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A nod from the editor Motor Cycle Monthly, Media Centre, Morton Way, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6JR Tel: 01507 529529 Email:editorial@ motorcyclemonthly.co.uk Editor John Milbank Staff writer Carli Ann smith Editorial design tracey barton Publisher steve rose Group production editor tim Hartley Divisional advertising manager sandra Fisher Advertising Dawn Clay Marketing manager Charlotte Park Production manager Craig Lamb Publishing director Dan savage Commercial director nigel Hole Associate director Malcolm Wheeler Managing director brian Hill Advertising deadline for February issue January 3, 2014

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I’ve ridden the future, and I loved it! Electric vehicles are quietly powering their way into our lives, but there’s good reason why we should embrace the technology.

That’s not to say it’s going to stop us enjoying the feeling, the sound, or of course the smell of our petrol motors, and I can’t see the internal combustion engine disappearing for a very long time.

Talking to many of you at the NEC show recently, it was clear that, along with the joy of riding bikes, we share a passion for technology and engineering. I was lucky enough to be one of the first motorcycle journalists to ride the new Saietta R (see page 13), and the work that’s gone into it is astonishing. Whatever you think of its futuristic styling, there’s no denying it’s a head-turner.

Turning heads is exactly what the motorcycle industry needs right now – it’s increasingly difficult to pass a bike test, so anything that raises awareness of the benefits of two wheels has got to be a good thing. If that means starting with wealthy London commuters, then let’s give it all the support we can. Electric bikes can also be a great way to get kids interested early, as Marc Potter found out on page six.

A conference at the Department for Transport recently proved that getting more bikes on the road could reduce casualties (see over the page for my report), and while we all learn the skills to ride defensively, Carli’s trip out with Cambridgeshire Police highlighted some of the skills that can make us all safer.

Read her feature on page 24, and make sure you check out the video at bit.ly/MCMpolice These guys rode a stretch of Tarmac that I used to enjoy in the 1990s (when I was a lot

Contributors Carli Ann Smith spends a day with the police As staff writer for MCM, Carli spends a lot of time out on a lot of different bikes.

We were concerned when we found out she’d been hauled into a cop car, but relieved that it was all in the interests of a brilliant feature!

Bruce Wilson talks dirty Deputy editor of our sister mag – Motorcycle Sport and Leisure – Bruce can’t let an hour go by without extolling the joys of green lane riding. Check out his feature on page 28 to discover a great new adventure near you.

faster) – they finished it in the wet quicker than I used to in the dry on a sports bike.

One of the officers gave us a great analogy: If you walked into a room and found a sleeping tiger, you’d think ‘what would happen if it woke up’. Hopefully you’d calmly back out and shut the door, but you certainly wouldn’t poke it with a stick. The same applies to a dangerous situation… what if?! If there’s a car at a junction, or in an odd place, what if it didn’t see you? It’s no good just pushing on and hoping that everything will be okay... just like it’s no good assuming the tiger’s friendly. I always try to think ‘what if’, and if I find myself getting cocky on the road, I remind myself: ‘Don’t poke the tiger’.

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Chef lays down the law Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast has been riding since he was a kid and has owned all kinds of bikes from a C90 to a ZZR1400. Managing partner of White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors, he mixes his passion for bikes with his expert knowledge of the law to represent us riders...

Roland Brown tests the new BMW S1000R Roland’s been testing bikes for a living – from classics to factory GP machines – since 1982, contributes to mags and websites in 20 countries, has written several books and is a former international level racer. He’s also a bloody nice bloke!

Scott Redmond on the joy of strokers From old hounds to stunning minters, Scottie’s a true bike lover. He’s been buying, selling and breaking them for more than 20 years, and loves riding just as much as he does spannering. You’ll also find him at most bike events.

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More bikes on the road could reduce casualties Motor Cycle Monthly gained an exclusive invite to what could be one of the most important conferences in recent biking history.

John Milbank presents the call to action…

If We want to help motorcycling grow and be safer, the responsibility lies with us, as much as the Government. That was the overwhelming message to come from the bike industry, MPs and police on November 11, when the group came together for a series of presentations that will, I hope, be the start of a big change in attitude towards motorcycling.

Jacques Compagne is the secretary general of ACeM (europe’s Motorcycle Industry). After studying data on the volumes of motorcycles across the world, and comparing this with bike accidents, ACeM uncovered solid figures proving that more bikes equal less accidents. In countries like the UK, with less than 50 powered twowheelers per 1000 inhabitants, there are far more fatalities per rider than in other regions with greater volumes. Volume brings positive recognition from society and authorities, it brings social inclusion, and it underlines the benefits of biking.

We know that many people, and policy makers, don’t understand bikes – they’re seen as noisy, impractical, and dangerous – so they will continue to be excluded or restricted. But how can we change an opinion so ingrained in society?

Stijn Vancuyck from the Belgian federation of the Car and Two-wheeler Industries (feBIAC) works in Brussels, one of europe’s most congested

cities, and is well aware of the problem facing commuters. If he’s driving his car, his morning trip can take anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour. It’s still faster than the hour and a half that public transport takes, but it’s significantly slower than the 25 minutes it takes when he goes by bike.

He believes that the practically guaranteed arrival times when travelling by bike could have a benefit for all individuals, the environment, society and the economy.

By studying a section of the e40 highway from Leuven to Brussels during rush hour, Stijn and his colleagues found that if 10% of drivers switched to motorcycles, congestion would be reduced by 40%. extrapolating these figures to the entire Belgian road network, it was found that 15,000 hours could be saved per day – worth around 350,000 euros. If a quarter of drivers swapped to bikes, there could be no traffic jams at all in Begium!

As bikers, this may not be the most sexy news, but it’s incredibly important. The more people understand motorcycling, that accept it as a useful mode of transport, the safer we’ll all be.

Rob Clark is the head of retail motor at the specialist Lloyd’s motor insurer, equity Red Star.

He presented compelling evidence that motorcyclists generally represent a safer risk when driving cars than the average non-

motorcycling car user. It’s not news to us, but be honest – when was the last time you told a nonbiking mate that they should get on two wheels because it makes for a better driver? It’s our responsibility to promote the benefits of biking: whether it’s the fact that you can get an hour extra with your family each evening by filtering through the traffic jams; that you’re reducing the congestion and pollution in your home; or that you can save a fortune in running costs…

Steve Baker MP, a biker of 26 years and currently riding a KTM 950 gets the last word: “I ride first and foremost because I enjoy it, but also because I have reliable journey durations, and it’s cheap.

