broke his arm badly in 1972 and the prognosis wasn’t good. He said: “I hit a rider and my right hand slipped

Gene Romero: “I don’t wanna hurt anybody, but I need third, no matter what.

I’m get the points or come visit me either gonna in hospital.

I dig carnations, man...” off the bar and was trapped between the fork tube and the frame and it mangled my arm. They said it was too badly broken up to do anything with: the doctors were going to fuse it together and give me what was effectively a club. Steve heard about it, sent me a plane ticket and booked me into a clinic.

“Five operations and seven pins later I had a working wrist. The bottom line was that Steve being so insistent saved my career and my livelihood for the next 25-30 years.”

Some of the most memorable shots – aside from the amazing crashes – are the head-camera shots and Brown recalled that he didn’t always have many volunteers to help out.

“This was a regular helmet, but with a camera on one side and a four-pound counterweight on the other side. We had five or six stocking caps to fit underneath the helmet, but it was still awkward for the riders. Eventually we paid them to wear it, as they weren’t too keen at first.”

ICONIC 27 “Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, then I start seeing people out there ha ving a good time on motorcycles, it makes me take another look.”

“You may survive the racing, but not the restaurants.”

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Chase scenes

It was this use of head-cams – and the helicopter cameras – that make the desert racing chase scenes so amazing, and make the film so ahead of its time. There is little wonder that it was nominated for an Academy Award in 1972. It didn’t win, instead the AMA gave an award to Bruce and – rather than go to the Academy Awards – McQueen turned up there with Brown instead.

Looking back on the film today it sums up ‘the time’: when men were men and bounced back from injury and rarely wore body armour or any decent protection. In one scene Brown explains how – three weeks after breaking his back – a racer cuts off his cast to compete, while in another scene from Daytona you see a flimsy glove fly off a rider’s hand; many of the off-road scenes you’ll see white knuckles, but no gloves being worn. Today, it would be enough to make a health and safety officer have fits.

The Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show is the biggest and best of its kind in the world, and it’s no exaggeration to say that the 2016 edition may be the best one ever!

Not content with one star guest, four of the cast from On Any Sunday will be in attendance topping the bill.

And alongside will be a special Suzuki display featuring Barry Sheene’s championship winning machines from 1976 and 1977.

With so much so see, it’s easy

to forget how much there is to buy, but at the heart of the event is the biggest collection of classic bike traders and autojumble stalls you will find anywhere on the planet.

Add in a host of live action and the annual Bonhams auction, and it’s a weekend you simply can’t afford to miss!

When: October 15-16 Where: Staffordshire County Showground, ST18 0BD More info: Call 01507 529529 or visit classicbikeshows.com

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Oh, MT-03-ally?

Big bike looks, a great feel and all the hallmarks of a hoon. Just what new riders really want.

Words: Simon Roots MT 1, 7, 9. Something’s missing, right?

Well, not anymore, because Yamaha has plugged the gap in the capacity range with the new MT-03. Hot on the heels of last year’s YZF-R3 comes its unfaired equivalent, ready to take the A2 class by storm – well, more like mop up what the likes of KTM, Honda and Kawasaki have already missed.

But you can’t do everything at once, and Yamaha’s sales strategy has proved sound – selling MT-09s with ease, having waiting lists for MT-07s and doing brisk business with the MT125. Occupying fertile ground for a new slice of sales, the new MT-03 now offers an unhindered passage from the lower rungs of learning up to the sensational new MT-10 – and that’s a ladder we want to climb.

Boasting a sharper silhouette than the MT-07 and MT-09, the lines occasionally don’t quite join up, leaving motorcycle emptiness where a bigger engine or chunkier frame would obscure whatever’s in the background. But all told this is a good-looking bike that’s right up there with the class-leading KTM 390 Duke.

If you like the look of it on the showroom floor, then start doing the sums in your head once you straddle it. The easy ergonomics of the bike are ace for those below six feet tall, offering a big (enough) bike feeling without the ensuing weight.

The pegs are in the right place, the bars are a relaxed reach away, and there’s lots of steering lock as you waggle them one way then the other. While most of the class feels like they’re 7/8ths sized, the MT-03 ups the game all the way to 15/16ths.

The fancy dash, decent mirrors and cosseting seat then combine to make this the easiest commission the salesman will make all day. If you’ve got this far, resistance is futile.

But let’s back up a bit; those endorphins need to hold station until its dynamic abilities are assessed, and it’s here that the MT-03 could come a bit unstuck. A2 bikes are, by their very definition, a bit on the lacklustre side of things, both in terms of performance and build quality. Outsourced to Asia, most of the class are guilty of having a few corners cut but, looking over the Indonesian-built MT-03, Yamaha’s signature remains stoically present – even at £4499.

The quick bit came first, and while the Yamaha’s 321cc parallel twin motor has the potential to worry rice pudding skins the world over, the 42bhp claimed power on offer could very easily be a bit binary – on or off.

Well, that’s what I first thought as I caned the MT-03 away on from the coast on Spanish roads, stretching the throttle cable hard and firing through the gears, but there’s a little more to the Yammy than that.

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On the hoof, you first notice that it’s a tremendously geared bike. Keep the engine buzzing in five figures, and the ratios offer the perfect way to crack a ton if you push on towards 13,000rpm in top (all aided by the dash with a gear indicator and rev light). The gearchange is slick and precise and you quickly learn to use the ’box to your advantage. It’s all about momentum, and if you keep this up through the application of applicable cogs then you’re able to take advantage of the agility that the bike affords. Of course, we’re talking about 40, 50, 60mph corners here, not 110mph sweepers, so as long as you’re able to pick a canny route you can annoy plenty of riders on bigger bikes.

Being 168kg dripping wet, and with the proportions of a malnourished whippet, the MT-03 is easily dominated. You remain completely in control, thus there are no dramas when it comes to the physical act of you enticing it into a corner – especially with the wide bars. A

budget, non-adjustable suspension (rear preload aside) attempts to distract over bigger bumps, and with hardly any rebound in the front and not much compression in the rear an ill-timed road fissure can find the MT wondering to know what to do. The R3 is a better bet here.

Back towards the Med, and to an environment more suited to the MT-03 that will be seen as a cheap and cheerful commuter to many. Navigating roundabout after roundabout was a breeze with a great gearbox, light clutch and competent braking allowing you to concentrate on not losing either the front or rear on the ice-like pedestrian crossings the Spanish insist on putting either side of a gyratory’s entry and exit.

Into the city and it’s here where the bike excels. Nippy is the best way to define the MT-03’s urban abilities.

It won’t beat a committed boy racer in anything souped-up, but it makes mincemeat of anything else. What it could do with is a lot more noise, as

Engine: 321cc, liquid-cooled, 8v, parallel twin Bore x stroke: 68 x 44.1mm Compression: 11.2:1 Fuelling: Electronic fuel injection Tested power: 42bhp @ 10,750rpm Tested torque: 29.6Nm @ 9000rpm Chassis frame: Steel diamond Front suspension: 41mm RWU forks, nonadjustable Rear suspension: Monoshock, non-adjustable Front brakes: Two-piston sliding caliper, 298mm disc, ABS Rear brakes: Single-piston caliper, 220mm disc, ABS Dimensions: Wheelbase: 1380mm Seat height: 780mm Dry weight: 168kg Fuel capacity: 14L Price: £4499 From: Yamaha UK, 01932 358000, yamaha-motor.eu

what passes for a din from the parallel twin verges on the effeminate. But you’ll find a degree of flexibility in the motor with the bike able to chug away cleanly, though not sharply, from 3000rpm in top.

The bike’s balance in town is what makes it so successful here, and you can almost treat it like a trials machine. The MT’s low centre of gravity allows you to roll up to traffic

lights with a little momentum left, then gas away hard when it goes to green, all without a dab – and with a little wheelie should your skill set extend to stunts.

As impressive as the bike is, I rode it wondering why anyone would buy the MT-03 when for £800 more you could get yourself an A2 emasculated MT-07 that you could later derestrict according to your licence status/

morals. Well, it turns out that Euro 4 legislation also extends to this arena, dictating that you now can’t restrict a bike in this manner – thus the MT-03 and R3 are your only options for these intervening years.

But don’t consider this time wasted, as the MT-03 offers an ability to educate and entertain before you climb the heights to an MT-07, MT-09 or, dare I suggest, an MT-10.

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KTM Moto2 bike confirmed for 2017 – could this be the start of the KTM road 600 project?

KTM WILL race in MotoGP At a MotoGP test in Austria the KTM RC16 ran alongside its competition for the first time. Both Mika Kallio and Thomas Luthi posted competitive lap times, but then Kallio let slip when the bike will make its race debut.

“I think everyone can be really satisfied that we’re here with the others. In the end I

Brad Binder and Tom Luthi will contest the new KTM Moto2 bike in the 2017 season.

The news comes from KTM boss Stefan Pierer who, speaking to Speedweek, has confirmed that the KTM bike will make its debut in the competitive class next season.

Luthi is a six-times Moto2 race winner and is currently fourth in the championship and Binder is smashing the Moto3 championship this year with a 47-point lead overall right now.

think the lap times were on a good level.

“Around two seconds behind the fastest guys, at the moment it’s quite good. We still have time to work before we come to the Valencia race,” said Kallio, confirming the rumours about KTM’s race debut at the Spanish track on November 13.

The KTM bike will get WP suspension and a Honda CBR600based motor. But with the Honda contract ending at the end of 2018 (at which point, there will have to be a new motor supplier in the Moto2 class to provide the engines to all riders across the class) what’s the betting that those will be something from the Austrians?

And if that’s the case, what’s the betting that a Moto2 600 streetmachine isn’t far behind?

Marco Melandri to ride Ducati in WSB next year alongside Chaz Davies

Suzuka 8 Hour: Alex Lowes wins, Leon Haslam second, Josh Brookes third (with their team-mates, naturally) Alex Lowes has won the Suzuka 8 Hour endurance race in Japan alongside Yamaha Factory Racing team-mates Pol Espargaró and Katsuyuki Nakasuga.

It was the second year in succession that Yamaha has won the prestigious annual race.

Second place was bagged by Leon Haslam, Akira Yanagawa and Kazuki Watanabe on the factory Team Green Kawasaki.

Yoshimura Suzuki Shell Advance’s team of Josh Brookes, Takuya Tsuda and Noriyuki Haga took third on the Yoshimura Suzuki Shell Advance bike.

As in 2015, Yamaha Factory Racing Team swept the board at the Suzuka 8 Hour, claiming both pole position and a win.

Pol Espargaró, Katsuyuki Nakasuga

and Alex Lowes led the race for practically all of the 218 laps.

Ryuichi Kiyonari, who got off to a brilliant start in the saddle of Team Kagayama’s Suzuki, was the only one to briefly wrestle the lead out of their grasp.

Head and shoulders above the others with a fastest lap of 2.08.411, Yamaha Factory Racing Team widened the gap with the other potential winners as the hours slipped by.

Team Green and Yoshimura Suzuki Shell Advance had waged a heated battle for the second step of the podium in the final few hours of the race, but Team Green managed to turn the duel to its advantage.

The last time a Kawasaki was on the Suzuka 8 Hour podium was in 2009.

Race Results: 1. Yamaha Factory Racing Team (Katsuyuki Nakasuga/Pol Espargaro/Alex Lowes), Yam YZF-R1, Superbike, Bridgestone, 218 laps, Total Race Time 8:00:40.124, 2:08.411 2. Team Green (Akira Yanagawa/Leon Haslam/Kazuki Watanabe), Kaw ZX-10R, Superbike, Bridgestone, -137.883 seconds, 2:08.805 3. Yoshimura Suzuki Shell Advance (Takuya Tsuda/Josh Brookes/ Noriyuki Haga), Suz GSX-R1000, Superbike, Bridgestone, -1 lap, 2:09.070 4. YART Yamaha – Official EWC Team (Broc Parkes/Kouta Nozane/ Takuya Fujita), Yam YZF-R1, Superbike, Pirelli, -4 laps, 2:09.789 5. Moto Map Supply (Josh Waters/Nobuatsu Aoki/Yoshiniro Konno), Suz GSX-R1000, Superbike, Bridgestone, -4 laps, 2:11.147 6. Team Kagayama (Yukio Kagayama/Naomichi Uramoto/Ryuichi Kiyonari), Suz GSX-R1000, Superbike, Dunlop, -5 laps, 2:08.896

There’s been rumours about this move for a while now – and the paddock grapevine has had it right.

Marco Melandri is going to take on the Ducati ride in WSB and the Italian will partner Chaz Davies, who has signed a two-year extension with the factory.

Melandri said: “I’m really excited to come back to racing, it’s a dream come true.

“I always said I was only interested in a top bike and top team, and I could not have asked for more. I kept following WorldSBK closely, and I’m confident the Panigale R can perfectly suit my riding style.

We’ll just have to take one step at a time, but the potential is surely high. I know it won’t be easy to get

Six-times world champion Max Biaggi has got the race rumour-mill twittering away with a tweet he posted about the Suzuka 8 Hour event.

He said: “8h race crazy hot race at Suzuka. It’s a great victory by the Yamaha team. Maybe it could happen for me to also run with them?”

Updated trailer for new Sheene movie is released We brought you the first look at the Sheene trailer way back in February and now there’s an updated teaser for the upcoming film.

The film looks at the life of the double world champion, if it looks as good as it does on the trailer then it’s going to be a must-watch outing for bike fans. Think of the F1 film about James Hunt and Niki Lauda Rush – but on bikes…

You can watch the trailer for yourself at: morebikes.co.uk

back up to speed, but I have all the time to step on the bike, do laps and make sure I’m ready for the first test: to this end, I will skip the holidays to train on a street version of the Panigale R.”

2016 Day of Ch tickets now on Great news for MotoGP fans who were worried that the Day of Champions wouldn’t happen this year – the tickets have now gone on sale for the 2016 event.

The Day of Champions event will happen on Thursday, September 1.

Day of Champions is when the stars of MotoGP come together to help support the official charity of MotoGP, Two Wheels for Life. It’s a great day out for the whole family and includes access to the Day of Champions auction, live music and stunt displays.

A limited number of paddock and pit lane tickets are also available for purchase giving lucky holders the opportunity to experience behind

Biaggi: I fancy the Suzuka 8 Hour

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the scenes of MotoGP as riders and teams prepare for the MotoGP weekend ahead.

Motorcyclists who are planning to arrive by bike can also take part in the famous Day of Champions ride-in led by Niall Mackenzie, which includes two laps of the world famous Silverstone circuit.

Here’s the price list for what’s on offer:

Valentino Rossi’s web series comes to the end

The last episode in the five-part series of the life of nine-times world champion Valentino Rossi is out now.

This time the show takes a look at Rossi’s home town of Tavullia and talks to those who look after, among other things, the VR46 range of merchandise.

It’s an interesting look behind the scenes at the brand and the people who have managed to hang on the coat tails of the most successful racer of the modern era.

You can watch all of episode five over at: morebikes.co.uk

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Spada large pillion bag

Spidi EvoRider leather jacket

RRP: £89.99 // Size: 55 litres // Colour: Black

RRP: £349.99 // Sizes: 40-48 // Colours: Black/red, black/white or black/fluo

The new pillion bag from Spada is specifically designed for adventure riding and touring, for the back of your bike, to sit pillion. The bag is fully expandable, and the top rolls up to fit a massive 55 litres worth of cargo.

This new jacket from Spidi is made from 1.2mm thick cowhide leather. There are flex inserts in the arms for maximum mobility, and lots of protection.

The Evo Rider combines

It’s water resistant, with a tough 600 denier coated ripstop nylon outer and a 210 denier internal lining, to keep everything safe, protected and water-free. For heavier downpours the bag also comes with a high visibility 70 denier PU coated cover, which is elasticated and easy to place on to the bag, even at full capacity.

There’s a twin-bungee securing system, with additional nylon straps to ensure the bag stays in place.

The three external pockets are great for smaller items, zips are waterproof, and there are reflective stripes for added visibility when riding in the dark or low light.

When off the bike, the bag has rucksack-style carry straps so you can easily keep your items with you when you’re out and about.

The bag has a heat resistant base for when it’s on the back of the bike.

For further information: spadaclothing.co.uk

New Shark Spartan helmet RRP: From £299.99 // Sizes: XS (53/54cm)-XXL (63/64cm) // Colours: Carbon Skin DKA, Carbon Skin DRR or Carbon Skin DWS Shark Helmets has revealed full details of its new state-of-the-art Spartan model. It has been developed using the latest reverse engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology with the aim of achieving optimal aerodynamics and rider comfort.

Shark says that the Spartan has a number of new features developed to make the helmet quiet and stable at speed.

