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Triumph's test riders develop ultimate Triumph Scrambler
Triumph's test riders and chassis development team have spent four years working in secret to develop this - the ultimate off-road Triumph Scrambler.
By BikeSocial16/09/2014 - Bike Features
History of the 500cc two-stroke Grand Prix bike
We thought we'd delve into the history of the 500cc two-stroke to celebrate Bruce Anstey's remarkable win aboard the Padgetts Yamaha YZR500 at the Classic TT.
By BikeSocial05/09/2014 - Latest News
Reminder: no more tax discs from 1st October
From the beginning of October a tax disc is no longer required to be displayed on or in a vehicle. Tax is also to become non-transferable with a vehicle but what else is new?
By Michael Mann28/08/2014 - Bike Features
BLOG: Bike Social Sports Reporter gets on two wheels!
We put Bike Social Sports Reporter through his CBT the other week, here he tells us how he got on...
By BikeSocial22/08/2014 - Bike Features
Ducati Monster 1200S hits Silverstone
Ducati Monsters have never really been designed for track use, but that didn't stop us trying out our long-term test Ducati Monster 1200S at Silverstone on an exclusive Ducati track day.
By BikeSocial13/08/2014 - Latest News
Confederate unveils new £39K Hellcat
Confederate's Hellcat model is the custom bike of many a celebrity LA resident but the Alabama-based manufacturer have now released the latest version. Only 65 will be built.
By Michael Mann13/08/2014 - Bike Features
Ducati Monster 1200S test report - 2600 miles in
So far we've clocked 2636 miles on our long-term test Ducati Monster 1200S, and we're well impressed. It handles better than an older generation Ducati sports bike like a 999, is way more practical than we first thought, and makes more power than a Ducati 996R so it's no slouch on the road.
By BikeSocial07/07/2014 - Latest News
Honda releases limited-edition 'Urban Tiger' Fireblade
The Urban Tiger paint job returns to the road-going Fireblade after its race debut in BSB last weekend. It's not just the paint that Honda have upgraded though.
By Michael Mann17/06/2014 - Latest News
'Disproportionate' maximum fine proposals for road offences
New legislation for England and Wales concerning maximum fines for offences including speeding and not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is set to be debated in Parliament.
By Michael Mann10/06/2014 - Latest News
Yamaha MT-125 and YZF-R125 First Test!
We're at the world press launch of the Yamaha YZF-R125 and MT-125, and Yamaha have just revealed all the technical information of the new bikes, and pulled off the covers ready for our first ride this afternoon.
By Michael Mann03/06/2014
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