It’s a fraction of the cost to ride, compared with driving, parking and coming to London on the train.” The MP for High Wycombe, and chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Motorcycle Group, is a biker like the rest of us (and I get the feeling he’s a fairly swift rider, but you’ll never get him to admit it). He feels strongly that the current motorcycle test is a problem, and that we need to start thumping the desk for a democratic change in policy. Steve will be presenting a Westminster Hall Debate in December, but this is simply the start of what needs to be a very long conversation.

He’s convinced that the motorcycle industry – manufacturers, dealers, and of course us bikers, must come together with a strong message.

Having men like Steve Baker MP in Government can only be a very good thing for UK bikers.

Besides spreading the good word, we need to do all we can to stay safe too. Yes, bikes can be dangerous. It’s something I don’t want to get into in this paper, but we all know that we can ride defensively to reduce the risk – just look at our police feature on page 24. We need to ride our best, and be prepared for bad car drivers. By reducing the KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) statistics that policy makers look at, we’ll be in a stronger position to fight for a better biking life.

Motor Cycle Monthly intends to be fully involved as this develops over the coming months, and I hope that the paper can call on you, the readers, to help drive the message home that biking is a vital part of our country’s economy and infrastructure (as well as being bloody good fun).

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Hesketh returns after 30 years TAKING inspiration from Hesketh’s Formula 1 roots, the new limited edition 24 will be the British motorcycle brand’s first bike since 1983.

The single seater, complete with Öhlins suspension, Beringer brakes, Brock’s performance BST carbon fibre wheels and a 120bhp motor, will be available from February 2014. Only 24 of the 1950cc machines will be made.

This is the first bike to be launched under the new direction of Paul Sleeman, who took over the company in 2010. Currently based in Kingswood, the company will shortly be moving production to Redhill, Surrey. We’ve already made an appointment to see the 24 being built, so expect more details over the coming months.

For more information about Hesketh visit: www.heskethmotorcycles.co.uk

A Suzuki V-Strom in the palm of your hand SUZUKI has taken the title as the first motorcycle manufacturer to use an Augmented Reality app, after the launch of its app for the new V-Strom 1000.

The app, currently available for iPhone and iPad users with an Android version to follow soon, allows users to see the new adventure bike from the Japanese company in full 3D. Users can select colour options and choose to

view the bike with or without accessories.

Due to arrive in dealerships in February 2014, the V-Strom can be viewed from every angle – including through the fuel tank.

So what are you waiting for?

Download the app for free now at www.suzuki-gb.co.uk or from the Apple store by searching ‘V-Strom AR’ and scan this image to see it come alive!

Joey Dunlop tribute planned for 2014 Classic TT THE Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development has confirmed that the 2014 Classic TT Races, part of the fortnight-long Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling, will pay tribute to Joey Dunlop and will have an Eighties theme running throughout the event.

Entitled Joey Dunlop – Road Racing Legend, the Classic TT weekend will celebrate the life of Joey Dunlop, not just at the TT, but also during the F1 World Championship days, as well as his career in Ireland, with the 1980s.

Big hair, shoulder pads, ripped jeans and neon clothes are expected to be the order of the day with the fancy dress themed Paddock Carnival at the Grandstand on Friday, August 22.

There will also be a parade lap featuring Joey’s 26 biggest career rivals, with appropriate representatives when a rider is unavailable.

The Classic TT weekend will again feature two race days on Saturday, August 23, and Monday, August 25.

Stormont to fast-track racing laws THE Northern Ireland Assembly is fast-tracking new legislation to allow more scheduling flexibility for motorcycle road races.

With the North West 200 being called off twice in the last three years due to heavy rain, the aim is to amend the current law to make it easier for the organisers to apply for road closures and restage the event .

Danny Kennedy, regional development minister for the Stormont-based assembly, said: “Road racing events have real value and are an asset that contributes not only to local economies but to Northern Ireland as a whole, through direct spend and the positive international media coverage arising from them.”

Check out the Dirt Bike show on TV WHETHER you want to relive the action of the hugely successful International Dirt Bike Show, or you didn’t get a chance to be there in person, you can see just what it had to offer on Motors TV when Blood, Sweat and Gears is aired on Saturday, December 28, at 7.25pm.

The annual show, held at Stoneleigh Park, kept the TV crew busy as they weaved their way around the five halls interviewing all the top bods from major manufacturers, including KTM, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha to name just a few.

They caught all the action from the live

arena with Steve Colley and his trials bike stunt show, flattrack racing demonstrators and Danny Butler and his Extreme Mountain Bike crew showing off their skills.

Planning is already under way for the 2014 International Dirt Bike Show. We’ll be there – will you?

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Kids show the future’s electric!

No dabs here – Fin Potter shows off his skills on the Kuberg Trial E. A chip off the old block...

www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk A NEW breed of electric-powered off-road bikes are changing the way youngsters are getting into motorcycling, says Marc Potter.

For the first time ever, electric-powered off-road bikes are now a truly viable alternative to petrol power, with firms like Kuberg, OSET and Mecatechno coming into the UK and lighting the imaginations of children and adults.

It’s still a small market, but it’s one that is slowly changing the face of motorcycling in the UK and allows kids and parents to get into riding bikes for around £1000 or less.

But it’s not just the price which is driving this new breed, there are lots of positives with small offroad electric bikes over more traditional petrolpowered bikes.

For instance, you never have to worry about hot engine parts with little children, the bike’s power can be adjusted from a sedate walking pace to flatout by the flick of a switch or screwdriver, and gone are the days of leaking fuel in the back of your car when taking it to a track. Manufacturers claim most electric motorcycles can be put upside down in the back of a car with no leakages. Perhaps the biggest advantage is there’s no noise pollution.

Ben Matthews from Harglo, Kuberg’s UK importer, sees electric bikes as the future for young riders, he said: “We sold thousands of petrol engined junior motorcycles in the 1990s but times have changed. Noise is the biggest issue and because electric bikes are silent they won’t disturb parents, pets or neighbours.”

He added: “They’re also virtually maintenance free, which means they’re always in a rideable condition, and because power delivery is linear and predictable, kids quickly get the hang of riding a powered two wheeler. They’re hassle free for both parents and children, and that’s a big attraction.”