A ‘Shark Skin’ cover on the side mechanism of the visor contributes to the reduction of whistling noise and a double spoiler

on the rear incorporates air extractors for increased internal cooling and aerodynamic trail. The Spartan weighs 1290g.

A Pinlock Maxvision insert is included in the box and there’s a retractable integrated sun visor. It comes with Sharktooth compatibility, a quick release visor system, removable and washable lining, Shark Easy Fit for those requiring glasses, an antiscratch visor and it fastens using a double-D strap system.

For further information: nevis.uk.com

Sdoc100 Clean Bob chain lube splash guard RRP: £3.99 The new Clean Bob from Sdoc100 is a simple-to-use splash guard that prevents chain lube from soiling the tyre, wheel rim and/or swing arm when spraying the chain.

The Clean Bob catches excess spray that misses the chain (no more holding a piece of card behind the chain). It’s designed to fit onto the valve plate on top of most aerosol cans with a diameter of 57mm. It also leaves one hand free to rotate the rear wheel while spraying the chain.

Once the Clean Bob is attached to the can, turn the nozzle towards the shield, position the Clean Bob behind the chain, near to the rear sprocket, and carefully spray a thin layer of

RR pro. There’s also a clip stop to allow it to be worn with more casual trousers.

For further information: spidi.com

Slinky Glide emergency cable repair kit RRP: £5.60 This kit contains two 160cm stainless steel Bowden inner cables with soldered nipples, one of 1.2mm diameter and one of 2mm diameter, and seven nipple adapters, all packaged in a small travel-size container, ideal for the emergency repair of broken cables while out on the road.

The new emergency cable repair kit is part of the range of control, speedo, and tacho cables from Slinky Glide, now fitting more than 8000 models.

For more information: 01273 597072 // sales@wemoto.com // wemoto.com

Knox Orsa glove now smartphone compatible RRP: £79.99 // Sizes: S–XXL // Colours: Black or white Knox has updated its CEapproved short-cuff vented summer riding glove with improved design, fit and smartphone compatibility.

The Orsa Leather MKII is fully certified to the tough CE standard for motorcycle gloves

chain spray on the inside of the chain, rotating the rear wheel until every link has been sprayed.

After use, the Clean Bob can be wiped clean or rinsed with SDoc100 Chain Cleaner.

For further information: 01256 704909 // motohaus.com

R&G BSB series tank pads RRP: £16.66 + VAT // Colours: Black, carbon, white or transparent As an official supplier to the MCE British Superbike Championship, R&G has launched a new tank pad, featuring the BSB logo alongside the R&G logo, recognising the successful partnership the two enjoy.

R&G says the new BSB series tank pad is designed to fit on any type of motorcycle, thanks to its three-piece format. The pad helps to protect the

attributes developed in Spidi’s Warrior Pro leather suits for the track, including EN1621-1certified Forcetech protectors on the shoulders and elbows, Warrior technology on the shoulders, and a pocket at the back that is ready for the Warrior back protectors (both level one and two).

The dynamic ventilation system keeps air flowing on hot days, and the optional thermal lining can be purchased and added to the jacket if needed. A waterproof membrane can also be purchased and fitted.

A zip at the bottom of the jacket allows the jacket to be fastened to Spidi leather trousers such as the

fuel tank from unwanted scratches and marks that are caused by zippers and buckles, as well as against general wear and tear. The tank pad makes use of Orafol adhesive and is supplied with an alcohol wipe for best installation, ensuring it will remain perfectly in place for many years.

For information: 01420 89007 // info@rg-racing.com // rg-racing.com

(EN13594 2012). It features the patented Knox Scaphoid Protection System, which helps prevent hyperextension of the wrist during a slide. A three-part knuckle guard protects the top of the hand, while scope sliders are incorporated on the top of the finger section.

The Orsa is made from tough cowhide leather on the upper, with soft and flexible goatskin on the palm, which gives the wearer a high level of feel and feedback from the controls.

Elasticated stretch panels have been added to the back of the hands to improve dexterity and the fingers have wraparound, seamless ends for comfort, with smartphone compatible material

on the tips, so you don’t need to remove your gloves to operate sat nav, etc. The back of the hand, fingers and thumb are perforated for ventilation.

For further information: 01900 825825 // planet-knox.com

Furygan Caprino D30 Sympatex boots RRP: £159.99 // Sizes: 37-47 // Colours: Black or brown The Caprino D3O Sympatex boots are 100 percent leather boots, and feature a handstitched sole for a high quality look that’s effortlessly stylish both on and off the bike.

The beautifully crafted exterior conceals all the technical features you’d expect to find in CE-approved motorcycling boots. There’s D3O

protection on the malleolus, reinforcements on the toes and heels, it’s 100 percent waterproof and breathable thanks to the Sympatex lining and has an anti-slip and anti-torsion sole.

For further information: nevis.uk.com

36 PRODUCTS

Buffalo kit for kids

RRP: Gloves, £18.99; Jacket, £59.99; Trousers, £46.99 // Sizes: Gloves, S-L; Jacket/Trousers, XS-XL // Colours: Trousers, black; Jacket, black or black/fluo; Gloves, black, red or blue At less than £130 for the complete set – jacket, trousers and gloves – and with sleeves and legs that can be adjusted as the wearer grows, Buffalo has introduced a cost-effective way to ensure younger passengers are properly kitted out when they go for a ride.

The Ranger is a waterproof textile jacket with vents front and rear and a removable thermal liner.

CE-approved armour is fitted at the shoulders and elbows and there are adjustable Velcro straps at the cuffs, upper and lower arms and waist, for a snug fit. Reflective detailing is included for increased visibility. As the wearer grows, the sleeves can be adjusted for length by means of an expansion zip on the upper arm.

Matching Imola textile trousers are also waterproof with Thermomix insulation and a removable quilted lining. CE-approved armour is fitted at the knees, and the legs can be adjusted for length using a similar system to the jacket.

Tracker Gloves complete the package. Made from a combination of suede leather and textile fabric with a twin overlay to the knuckles and palm, they are waterproof, windproof and breathable. The Tracker has a thermal lining and features an adjustable Velcro-retained wrist strap for a secure fit, together with a pull cord at the cuff to help keep the elements at bay.

Oxford X Handy Sack foldaway back pack RRP: £17.99 // Colour: Black This new 15-litre fold-away back pack from Oxford packs away into a small pouch to be easily transported when not in use. There are also belt straps on the pouch.

The bag has reflective a logo and piping, as well as compression straps to get the size right.

It also features an integrated heavy duty carrier with draw string which is big enough for a helmet.

Mesh panels for breathability, padded shoulder straps, key pocket

and lightweight material round up the range of features.

For further information: oxfordproducts.com

Tucano Urbano helmet bag RRP: £26.99

For further information: 0117 971 9200 // thekeycollection.co.uk

Tucano Urbano has launched a new helmet storage bag. Rather than carrying your helmet around you when you’re off the bike, Tucano Urbano assures us that you’ll be able to leave your helmet with the bike, as the bag is 100% waterproof and can be chained for total security.

The helmet bag, made from waterproof polyamide, is perfect for protecting your helmet from scuffs and scrapes when you carry it with you (thanks to its convenient shoulder strap), as its inner lining is constructed from scratchproof fabric. The bag also lets you chain your helmet to a wheel or frame (it is fitted

with loops) while it’s zipped up inside the waterproof bag, providing dry, secure storage.

Tucano Urbano’s bag folds up when not in use and has been designed to fit all types and sizes of helmets.

For further information: info@tucanourbano.co.uk // tucanourbano.com

38 TRIED & TESTED

Rukka Navigator jacket and trousers

Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: Jacket, £899.99; Trousers, £689.99 // Sizes: Jacket, XS-6XL; Trousers, S-7XL // Colour: Black // Info: tranam.co.uk The Navigator jacket and trousers from Rukka are premium products with a premium price tag, so the expectations are justifiably high – and these really are very fine motorcycling garments indeed.

The best thing about the Navigator jacket and trousers is that they are properly waterproof. I’ve been out in the rain for hours and come back home bone dry every time. The secret behind this level of waterproofing is the Gore-Tex Pro three-layer laminate.

This is situated on the outer layer of the clothing so water is stopped before it gets through the top layers, with only a small amount of water staying on the surface of the jacket and trousers, while most of it simply drips off straight away. The garments don’t become heavy with water, and they remain breathable because the outer layer is not saturated.

There are plenty of pockets (inside and out) to keep all your bits and bobs

handy. The zips on the pockets, vents and closing systems are all completely snatch-free. It probably helps that the Gore-Tex laminated Cordura is stiffer than many other textile jackets and doesn’t fold so easily, letting the material catch in the zips.

The materials used in the jacket and trousers are high-quality: the outer is 500 denier Cordura, with Armacor (a combination of high-tech aramid fibres and Cordura) reinforcement in the elbows and shoulders.

Abrasion resistance is combined with quality D3O protectors in the knees, hips, elbows, shoulders and back. Because the protectors are all made of malleable D3O material the suit doesn’t feel too stiff, although compared to lighter products the initial feeling is that of wearing a suit of armour. You soon get used to it though, and the suit is very comfortable on the bike.

There’s a connecting zip to secure

the jacket to the trousers, which also come with detachable braces and feature the Rukka AirCushion and Rukka anti-glide system in the seat area, which give a bit more comfort and grip on the seat. Another great feature of the trousers is the heat- and abrasionresistant leather patches on the inner side of the knee area, which give more grip on the bike.

The jacket and the trousers come with a detachable liner with 60g insulation and Outlast temperature regulation. There are big vents on the chest, under the arms and under the trouser pockets. Even with these vents you will get warm on hot days unless you can maintain enough speed to benefit from the wind chill.

The price tag is beyond the budget of many riders, but if you want a jacket and trousers that are as waterproof, protective and comfortable as possible, and you’re willing to pay, the Rukka kit is about as good as it gets.

Big vents in the chest let air in.

The double-layered cuffs are great for keeping rain and wind out.

The pockets have labels that tell yo whether they are waterproof or

Linuscud leg cover for scooters

Tested by: Mau Spencer // RRP: £39.99 // Info: info@tucanourbano.co.uk The new Linuscud leg cover is designed to be quickly and easily fixed on the rider, not a permanent fixture to your scooter. In use, the integrated side slits allow the freedom of movement for the rider to put their feet on the ground.

Putting the Linuscud on is relatively easy by making use of its fitted neck strap and rear adjustable neoprene Velcro straps – no attachment to the scooter is necessary. When not in use, the Linuscud can be kept in a small storage sack.

The Linuscud comprises a three-layer construction: a waterproof fabric outer shell with taped seams, a (claimed) fully waterproof internal membrane, plus a synthetic fur thermal leg lining. As a safety consideration, reflective edging is fitted to increase the rider’s visibility on the road.

TRIED & TESTED 39

TCX X-Street Lady waterproof boots

Tested by: Julie Robinson // RRP: £109.99 // Sizes: UK sizes 3-8 // Colours: Anthracite grey/fuchsia, fuchsia or brown/gold // Info: nevis.uk.com I fell in love with these as soon as I opened the box. They look more like vintage baseball boots than motorcycle boots, with their casuallook full-grain leather uppers, the lace-up fastenings and the cool colour scheme.

I ordered them in anthracite; it’s an attractive but practical dark blue/grey colour with a contrasting pink trim for a feminine touch. (Incidentally, if it’s the ‘girliness’ you’re after, check out the bright fuchsia version, or the brown with gold trim for a bit of added bling!).

The boots are a perfect fit, true to size, and I can’t remember the last time I had new boots this comfy. I didn’t even feel like I needed to potter around the house to bed them in. They were comfy from the off.

The X-Street feature a waterproof lining, high wear-resistant rubber soles, and an anatomic and replaceable footbed. They are CE-certified with

reinforcements in the ankle, toe and heel areas. They don’t come quite as high up the leg as a lot of motorcycle boots, but they still offer the protection where you need it.

I love the fact that these don’t look at all like motorcycle boots. I wouldn’t feel at all out of place wearing these off the bike; in the office or around town, for example. With this in mind, I took them for a two-mile walk with the dog, and I’m happy to report that they’re still as comfy as when I first tried them on. I can also vouch for their ‘waterproofness’ after getting thoroughly drenched.

The X-Street boots are comfy, they look fantastic, they’re versatile, and they feel sturdy enough to provide good protection on the road. I’m sold!

RST Tractech Evo race glove

RRP: £89.99 // Sizes: 8-12 (7 in black) // Colours: Black, white, blue, flo green or flo red // Info: rst-moto.com The Tractech Evo is a race glove by nature, but it will also work nicely for road-riding.

The leather glove combines premium grade cowhide and kangaroo with stretch panels and precurved fingers for better grip.

These are very comfortable and well ventilated (perforated leather and air vents) gloves, but there’s no thermal or waterproof membrane, so these are

gloves for fair-weather riding only.

Protection levels are impressive with double stitched seams, finger joint protectors, double-layer leather in the palm and Kevlar thread. There’s even a memory elastane impact knuckle protector, which combined with the hard carbon knuckle adds another level of protection to these gloves.

A double-cuff closure system, with two big Velcro panels, ensures that

the glove stays in place. There’s also a further Velcro wrist closure strap.

The gloves feel light but substantial, and you can appreciate why professional racers use these.

K7 Jean from Hood Jeans Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: From £122.99 // Sizes: Mens’, 30in-44in; Ladies’, 8-18 (leg-length adjusted for free) // Colours: Mens’, blue, navy or black; Ladies’, blue or black // Info: hoodjeans.co.uk I must say I’m impressed with the level of protection offered by these Hood jeans.

The K7 Jean feature a K-tech para-aramid lining, which is soft to touch, but highly abrasion-resistant. The lining runs all the way from the waist to the top of the boots, which was an instant plus for me.

In addition to the lining, the jeans also feature optional D3O hip and knee armour.

There are two options to choose from: armour certified to CE Level 1 or CE Level 2.

The first option adds £30 to the price of the jeans, while the second option costs an extra £42. As far as I’m concerned, that’s money well spent. The armour is attached to the jeans with large Velcro strips, which gives plenty of room to adjust the position for a perfect fit. In particular, I like the way that you can move the knee protectors sideways, as I often find that the protectors slide to the inside of my knee. With these, I can make sure the armour is exactly where I want it.

Like many riding jeans, the K7s look very much like a regular pair of jeans. They are slightly thicker because of the lining and of course there

are little bulges in the knees and hips if you opt for the protectors. But, other than that, the jeans could pass for a regular pair of denims.

Aside from the protection, what I really like is the service that Hood Jeans offers. This is a family business that ‘gets’ customer service. The jeans are made in the UK and to make sure the fit is exactly right, the leg length is altered at no extra cost, which for me is a real boon as I always seem to be in between the standard sizes.

This is a premium product which doesn’t cost the earth, are they in the UK and come with great service included.

They’re a safe bet if you’re planning on investing in some riding jeans.

40 IMPROVE YOUR RIDING

Learn to ride off-road

An off-road riding course is a great way to spend a couple of days learning new things and generally having a great time on two wheels. And it can make you a better rider on Tarmac too.

Bikes are included in the price of the course, which makes the whole training less stressful. After all, not many people would want to put their own £10,000 bikes through the drills that David and his team do.

Doing an off-road course on a big Africa Twin might seem a little daunting, and taking on the litremachine on the trails will require some experience of big bikes on the road. Other bikes available at the

There are various off-road schools across the length and breadth of Britain, offering a wide range of settings, bikes and courses. Taking on one of these courses is not only great fun, but you also learn a range of new skills (many of which are applicable to road riding too), grow in confidence and you might just get hooked on riding off-road.

We visited the new Honda Adventure Centre on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in

Wales to get a taste of how things are run. The centre is headed up Dave Thorpe, three-time world motocross champion, and it’s equipped with a fleet of brand-new Honda CRF1000L Africa Twins. There’s a huge area of private land with dedicated training areas and a seemingly endless maze of trails. The courses cater for all riders from beginners through to experts, and the two-day format of the training allows for plenty of time on the dirt.

centre include the Honda NC750X and the CB500X, which will suit those who are not comfortable with bigger bikes. Whatever your chosen mount and level of training, the team will be able to quickly determine your skills levels and tailor the course to your specific needs.

You can wear your own riding kit or hire some from the centre. We opted for the hire gear, and it was all good quality stuff.

Courses and costs Honda Adventure Centre offers twoday courses for Levels 1 (beginner), 2 and 3. Prices start from £499 including two days of training on the centre’s bikes, three meals and loads of off-roading fun.

For more details, visit the website at hondaadventurecentre.com or call 01884 266443.

