Built to cross continents with speed, flair and comfort. Most are big and heavy with fully enclosed bodywork and built-in luggage. Most also use a
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Tag: Buying a Bike
Sports tourers 101
Less focused than a sports bike, not quite as heavy or bulbous as a full-blown tourer. Sports tourers are a compromise, often built around a
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Sports bikes 101
Fast, sleek, sexy. Sports bikes get the latest high tech first, have the most powerful engines, best brakes and suspension. Many are close to being
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Street bikes 101
No frills motorcycling at its most simple. A flexible engine in a simple chassis with an upright, comfortable riding position and no screen or additional
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Best bikes for new riders
It’s a tricky one this. Your heart says ‘the biggest, fastest one I can afford please’, where common sense says ‘whoah there big boy, how
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Buying a 10-year-old bike – the best £3000 you’ll ever spend – once you’ve read this
Crash damage Get a mate to hold the handlebars straight and then get down on your knees and look along the length of the bike
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Buying a three to five-year-old bike
Three to five-year-old bikes can be the trickest of the lot to buy, but fear not, here are some top tips to help you. Paperwork
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Buying a nearly new bike – up to two years old
Some people are dubious about buying a second hand machine, here are our handy hints on what to check when buying used… Corrosion Any signs
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Motorcycle jacket buying guide
With so many styles and materials to choose from, you might not know where to start when faced with buying your first or a new
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Motorcycle helmet buying guide
With thousands of helmets to choose from it can often be a challenge where to start and understandably it’s not just a case of looking
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