Kuberg recently chose to launch a range of new children’s bikes and invited MCM to try them out for size. We sent along our two intrepid reporters, nine-year-old twins, Max Potter and Finlay Potter, who rode the new £1095 Kuberg Trial E, and the £100 more expensive MX-styled Cross. Both boys have experience of a range of petrol-powered motorcycles, and previously owned an OSET 16.0 electric trials bike. Lots of children at the Kuberg

day had never ridden a motorcycle before, but with a bit of tuition, jumped on the entry-level Start (£750) and went home later that day as fully-fledged ‘motorcyclists.’

The Trial E is designed for riders between five and 10 years old. It comes with a 750W, 36v motor which has more than enough grunt to tackle rocks and climbs. There’s no clutch to get used to, no gears to mess around with, just turn them on and twist and go.

All the Kubergs we tested certainly have decent acceleration, look the part, are more than up to small jumps, and come complete with good quality brakes and suspension similar to the kit on a mountain bike.

Max Potter - future MX star - with the Kuberb Cross.

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After his ride, Max said: “It’s really fast and easy to ride. I could do big jumps on it and the brakes and suspension felt really good.”

Finlay said: “I love my OSET but really got on with the Kuberg straight away, I think my OSET might have better suspension, but I’d be very pleased if I had one of these. Can we get one?”

All bikes arrive ready to ride and will run for about two hours before losing charge. If that’s not enough Kuberg told us extra packs are available for £15 per battery and take a few minutes to swap over. The START uses two batteries, and the others use three.

For more information visit www.hargloperformance.com

Tiger MCC raises £13.5k for charity

Tiger MCC held its 18th annual Soggy Moggy rally and raised £13,500 for Wood Green, the animals charity.

Over the years the bikers, who are from Cambridgeshire, have raised in excess of £120,000 for the charity.

WHERE CAN I USE THEM?

In theory, anywhere where you have permission to ride, from your back garden to a mate’s field. But if you fancy going to somewhere with like-minded kids (and adults) at the weekend, then head to a practice track near you.

In our experience, most MX tracks have a children’s practice area, or separate children’s track and charge between £15 and £20 to ride all day if you show up with your own bike.

Most practice tracks also require that proper full riding kit is worn, and we’d suggest buying the best kit you can afford, but you can always look at used kit if you’re struggling.

For motocross practice tracks near you go to: www.totalmx.co.uk, and check out the new ‘E’ class for trials bikes at www.acu.org

Spoilt for choice Along with Kuberg, OSET and Mecatecno also offer a range of bikes starting from less than £800.

Marc and his family ran an OSET 16.0 for a year and once a decent pre-delivery inspection (PDI) had been done on the bike, were amazed that it required no more maintenance than a charge after every ride and a bit of chain lube.

See www.osetbikes.com/gb and www.jimsandiford.co.uk for more details.

Gran to make 5000 mile road trip Malc Wheeler, with his chain of office, is pictured with (from left to right) Mick Parrish (TT mechanic) Jean Worthington, Cleve Brightman (former sponsor), David Stevens (TT chief medical officer) and Julie Wheeler.

Honour for former IoM TT racer MALC Wheeler has been made president of the TT Riders Association at the association’s annual luncheon, held at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.

After riding in on the Ducati TT2 which he raced in the 1984 TT, Malc was welcomed to a standing ovation from the 400-plus former TT riders and guests.

He said: “What made the day so special was having many of the people that helped during my time racing here to share it with me and to be able to thank them publicly. My aim is not just to raise funds for this great charity but also to spend them on the many deserving cases that come to our attention.”

Malc raced in the Isle of Man from 1974 to 1990 and claimed three podiums along the way and now edits Classic Racer magazine.

The TT Riders Association, set up 62 years ago, is a registered charity which helps injured, elderly, and infirm TT riders and their families.

Tracey Wheeler is embarking on a 5000 mile road trip in August 2014, visiting 15 European countries in aid of military charity Afghan Heroes, and Wales Air Ambulance. She’ll be riding a Kawasaki Versys 650cc Adventure prepared by her local specialist, Kickstart Motorcycles, which has also supplied kit for her trip. To donate visit: justgiving.com/teams/TraceysRomanianRoadtrip

Riders make Squires toy run another huge success

More than 250 riders donned festive fancy dress to take part in this year’s Squires Santa Run. Hundreds of toys were donated to local charity, St George’s Crypt, as part of the Crypt Christmas Appeal.

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Interphone FX5T Bluetooth intercom

The fully weatherproof F5XT has an FM radio, music functions and the ability to be paired with up to six other users at one time. The unit is also fully compatible with the company’s remote control, which allows use of the system through a remote mounted on the handlebars.

RRP: £219.99 for a single unit and £379.99 for a twin pack More info: www.nevis.uk.com

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Oxford Aqua 25R rucksack

Tested by: Roger Jones RRP: £49.99 More info: www.oxprod.com If you want a 100% waterproof backpack! It’s made from tear resistant waterproof PVC tarpaulin with electro-welded seams. I left it outside in an 18-hour downpour for a test: In the morning not one drop of water had penetrated either the main bag or the front pocket with the waterproof zip.

It’s fluorescent yellow, so offers great visibility for car drivers. The adjustable shoulder straps kept the bag very comfy on a recent 300+ mile journey (and I’m not normally a fan of rucksacks).

Make sure the roll-top is pulled down and secured by the side straps, or it can act as a little bit of a sail and catch the wind. It’s a great rucksack and a good way to ensure all your possessions arrive safe and dry on any journey.

Mick Duckworth’s new book tells for the first time the full story of chief development engineer Doug Hele (Britain’s most progressive bike engineer of the 1960s and 70s) and his men at Triumph’s Meriden motorcycle factory. This 208-page hardback contains 165 illustrations, and is a must-read for anyone fascinated by development engineering, or curious about the old British industry, as well as classic Triumph bike fans.

RRP: £30+p&p More info: 01926 832345 or www.normanhyde.co.uk

Three new helmets from SHARK

The Explore-R is a new concept for SHARK, with a removable visor, peak and goggles which can be customised to suit any style of riding. This helmet also features SHARK’s new ‘carbon skin’ technology which it says offers extra protection and improved shock absorption.

The Vantime is SHARK’s first full-face urban helmet; while the cafe racer inspired Heritage has a natural bamboo fibre interior as well as SHARK’s ‘easy-fit’ removable padding system for glasses wearers.

RRP: Explore-R from £319.99; Vantime from £169.99; Heritage from £199.99 More info: www.nevis.uk.com

Under Armour compression top Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £40 Sizes available: XS-XXL More info: www.underarmour.com/shop/uk I like to be wrapped up and warm, and tend to feel the cold easily, so the basis of any riding gear for me is always a good base layer.