Get the inside line on advanced riding There’s riding a bike well, and then there’s having the skills of a Police Class 1 rider. We went out with Rapid Training to see if we could even get close…

Words: Mikko Nieminen Photography: Rich Addison Don’t let the term ‘advanced riding’ put you off – presumptuous as it sounds, honing your road-riding skills can be both useful and fun. We went out for a ride with Vince Conn from Rapid Training, had a fantastic day out and learnt a whole lot about making brisk but safe progress.

When my colleague Martin and I signed up for the one-day training course, we were told to expect a full day of riding with an experienced instructor on some of the best biking roads in Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and a few other ‘Shires’ for good measure. Now, you can’t argue with that!

We met up with the instructor, Police Class 1 rider Vince Conn, in Sleaford, and kicked off the training with a cup of coffee and a quick briefing. Vince told us what he had planned for the day: more than 200 miles of riding, with him giving us instructions via radio. We would each

take the lead in turns and then Vince would do a demonstration ride. That would be followed by a stop for lunch and then more of the same.

The route started with the lovely A153 towards Grantham; a perfect setting to practise cornering, road positioning and overtaking on fast country roads. Martin and I took the lead in turns, while Vince gave us great pointers on lines, views, anticipating other road users’ actions and making good progress.

GATHERING MOMENTUM

Class 1 police riders are like demigods among us mere mortal bikers, and following Vince when he did his demonstration ride was a real eyeopener. The inch-perfect accuracy of his lines, his body positioning, his speed in and out of corners, and the overall smoothness of his riding were incredible. He also provided us with a detailed commentary of his ride, pointing out potential hazards and explaining his actions. How he was able to notice everything around him

and simultaneously convey it all in such a clear manner is beyond me.

When we got off the bikes, Martin looked at Vince in amazement and spoke for both of us when he said: “When I grow up, I want to be you!”

RIDE, EAT, REPEAT

Over lunch we discussed how the morning’s ride had gone.

Vince was generally happy with our performance; there were no safety issues and we’d started to implement some of the elements that he suggested. Martin was back on the saddle for the first time after an 18-month break from riding and had felt somewhat rusty at the beginning, but by lunchtime he was feeling increasingly more confident and had started to enjoy the ride.

After lunch we picked up the pace a little and Vince’s tips began to work their magic. I felt that my positioning and observations started to improve and I was loving the experience. As for Martin, well, he was practically flying.

So much for being rusty!

IMPROVE YOUR RIDING 41 Riding tips If you go to an off-road school, the trainers will take care of alll the planning, but if you want to go for a ride by yourself, you need to do your homework. rk To get you started, here are three-time world motocross champion Dave Thorpe’s three top off-road riding tips:

Day one

The training starts at the Honda Adventure Centre HQ in Merthyr Tydfil, with instructions on how to get on and off the bike the right way, how to ride standing up on the pegs, and how to lift the bike up after a fall.

The training ground is a few miles down the road, where we started with some basic exercises: riding standing up, getting used to uneven surfaces, testing different torque and ABS settings, and generally getting a feel for how the bike handles on dirt.

Once the group gets the hang of the basics, it’s time to move on to the trails. This provides a chance to put all the newly acquired skills into practice, and experience proper off-road riding away from the training ground.

Day two

The second day of training builds on the skills acquired on the first.

As confidence builds, the rides on the trails get longer and even more enjoyable. We also attacked more demanding trails and bigger hills, and added a bit more speed to our riding.

It was incredible to see what a

difference two days can make. The increase in skills, confidence and just feeling more comfortable off road, was noticeable.

Is it for me?

if you had questions, and plenty of instructors mixed in with the group to make sure everyone was okay and knew where they were going. Our training was modified to fit the skill levels of the group, and it was easy to see that the equipment, staff and the setting were able to accommodate any level of rider.

1. Don’t forget to take your mobile phone Always let people know where you will be riding and carry a fully charged mobile phone with you so you can get help in case of any problems.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

2. Use multi-purpose tyres Multi-purpose tyres work great on both roads and dirt.

There’s no messing about with tyre pressures and no need to change tyres to suit different surfaces.

Engine: 998cc liquidcooled parallel twin Maximum power: 94bhp Maximum torque: 72ft-lb Kerb weight: 242kg Tank capacity: 18.8L Wheels: Front 21in, rear 18in spoked Seat height: 870/850mm Price: £10,499, DCT version £11,299

3. Plan your route Understand where you will be riding to try and avoid tricky situations by planning a route that you are comfortable with.

If possible, always try to ride pairs rather than alone. Most problems you may encounter are much easier to solve with two people present, rather than by yourself.

The level of support and the expertise of the instructors is impressive.

There was always someone on hand

Top tips from the top trainer

Roadside debrief: Vince (right) explains how to tackle the corner, while Mikko (left) and Martin (centre) pretend they know what they are doing.

We asked Vince for his top five tips to becoming a better rider. Here’s what he said: 1: Raise your vision Many people don’t look far enough in the distance when riding. Raising your vision when a view opens up and then scanning back towards you helps you prepare for what’s coming.

2: ‘Halve’ straights When you come out of a corner and into a straight bit of road, identify the halfway point of the straight, accelerate to it and then scan and reassess the situation for the second half.

3: Position early Taking the right road position early gives you more time to concentrate on the road feature that you are about to navigate. It also indicates your intentions to your fellow road users.

4: Discipline in groups When riding in a group, stagger your positions to have the clearest possible view of the road ahead. Don’t let others ‘bully’ you into riding beyond a level that you’re comfortable with.

5: Be proactive The key to advanced riding is being proactive, not reactive.

Use the above tips to try and get ahead of the game so you can avoid potential problems before they occur.

Rapid Training Rapid Training offers bespoke road- and track-based courses to enhance your road-riding and machine control skills.

The company is run by motorcyclists and the trainers all hold the coveted Class 1 riding certificate, but they also need to have a proven track record in training and motorcycling.

For further info: rapidtraining.co.uk

Vince Conn, Rapid Training.

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THE INSIDE LINE TO CLASSIC JAPANESE IRON WITH STEVE COOPER FROM THE VJMC 43

The behind-the-scenes necessities of buying It’s easy to get over-excited when buying any vehicle, especially that classic motorcycle you’ve been dreaming about for decades. At the end of the day, however, it’s important not to lose sight of the fact it is a transaction, and you must be aware of the potential pitfalls...

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Words and images: Steve Cooper Have you ever heard the phrase, caveat emptor?

It’s Latin and translates as buyer beware. Two words that are both brutally harsh and bluntly honest. Applied to classic motorcycles you might reasonably suggest that few words hold more truth. If you buy the first piece of old tat then, in all honesty, you probably deserve everything that follows. After all, if you’ve followed this column then you’ll already have been warned of the pitfalls of buying with your heart not your head. But at the risk of over-egging the pudding, buy the best and most complete example of the bike you want. It’s likely to be all there and hopefully a runner. If it looks like a rust bucket, it probably is, so avoid it at all costs or you will, very rapidly, lose the will to live.

Okay, having stated the obvious and reiterated it, what else does a newbie need to be looking out for? Just like any used bike make sure the machine you’re considering has a VIN or chassis number. If it doesn’t please do

yourself a huge favour and walk away.

Do not accept excuses, explanations or half-truths; all are likely to be false.

It’s arguably even more important with a classic because if you cannot prove beyond reasonable doubt that the bike is what the seller says it is, you could encounter problems with the DVLA, insurers and possibly even the police.

On the other side of this coin, the

absence of an engine number is not necessarily a show stopper. Certain markets never demanded engine numbers; Japan in particular. If the space for the engine number is damaged or tampered with, that would be a good time to say thanks, but no thanks.

Next up, check the engine and chassis numbers with the log book – aka V5C. Is it in the seller’s name?

Do the numbers match? If not, why not? Should the V5C be noticeable by its absence, ask why. If the seller has lost it but reckons it’ll be easy for you to apply for a new one put him/her on the back foot. If it’s that easy why haven’t they done so already? If it’s a case of ‘can’tbe-bothered’ then the chances are the bike is a duffer anyway given the seller’s mind-set. If they don’t have a good reason, draw your own conclusions. If the bike is an import and not yet on the DVLA database ask to see the original certificate of title, ownership certificate or import paperwork, and again be suspicious if nothing substantial is available. If an imported bike has recently arrived in the UK then it needs to be on the NOVA database. This is a record of imported vehicles that have come into this country and upon which import duty, VAT et al have been

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paid. Should the vendor be unable to supply documentation then walk away or face the proposition of being lumbered with someone else’s HMRC-sponsored headaches.

Ultimately, if you’re going to be getting into old Japanese classics, buy through a reputable dealer, one who regularly advertises in the likes of Old Bike Mart or Classic Motorcycle Mechanics; or even better, someone who is a member of the VJMC. Although we cannot provide you with any form of guarantee, pretty much all of the club’s members are decent people who just want to keep ancient Japanese iron on the road.

The VJMC – run by motorcyclists for motorcyclists. membership_vjmc@yahoo.co.uk 01634 361825/07948 563280

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USED BIKE GUIDE 45

Tackling an Intruder Suzuki VL800 Intruder: Retro-spec at the right price.

The VL800 Intruder is the retro-spec version of Suzuki’s middleweight cruiser, featuring running boards, toe and heel gearchange, extended fenders and lashings of chrome.

The bike we took out is a 2006 model, featuring a bundle of aftermarket goodies including Highway Bars, Highway Windscreen, panniers, Sissy Bar and luggage rack and custom mirrors (more on those later) with 14,195 miles recorded.

Words and photography: Bob Pickett

Give me some spec

The tried and trusted 805cc V-twin engine is housed in a steel cradle frame, weighing in at 247kg (544lbs). It puts out a modest 52bhp and 49ft-lb of torque, with a reputed top speed of 110mph.

It has twin 300mm discs up front, supported by a 180mm rear drum.

The bike sits low to the ground with a seat height of just 700mm.

So what’s it like to ride?

At first glance, you would swear the VL800 is a much larger motorcycle.

Seating position is ‘favourite armchair’ – a wide and sumptuous seat with the Highway Bars stretching way back. The best riding position was leant forward slightly, legs hugging the edge of the wide tank (sculpting the tank would be a real benefit).

The engine pulls well in any gear, with a smooth power delivery. The pipes let out a throaty burble. Gearchanging is solid, clunking firmly into place. The toe and heel change works well, but I reverted to toe-only after a short play.

Suspension is soft, and combined with the weight it glides smoothly along. The handling is predictable; it’s not fast but turns easily when you haul on those big, long bars. Dip the inside hip as you turn and it quickens. The running boards allow for decent ground clearance; one tighter bend had me leaning it over quite far in cruiser terms, nothing touched down. And the brakes have enough in them to haul up the VL800, bleeding speed easily but in a controlled manner.

So what are the downsides? The clock located on the tank is nice styling, but does mean it isn’t immediately visible. I found the aftermarket screen pushed a lot of air round my head. And the mirrors?

Ugh. During lane changes they gave close to zero feedback.

But the upside is an assured, smooth ride right up to motorway speeds. At this pace swooping roads are a joy as it rolls from corner to corner with no fuss, at a relaxed, loping gait.

If you like retro styling, but don’t want to pay the premium price that seems to accompany the look, the Intruder is well worthy of some serious consideration.

What nick is it in?

Very good indeed. There is a hint of chrome flake on the windscreen (which I would remove anyway) and a quick clean would benefit the discs, but otherwise it is spotless and shiny and the previous owners clearly loved it dearly.

What’s it worth?

The dealer wants £3399 for a 2006 model with 14,195 miles under its belt. This price takes into account the slightly higher mileage: A dealer search ranged from a 2010 model with 3826 miles at £4691 to a 2015 example with 1394 miles clocked at £5999.

Thanks to John’s of Romford, Suzuki Branch, for the loan of the VL800 Intruder: John’s of Romford Rush Green,162 Rush Green Road Romford, Essex RM7 OJU Tel: 01708 754775 Email: rushgreen@ johnsofromford.co.uk Web: johnsofromford.co.uk

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The bike is going through final shakedown mileage tests on the road and looks great.

Check out the size of the rear silencer, it’s huge. And the forks look seriously chunky.

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New Skidmarx touring screens for Tigers

Skidmarx has designed two new touring screens for the Triumph Tiger Explorer XR and XC models. Both screens are 64cm tall, and according to Skidmarx provide significantly more protection from wind and rain than the factory-fitted screen. Made in the UK Skidmarx factory from 4mm cast acrylic, the screens are supplied pre-drilled and ready to replace the original Triumph screen, using the original fittings.

Available in a choice of clear, light or dark grey tints, both the tall – and the tall and wide – Tiger screens retail at £64.95.

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White Dalton lawyers have a vast knowledge of bike law – and they have full bike licences too. They don’t act for insurance companies or the prosecution. White Dalton is Britain’s premier specialist motorcycle law practice, and if its professionals don’t know the answer to your question there probably isn’t one. Don’t rely on the advice from your insuranceappointed solicitor, get proper independent advice.

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WHITE DALTON 47 Cops are stunt fans

Our specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides readers through their legal trials and troubles...

Q

I went out for a blast to the coast on my TZR250 ‘smoker’. I joined a dual carriageway and was cruising about 65-70mph. I spotted an old Fiesta up ahead doing about 60mph. However, due to the traffic in the outer lane I couldn’t overtake it and the next thing the Fiesta in front just slammed on the brakes hard, coming to a stop. My sphincter reacted accordingly and I got on the brakes. I scrubbed off most of the speed but couldn’t avoid hitting the back of the Fiesta. Turns out the driver was in her 80s and the police said she got muddled up where she was going and just stopped. I’m now left with a scrotum like a space hopper and a bent TZR. My insurer said it’s my fault as I hit the back of her car and that she can claim from me. Is that right?

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Short answer: no. Your insurer is wrong. While the general rule is that if you run into the back of someone else it will be your fault, it’s a popular misconception that it’s always the case. The courts will consider if the driver in front of you behaved ‘unreasonably’. From what you have said she did, as she stopped her Fiesta suddenly or without good reason. While the Highway Code states you should “leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front so that you can pull up safely if it suddenly slows down or stops”, a court will not find you have to be the perfect rider and hold you liable for someone slamming their brakes on and stopping in lane one of a 70mph dual carriageway for no good reason. My advice is you sack off your insurer and get a solicitor who knows what they are doing.

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When I left home the sun was shining so I duly put on my lid with my black tinted visor (race-use only). However, I got held up and by the time I was wandering home the sun had long disappeared. I was two turns from home when someone stumbled out of the local pub and into the road. Unfortunately I didn’t see him and knocked

him over. Thankfully, he was okay but the impact smashed my fairing. The police decided not to take any action but said they could have done me for driving without due care and attention for riding with a black tinted visor at night. The cheek of it! If the local yocal hadn’t been drunk I wouldn’t have hit him. Can I make a claim?

Cops in China, Shanghai to be exact, were given the chance to see a noncop do some cool stuff on a badgedup police bike – thankfully they take any opportunity they can get to get some cool pics and videos of one of their bikes being ragged on a bit of open road.

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You could bring a claim but you will not win 100% on liability because first and foremost you were riding at night with a black tinted visor only meant for the track. The court will likely find you were partially to blame as you couldn’t see as well as you could have done with a clear and legal visor. In addition, the court may well find that you, as a rider, should have anticipated drunken people may be stumbling out of the local pub and you should have been on the lookout. That may sound harsh but there is a bucketload of case law on the point and pedestrians often get something with regards to liability even if they appear to have done something stupid. As an aside, riding with a black tinted visor at night could amount to driving without due care and attention in my view. I say this because your riding did fall ‘below what would be expected of a competent and careful’ rider.

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Harley-Davidson recalls 27,232 bikes

The bikes in the recall of, so far, only USA bikes by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are under the spotlight because the clutch master cylinder on the following models might not be able to disengage the clutch, more so if the bike has been parked up for a long while.

The models on the recall list are: 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles.

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AJS MODEL 30 very nice machine, starts, runs and rides very well, tax and MoT exempt, screen, rack and indicators fitted for safety, Siamese pipes fitted, mudguards, not original. Tel. 0151 5268947. Merseyside.

AJS 20 TWIN 500cc, 1961, silver blue paintwork, all in first class order as is the chrome plating, full rewire up to 24v, sound bike all the way, £3500.

Tel. 01943 873929; 07873 332021. West Yorks.

BMW F800GT 6,200 miles, reg 03/2015, BMW warranty till 2017, comfort & dynamic packages, hard luggage, Remus exhaust, £6800 Tel. 07888 851797. City of London.

BMW GS 2006, only 24,706 miles, nine months MoT, fabulous looking bike, non ABS, handguards, heated grips, engine bars, main upgrades, Gel battery, EBC brake pads and almost new Pilot Road 4S, always garaged, big service just done, £4995 Tel. 07970 360863. Leics.