You may have seen the Under Armour logo on the Welsh rugby team, some hockey players, snowboarders or gymnasts – well you can add me to that list now.

I’ve got the long-sleeved compression mock top and it’s great! Admittedly it’s a bit of a squeeze to get it on – it’s described on the website as ‘super-tight’, which I can vouch for…

The top has a ‘second skin’ feeling and is one of those items that you forget that you have on. It has a grippy hem at the bottom to prevent it from rolling up, and an extended body length, so your back doesn’t become exposed when tucked into a sporty bike. Its silky fabric meant that my riding jackets simply slipped on and off, and the top stayed in place rather than gathering at my

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elbows and shoulders. You’d think that being so tight, the hems and stitching would dig in – not in this top: There are hardly any seams but those which are there are smooth and unnoticeable.

After talking with some athletic friends, they’ve told me they’re great to exercise in too as they wick away the moisture – I think I’ll leave that to them and just keep wearing it as a thermal on the bike...

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Muc-Off cleaning kits

At £25, the Bike Care Essentials Kit has a number of biodegradable products inside the cloth storage bag, including Muc-Off’s bestselling bike cleaner. For £40, take a look at the 8-in-1 Motorcycle Cleaning Kit. Inside the plastic box, you’ll find brushes, microfibre cloths, sponges, cleaning products and protecting sprays. The Ultimate Motorcycle Cleaning Kit, at £60, comes in a heavy duty parts toolbox and contains all you need for a super-shiny bike, including Drivetrain Cleaner, Split Second Detailer Wax, polishing cloths and a variety of brushes to get into the nooks and crannies.

RRP: Bike Care Essentials Kit – £25 8-in-1 Motorcycle Cleaning Kit – £40 and Bicycle Ultimate Motorcycle Kit – £60 More info: www.muc-off.com

Michelin Pilot Road 4

The new Michelin tyre will be available for sport touring, trail and GT bikes in early 2014. Intended for road use only, these tyres cover most categories of motorcycles packing more than 600cc. The new BMW R1200 RT will be fitted with the Pilot Road 4 GT as standard. The Road 4 tyre is claimed to deliver maximum safety in the most common conditions of use, especially on wet roads and when braking.

More info: moto.michelin.co.uk

Skidmarx accessories for Continental GT

Following the launch of the new Royal Enfield Continental GT, Skidmarx has developed a selection of screens and other accessories for the cafe racer.

Available to suit all styles, the range includes a retro model made from 4mm acrylic sheet, and a flyscreen in a number of tints and colours. Both come with tailor-made fitting kits.

Skidmarx has also adapted its popular GS cockpit fairing to fit the GT for a 1970s look.

RRP: Retro screen – £59.95 Standard Flyscreen (36 and 43cm) – £54.95 Cockpit fairing – £79.95 More info: www.skidmarx.co.uk

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Drift HD Ghost camera

Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £249.99 More info: www.actioncameras.co.uk Describing a video camera in a newspaper is tricky, so check out bit.ly/Z1000video for the footage I shot in Spain last month (make sure you view it at the 1080p setting).

Comparing the new HD Ghost with the ever-popular GoPro can’t be avoided, but for general biker use, the Drift has the edge: The built-in screen makes framing your shot easy; the lens can be rotated through 300° to get the perfect angle; picture quality is superb, with the camera handling changes in light very well; and the battery lasts up to three hours.

The included remote control can be strapped to your wrist, and allows you to start/stop recording, or take 11Mp still images. A genius feature is video tagging, which sets the camera running in a continuous loop, saving just the data from a pre-determined period. For instance, set it up for five minutes, and whenever you press the button on the camera or remote, it will save the last five minutes of action, the current five minutes, and the five minutes after that.

Built-in audio quality is good (and not hampered by a bulky case), but of course susceptible to wind

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noise, or you can use the microphone input (the Z1000 video used my cheap external mic in an attempt to record from inside my lid). The screen does add some weight to the unit, but it’s actually 17g lighter than a GoPro Hero 3 with its case and mounting bracket fitted. A 60m waterproof case is available for £34.99, but as the Ghost is safe to depths of 3m as standard, you really don’t need it for biking shots.

My only criticism is that the mounting clip system can vibrate a little. I fixed this with a very thin strip of foam, but the good thing about the design is that you can easily remove or fit it with your gloves on. A built-in ¼in thread fixing gives you plenty more mounting options too.

It might not have the very highend features of a top-spec GoPro, or be ready for deep underwater shots out of the box, but for pretty well every movie a biker might want to make, it’s close to perfect!

Y anchor Y-max90

Unlike bolt-down security anchors, the Gold Sold Secure rated Y anchor doesn’t depend on the bolts’ integrity to withstand attack as it sinks directly into the ground itself with a flush fitting. Two pieces of metal slide through the box section at the bottom of the Y to make it even more difficult to pull out, and it features a drainage hole to enable water to disperse. The Y anchor original can accommodate chains up to 50mm across the link width; however the Y-max90 is better for long link chains with a larger diameter.

We’re giving one of these away on Facebook so visit Facebook.com/ MotorCycleMonthly for your chance to get your hands on one.

RRP: £69.99 More info: www.yanchor.com

GIVI Xstream EVO XS313

The XS313 is an expandable bag with a maximum capacity of 20 litres which can either be used as a tail bag or as a side pannier fixed by straps. Those with touring motorcycles can take advantage of the new XS316 with a 35 litre capacity which has provision for the storage of a modular helmet.

More info: www.givi.co.uk

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Spada Sofia WP ladies’ boots

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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith AND TESTED RRP: £69.95 Sizes available: 36-41 More info: www.spadaclothing.co.uk One of the first places to get cold whenever I go out on the bike are my hands and my feet. Luckily my hands have been taken care of by heated grips and some great winter gloves this year, but this still left my feet getting chilly through my ‘race style’ plastic boots.

The Sofia boots from Spada kept my feet warm, and most importantly dry even in the heaviest of downpours. Often with waterproof boots, the lining doesn’t allow your feet to breathe and your feet get rather sweaty, however, these feature a breathable lining which keeps you comfortably warm but not too hot.

There’s a full length zip along the side with additional Velcro. On the left boot you’ll see a handy patch to resist wear when changing gear and rubber soles mean that your feet don’t slip off pegs on bikes or footboards on scooters. Even though they’re made for riding, I have been known to keep them on all day rather than swapping back into my normal work shoes!

IF YOU know someone looking to get into biking, you might be tempted to point them towards online discount vouchers offering Compulsory Basic Training for as little as £49. However, we’ve heard that this really could be too good to be true.

A full day’s CBT is normally around £100, and costs an instructor far more than the £25 they may get if using some discount websites.

It’s rumoured that a minority of unscrupulous schools are looking to make a fast buck by teaching in public car parks; taking out more students than they should; cutting training short or in some extreme cases, purposefully teaching students badly so they don’t pass.

To make sure you’re getting real value for money, here are three questions to ask before you book:

● How many people will you be training with, and will they have a similar level of experience to you?

An instructor should only supervise two trainees during on-road tuition and must be in radio contact with them at all times. Experience levels vary but ideally both students will have around the same. ● Where is the training?

All the sites should be checked by the DSA and the instructor must have written permission from the site owner to train there. It should have a good surface and be a minimum of 80ft x 30ft. ● How long will it take?

Some people learn faster than others, however a trainee must spend at least two hours on the road.

If you know someone getting into biking, why not make sure they get the best experience possible, and help them with their first steps.

What’s your opinion of bike training? Get in touch and send us an email at: editor@motorcyclemonthly.co.uk

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The sunshine may be hiding for now, but it doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors and suffer withdrawal symptoms from two wheels. It is the New Year after all! We’ve pulled together a few events going on in January 2014…

Thursday, January 2 The 20th Brass Monkey Run. Starting at various locations throughout the Midlands, the Brass Monkey Run is being held in aid of the Rainbows Children’s Hospice.

Price £2.50, with all proceeds going to the hospice. Ends at The Vic bikers’ pub in Coalville (LE67 3FA) at 1pm. There will be an escorted ride around the Charnwood Forest at 1.30pm, returning to the pub for free hot soup and roll plus entertainment.

For more info call 01530 814718 or visit www.vicbikerspub.co.uk

Sunday, January 5 Sand Racing at Mablethorpe. A number of classes including junior, road machine, motocross, sidecar and ATV/Quad. Wrap up warm and head down to see the fun. Due to the weather and beach conditions precise times can’t be predicted however racing will start 1½ hours after rider sign-in (10am). Also runs Sunday, January 19. For more info visit: http://xtreme-actionimages.com/sandrace Biker First Aid Courses. Motorcycle specific courses from Rainbow

training. Cost £59 each, including training, first aid booklet and certificate valid for three years. Block bookings available for clubs. 10% discount for more than one person from the same organisation or address. For more info visit: www.rainbowtda.co.uk or call Mark Harris 07824 449011

Saturday, January 11 – Sunday, January 12 Manchester Motorcycle Show.

Major manufacturers, the latest models, live action and legendary riders are just a few highlights.

A retail village for everything from spare parts to clothing and helmets for sale. Free bike parking.

Advanced tickets £10 for adults, £15 on the gate. Children under 15 enter free with a paying adult.

For more info or tickets visit www. manchestermotorcycleshow.com

Saturday, January 18 Ace Cafe Motown ‘How Sweet it is’ 50th anniversary. 7-11pm at the Ace Cafe for all things Motown, with DJ Little Diane. Entry is free.

For more info visit: www.ace-cafelondon.com

Sunday, January 19 Huddersfield Autojumble.

Opens at 10am, with lots of traders.

For more info visit http://phoenixfairs.jimdo.com

Saturday, January 25 Kempton Bike Jumble.

Gates open 10am. Free car park, food and refreshments. Admission: £5 adult, £4 OAPs and children.

Held at Kempton Park, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW6 5AQ. For more info call 01344 883961 or visit www.egp-enterprises.co.uk

Saturday, January 25 – Sunday, January 26 Adventure Travel Show.

A huge selection of specialist adventure travel companies at London’s Olympia, more than 100 free inspirational talks and help to make your adventure a reality with the Adventure Planning seminars.

Advance tickets £8 for a day, £12 for the weekend. Available on the door at £10 and £15 respectively.

For more info and to buy tickets visit www.adventureshow.com

The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Saturday, January 4 – Sunday, January 5 Held at Newark Showground (NG24 2NY) the first weekend of January kick-starts the New Year for classic bike enthusiasts.

There’ll be hundreds of classic and custom bikes to admire with a mix of trade stalls, dealers and autojumble plots to take a look around too. It’s the perfect place

Sunday, January 26 Normous Newark Autojumble.

Head to Newark Showground (NG24 2NY) to get those final bits for your project bike, or find a frame to get one started.

For more info call 01507 529529 or visit www.classicbikeshows.com

to grab some inspiration and a box full of parts to get your project finished (or started). There’s no need to worry about the weather either, as the show will be held almost entirely indoors.

For more information call 01507 529529 or visit www.classicbikeshows.com

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I love my BMW ‘adventures’ As the owner of my second BMW F650GS twin I was interested in your article on middleweight ‘Adventure’ bikes, back in the September issue.

I must admit to being completely ignorant as to just how useless a bike this is, having until now been satisfied that few other machines would meet my requirements so well.

It needs the right equipment of course; the expanding panniers and top box, a so-called ‘comfort’ seat to replace the original plank, and a tall screen. And yes, one needs to put one’s feet down to make it stop. As to the ‘random’ self-cancelling indicators: they stay on for two hundred metres unless the bike is stationary, when they keep winking. A valuable safety feature!

I regularly ride to the Pyrenees on camping trips, and as far as I know this is the only bike in its class which will carry all the gear I consider necessary for comfortable camping. You rightly highlight the fuel consumption, which becomes significant on a 2000 mile tour. I regularly obtain 80mpg on the continent, riding in a style which preserves my knee-sliders.

So for the present I remain a satisfied customer.

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★ MCM STAR LETTER OF THE MONTH Are all these tests really necessary?

Your letter highlights the big problem with motorcycle comparison tests, Peter (and the reason why you probably won’t see them in MCM now I’m the editor). The riders on that trip had to compare each bike directly, and give their experienced opinion on what they would recommend based on performance, handling and price. I’ve just reread the feature, and while it does criticise the bike, I wouldn’t say that the guys thought it was useless. What really matters to me though is that you love your machine – If a bike does what you want it to, and is the price that you want to pay, then that’s the most important thing. It’s why test rides are so important... a review can only give you the grounding to start a shortlist. In all my years of test riding, I can honestly say that there’s only one bike I genuinely don’t like (and I’m keeping that can of worms firmly shut!). John

I’d like to know what people think of the current test rules and test fees. I am astonished that people are not in uproar with the Government over them. I am about to take the next test classed as A2 which will allow me to ride up to a 400cc motorcycle.