BMW K1200GT 2006, 39,900 miles, MoT May 2017, non ABS, ESA electric screen, cruise control, Givi top box, nearly new tyres, only downside is inaccurate fuel gauge, £3500 ono Tel. Andy 01262 671850.

East Riding of Yorks.

BMW R1100RS 1997, 55k miles, panniers, heated grips, ABS, Haynes manual, MoT, new battery, clean, reliable bike, £1650 Tel. John 01527 832475.

Bromsgrove, Worcs.

BMW R1200GS 1954 plate, under 5000 miles, very good condition, two previous owners, ABS, heated grips, engine bars, tested till April 2017, £4500 ovno Tel. Jonathan 07799 657719.

Northamptonshire.

BMW R1200S 2006, a rare machine, Ohlins susp, f&r Akropovic under-seat exhausts, s/sided s/arm and a trellis like frame coupled to ABS brakes, h/ grips, kept in excellent condition, MoT, £5150 Tel. 0750 2013678.

Mid Lothian.

BMW R1100RT 1997, 11 months MoT, 50,000 miles, the bike is in stunning condition, everything works, including the ABS radio, rides as it should, also comes with expanding tank bag, all bills & previous MoT, two previous owners, silver, £2100 Tel. 01904 793109. North Yorkshire.

BMW R1200C Grinnall Trike, 2004, 36,000 miles, good condition, retro fitted speedo, MoT till Jan 2017, on Sorn, c/w Givi Monokey top case, adapted brakes linked to handlebar, £7000 ovno Tel. 07747 863220.

Hampshire.

BMW R80RT 1985, MoT August, new tyres and battery, 20k miles, currently Sorn, will renew MoT when needed, very good condition, £2500 Tel. 01379 783745 or 07719 294050.

Suffolk.

BMW R80RT 800cc, comfort seat, low seat available, 1994, single shock, 42,317 miles, high screen available above average condition, full panniers, top box, £2850 Tel. 01885 483373; 07812 652531. Herefordshire.

BMW S1000RR Sport, 2013, Motorsport colours, 3400 miles, fsh, MoT August 2017, datatag, BMW factory fitted alarm, ABS, traction control, Quickshifter, rain, sport and race modes, one lady owner, £11,395 Tel. 07833 254776. Lincs.

BMW F800ST blue, 2007, 25,000 miles, lowered seat, full lowering kit available, new MoT, new battery, newish tyres photos on request Tel. 07939 816318.

West Sussex.

BMW K1200S 2006, 16,000 miles, good clean condition, top box panniers, hugger, Rizoma bars, £4250 ono Tel. 01442 391570; 07957 686671. Herts.

BMW K100RS 1000cc, 1990, white, 33,000 miles, full luggage, MoT, very good condition, £1500 ono Tel. 01945 581440. Cambs.

BMW K100RS 1000cc, 1985, blue, MoT, new battery, new tyres, panniers, good condition, £750. Tel. 01955 661329. Wick, Caithness.

BMW K1200RS 2001, red/s. blue, 38k, serviced, pads, battery, h panniers, vgc, £2650; brand new black leather jacket, 7 x pockets, lined, XL, 44/46, zipper, £55; NG-TC sports car, professionally built, low mileage, recommissioned, red, tan leather, MoT’d, £7999.

Wanted: + exchange sports car for Grinnall (BMW) 3. Tel. 07759 607498. Berks.

BMW R1100S 1998, mandarin, 51k, MoT July 17, panniers, tank bag, good runner, clean original condition, £2000. Tel. 01332 675162 after 6pm. Derbys.

BMW R1150GS 2001, yellow, 41k, MoT March 2017, ABS heated grips, panniers, good runner, clean condition, £2000.

Tel. 01332 675162 after 6pm.

Derbys.

BAOTIAN 125 CITY silver, reg 12/14, well maintained, kept under cover, only 5635 on the clock, fantastic big wheel scooter, view/collect Bridgwater area £350 Tel. Steve 07976 247954. Somerset.

BAOTIAN SCOOTER 48cc, automatic, twist and go, MoT July, bright red, 1,944 miles, new rear tyre, cheap tax, insurance economical, £120 ono; top box with fittings hardly used, £50.

Tel. 01946 861404. Cumbria.

BSA BANTAM nice condition, 1965, D7, 175cc fully overhauled, MoT 05/08/2016, rear luggage rack off side mirror ride & enjoy, £1250. NSU Quickly S23, MoT 05/05/2017, fully overhauled V5S, £650 cash only. Tel. 07799 813523; 01689 891345. Kent.

BSA SUPER ROCKET 1958, 650cc, rebuilt total engine, new mains, big ends, valve spring, reg mag, dynao, 12v conversion, Avon Streamliner Rodark panniers, rear c/bars, new rims and tyres, seat, BSA grab rail, new speedo and rev counter, £6950 Tel. 01655 331721; 07920 141700. Ayrshire.

COLLECTION OF HONDA MOTORCYCLES all items good show pieces, no time wasters please, would prefer to sell as one, but will consider individual sales. Tel. 01252 616192.

Hampshire.

tyres guards shocks, seat and exhaust/silencer, not being used, needing space, £3500 Tel. 07957 485032. North Yorks Email. rob.hutchinson@yahoo. co.uk GAS GAS 250 TRIALS 2005 reg, on Sorn, good example of this sort after bike, well maintained, new rear mudguard, Tel. Barry 01283 702462. Derbyshire.

HARLEY XR1200 2008, 3,363 miles, garaged, serviced, MoT June 2017, sporty silencers, £4999 ono Tel. 01992 714172.

Essex.

DUCATI 748S spec, 2003 last of the model, 7900 miles, loads of extras, minted bike, as new condition with belt service 900 miles ago, £4500 Tel. 07771 274015. Northumberland.

DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 2010, 20,000 miles, full Ducati service history, two new tyres, new chain and sprockets, heated grips, recent full service and MoT, very good condition, £6500 Tel. 07742 629362. North Yorkshire.

DUCATI SUPERSPORT 600cc, 1997, MoT, all original, 18,600 miles, new tyres/battery, everything works, £1600 ono Tel. 01189 787167. Berkshire.

DYNA SUPERGLIDE 110 Anniversary, 2013, low mileage, vgc, Stage One, quick release screen/leather lockable panniers, backrest/carrier, plus much more, extras, £10,795 ono Tel. Nigel 01244 821908. Flints.

BSA SUPER ROCKET 1958, reluctant sale, getting too heavy for me at 73, very nice bike, twin clock model, c/w BSA dating cert, lots of stainless nuts and spokes, tax and MoT free, £6500 Tel. 01772 635161. Lancs.

GILERA GSM50 Super Motard, 2003, water cooled 50cc, 6-speed, looks like a 250, 11 months’ MoT, superb condition, £995 Tel. 07836 251850; 01664 565778. Leics.

GILERA GSM50 Super Motard, 2003, water cooled, 50cc, six speed looks like a 250, 12 months MoT, superb condition, £995 firm Tel. 01664 565778; 07836 251850. Melton Mowbray.

BUSA 55 plate, 27,500 miles, lots of aftermarket bling too much to list, only selling as bought a new bike, MoT, good condition, strictly no offers, £3500 Tel. 07776 233750.

Cheshire.

GREEVES SCOTTISH 1961, 20TD, recently restored to high standard, many new parts used, road legal age related plate, new chains/sprockets, alloy rims, engine/gearbox rebuilt with new bearings, new clutch,

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster 883, super low, 2011, black, Vance Hines exhausts, originals available, one lady owner from new, 11,600 miles, £4200 Tel. 07944 279432. Staffs.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST Softail, 2003, standard 100th Anniversary Edition, many extras, 19,310 miles, £8000 Tel. Pete 07869 138370. Lincs.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Night Train, 2009, one of the last made, owned from new, Vivid black, 5200 miles, new tyres & service, Vance & Hines Big Radius pipes, stage one 1 tuning, immaculate condition, beautiful bike, £10,495 ono Tel. Jez 07873 294128. North Yorkshire.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Nightster, 1200cc, 60 plate, stage 1, Vance Hines exhaust, Screaming Eagle filter, forward controls, comfort seat, Sissy bar, rack, only 4800 miles, alarm fitted, two keys, HPI clear, good honest, big bike, £5995. Tel. 01282 871958.

Lancs.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Custom Sportster XL 1200cc, black, 6000 miles, like new, many extras spoked wheels, service history, Dynatek ignition, all keys, alarm fobs and factory book HPI clear, £6000 ono Tel. 01642 534085. Teesside.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster, 1200cc, 2002, Anniversary model, black/silver, 6k miles, Stage One neon lights, new battery and MoT, available with extra, single seat panniers etc, rare model, pristine condition, £4995. Tel. 07950 398750.

West Mids.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING 2000, blue/silver, 34k miles, history, touring pack fitted, good reliable tourer, owned 10 years, recent tyres and battery, illness forces sale, £6000, offers Tel. 07950 398750. West Mids.

HONDA CB72 Dream Sports 250 twin, classic 1966, blue, excellent condition, good runner, very rare and collectible bike, elec start, good tyres, always dry stored and garaged. Tel. 01621 772401. Essex.

HONDA 600RR 2007, loads of carbon on it, only done 2000 miles, on Sorn, 65 years old owner’s back forces sale, this bike is in first class condition with documents, £4100 ono Tel. 01942 679934. Gtr Man.

HONDA 900 Hornet, 2003, full history, too many parts to list, well looked after, 10,500 miles, £2800 ono Tel. 01446 790157. Glam.

HONDA C200 1964, good clean bike, all orig except new wheels, battery and seat, good condition, drives well, good compression, 9,860 miles, V5, new MoT, ready to ride away, £1500 ono Tel. Rob on 0208 445 6854 or 07952 598785. Gtr London.

HONDA C50 49cc, orig untouched, 4,700 miles, two owners, MoT, 1971, free tax, £795 ono Tel. 01202 773726.

Poole, Dorset.

HONDA C90 CUB 1988, fully restored, mint condition, starts first time, new MoT, £1950 Tel. 07720 493243. Glamorgan.

HONDA CB1300 black, 08, abs, Honda h/g, f/s Beowulf can, rad guard, tail tidy, hugger, extender, crash bobbins, all standard parts, just had MoT, two new Maxxis tyres fitted, £4500 ono Tel. 01452 780280. Glos.

HONDA CB600 Hornet, ABS, 08, 22k miles, MoT June 2017, good condition apart from a scrape near the bottom of tank on left which I have covered in vinyl (not one person has noticed), hand gads optional, £2400 Tel. John 07760 448805. West Yorks.

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HONDA CBF1000 2009, Sports Tourer, black, ABS, showroom condition with only 5.8k miles from new, recent service and MoT, many extras fitted or available at extra cost, £3700 ovno Tel. 07910 848356. Bristol.

HONDA CBF125 2010, MoT end July, 9800 miles, £1500 Tel. 01289 382292. Northumberland.

HONDA CBF125 2013, excellent reliable daily ride, just serviced, brand new tyres, brakes etc, 16k miles, will c/w full MoT, £1475 ono Tel. 07901 564460. Worcs.

HONDA CBR400RR NC23, the original full power, 1988 J model, this machine is very original & clean having just been through a light renovation with many new parts & powder coated subframe, fresh oils, fluids, filters, brake pads & a new MoT Tel. 07971 429636. Hampshire.

HONDA CBR600F great bike, recently service, new chain & sprocket also new pads all round has racing fairing on great condition good runner will come with 12 months MoT, no silly offers or swaps just cash, £650 Tel. 07766 512820. Lancs.

HONDA CBR600F2 1993, good condition, 21k miles, service history, currently on Sorn, health forces sale, £899 Tel. 01450 376475; 07909 191834 or 07398 543886. Scottish borders.

HONDA CBR600RR Repsol, 2014, immaculate, only 320 miles, just had first service

by Honda, data tag security, one owner, R&G tail tidy and bar ends, HPI clear, delivery available, £7200 Tel. 07547 214803. Aberdeenshire.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 650 2002, trike, MoT April 2017, new fork seals, 54,856 miles, £3750 ono Tel. 01745 336794. Rhyl.

HONDA CBR900RRP 1993, HM plant colours, excellent condition, 27,500 miles, recent rear tyre, please call for more details. Tel. 07811 533561. Hampshire.

HONDA CX500B W reg, 1981, black, 53k miles, 11 months’ MoT, excellent condition, retro top box, recently rechromed brake pedal and luggage rack, otherwise original condition, runs well, dry weather use only and garaged, £1995 ono Tel. 07788 974059. Worcs.

HONDA DEAUVILLE NT650 2003, V2, good condition for age, 42k, MoT until Jan 2017, tall screen, heated grips, wind deflectors, top box, slight damage to nearside nose fairing, £1250 ono Tel. 07983 757757.

Kent.

HONDA F6C Valkyrie Interstate, 35,000 miles, blue & silver, £7250 ono Tel. 01642 884235.

Durham.

HONDA HORNET 1998 model, 16,600 miles on clock, good runner, Hornet cup trim (see pic), well cared for by 65 year old owner, £1400 ono Tel. 07751 376907. Gtr Man.

HONDA HORNET 600 F-3 03 reg, blue, 15,500 miles, MoT July 2017 Tel. 07812 787751.

Mid Glam.

HONDA HORNET CB600F 2009, yellow, 2000 miles only, like new, service history, MoT March 2017, more photos on request, £3650 ono Tel. 07549 861061.

Scottish Borders Email. david. radford@tiscali.co.uk

HONDA NC700SA 2012, excellent condition, 17,300 miles, new tyres, new chain and sprockets, heated grips, c/w MoT, one mature owner from new, £3200 ono Tel. 07791 893579. Glam.

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HONDA PAN EUROPEAN 2002, 35,000 miles, green, MoT til Dec, good condition, serviced 700 miles ago by Craigs Honda Shipley, £3300 ono Tel. Pudsey 07905 535077. West Yorks.

HONDA ST1300 MoT, green, powder coated wheel, good condition 35k, serviced by Craigs Honda, Shipley where I bought it from, first to see will buy, strictly no tyre kickers, £3495 ono; may p/x for Triumph Bonnie T100 not SE Tel. 07905 535077. West Yorks.

HONDA TL125 1975, road legal, low mileage, not 100% original, very tidy and useable, acquired for wife, but unused for the last year, £1450 Tel. 07713 183096.

Essex.

HONDA TRANSALP 650cc, full s/h, very good condition, well maintained, heated grips, 54k miles, £1700 Tel. 07528 678274. West Yorks.

HONDA VFR1200 FD 2012, approx 18,000 miles, MoT to March 2017, recent service, full service history with Honda Dealer, colour matched luggage, two panniers and top box, two good tyres, some minor scratches Tel. 01235 763254.

Oxon.

HONDA VFR400 NC24, good tyres and battery, stainless exhaust, braided hoses, runs and rides well, MoT, currently on Sorn, paintwork tired, some spares inc engine, wheel, rear SA, £750 Tel. 07585 301763.

West Mids.

HONDA VFR800 2001, long MoT, recently serviced, Micron exhaust, tank cover & bag, tail cowl extra new tyres, £1600 ono Tel. 01308 424739; 07957 400245. Dorset.

HONDA VF400FD 1983, not original on Sorn, non runner complete bike unfinished restoration, needs battery and minor work to finish all electrics working, £450 ono Tel. 01872 240206. Cornwall.

HONDA VISION 110 2011, 3,550 miles, with top box helmet, gloves, chain and lock, £950. Tel. 01604 811640; 07791 737635.

Northants.

HONDA VFR800FI 1998, great bike, black, 32,000 miles, good condition, good runner, recent new battery, reg/rectifier, fitted with Meta alarm/immobilizer, MoT until end of June, could do with a new exhaust or repair this one,only £900 ono Tel. 07722 041511. Leics.

HONDA VRX400 2000, one mature owner from new, 15,393 miles, pristine condition, garaged, long MoT, have all old MoTs, summer use only, a genuine really excellent bike, £2850 Tel. 01900 67355.

Cumbria.

HONDA XL185 Twinshock, full MoT, original V5, all new C&S, shocks, s/steel exhaust, alloy silencer, seat very good condition, mature owner retiring, £1950 Tel. 074340 40520. Man.

HONDA XL700VA Transalp, 2007/57, 29k miles, s/h, Honda top box & panniers, Oxford tank bag, centre stand, good tyres, chain and sprockets, 12 month’s MoT, on Sorn, MRA high screen available, good condition, £2650 Tel. 01256 893015. Hants.

HONDA 400 Four, 1974, completely original condition, runs well, will make brilliant project bike, £1900 ono Tel. 07919 621199. Cheshire.

HONDA C90 CUB 2002, red, 1417 miles only, last owner 11 years, very good condition, cherished plate & rack included, 12 months MoT, £1300 ovno Tel. 07885 350033. West Yorkshire.