To do this test will cost a minimum of around £170, this is on top of the £300 cost of my last test which included the CBT. To do my final test will cost an additional £170. To me these tests are like a tax against the upcoming biker.

Because of people jumping on racing bikes straight after their test and causing accidents or being in an accident, we’ve all been tarred with the same brush. What about those like myself who just want to pick up a lovely classic or cruiser? Just cruise along at

average speed showing off the chrome or history. Now we have to go through all these tests and spend baffling sums of money just to move up the line. Oh and, here’s the kicker, all of the tests are the same! The only difference is the size of bike you do it on – yet they all cost the same price.

Doesn’t anyone else think it should be at least made into two tests or some sort of refresher course instead of passing the same test three times?

Michael Mckeown We wish it wasn’t like this Michael! There are direct access routes, like the one run by BMW, but that doesn’t help younger riders. It’s daft a youngster could pass their driving test and get straight into a Subaru Impreza, but we’ve heard rumours that this might be changing too. Stick with it though – it’s worth it! John

Each month, our star letter will receive a six month subscription to their choice of one of our fantastic motorcycle magazines!

Stop! You forgot the technology of Moto Guzzi...

A brief history of braking in the December issue was a good article, but Simon ignored the 1970s Moto Guzzi linked braking system fitted to most of the range then, including the V50/60/75 etc.

I owned several of those machines and the simple hydraulic linked disc brakes saved my skin on many occasions. One could brake as hard as possible in the wet without locking up, and no ABS/electronics.

Complete rider confidence!

How about another article featuring the above? MCM, a very good read!

Jon Gordon Moto Guzzi’s linked system is very popular with owners – for those still confused, the front brake lever operated the right-hand caliper, while the foot brake operated the rear, and left-hand front caliper.

It was a good way of controlling the braking force, though to be fair, it’s perhaps not as pivotal as some of the innovations Simon listed. Good call though Jon!

What about my chain? It’s the best in the business I’ve just had a read of the November issue and you’ve listed quite a few security products including several sold secure chains from various manufacturers.

However, I’m surprised you have left out the best chain in

the business. I’ve got a couple of chains from Almax which are the bee’s knees in security and have withstood several attacks from thieves. If you go on the Almax website you can see them cutting other chains.

I’m nothing to do with

the company just a very satisfied customer.

Robert Short We wanted to give a spread of options in the short review, but we’ll be contacting Almax soon in order to feature some of its kit in an upcoming article. John

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Motorbike helmets serve one purpose – to protect. Reevu has taken this concept further, producing the world’s first motorbike helmets with an integrated rear vision system that helps prevent accidents.

Reevu – World leader in rear-vision helmet technology – has pioneered the use of cutting-edge materials and techniques to overcome the blind spot created by ordinary lids. MCM has teamed up with Reevu to offer readers the chance to win one of four helmets from its latest RV MSX1 (full-face) and RV FSX1 (flip-front) range, each worth £299.

Motorcyclists wearing REEVU say that the helmet gives them a much better view of their entire surroundings than the bike’s mirrors can offer. This ground-breaking design creates a new benchmark in preventative safety on our roads, with the patented system offering an ‘at-a-glance’ view of the road ahead and behind. Reevu believes it has made a helmet that will help prevent accidents because “prevention is better than cure”.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question correctly: The system fitted into every Reevu helmet overcomes a number of technical hurdles.

Question: Besides giving you a view of the road behind, Its Vision system is constructed from a reflective polycarbonate plate – in the event of an accident what else has the Vision system been designed to do? this plate has been designed to react as a A. Act as a creative zone crumple zone, displacing load across the internal construction of the helmet: in effect a double shell.

B. React as a crumple zone Reevu’s RV MSX1 has already proved itself on and C. Store warm crumpets off the track and is homologated to ECE 22.05.

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Agility Motors Saietta R £16,770 | 96.5bhp | 93.7lb-ft Advanced axial flux permanent magnet DC motor

Tested by: John Milbank Photography: Joe Dick

AN RS250 with a 1400cc V-twin engine.

That was the vision of Lawrence Marazzi, CEO of Agility Global when he founded the company five years ago – a compact bike with lightweight handling and huge torque.

The business is based in Central London, which may seem a strange place to develop a motorbike, but it makes good commercial sense when you consider that it’s intended to be the

ideal commuter machine. A top speed of 80mph will never impress track riders, and while 0-60 in a claimed 3.9 seconds is supercar fast, it’s not quite superbike. But... put the Saietta in its natural environment – the leafy suburbs and busy streets of the capital – and it’s a formidable piece of engineering, and much, much more than simply a motorbike with a battery and a weird fairing...

The handling is superb, making the bike easy to flick around in the city traffic.

The long swingarm is well braced, and pivots in front of the drive gear.

Agility’s own motor develops big torque while maintaining run time.

Tell me about the engine

An internal combustion engine produces its peak torque at a few thousand revs per minute. An electric motor produces it at zero RPM. No, it doesn’t make any noise, and no, it doesn’t have a lovely two-stroke smell, or the characterful pulse of a V-twin.

What it does have is instant power the moment you touch the throttle, and the ability to deliver that power perfectly smoothly, all the way up to the top speed.

Fed by a bank of Lithium-Ion batteries, the Saietta R uses a unique motor, developed by the Agility team.

Many of today’s performance motors use ‘rare earth’ magnets – neodymium or samarium-cobalt – which despite their name, aren’t actually that rare.

They are, however, brittle and susceptible to corrosion. Somehow, Agility has produced a powerful and efficient unit, using more traditional magnets, that delivers more than enough range and speed for a very spirited commute.

The powerplant is mated to a compact ‘Drive Torque GeometryControlTM’, which is linked to the rear wheel with a traditional chain and sprocket. The rider is totally unaware of any of the workings here: as soon as the throttle is opened, the bike’s off.

What’s the chassis like?

At 20mm shorter than an Aprilia RS250’s wheelbase, the Saietta exceeds the original brief. However, there is so much more to the chassis than its dimensions.

This is the only bike to use a composite monocoque chassis. Just like a Formula 1 car, the main ‘frame’ is basically a box.

Fixed to the front is the (again F1 inspired) unequal-length doublewishbone suspension. To the back is the almost dragbike long swingarm (which pivots before the front sprocket).