HONDA CBF A9 1000cc, 2009, 13,500 miles, black, hugger, fender extender, heated grips, stainless exhaust system, centre stand, one owner last 12k miles, reluctant sale by pensioner, now downsizing, £3500. Tel. 01939 260462. Shrops.

HONDA CBF600 SA blue, 2004, rack & top box, fairing, ABS, MoT April 2017, LED spotlights & dual horns fitted, new chain & sprockets, battery, Tachometer in kms, engine is sound, some damage to N/S fairing & some scratches, £1150. Tel. 07956 253608. Greater London.

HONDA CBF600 SA8 ‘58 plate, 12,600 miles, ABS, original top box, garaged and only Summer use, excellent condition, £2800 ono. Cambs. Email. johncolville@ hotmail.co.uk HONDA CBR1000FN 1992, 63,500 miles, MoT June 2017, s/s exhaust, Givi top box carrier, vgc for age, £800 ono Tel. 01789 772097; 07733 131230. West Midlands.

HONDA CBR600F 2001, Y plate, orange & black, 16,900 miles, MoT March 2017 no advisories, new front tyre, new plugs, carbs all cleaned, recently part service history x two keys, Oxford hot grips, £2300 open to sensible offers Tel. 07900 211065. Kent.

HONDA VFR 800cc, top box and panniers, plus fittings, Candy red, buyer to collect, £250. Tel. 07774 111257. Heckmondwike.

HONDA CBR600RR 2007, loads of carbon on it, only done 2000 miles, on Sorn, 65 years old, owner back forces sale, this bike is in first class condition with documents, no tyre lookers, £4100 ono Tel. 07751 376907.

HONDA CD175 blue, complete, 1971, AOL 187K, 12k miles from new, project to be finished, ill health forces sale, £550. Tel. 07484 325330. Milton Keynes, Bucks.

HONDA CITY EXPRESS 50cc, side panels, new/old stock, red, suit SH50 early 88-91 model, £40 pair; can post at cost. Tel. 01202 748128. Dorset.

HONDA CM 200cc, 1981, regular use, MoT, CB wheels with twin pull front brake, 12 volt with kick and electric start, reliable and economical, £895 ovno Tel. 01613 038830. North West.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 2001, 11,399 miles, shaft drive, 650cc NTV, many extras including high screen, heated grips etc, £2300.

Tel. 01485 541001. Norfolk.

HONDA 750 Dick Mann replica, recently built to high standards by enthusiast, CRMC eligible, race, parade or show, need to sell hence only £11,500. Tel. 07792 517466. North Yorkshire.

HONDA FES 125cc, Silver Wing, 9,200 miles, March 2010, MoT March 2017, black, good condition, garaged, current owner three years, very reliable, £1400.

Tel. 01476 562923. Lancs.

HONDA NC700X 700cc, manual, 2012, fsh, 20,393 miles, recent chain sprockets, ex demo, one owner since, black, grey, MoT November, good condition, Givi top box panniers, usual extras, £2200. Tel. 01622 843209. Kent.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN 2002, green, MoT Dec, Givi top box, good condition, 700 miles since dealer service, 35k miles - which is nothing for this type of bike, first to see will buy, £3300. Tel. 07905 535077. West Yorks.

HONDA PCX’S 125cc, reluctant sale, super Honda 125, 64 reg, 2k miles, pristine condition, always garaged, many useful extras, only seen 19 miles rain, try and find better, reluctant sale, £1999. Tel. Pete 07852 650477.

Yorks.

HONDA REVERE 600cc, 1988, MoT, 55,000 miles, new tyres, recent battery, stainless exhaust sprayed satin, black, well serviced, plenty of history, reliable bike, £425 ono or deal with Jap 125 Tel. 01746 783671.

Staffs.

HONDA SL125 7000 miles, 1975, on Sorn, £1100. Tel. 01325 281650. Durham.

HONDA TRANSALP 650 2007, 35k miles, high screen, centre stand, crash bars, top box, running lights, recent chain and sprockets plus service, stainless steel ‘fuel’ end can exhaust, good Avon road tyres, new front brake pads, 9 months’ MoT, excellent condition, £2395 ono Tel. 07704 343331. Stockport.

HONDA VTR1000 red, three keepers, owned since 1997, two brothers silencers and standard original condition, Italian red, new battery and MoT on sale, emerging classic machine, £2295 ono, after 6pm Tel. 07872 143116. Lancs.

HONDA WAVE 110I under 1,850 miles, full MoT, 140mpg, side centre stand, fuel injection, 4-speed disc front brake, £17 road tax, can deliver, £1100. Tel. 01502 561393. Suffolk.

HYOSUNG AGUILA 125cc, V twin, learner legal, 61 plate, MoT March 2017, serviced, handbook, two keys, disc lock, rain cover, flyscreen, 2600 miles, excellent condition, low seat cruiser, £1400 Tel. 01472 360208. Lincs.

KAWASAKI DRIFTER 1500cc, 2002, two owners, 11 months MoT, 29,000 miles, new battery and stainless steel exhaust, maroon/black, two sets keys, needs a good clean and a little tlc, £3500 Tel. Paul 07807 505866. Oxfordshire.

KAWASAKI VN500C low mileage low rider in really nice condition, red metallic, good chrome, panniers, £1750 Tel. 07976 806016. West Midlands.

KAWASAKI EN 498cc, 1990 model, red, recent front tyre, battery, MoT Sept 10, 2016, £900 ono Tel. 02476 335966.

W Mids.

KAWASAKI W650 1999, red/ cream, 16,700 miles, Givi top box, sideman, s/spokes, lovely condition, £3750 ono Tel. 01446 790157. Glam.

KAWASAKI ER6N 2012, 650cc, yellow, 4500 miles, immaculate condition, £3150 Tel. 07944 988638. Essex.

KAWASAKI GT550 (Z550-G4), 1991, MoT April 2017, only 49,700 miles, new Bridgestone tyres on MoT & loads of spares, enough to maintain bike, or start your own trike project, bike only £900 ovno or £1250 the lot! £900 ovno Tel. Brian 01753 644667. Berkshire.

KAWASAKI Z400 1979, good condition, lots of powder coating, kick and electric start, 25,190 miles, long MoT, £1900 ono Tel. 01229 861264. S Cumbria.

KAWASAKI Z550LTD 1981, stored 12 years, dream machine paint, good condition, plastic coated needs battery & tlc, £800 ono Tel. 07757 592784. West Midlands.

KAWASAKI KL250 1978, good condition, recent new clutch and battery, just serviced, 5,350 miles, £1850 Tel. 01723 374270 or 07772 889483. North Yorks.

KAWASAKI VN1600 black, 9500 miles very low, excellent condition, brand new Vance and Hines exhaust system, original exhaust comes with the bike, touring screen, rear seat & back rest, lots of money spent on this 12V power connectivity, battery charger connectivity, sounds great & a real head turner, great for riding locally or nationally with the new riding season, p/x considered: Suzuki SRAD, Royal Enfield 500 Triumph Bonneville.

Tel. 07590 037060. West Midlands.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 2012, good condition, 38,000 miles, white, panniers, the best long distance tourer, a lot of bike for the money, £4300 ovno Tel. 07813 120237. Lincs.

KAWASAKI W650 2003, 3 former keepers, MoT May 2017, no advisories, every MoT, datatool alarm system, Summer use only, Sorn every winter, £3600 ono Tel. 01506 843029 or 07968 460053. West Lothian.

KAWASAKI Z900 Very good condition please see photos, only been used as a weekend toy and unfortunately at the moment its been used less and less, so I’ve decided to pass it on to another owner, the shims where done less than a 1000 miles ago, fitted with a Motobatts battery, £7500 Tel. 07986 352589. East Riding of Yorks.

KAWASAKI ZL1000 Eliminator, 1986, 24,000 miles, rare Japanese muscle bike cruiser converted from a ZL750 with a GPZ 1000 rebuilt engine two years ago new front tyre, battery and petrol pump just fitted for an mot booked with my local motorcycle shop, £1675 ovno Tel. 07956 375573. Surrey.

KAWASAKI ZL600 592cc, Eliminator, 1995, UK model, not an import, one mature owner, 19,000 miles, full MoT, regularly serviced, new battery & tyres, excellent condition, etc, great runner, £2250 Tel. 01254 278156. Lancs.

KAWASAKI ZR750-FE 750cc, 2002, only 5,176 miles, immaculate condition, one previous owner, long MoT, crash bars, rear hugger screen, no marks, soft luggage, £1500 ono Tel. 078790 71247. Warrington, Cheshire.

KTM350 EXC-F 2011/12 , rad guards, Al sump guard, map switch, heated grips, 5,240 miles, 276 hrs, green lanes use, KTM wallet, V5 road regd, MoT till Aug 2017, recent r/tyre and bearing, Sorn, £3250 Tel. 01527 546442 07532 217577.

Redditch, Worcs.

KTM DUKE 390cc, 2014, 3000 miles, mint condition with lots of extras new rear tyres, £2850.

Tel. 01942 269134. Lancs.

KYMCO DOWNTOWN 300i 2014, one retired mechanic owner, fastidiously maintained, h/grips, top box, 6k miles, 80mpg, paint diamond bright, dry miles, heated garage, just serviced, new tyre, spare service kit, no disappointments on viewing, new Kymco on order, £2650.

Tel. 07812 748994. Staffs.

KAWASAKI ZX1000 1000cc, 1986, black, no tax or MoT, 26,651 miles, £700 ono Tel. 07517 169072. Worcs.

KAWASAKI ZX10B 1989, 30k miles, MoT November 2016, not original colour but in fair condition for its age, still goes well for one of the original super bikes, £795 ono Tel. 07867 504819 or 01634 307163.

Kent.

KAWASAKI ZXR400H 400cc, new filters, pads, battery, caliper seals, owned 20 years, low miles, £950 ono Tel. 01543 322827. Staffs.

KAWASAKI ZZR600 1999, good condition for age, 16,500 miles only, s/s downpipes, carbon fibre hugger and chainguard, d/ bubble screen, few age related marks, hasn’t been on road for 18 months due to operation, offers around £1400 ono Tel. 07773 535410. Beds.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 2012, good condition, 38,000 miles, white, panniers, the best long distance tourer, a lot of bike for the money, £4300 ovno Tel. 07813 120237. Lincs.

KTM SMT990 2010, two owners, service history, 20,000 miles, Hepco & Becker panniers, topbox & tankbag, fuel exhaust end cans, Scottoiler, running lights, heated grips, £5750 Tel. 07912 357859. Cumbria.

LEXMOTO ARIZONA Red, 125CXC, reg 1/9/15, ideal for first time rider, 4.5k on the clock, mint condition, £975 ono Tel. 07900 538926. Suffolk. Email. anthony.tridini@btconnect.com MATCHLESS G3LS 350cc, ex military Fire Service, full restoration, superb condition, for more info call Bill. Suzuki Jimny roof bars, never used, £50. Tel. 07572 931129. Sussex.

MORINI 350 SPORT 1979, £1000s spent on engine and chassis, paint, powder coating, seat recovered - total renewal, stunning, rear sets, elec start, NLM ign, new Avon Road riders, chain and sprockets, Hagons, £4150 Tel. 07788 442155. Bath.

MOTO GUZZI 750 Strada, L reg, 36,000 miles, good condition, exhausts/silencers, tyres and through out, new MoT, £1500 ono Tel. 07767666037.Greater London.

MOTO GUZZI 1200 Sport 2v, 2009, black, 11,800 miles, vgc, apart from hazard flasher button not working a great bike, 12 months’ MoT, must be seen, one of the last reg 2v model, £3950 ono Tel. 01792 865148. Glam.

MOTO GUZZI 1200 Sport, vgc, full s/h, MoT April 2017, 20,600 miles, standard can inc, £4000 ono Tel. 07523 882828. Cambs.

MOTO MORINI 1983, 500cc, six speed, kick and electric start, cosmetically excellent, minor blemishes only, official import 1990, Y reg, classic styling, £2800 ono Tel. Keith 01377 236671. East Yorkshire.

MOTO MORINI 350 K2 1986, 31,600 miles, red, in very good clean condition, on Sorn, £2600.

Tel. 01752 771506. Devon.

MT-09 TRACER as new, late 2015, immaculate, obviously have warranty, RAC cover, new Puig screen, still have original, heated grips, two 12v sockets, £6900 Tel. 077322 74721; 01842 765353. Norfolk.

MZ 250TS250 Ex East German military, nice, very original spec, £2250. Tel. 01895 624554.

Middx.

NORTON 961 Commando cafe racer, 2013, only 3,000 miles, full s/h, absolutely mint, £13,000 Tel. 07743 725437. East Yorks.

NORTON ATLAS 750cc, engine & gearbox overhauled, crank balanced, fork seals, bushes renewed, both clocks reconditioned, mag fully reconditioned, frame powder coated, alloys, 1965, good starter, £6750 Tel. 01257 425991. Lancs.

NORTON FEATHERBED Cafe Racer Special, with Honda CB500 Four engine installed, engineer built, registered 1954, black and silver, runs/sounds well, just sorted, £3950 Tel. Steve 01270 811762; 07534 111818. Nantwich.

ORIGINAL GSX1400 02 plate, 10k miles, excellent condition for age, MoT till July, first to see will buy. Tel. 07842 833362. Glam.

ROYAL ENFIELD Gt Continental 250, 1965, alloy petrol tank, new rear chain, sprockets, fitted with Speedflow fairing, alloy rims, alloy guards, Goldstar silencer, MoT Sept 2016, present owner since 1997, lots of paperwork, £4100 Tel. 01772 611818 .

Lancs.

CLASSIFIEDS

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 TRIUMPH T90 350cc, 1966, in very good condition, dry stored in house, many new parts, twice show winner, on Sorn, matching numbers, £4950 Tel. 07719 451352. Worcs.

ROYAL ENFIELD 500 Bullet with Monaco sidecar, 2007, Indian bike, 1965 fully restored sidecar, lots of spare parts, looks and runs great, £3400 ono Tel. 01748 811921. North Yorks.

ROCKET GOLDSTAR bought as genuine Rocket Goldstar with old log book, stating this but was reregistered in 1969 after being stripped for a long time and then being rebuilt, has all the genuine parts mostly in new condition ie Siamese exhaust, new dual seat, new petrol tank, 190mm front wheel, RRT gear box, alloy wheel rims, thick flange barrels, alloy cylinder head, GA10R HC crank cases, big bearing crank and GA10 frame, just as first purchased, never been started, bought as an investment all reasonable offers considered.

Tel. Ralph 01724 864220.

Lincolnshire.

SINNIS TRACKSTAR 125cc, NK65 AJO, first reg 1/10/2015, Suzuki 125cc engine, only 276 kms (172 miles), odeometer is in kms, as new condition, never dropped, cost £1499 new, asking £1200 ono; could arrange delivery. Tel. 0191 383 2047; 0780 628 8204. Durham. Email. andyjhwhit@yahoo.co.uk

SUZUKI 600GSF Y 2001, needs finishing, 14,000 miles, renthals, Bridgestones EBC pads swingarm/rearsets, serviced, needs carbs cleaned, battery & stud removed, only £995 Tel. 07776 059874. Co Durham.

SUZUKI BANDIT 600S. 99, T plate, four previous owners, 16,500 miles, MoT exp 30/4/17, no advisories, most MoTS from new, lots of paperwork, recent pads, chain, engine bars, comfort seat, screen, top box, blue flame can, absolutely immaculate genuine bike, known history, genuine enquiries only no timewasters, £1350 Tel. 07941 385844. Lancs.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1255cc, grey, 2010 reg, petrol, MoT till April, 3,721 miles, £3900 ono Tel. Mark on 07719 609163.

Cheshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200S 2001, stubby levers, Viper exhaust, polished rims under tray, oil cooler guard, heated grips (not working), touring screen, good Bridgestone 023 tyres, good strong engine, 33,500 miles, will MoT before sale, £2000 ono Tel. Will on 07772 181894. Cambs.

SOLEX S3800 1998, front wheel friction drive 49cc 2 stroke plus pedal power! (200 mpg), 1200 miles approx, MoT Jul 2017, one owner from new, £99 ono Tel. 07923 567618. Carns.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 400cc, full MoT 2010, 10k miles, had recall done, bereavement sale, £2000 Tel. 01782 392090. Staffs.

SUNBEAM S8 1952, made for export but never exported period panniers, could help with delivery, giving up road riding, £6500 Tel. 01767 650049. russellhartley314@btinternet. com Cambs.

SUNBEAM S7 500cc, 1955, complete, reconditioned over £3000 spent on engine, gearbox, stainless exhaust and pipes, crash bars, carrier screen, new carb, new flywheel, clutch etc, £6750. Tel. 01234 768981.