The suspension is fully adjustable, while the front is designed to allow an adjustable level of dive, making for a very stable ride. A single 320mm disc with four-pot caliper is more than enough to stop the 220kg bike, and the two-pot on the rear offers plenty of feel through its left-hand bar-mounted

TECH SPEC

The dash is clean and simple, with a speedo, odometer and battery guage.

The double-wishbone suspension draws on the company’s F1 experience.

Price: £16,770 (inc VAT) Engine: High torque electric motor Power: 96.5bhp Torque: 93.7lb-ft Weight: 220kg Seat height: 770mm Range: City 112 miles; Highway 58 miles; combined 74 miles www.agilitymotors.com

Who is Lawrence Marazzi?

A former commando, Lawrence Marazzi has worked in Formula 1, been an aerospace engineer with Embraer (the third largest aeroplane maker after Airbus and Boeing), an engineer with Turbo Technics, a management consultant, and worked at the cutting edge of the airspace industry, managing airspace and defence sector projects. Marazzi has a pilot’s licence, is a parachutist, and is obsessed with extreme sports: “If it moves, and it’s an incredible experience, I want to do it.”

With his appreciation and understanding of exceptional design and engineering, he and the Agility team are well equipped to make this, and their future bikes, a huge success. A charismatic, enthusiastic, and clearly very clever man, it’s impossible not to get wrapped up in Marazzi’s passion for the Saietta. MCM will be following Agility Motors closely, so we’ll bring you more updates throughout 2014. lever – with no gears, there’s no need for any controls hanging off the foot pegs, so the clutch lever is replaced with the rear brake. It takes a few miles to get used to, but just like riding a scooter, it soon feels second nature.

Should I buy one?

This was always going to be a controversial motorcycle. In fact, it’s designed to turn heads. If you want to get noticed, then this is without a doubt the best bike you could buy.

During my 90 minute test-ride around the capital with Agility’s development rider, Gary French, I was amazed at the attention we got. Pedestrians would rush over to ask if they could take photos, and couriers would sit behind for several sets of traffic lights, staring at the machine. At one point a van driver shouted over to ask us to pull over, then held up dozens of angry drivers as he blocked the road to take a photo.

What is vital to remember about the Saietta R is that it’s a commuter’s machine. It’s built with the intention of getting London workers into, and around the city. This could be the bike that changes the face of motorcycling, but to the benefit of motorcyclists – whatever they ride – across the country. If you’ve read our lead news story this month, you’ll know that getting more people to understand and accept motorcycling can only be a good thing, and if the Saietta R is the success it deserves to be, it could be key to that goal.

So should you buy one? Some very good friends of mine live in Kent, and work in central London. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending they consider it. Yes, it’s expensive, but this is a premium, exclusive product, you don’t pay any road tax and servicing is

minimal. Oh, and of course, there’s the small issue of economy. Assuming our friends commute 10,000 miles a year, that’s approximately £2000 in petrol.

With a full recharge (if they’re on Economy 7) costing 45p, the Saietta would set them back around £45 over the same distance.

What’s it like to ride?

It’s the future. Don’t start writing in just yet – I’m as much a petrol head as the rest of you, but it’s impossible not to be impressed by the way this bike delivers its performance. Before you say that it’s not got the range you’d want for a weekend thrash, or it’s not got a high enough top speed, remember what this bike is designed for: city commuters.

It feels like the love child of a bloody fast scooter, and a race-rep. Even with brand new tyres on one of the two bikes I rode, it felt secure on the busy streets and very easy to flick about thanks to its wide bars. It felt every bit the sportbike. Agility told me that the first machine I rode had been programmed to be at around 40% maximum performance. After a few miles the other bike was obviously faster, and while I’m told this was running at around 60-70%, the difference was clear. It took me a few sets of traffic lights to stop chuckling at the way I could surge away at green, then pull up quickly, without fuss, at the next red.

The Saietta R really does seem like the perfect commuter bike (if you have the money). It’s no tourer, or hardcore scratcher, but if you get the chance to ride one, you’ll be as excited as me about what the future might hold with this technology. We’ve all got a moneyno-object dream garage, and mine’s now got to make space for one of these too.

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Kawasaki Z1000 From £9499 | 140bhp @ 10,000rpm 82lb-ft @ 7300rpm | liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Tested by: John Milbank Photography: Double Red DescribeD as ‘the most radical supernaked’ bike, Kawasaki’s 2014 Z1000 is an evolution of the machine first launched in 2004, and last updated in 2010. Aggressive styling and performance follow the Japanese company’s ‘sugomi’ philosophy, with the tweaks, nips and tucks of the 2014 model going a lot deeper than the head-turning looks...

Tell me about the engine

The capacity remains the same as last year’s model, yet both power and torque have been upped for 2014 – the small increases throughout the rev range have been achieved mainly by modifying the fuelling system. The ecU is remapped, giving a very direct throttle response, which makes for a motor that’s both easy to ride lazily, but can explode into life when pushed.

Kawasaki wanted to maintain its ‘trademark top-end surge’, and sure enough, as the LeD rev counter reaches 7000-8000rpm, it’s like an almighty hand has started shoving you from behind until you reach 140bhp at 10,000rpm. it’s far from peaky though – i found the bike was quite happy to sit in third gear for much of the twisty seville roads of the launch, allowing a lazy ride that never stuttered, even in low-rpm tighter corners. spare a thought for our French cousins – for now at least, they’ll be getting a bike with a more conservative 104bhp at 9000rpm and 70lb-ft at 6000rpm.

The bike features an automatic eco mode – when your speed, gear and throttle position are at an optimum point, a light on the clocks tells you that the ecU is using a slightly different map, to give you around 8% better fuel economy. it’s impossible to say what the general economy of the bike was like on the launch, as it was topped

up with a jerry can at lunchtime. i’d expect similar figures to the previous model – around 35mpg – and with a two litre larger tank than the previous model, you’ll be able to go that bit further in 2014. but not if you ride hard – holding, erm, ‘spirited’ speeds for a 16 mile section of the test route saw the fuel gauge drop from half, to just above empty.

What’s the chassis like?

A lot of fuss has been made about the Z’s mass-centralisation – getting a bike’s weight as close to the roll, yaw and pitch axes – and even the new reflector-less LeD lights (a first for Kawasaki) are intended to bring the forward mass as close to the forks as

possible. it certainly doesn’t seem to be hype: at 220kg, the new model is 2kg heavier than it used to be (1.5kg of this could be the extra fuel in the tank), and 22kg heavier than a ZX-10r. However, it’s carried so well that the Z1000 never feels unwieldy. A low seat and narrow aluminium frame makes the bike feel very small as you ride it, with the weight appearing low to the ground.