Bedford.

SUZUKI 125EN Red, 2004, great condition, only 4,500 plus miles, ideal commuter/learner machine, Sorn, will put a year’s MoT on bike on sale, £795 ono Tel. Bob on 01229 717232. Cumbria.

SUZUKI DRZ400S 2000 reg, low miles, Sorned, garaged, all working, carb stripped and cleaned, nice bike, needs riding, must be seen, £1650. Tel. 07500 912419. Worcs.

SUZUKI DL650 red, 2014, with genuine extras, MRA screen, heated grips, 15,120 miles, £3900 ono Tel. 01446 790157.

Glam.

SUZUKI DR650SE 1996, P, MoT Sep 16, white, average condition, reliable runner, lots of history, manuals, extras fitted, on/off road trials bike, £795 Tel. Dave 07739 800478. Surrey.

SUZUKI GSX600 2007, low mileage 6000, with history, black, heated grips, new tyres, Tel. 07546 928288. Hants.

Email. johnhogsflesh@yahoo. com

SUZUKI GSX750F 1997, black, Scottoiler, datatool, Givi panniers and top box, 24k miles, generally good condition Tel. 07483 222911. Wrexham.

SUZUKI GSX-R75011 11 months MoT, just been serviced only 2386 miles on a 12 plate, excellent condition Tel. 07985 113523. Lincs.

SUZUKI RF900 1994/M, 41,000 miles, black, fair condition, recent full service, alarmed, lady owner, HPI clear, long MoT Tel. 07921 058373. West Midlands.

SUZUKI RV125 Van Van, 2005, only 5050 miles, orange, excellent condition, with Givi top box, £1200 ono Tel. 01765 604527. North Yorks.

SUZUKI RV125 VanVan, 2014 (64 plate), only 1300 miles, immaculate condition, the perfect learner bike. Tel. 07975 769554. Beds.

SUZUKI SV1000 K3 1000cc, Naked, 2004, 20k miles, nice condition, new tyres, Sorned, spare Scorpion cans, genuine reason for sale, £2250 Tel. Peter 07766 133748 or 01642 872683. Cleveland.

SUZUKI SV650 K1, 2002, yellow, MoT June 2017, 22,700 miles, good tyres, fly screen, alarm immobiliser Beowulf end can, good condition, £1365 ono Tel. Dave 01214 222947; 07977 696921. West Midlands.

SUZUKI SV1000S K5 12 months’ MoT, reg’d May 05, Alphadot, 30,000 miles, full s/h, Baglux tank cover, Scottoiler, Hepco & Becker rack, pannier mounts and top box, second owner, both keys, 3 books, tail tidy, silver, £2500 ono Tel. 07900 944783.

Doncaster, South Yorks. SUZUKI BANDIT 1250cc, SA (2009), in white, one owner from new, 9,800 miles, Iridium screen, Yoshi pipe, 11 months’ MoT, just serviced, great sports tourer, new bike forces sale, £3400 ono Tel. 01842 813390. Suffolk.

SUZUKI BEAMISH 325cc, rebuilt throughout, respoked wheels, new tyres, rear units, seat, engine & gearbox, overhauled, mudguards, new forks, reconditioned, new gaitors, seals etc, new chain, sprocket, ring for more details, £1600. Tel. 07495 452082. Staffs.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 400cc, 1999, vgc, silver, long MoT, 13k, £975 ono Tel. 01970 890244.

Mid Wales.

SUZUKI GSX650F ABS immaculate, 2012, fsh, only 8800 miles, MoT January 2017, black, full fairings Touring screen, spotlights, bar sliders, mirror extenders, crash bungs, Givi monokey rack, ideal commuter or first big bike, £3995. Tel. 07971 986509.

Buckinghamshire.

SUZUKI GT500 1975, project for sale, mostly there in big lumps, heads, barrels removed for inspection of std bore, V5C and frame match, lost interest, £895 ovno Tel. 0161 3038830. N West.

SUZUKI INAZUMA 250cc, 2013, centre stand, vgc, £20 plus p&p; pair of Peashooter silencers, Triumph Bonneville, 09, good condition, £40 pair Tel. 01162 402726. Leics.

SUZUKI V-STROM 1000 mature owner from new, Tourtech’s tall screen, centre stand, Scottoiler engine, protectors Power Commander Akropovic original parts included, £3500 ovno; may p/x modern sidecar outfit Tel. 01944 738652. North Yorks.

SUZUKI V-STROM 650 red, year 2014, loaded with genuine extras m/stand, hand/grips, heated/ grips, crash bars, bash/p MRA screen, 15,120 miles, £3950.

Tel. 01446 790157. Glamorgan.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865, 2008, 50th Anniversary Model, one of 650 made, mint condition with certificate from factory, 3995 dry summer miles, MoT till October, future investment, £5950 ono Tel. 01159 322897.

Derby.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800cc, 2011, 37,000 miles, one owner, service history, updates, new discs, two screens, rack, central stand, downsizing, £3850. Tel. 01825 840601. East Sussex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 140D Special, 1979 American spec, mostly stainless fittings, low mileage, very good condition, must be seen, £4550 ovno Tel. 01407 830887. Anglesey, North Wales.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 2011, only 4,950 dry miles, personalised plate (##11 BON), green and Old England white with colour matched seat trim, centre stand, engine bars, pannier rails, rear carrier, Norman Hyde silencers, heated grips, service history, hand book, manual, all keys, MoT Feb17, excellent, £4995 Tel. 07909 844155. West Mids.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T140E 1981, 744cc, 46,800 miles, black/silver, matching engine and frame nos, new battery, MoT Feb 2017, Triumph workshop manual and parts list, £4300 Tel. 07989 719369. Dorset.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675SE 2010, 4,500 miles, like new, performance exhaust, £4950 Tel. 07973 562559. Gtr Man.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 955i, 2003, 03 reg, 12.7k miles, Aston green colour, Kappa panniers + racks, Triumph race can + seat cowl, Baglux tank cover, £2200 ono Tel. 01562 742066. Worcs.

TRIUMPH ADVENTURER 1999, 900cc, gold/white, 38,000 miles, MoT March 2017, £3850 Tel. 01604 714483. Northants.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R ABS, full history, very low mileage, 2013, £5550 Tel. James 07956 166989. Surrey.

SUZUKI GSX1400 , 02 plate, 10k miles, year MoT, first to see will buy, £3200 Tel. 07842 833362.

Glam.

SUZUKI VL125 Intruder, great runner, upgraded mirrors, gel battery, heated grips, £1350 Tel. Julie 07834 781674. Gtr Man.

TRIUMPH AMERICA 2010, 4500 miles only, extras, centre stand, £4700 Tel. Brian 07791 015265.

Durham.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 6T Pre-unit Ironhead, 12v matching numbers, crash bars, workshop manuals, MoT Oct 2016, not concours but a good riding classic machine, £7500 Tel. 01271 343790. N Devon.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200cc, 1999, 35k miles, just serviced, new chain, pads, full MoT, good condition, any trial, £1850 ono Tel. 07932 717593; 01530 244450. Leics.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200 Ocean blue, 2002, one owner from new, 8,200 miles, MoT, full s/h, matching topbox and side panniers, leather tank cover, good, clean condition, £2650 ono Tel. 01342 843656. Surrey.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200 2002, one owner, Fender extenders, taller screen + original, heated grips, tank harness, touring kit Scottoiler, Triumph panniers and top box, datatag, £2995 Tel. 07929 630103. Oldham.

TRIUMPH 3TA 350cc, 1960, reliable, matching engine and frame numbers, bare metal respray, new bars, levers, badges, battery, brake shoes, chain, electrics, MoT, £3500. Tel. 01524 423793. Lancs.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 790cc, 2001, MoT 2017, red, 2186 miles, outstanding condition, must be seen, new battery, chrome carrier, small visor, only £3500 ono Tel. 01270 212162.

Cheshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 900 Scrambler EFI, 2009, green/ silver, one owner, vgc, s/h, road tyres, 12,600 miles, tested MoT March 17, c/stand, sump plate carrier, photos available, £3850.

Tel. 07712 859953. Derbys.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 865cc black/Opal, date of reg 01/05/2005, mileage 3056, extras w/screen, centre stand, side stand, pillion back rest, bike hardly used garaged in winter, an eye catcher, especially the chrome gleaming in the sun, very reluctant sale, offers over £300 Tel. 01959 540788; mobile 07970 489738. Greater Manchester.

TRIUMPH CONICAL TLS front hub and rim, complete, £125; also conical rear hub, no rim, £100, both plus p&p. Tel. 01303 259335 or 07599 838295. Kent.

TRIUMPH ROCKET 2300cc touring model, 2008, recent MoT, 7000 miles, recent tyres brakes ultimate tourer, blue silver, extras, lovely bike, reluctant sale, £8000. Tel. 07950 398750; 01384 823222. West Midlands.

TRIUMPH SPRINT 900cc, 1995, 14,000 miles, history, full Givi luggage, manual c/bars screens, downsizing, £1500. Tel. 01825 840601. East Sussex.

TRIUMPH 650 unit, Lucas horn with mounting (working), twin points, back plate with auto/adv, pair Hepolite 9-1 std pistons, complete new Renold rear chain, £30 each; Trident left hand footrest, £20 plus post Tel. 01282 816306. Lancs/Yorks border.

TRIUMPH ST SPRINT 955 2001, 20k, blue, excellent condition for year, sensible extras, Genmar, R&G braided hoses, Triumph rack, VFR mirrors, d/b screen, history file, £1795. Tel. 07788 153323. Cumbria.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD Storm 1700, 2011, 4,500 miles, nice condition, black, long MoT, £7500. Tel. Jim 07862 786222.

Hants.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1999, need alternator or bearing kit for same, must be in good working order. Tel. Ian on 07454 701824.

Manchester.

TRIUMPH TIGER 955 2004 parts, Motad Venom exhaust, £30; rear shock, £30; cast rear wheel, £40; all items good condition. Tel. 07788 153323.

Cumbria.

VICTORY VISION TOUR rare white, cost £25k includes £7k accessories 3.7k miles on clock, I want 15k will haggle or p/x. Tel. 079700 20449 for info pack.

Leics.

YAMAHA 600 Diversion, red, 1992, really good condition, 28,500 plus miles, Sorned, will MoT on sale, £795 ono Tel. Bob on 01229 717232. Cumbria.

YAMAHA DIVERSION XJ6 fully faired with ABS, fantastic all round bike, good commuter, great for touring or on a track, good condition, extras are available if required, new MoT, tyres nearly new, Tel. 07709 940318. Kent.

YAMAHA FAZER 1000 54 reg, 38k mostly continental miles, one owner from 37k, fsh, touring mods, impeccably looked after, £2750 Tel. Mark 07786 101211.

Staffs.

YAMAHA DRAGSTER 1100cc, 06, custom paintwork costing £1500, low mileage 11,600, good s/h, full chrome package, very rare spotlights, new tyres, 12 months’ MoT, genuine ill health forces very reluctant sale, £4595 ono Tel. 07815 570071.

Cambs.

YAMAHA FAZER 1000 d/bubble screen, blue, extra exhaust, new MoT, June 2016, had a couple of advisories, one brake disc, brakes are issue is due to the bike has sat for couple years stored in garage with use issues, should sort new battery fitted new air filter and in 2012 I had the forks refurbished, tyres fitted in 2013, willing to discuss price reasonable for the bike. Tel. 07913 947006. Cambs.

YAMAHA FZR1000 one previous owner, low mileage 48000km missing exup servo and cables.

Bought as a simple project but need space and time, £500 ovno Tel. 07711 180713. East Sussex.

YAMAHA RD350 YPVS F2, 1989, good condition, standard original, offers around £2000 Tel. 07722 041511. Leics.

YAMAHA SR 400 2009, less than 3k, never been in the rain, garaged, like new, new tyres, brilliant bike, £3250 Tel. Joe 0207 7915439. Gtr London.

YAMAHA TRX850 lowered, MoT 06/17, regular services, fast becoming a classic, £2400 ono Tel. 07496 399234.

Warwickshire.

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YAMAHA THUNDERCAT 600 new parts fitted, tyres, s/s downpipes, battery, chain sprockets, brake pads, MoT October, Yamaha serviced, data tag, excellent condition, £14,050 ono Tel. 07951 974318; 01282 699317. Lancs.

YAMAHA TTR250 1996, very good original condition, serviced, new tyres, battery, brake pads and fork seals fitted, long MoT, £1200 Tel. 07733 324707.

Hants.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 535cc, 1996, new brakes, new tyres, just serviced, MoT March 2017, new seat, 24,000 miles, excellent condition, £1695 ono Tel. 01933 400748 after 6pm, leave message if no answer. Northants.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV1000 1985, 38k miles, year’s MoT, starts every time, serviced regularly, gold anodised f/forks, wheel clocks and headlight, Custom print on tank and s/panels, datatagged, £2400 ono Tel. 07815 478879. Lincs.

YAMAHA YZFR125 2011, 10,000 miles, two previous owners, long MoT, serviced, very good condition, £1495 Tel. 07885 492110. Beds/Cambs border.

YAMAHA FJR13 fantastic, black, electric screen with MRA tinted blade plus std, 40,000 miles, suspension links greased well, serviced & cared for bike, rides superb, really comfortable for rider & passenger, with new MoT, photos on request, £3150. Tel. 07939 816318. West Sussex.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 1999 in beautiful condition, MoT, complete with screen, panniers, rack totebag, 10,000 genuine miles, readvertised due to misunderstanding, £2450, consider p/x smaller machine, need something lighter Tel. 07790 512582. Shropshire.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 1100cc, 1999, MoT’d 2017, 10,000 genuine miles and in beautiful condition, c/w screen, rack, panniers and tote bag, advertised again due to misunderstanding, consider smaller cc, p/x, £2450. Tel. 01743 860362. Shropshire.

YAMAHA XJ DIVERSION 900cc, T reg, 99, 12 mths’ MoT, full service, heated grips, spot lamps, lowered seat, as new tyres, low mileage, 18,500 miles, vgc for year, £1650 ono Tel. 01766 831173; 07585 788819 for details. Gwynedd, N Wales.

YAMAHA XJR1300 2005 (may fit others), bought it, rode it, sold it, so: for sale: rear hugger, fibreglass, new/used 200 miles, £50; front fly screen, £25; billet, dog-leg, adjustable, clutch and brake levers, £20 collected from Sussex coast (can be fitted while collecting if required) or post at cost Tel. Brian 07870 520706.

West Sussex.

YAMAHA XS1100 1979, silver, 10,500 miles, MoT, runs well, Motad exhaust, £1750. Tel. 07811 731149. Berks.

Parts For Sale YAMAHA XS Special 750 Triple, 1980, new MoT November 2016, low mileage, good clean condition, always garaged when not in use, £1100 Tel. 01903 207349; 07722 470529. West Sussex.

YAMAHA YZFR125 serviced, MoT, standard learner, pearl white, Led lights, tail tidy, 5580 miles, garaged, gold wheels, good clean condition, gold levers, 13 plate, £2000 ono Tel. 07968 459734. West London.

YAMAHA FZ6 FAZER 14,300 miles, good condition, 2004, good runner, £2000 ono Tel. 07776 445713. Kent.

YAMAHA Y2F-R1 1000cc, Thunder race, red/silver, immaculate condition, loads of money spent, d/tag, alarm and immobiliser, MoT, low mileage, £2300 ono Tel. 07925 340627.

Bristol.

AJS 7R 350cc replica racing engine with carburettor with spare barrel only 240 miles bought from www.corry motorsport.com cost £5800 offers around £5500 Tel. 07522 246113. Kirkcaldy.

BMW F800R 800cc, seat never used, 825mm height, £80.

F800R belly pan Motorrad never used, £50. F800 BMW luggage rack, very good condition, £40.

Suzuki R&G engine, crash bungs, very good condition, GSX1400, £50. Tel. 07774 056526. Leics.

BMW R1100S collector box & underseat exhaust, original fitment, very good condition, bike was purchased & sold with Remus Sports exhaust, £75, local collection preferred, postage or delivery by negotiation Tel. 07850 432892.

Midlothian.

BMW R20 FUEL TANK 1937 very very rare. Tel. 01512 608612.

BMW R45/65 Snowflake front wheel/cast discs, £100; Invader handlebar fairings, CB250/400 Superdream Specials, £75 each; Suzuki GS, 19” front wheels,

GS 850 forks/yokes, suit trike chop, heavy billet yokes; Honda CB4001 spares. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

BMW R60/2 SEAT 1958, offers.

Tel. 01512 608612.

BMW R80RT 1985, front Brembo forks for sale, complete with upper & lower yoke, £95, would prefer collection in Nottingham Tel. 07941 340544.

Nottinghamshire.

BOX OF BITS 1971 oif Bonneville bits, two good tyres, exhaust system, airboxes/ filters, side panels, wheel rims, mudguards + h/lamp, & bits & bobs, phone for more details need space Tel. 01795 533465.

Kent.

BSA B31 350cc, cylinder head complete, £60; magneto (no spark), £60; new magneto housing, £25; Universal single seat chrome springs, new, unused Lycette replica, £40.

Tel. 01704 512490. Merseyside.

CAGIVA 125 ELEPHANT 86/87 model, breaking all parts available, John Yama XJ600S Div rear shock, YSS model, upgrade, £135; Honda CB250/400 Specials, invader fairings, £75 each; blue/black Kawa KLR 600 forks, £100; Suzuki GS750 forks, £30; knackered stations ideal for spares parts GPZ550A1 clock, £15. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

DELLORTO CARB PHF 30A, with screen, Belmouth, vgc, £36; Lectron carb, 36mm power jet, vgc, £35 plus p&p. Tel. 01322 275022 before 9pm. Kent.

DELLORTO CARBS for BMW 90S, good condition, £200 for the pair Tel. 01955 661329.

Caithness, Scotland.

DUCATI MONSTER 696 796, 1100, full five piece bodywork set, factory painted, red/white/ green, 1978 style, new, £150; Langlitz, Vanson, BLJ’s, £150 each Tel. 079040 87477.

Somerset.

FAIRING bikini style, with 7” headlite hole, black, one as new, £60; one small crack, £45, cost £100 new; suit Triumph Bonny, BMW etc, hugger for Aprilia Futura, £40. Tel. 01939 260462. Shrops.

FRAME FOR GS400 stripped of paint, good condition, £35 buyer collects Tel. 01268 457936.

Essex.

GIVI WING RACK top box and panniers, originally from FJ1200, 2 keys for top box and 3 keys for 2 panniers, condition good, some fading on top box, £160. Tel. Tim 07446 277989.

Gtr London.

GIVI MONOKEY V47 top box, £120; Puig vario screen (fits 2013-14 Ducati multi-strada), £45; Triumph accessory touring screen (fits 2010 ST or GT), £30; all excellent condition, £120. Tel. 01670 515864.

Northumberland.

GREY BIKE SPARES: Suzuki GSF400 Bandit, 1990, GSXR250/400 92, Honda CB1400, NC27 early 90s, VF750FD engine, £100; rear wheel, £35; swingarm, £15; other parts available Suzuki TS100/250ER forks/yokes, wheels, plastic/ seats, CX650 carbs, £40. Tel. John 07858 134475. Durham.

HARLEY 07 DYNA job lot of parts, front wheel, front mudguard, Mustang solo comfort seat, dual seat, 6” fender rack, low back rest, OE - mini apes, air box, tail light, indicators, l/h mirror, £285 or offers, text if no answer. Tel. 07966 323667. Bristol.

HARLEY SPORTSTER Iron XL883N, 2014, original chrome silencers, £100 pair; Kawasaki W800, chrome rear rack, £35; tow bar, h/duty, m/c rack suit Motocross/trials, £40.

Tel. 01297 489578. Dorset. callbrij@gmail.com

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TYRES very good, used tyres, off softtail Dunlop D402F front, D401 rear, good tubes, one is new, surplus to requirements, £40 pair inc tubes, buyer collects.

Tel. Doug 01189 619730. Berks.

HJC HELMET in pink, size 56, small as new, ill health forces sale, £50. Tel. 07854 354916.

Gwent.

HONDA CB600F rear hugger

by Pyramid Plastics, from a 2010 bike and Haynes manual, covering bikes from 07-2012, also available original Honda Owner’s Manual for CB600F printed 1999, £45 or will separate Tel. 07505 464654.

West Mids.

HONDA CB750/4 Craven rack & topbox, including stays suit K6 and other dry stored many years, £80. Tel. 07974 822880 text only. West Midlands.

HONDA CB900 two sets of four carburettors to fit a 1979-1984 CB 900 and KZ750, Keihin, size 51, both complete and good condition, buyer collects, £50 for both Tel. 07835 709412.

Exeter, Devon.

HONDA CB250 KO/K1 petrol tank, clean inside but needs paint job, has all badges & tank rubbers Tel. 07999 534753.

Essex.

HONDA CBF1000 belly pan from 2007 model, as new, cost, £100, £20 plus postage. Tel. Phil 07831 131883. Hants.

HONDA CBF1000 tank cover tan, £40. Despatch gauntlets, £30. Givi Bulldog carrier, £50.

Thunderbird chainguard, £20.

CBF1000 front mudguard, £40.

GS550 1980, headlamp shell, £10. Torque wrench new, 1080mm boxed, £35. Tel. 07434 513161. Lancs/Cumbria.

HONDA CHOKE CABLE fit RS250A, £10. Honda lock, £10.

Paddock stand, new, £30. Two gel seats, new, £30. Tent mats, beds etc, £30. Harley-Davidson, back rest, £80. Clutch cable for Street Bob, £20. Ladies bike boots, eight eyelets, size 6, as newish, £40. Ladies steel capped boots, ankle, size seven, £30. Ladies bike boots, black, hard shin, black, size 7, new, £40. Tel. 07790 934835. Staffs.

HONDA CX650 Euro Sport carbs, £65. Airbox, £35 prices include postage. Honda VF750 FD engine, complete, £100.

Carbs, £50. Wiring loom, £25.

Radiator, £25/£35 each. Coils, £40. Set four headlight bracket, £10. Headlight, £10. Side panels, white/red, £10 each, other parts available. Tel. John 07858 134475. Durham.

HONDA FIRESTORM 996cc, breaking for spares from headstock backwards, engine mileage 37,239, can be heard running. Tel. 07541 165229.

Glos.

HONDA HORNET CBF600, seat cowl, black, vgc, £25 ono Tel. 01978 366742. Wrexham.

HONDA HORNET 600 CBF seat cowl, black, vgc, £20 ono Tel. 01978 366742. Wrexham.

HONDA SH50 50cc, red side panels, nos, £50, other used parts available Tucano Urbano rain apron, £25. Tel. 01202 748128. Dorset.

HONDA ST1100 panniers, Midi blue metallic, excellent condition, £80 the pair. Rear wheel, grey metallic with cush drive, vgc, fitted with very useable Bridgestone Battlaxe, £50. Original screen, as new, £30. Number plate bracket, £10.

Tel. 02085 088994. London/ Essex.

HONDA TRANSALP 2002, rear wheel, good condition, fitted with very useable Bridgestone Trail Wing, £75. Tel. 02085 088994. London/Essex.

JAMES F/B AMC, 250cc, most of seized engine in bits, 4-speed gearbox, complete, some tin bits

inc tank embellishers, collect only, £80; heavy leather throwover type saddle bags, £60. Tel. 0161 3038830. N West.

KAWASAKI 750 air cooled barrels, pistons, cylinder head Tel. 01562 755228. Worcs.

KAWASAKI EN500 used parts, radiator, £15; regulator, £8; clutch plate set, £8; clutch cable, £3; prices inclusive of delivery charge. Tel. 07470 069334. Shrops.

KAWASAKI ER6 2012 onwards top box 30L with back rest and candy green cover also with bike fixing bracket, vgc, £140 ono Tel. 07907 298888. Cambridge.

KAWASAKI ER6F 2012 to 2016 Baglux tank cover/harness, green, excellent condition, £55 delivered Tel. 01352 711606.

Flints.

KAWASAKI GT550 SPARES front forks (inc top & bottom yokes), £80; exhaust system, £50; complete engine, £250; oil cooler, £30; cylinder head, £50; headlamp reflector, £30; 4 x Keihin CV30 carburettors, £80; box assorted covers, clutch, rear drum etc, £50. Tel. Brian 01753 644667. Bucks.

KAWASAKI GTR1000 Baglux harness, white, old style, £60; blue Baglux tank bag, £50; Honda CBI 400 carbs, £70; Suzuki GS550E rear wheel, £50; Yamaha 18” front XS/RD style single disc with cover on other side, £50; BMW air head, Snowflake rim with cast discs, £120 all prices include p&p Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

KAWASAKI KZ750 forks/ yokes, £100 not sure of year.

GPX600R forks, £60. 86ish Suzuki GSX1100ET forks/yokes, £100. Yamaha SR125 forks/ yokes, £75. Honda CB350/450 SG forks/yokes, £75 all prices include p&p. Honda VT250 front mudguard, £12. Yamaha SR125, red, £12. Kawasaki ER500, blue, £12. Tel. John 07858 134475. Durham.

KAWASAKI Z400J 400cc, wanted, side panels, prefer blue for rebuild, T reg, 1979, will pay postage. Tel. 01202 748128.

Dorset.

KAWASAKI ZX-6R F1 ENGINE with starter motor, cylinder head overhauled, ports and combustion chambers cleaned out, valves reground and reshimmed to within tolerances, £330. Tel. 0151 606-9983.

Wirral, Cheshire.

KAWASAKI ZXRF1 engine with starter motor, cylinder head overhauled, ports and combustion chambers cleaned out, valves reground and reshimmed to within tolerances, £295. Tel. 01516 069983.

Wirral.

LADIES BIKE GLOVES size small, £20. Tel. 07854 354916.

Gwent.

LOTS GL1200 SPARES: Speedmaster American rear silencers, boxed, £300. Givi Bulldog carrier, mint, £50.

Thunderbird chainguard, £20. CBF tank cover, £40.

Dispatch gauntlets, £30. Vetter windjammer fairing, mint, £100.

Tel. 07434 513161. Lancs.

MOTAD VENOM stainless oval exhaust cans (two), road legal with removeable baffles, brand new never fitted, can post, £150. Tel. 01246 200842; 07935 175649. Derbyshire.

MOTO GUZZI V7 centre stand kite for special stone classic, new, unused. Tel. 07855 163413. West Midlands.

NATIONAL CYCLE SWITCHBLADE chopped clear touring screen, suitable XVS 130A, midnight star or other custom with shrouded forks, as new, with fitting kit, £250. Tel. 07984 881538. Bury, Lancs.

RICKMAN FAIRING with screen, 70’s style, suit police bike, white good condition, £25, could

deliver Tel. 01384 565149. West Midlands.

SET OF NON FANGO BOXES with keys, x3, £60; set of 3, one box is scratched lid, a Kappa base plate plus bars to fit, £40; VFR 750 rack. £60. Tel. 07854 354916. Gwent.

SET OF CARBS for GS550, 1981, clean condition, £70 buyer collects Tel. 01268 457936. Essex.

SIDECAR FITTINGS good condition, will fit any sidecar outfit, no rust, all in good order, £50 the lot Tel. 01495 228696.

Blackwood, Gwent.

SISSY BAR and saddle for Triumph America, excellent condition (as new), genuine Triumph accessories, selling due to change of bike which already has these accessories on it Tel. 07990 570208. Essex.

STURMEY ARCHER hand change gearbox, heavy weight, 4 x stud mount with clutch, £150; BSA B40 rocker cover, £10; Albion lightweight hand change gearbox, 2 x stand mount with clutch and kickstart, £75. Tel. 01704 512490.

Merseyside.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250 aluminium chainguard, £15 ono; Suzuki Bandit 1250 screen, unmarked, £20 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250 aluminium chainguard, £15 ono Tel. 07894 078815. Nottingham.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250 screen, unmarked, £20 ono Tel. 07894 078815. Notts.

SUZUKI DR/SP/GN400 brand new crankshaft assembly, still in original wrapper Tel. 01392 270513. Devon.

SUZUKI GS400 engine (1984) with V5, not siezed, GS550 engine (1996) with V5, not siezed, £50 the pair. Tel. 01268 457936. Essex.

SUZUKI GSX 550cc engine, complete with carbs, starter ignitor box coils rectifier newish exhaust system, Haynes manual, turns over etc, £140 ono Tel. 01159 300100.

Derbyshire.

SUZUKI PE175 Twin Shock model, nearly all there, been stood in garage for many years, £300 ono Tel. 07966 694904.

Notts.

SUZUKI TS100ER front wheel complete, £70. Rear wheel complete with drums, £75.

Handlebars, £15. Wheel spindle front, £15 prices include p&p.

TS250ER forks/yokes, £100.

Coil, £10. Wiring harness, £10.

Tool tray, £10. Suzuki GSXR250 GV76A petrol tank black, £60 import prices include p&p Tel. John 07858 134475. Durham.

SUZUKI TS50/80X gold rimmed wheels, pair, c/w drums/spindles/tyres/sprocket, £150, may split, price includes postage; TS80X petrol tank, £100; clean inside exhaust front pipe, £50; plastics, seats, phone for price, chrome TS50/80X wheels, forks/yokes, £100; DR 800 parts. Tel. 07858 134475 for details. Durham.

SUZUKI TS50X PARTS petrol tank, seats/swing arms, forks/ yokes, electrics, wheels etc, Kawasaki GTR 1000 white Baglux harness, early type, BSA Rocket 3 silencers, Honda CX500 rear wheel, early Comstar. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

TOURATECH SUMP GUARD for 2013 on BMW F800GS, as new, only on bike two weeks, very strong, c/w fitting instructions, £80. Tel. 07743 725437. E Yorks.

TRIUMPH PRE-UNIT CLEAROUT gear lever, crankcase, oil union, speedo cable, Lucas sealed beam clutch puller cable, oiler, Haynes manual, £60 lot; new Renold rear chain, £30; Optimate battery charger,

unused, £30 plus post. Tel. 01282 816306. Lancs/Yorks border.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 675cc pair 08 unused silencers, mint, £40 + post Tel. 07775 671836. Cambs.

TRIUMPH THRUXTON 900cc, bar end mirrors, £20 the pair plus p&p. Silencers standard, £50 plus p&p. Tel. 07905 420594. Gloucester.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200 used front and rear wheels, new forks and spindle, rear sprocket and cush drive, front mudguard (both sections), side stand and spring, grab handles, rear shock absorber, screen, offers invited.

Tel. 07929 630103. Oldham.

VIRTUALLY NEW MUSTANG two-piece saddles for Yamaha V-STAR 1100 (Dragstar 1100) and Silverado 2002-2011 and Classic 2000-2011 Vintage. The deeply pocketed driver’s seat is 17” wide and sits you at the ideal cruising angle, the entire 12.5” width of the comfortable passenger seat is fully supported

by Mustang’s unique internal steel support wings, Mustang Part Number: 75912 for the matching pair, front width: 17” rear width: 12.5” Free collection from Gloucestershire or I can arrange shipment/UK delivery by separate arrangement, any questions or queries then please give me a call or text. Tel. Pete 07966 552897. Bristol.

VFR800 TOP BOX red, 45L, complete with fixing plate also conversion plate to fit VFR1200, supplied with two keys, excellent condition, polished after every use, £150. Tel. 01772 456210. Lancs.

YAMAHA FJ1200 SPARES: alternator, starter, CDI, mudguards, new front & rear sprocket complete with good bearing all at £25 each.

Carburetors with cables £80; clutch slave cylinder, £10; rear brake master cylinder, £15; chain guard, £5; good front and rear discs, £100; new set brake pads £30; oil filters, £2.50 each.

Tel. 07747 020725. Essex.

YAMAHA FZR1000 EXUP breaking for spares, inc refurbished frame (powder coated black)engine, Renthal clip ons new Micron exhaust, copy OW01 fairing Tel. 07836 611873. Co Durham.

YAMAHA MT09 Tracer low seat, six weeks old as new, cost £200, will accept £100 + p&p Tel. 07480 743747. Lancs.

YAMAHA RD350 YPVS, spares, cylinder head, cylinder barrels, exhausts, £250. Tel. 07773 270774. Derbys.

YAMAHA TDM900 Power Commander 3, stainless carbon cans & link pipes. £150. Tel. 07900 578854. North Yorkshire.

YAMAHA XS 750cc, seat unmarked, £30. Tel. 07791 020360. Derbyshire.

YAMAHA YBR125 Mira screen, and fittings, 26L, £15. Back box and fittings, £10. Tool kit, £5.

Tel. 07870 399570. Lincs.

Wanted ANY MAKE OR SIZE classic motorcycle wanted in any condition from a basket case to one in nice condition Tel. 07548 801403. Notts.

ANY OLD MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINES or race programmes (road racing, scrambles, grass track etc) offered free for collection within a reasonable distance of Sleaford, if you are clearing out your loft or garage I’ll be glad to take them off your hands. Tel. Pete 01529 461304. Lincs.

ANY SCRAMBLER 250cc, 1960/S, for restoration, any condition, rough or decent or boxed, Greeves D.O.T. BSA C15S, Stormer cotton etc, or Villiers engine for project, ex

1950/60s racer living his past.

Tel. 01476 360618. Lincs.

BELSTAFF WAX large size, cotton over mitts. Tel. 07411 137339. Beds.

DOES ANYONE have a BMW Boxer 60/75/80 for sale at a reasonable price for restoration, must be complete with a UK V5, Tel. Mike 07511 688088. West Midlands.

BIKER BOOTS black, required, type: short boot with velcro and lace up fasteners, type I have at the moment Road Star NB-30 Nitro info on boots, would like same or similar. Tel. 07836 700313. Kent.

BMW CJ750 750cc, top price paid for good one. Tel. Chris on 07867 582592 or 0208 9073011. London.

BULTACO SHERPA 250cc spares wanted, bits or complete bike anything considered, Notts Derby area. Tel. 07811 980330.

Nottinghamshire.

HONDA SH50 1992, 50cc, wanted leg shields any colour prefer red, white, will pay postage. Tel. 01202 748125. Poole.

HONDA XBR500 wanted prefer wire wheel model, but will consider any, even a project Tel. 01246 200842; 07935 175649.

Derbyshire.

KAWASAKI ER500 top price paid for nice one, red, would be good. Tel. Chris on 0208 9073011 or 07867 582592.

KAWASAKI ER500 red, top price paid for good one. Tel. Chris 07867 582592. London.

KING & QUEEN SEAT wanted for XV1100 Yamaha Virago Tel. 07885 115757. Co Down.

LOOKING FOR Norton 750 Commando, 1972, reg JKR58L, if you know of the bike or know the owner would like to hear from you or owner to find out how the bike is, I was the first owner, thanks Tel. +27 795297808. South Africa. paulrrey@mweb.co.za LOOKING FOR my old Triumph TUE 27G, it’s a 1969 T100P 500cc, would be interested in purchase if it was available. Tel. 07594 685010. Durham.

MOTORCYCLE 250cc or reasonably light machine, details, location, price, etc. Tel. Ken 01743 860362. Shrops.

ROYAL ENFIELD TWIN WANTED: Early model 194850s (500cc preferred), must be horrible basket case project, hence reasonable price! Tel. 01978 842668 (please leave message if no answer). Clwyd.

SENIOR MOTORCYCLIST looking for companions to tour Britain with. Tel. Alan 07821 181760. Grimsby, Lincs.

SUZUKI GS650GX/Z ‘81-’82, Sump pan with oil cooler in/out banjo fitting wanted. Tel. 07961 733667. West Midlands.

SUZUKI RG500 wanted barn find crash damaged or been in the garage unused for years anything considered cash for the right bike. Tel. 07944 404152.

Worcs.

THREE SEMI RETIRED ENTHUSIASTS want to buy motorbikes to build a collection, good, bad or projects please, fast polite collection, cash paid Tel. 01462 817218. Herts/Beds.

TRIDENT 900 aftermarket silencers wanted. Tel. 01512 608612. Merseyside.

TRIUMPH TR6 1962 to 72, any condition considered, long time storage, etc. Tel. 01512 591596. Lancs.

URGENTLY WANTED - footrest bar for Honda CG125, 1998.

Tel. John 01642 714308. North Yorks. Email. boast.john@ orange.fr VANCE & HINES PIPES wanted for Yamaha Virago 1100 Tel. 07885 115757. Co Down.

WANTED !! HONDA CRM 250AR or Mk 3, cash waiting.

Tel. Ash on 07914 717781.

CLASSIFIEDS WANTED 250CC MOTORCYCLE for trailer or a lightweight machine, equally suitable, getting old reason for request, i.e. getting up ramp. Tel. 01743 860362. Shrops.

WANTED FOR 1991 Honda CBR600 standard silencer, also workshop manual. Tel. 01325 333870. Durham.

WANTED FOR HONDA Hornet CB900F5 Givi pannier rack set, model PL256 in good condition & complete please, I can collect subject to distance, I live in Dartford area. Tel. Mike 07503 165035; 01322 400775.

Greater London.

WANTED HEADLIGHT 7” for BSA, Triumph etc black or chrome with or without ammeter Tel. 01723 515546.

North Yorkshire.

WANTED HONDA VFR800FI 97-02 Givi pannier frames, the one that fixes to the top box rack. Tel. 07855 091481. Lancs.

WANTED SEAT BASE or cheap seat for Moto Guzzi Nevada 2008-onwards, (locking point at rear of base) Tel. 01977 510546. Yorkshire.

WANTED SIDE PANELS for 1979 G1 Kawasaki Z400 prefer blue but any colour Tel. 01202 748128. Dorset.

WANTED TRIUMPH Speed Triple 955i, 03 model rack & top box plus Speedo pick up drive. Tel. 07505 442039. West Yorkshire.

WANTED BELSTAFF wax cotton gloves, large size, anyone got a pair? Tel. 07411 137339. Beds.

WANTED HONDA CB92 Benley Super Sport r/h silencer for 1963 bike. Tel. 07801 886377.

East Yorks.

WORKSHOP MANUAL for Honda CBN, 250cc, 1993-94.

Tel. 01873 858358. Gwent.

YAMAHA TZR250 2MA/1KT oem complete fairing or panels, paintwork condition unimportant, cash waiting. Tel. 01453 547024. Glos.

YAMAHA XT600E or Tenere wanted, good runner, spares or repairs, or project, any considered. Tel. 07966 516893.

Derbys.

Miscellaneous AKASO BIKERS JACKET 44”, as new, £40 plus p&p Tel. 01452 410622. Glos.

AKITO TEXTILE SUIT size large, armour in back, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, £35. Tel. 01244 810166. Flintshire.

BESPOKE HARLEY DAVIDSON Fatbob trike, 2008, by SK Motorcycles of Lincoln, 8,950 miles, recent MoT, as new condition, dry mileage, £11,499 ovno Tel. 01472 322707. Bristol.

BIKE LIFT 450kg, professional hydraulic bike lift, hardly been used, £200 cost new over £500 buyer to collect from East Yorkshire. Tel. 07743 725437.

East Yorkshire.

BMW K1000 silver, 83/84, ex BMW, GB, gen 10k, h/panniers, tool kit, first aid kit, new tyres, fork seals, battery, vgc, £2999; brand new Buffalo racing suit, black, XL/5ft 10”, Alpine Star (45), l/boots, used, good condition, £50; fabric jacket, XL, black/red, used, good condition, £25. Tel. 07759 607498. Berks.

BMW R1200RT tank bag + pannier inner bags by Mane Event, £65 collect Tel. 01902 896828. West Midlands.

BOOKS: Greeves by Carrick & Walker, 1st edition, £70. British Trials Motorcycles by Ralf Venables, £25. Sammy Miller,

Will To Win, signed, £25. The Scottish 69-89, 1900-62, £25 each. Four Stroke Finale - The Honda Trials Story by Sandham 1989, £45, all books in mint condition. Tel. 07984 352539.

Worcs.

BUFFALO LEATHER JACKET gents size 46, in good condition, £40; (type Crusader); also Harley Davidson Electroglide polistil 1:15 die-cast model, vgc, £40.

Tel. 07504 327299 or 01364 653515. Torquay.

CHRYSLER WESTBEND 95cc, racing go-cart engines, new, can both be mounted on same chassis, c/w carbs, exhausts, petrol tanks, starters etc, £80 each plus p&p Tel. 01303 259335; 07599 838295. Kent.

CRASH HELMET flip-front, new, still in box, white, size 7 1/8-7 1/4, £25; also leather jacket, Buffalo, size 44, vgc, £50; health forces sale, bikes gone. Tel. 01543 673286.

Staffs.

DAINESE ONE PIECE LEATHERS 38/40” chest, black & grey, no scuffs or scrapes, worn three or four times at most, offers around, £250 ono Tel. 07775 680094. Essex.

LEATHER FIELDSHEER JACKET 48” to 50” chest, all protection, vgc, little used, cost £150, accept £65. Tel. Tony 01904 654614. York.

GEAR X PROTECTOR leather m/c jacket, double zip size, medium, as new, £35; dynamic cow hide jeans, 34”, eel worn but good, £20; will zip together.

Tel. 01539 5232968. Cumbria.

GIVEN UP BIKING SO: Rukka Jacket, red/black, with detachable armour/lining, size 54 (46/48CH), £100; Belstaff black leather trousers, reinforced knees/hips, 36W,

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 33IL, £85; Akito boots, size 11 (slight damage), £12; Also gloves and helmet. Tel. 01293 786693. Surrey.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON POLISTIL 1:15 scale model FXS80, low rider, 1000cc, die-cast mint and boxed, £25. Tel. 07504 327299; 01364 653515.

Torquay.

HAYNES REPAIR MANUALS Honda 125, 175, 250, Elsinore 73 on, .350 & 500 Fours 71 on; Yamaha Trail 250, 360 & 400, 71 on, £10 plus p&p Tel. 07804 411490. Cheshire.

WORKSHOP HAYNES MANUAL for Suzuki GSX-R750 & GSX-R1100 (1985-1992) Including: GSX600F/GSX750F/ GSX1100F (1988-1996), excellent condition, £7.00 for collection or arrange postage.

Tel. 07955 660306. Hants.

HONDA CBF1000 (20062010), CBR (2008-2011) Haynes Workshop Manual, as new, £10 + p&p Tel. 07480 743747. Lancs.

HONDA VFR750 86 to 97 Haynes manual, Honda VTR XL1000 Varadero Haynes manual, as new, £10 each.

Kawasaki ZX900 C2 silencer.

Remus, £50 ono. Tel. 01432 265726. Hereford.

HOOD DENIM MOTORCYCLE Jeans Kevlar lined, waist 40” leg 31”, worn twice, excellent condition, cost £120 accept £30. Tel. 07944 698661.

Northumberland.

KAWASAKI ER-6 N/F, 2012 onwards top box 30L, with Candy green inlay and back rest, plus full bike brackets to fit top box, £140. Tel. 07907 298888. Cambridgeshire.

KAWASAKI ER-6 dual seat, completely rebuilt by Saddlecraft of South Shields, two types of vinyl covering,

rebuilt with firmer sponge and has Gel pad for both rider & pillion, embroidered with Kawasaki name, should fit most bikes from 20092014, used very little as bike now sold, £95 plus £8 p&p. Tel. 01912 375555.

Northumberland.

KREIGA R35 BACKPACK & Kreiga US10 drypack tailpack, both excellent condition, £75 & £25 respectively. Brand New Nelson-Rigg expandable panniers, unused £40. Harris stainless rear paddock stand, bobbin type, as new £35.

Scottoiler Touring Universal + oil, £30 Tel. 07887 988647.

Lancs.

LADIES BIKE BOOTS black, pair, as new, size 6, £45. Tel. 07854 354916. Gwent.

LADIES BIKER BOOTS 1½” heel, black leather, 8-eyelet, newish, size 6, £50; also ladies biker boots, new, size 6, leather and hard cloth, shin protection, £40; ladies ankle boots, steel capped, hard wearing, size 7, £20; Bonneville T100, 2010, black leather, gelled seat, as new, £100; buyer collects; two exhausts, chrome, for same bike, after market reverse cone, done 500 miles, £100.

Tel. 07790 934835. Staffs.

LEATHER MOTORCYCLE jacket in blue, black, size 42 chest, £50. Also Buffalo leather jeans, 34 waist jacket, £28 ono. Tel. 07769 848510.

North Wales.

LEATHERS matching jacket/ trousers, as new, suit slim 5ft 10”, £45. Tel. 01625 421574.

Cheshire.

LEWIS LEATHER JACKET size 36, 1980s style, good condition, £80; black leather jacket, size 44, as new, £80; Akito textile Summer jacket,

as new, size large, black/ grey, £40; pair of ladies leather jeans, with scratch panels, worn once, size 14/16, £60.

Tel. 01655 331721; 07920 141700. Ayrshire.

LEWIS LEATHER JEANS originals, black/red/white, as new condition, £25. Haynes Honda ST1100 manual, £5.

Haynes Triumph triple and fours manual, £5. Black topbox to fit Givi rack, £5. Tel. 07758 768914. West Midlands.

MAGAZINES: Road Racer, RPM, British GP programmes, Isle of Man 1977, SBK 1996, Daytona 1995, Land Rover Discovery 1995, spares/ repairs, new parts fitted, rebuilt engine, tidy, good tyres, £1000 ono Tel. 078160 43480. Staffs.

MAGAZINES: The Motorcycle, 13 issues, 1951-53, £10; The Motorcycle, 10 issues, 1954-63, £10; with shows/TT. Books: Honda (Mike Woollett), 1983, £5; Superbikes Of The Seventies (John Nutting), 1979, £5; Dream Bikes (Alan Cathcart), 1988, £5; The Motoring Century (RAC), 1997, £5; Great British Motorcycles Of The Thirties (Bob Currie), 1991, £10; Pre-War British Motorcycles (C. J. Ayton), 1985, £5. (Collect or plus postage). Tel. 01902 540958.

Wolvs.

MANUALS Honda CG125, CX500, CB500/4, CB750/4, Kawasaki KH125, ZX6R, Suzuki trail bikes, (1970s, two stroke) Yamaha XS250/400, £5 each.

Tel. 07974 822880 text only.

West Midlands.

SPORT MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINES 1960/70/80, 300 plus copies, £40; Motorcycle/Motorcycling 1950/60 Show and TT mags, loads, Motorcycle Adventure

collectors books, clear-out, 1949 James Rigid Captain Trials bike, needs refurbishing.

Tel. 079890 94355. Staffs.

MOTORCYCLE TRAILER/ CAR DOLLY very strong, has ramps, winch 750kg units, jockey wheel, not used now, £275 ono Tel. 01452 780280.

Gloucestershire.

MOTORCYCLE TROUSERS unused, removable lining and armour, size XL, £30. Tel. 01256 893015. Hampshire.

NSU QUICKLY HANDBOOK (Pitman series), unused, £15.

Tel. 01256 893015. Hants.

NUMBER PLATE on retention, T900 KJR, £300. Tel. 01267 281503. Carmarthenshire.

ORIGINAL 1960S Lewis black one-piece racing leathers, 42” chest, 34” waist, 6ft 2”, £150; 1960/70s Highway black onepiece leathers, 38” chest, 28” waist, 5ft 9”, £110. Tel. 01293 786693. Surrey.

OXFORD CRUISER BAG with roll bag, two bags in one, can be used together or separately, large bag can be used as rucksack off bike, excellent condition, £35. Tel. 01244 810166. North Wales.

RACING SUIT brand new Buffalo hide racing suit, black/ red/white, size 5’10 height, 44/46 chest, never worn, £150.

Tel. 07759 607498. Berks.

RENNTEC RACK for Suzuki SFV650 (Gladius), black, comes with fitting kit & instructions, has been used but still in very good condition. Tel. 01235 763254. Oxfordshire.

RST 2-PIECE LEATHERS 44” chest, 36” waist, hardly worn, £100 ono Tel. 01978 721638; 07749 494295.

RST BLADE LADIES gloves white and black, size six, small, unused, £20. Haynes Manual

GS500, £5; XJ600S/N 92-99, £5. Tel. 07806 095738. Lincs.

SHARK XRR HELMET medium, black, excellent condition, £25.

Tel. 07773 270774. Derbys.

SINGLE BIKE TRAILER strong made, spare wheel, light board, cast hitch, plastic mudguards, good condition, suit lightweight motor bikes, £135. Tel. 01942 269134. Lancs.

SKID PLATE for Triumph 865cc Bonneville, £15; Scottoiler dual injector, new and unused, still in box, £5; Phazer Lazer radar jammer, not for road use, obviously!! £80. Tel. 01939 260462. Shrops.

STRATUS FOUR TUNNEL TENT walk in height, two compartments, three doors, excellent condition, £45. Tel. 01244 810166. Flintshire.

STRONG LOOP LOCK £8.

Strong disc lock, £5. Cover, £3. Two black full face helmets, size L & XL, £6 each.

Medium armoured red jacket, worn twice, £10. Tel. 07471 739455. West Yorkshire.

TALBOT EXPRESS CAMPERVAN 1990 Peugeot, diesel engine, tidy clean campervan, unused due to illness, MoT, nice interior, dry, low mileage, recent service, ready for use rallies, holidays, £2750. Tel. 07950 398750.

West Midlands.

TRIUMPH, BSA, LAMBRETTA buff log books pre 1964 all sizes, some with old MoTs. (extra) sample picture, sold as memorabilia only, mostly 1950s, £9 each, £2.50 max recorded postage Tel. 01932 765773. Gtr London.

WATERPROOF MOTORCYCLE TROUSERS brand new, removable lining and armour, size XL, £25. Tel. 01256 893015. Hants.

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