The wide bars are ideal for town work, or just chucking the machine about in twisty roads. At high speed, and over poor surfaces, the steering can get a little lively, but never seems to stray into a scary wobble or weave.

You have to push it to get the bars to flap, but the Z1000 stays playful, and never wants to bite.

The rear shock is horizontal, like the previous model and the ZX-10r, but has tweaked damping and a more progressive linkage. showa big Piston Forks (bPF) are upside-down, with preload on the left, and damping on the right. These are the same style as the ZX-6r 636, tuned for sporty and street riding. All this tech adds up to a firm, but comfortable ride that gives you loads of feedback.

New monobloc calipers on the front are branded Kawasaki, but made by Tokico. They’re controlled with a radial master-cylinder, and although it’s very easy to stop with just one finger, they give great feedback (which is handy when you’re riding the non-Abs version on cobbled spanish streets).

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk The ABS model gains 1kg for its Bosch pump, but it’s worth it for a reliable and unintrusive system – brake hard and there’s none of the harsh locking and unlocking felt with some other designs.

Should I buy one?

This bike’s great for commuting; Sunday rides; fast scratching and track days. Because the engine pulls so strongly at low revs, it can be ridden like a mild-mannered muscle bike.

Hold on through the revs though, and the surge is incredible, firing you through overtakes. You could easily have a leisurely ride to Cadwell in the top three gears, then work the cleanaction gearbox hard around the track, taking advantage of the wide bars and low weight to see off many full-on race-reps.

As a commuter, it’s got some great advantages, though if you also like touring, you might want to consider the Z1000SX for its larger tank and greater luggage capacity. You could still go a long way on this bike though, and it’s good to see little touches like bungee hooks built into the pillion footpeg hangers.

Prices start at £9499 for the black or orange bikes, but they don’t have ABS. If you want one in green, you’ll have to buy the special edition for £200 more.

For £10,099 you get ABS, but only in green (which of course is everyone’s favourite Kawasaki colour!).

So what’s it like to ride?

Loud exhausts are less popular now, but even with the standard road-legal pipes (Akrapovic cans with removable baffles are an option), the Z sounds sublime. Kawasaki used clever computer modelling techniques to tune the airbox for an incredible howl as you open the bike up. The engineer responsible for settling on 16 holes in the new resonator was certainly thinking ‘Sugomi’ when he created it!

At UK motorway speeds, it’s surprisingly comfortable for a naked bike. The lower riding position, and modern styling seem to push the air around you, rather than into you. It would be great on track, with the constantly changing speed, but get on an autobahn and you’d start to feel the strain in your neck and legs after long periods above 120mph.

Clock packs a lot of information in.

Monobloc calipers by Tokico make one-finger braking easy.

TECH SPEC Price: From £9499 Engine: Liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Power: 140bhp @ 10,000rpm Torque: 82lb-ft @ 7300rpm Weight: 220kg Seat height: 815mm Tank size: 17 litres www.kawasaki.co.uk

It’s a lot of fun, whether your blood’s up and you want to really work the bike, or you’re just taking in the scenery while letting the superb engine do all the hard work.

Three deep metallic colours to choose from, but you’ll pay a premium for the ‘special edition’ green model...

Kawasaki’s eccentric chain adjuster.

What is Sugomi?

Sugomi is far more than a styling exercise. Finding a literal translation for the Japanese word isn’t really possible, so I spoke to Tsuyoshi Shibata, Kawasaki Motors Europe product planning manager...

He put it best when he told me that Sugomi is essentially a feeling of awe: “If you’re standing in a field, watching powerful lightning, you are scared, but you also feel Sugomi. It’s a respect for power and energy.”

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is known for engineering, and doesn’t make ‘soft’ things. From the Z1 in 1972 and onwards, everything followed that strong engineering line. In 2003 the company’s approach changed, and the styling team became more vocal in the creation of their bikes.

Now, the stylists and engineers work as one. This isn’t a case of form over function – it’s a company working with one vision, creating a machine that’s visually striking, but with the performance to match.

Shibata-san tells me: “Design is a message, engineering is content.

Without a common concept, we cannot match the design, performance and function.”

Sugomi has given Kawasaki a mantra to work with – whether it’s an engineer working on throttle response; braking; gear ratios or the induction sound, he’ll be thinking: “What is the Sugomi answer to this?”

Kawasaki first implemented its new focus on 2013’s Z800, but Shibata-san feels that every bike the company has produced possesses the essence of Sugomi: it’s already in the heart of the engineers; designers; salesmen – everyone.

The business is focused on creating motorcycles with an aura of power, and it’s committed to maintaining that. The Japanese are understandably tight-lipped about what the styling of the next bikes might be, but are confident that whatever they look like, they’ll inspire a feeling of Sugomi.

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BMW S10000R Sport £11,390 | liquid-cooled four cylinder 160bhp | 83lb-ft Tested by: Roland Brown Photography: Jason Critchell

www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk IT’S fouR years since BMW dropped the 190bhp bombshell of the S1000RR on the motorcycle world, going straight to the top of the super-sports class and beginning a new era of road-test superlatives and World Superbike race wins. A stripped-down naked four seemed sure to follow, yet despite many rumours and spy photos we’ve had to wait until now for the S1000R. BMW has plenty of reasons for taking some time to create it. It’s been busy developing other models (four more at this year’s Milan show), and it already had the beefy naked K1300R in the range. Equally importantly, building a lightweight naked sportster around a motor of such power involved far more than simply ripping off its fairing and bolting a flat, one-piece bar to the top yoke.

But finally the S1000R is officially here — or at least it’s launched and will be in showrooms next March. With its wide, raised one-piece bar it’s undoubtedly a super-naked but strictly speaking it’s not naked at all, having not just a headlamp fairing and tiny flyscreen but also fairing side pieces with familiar RR-style gills.

There are two versions of the S1000R. The standard bike has two riding modes and comes with BMW’s basic ASC traction control. The S1000R Sport adds two more riding modes, a quickshifter, the more sophisticated Dynamic Traction Control, LED indicators, a colour-matched belly pan and Dynamic Damping Control semiactive suspension.

12,000rpm, and the peak power output is 160bhp, well down on the RR’s 190bhp. But the peak torque figure of 112Nm is unchanged, and the R-bike makes more torque everywhere below 9000rpm.

So it’s a very powerful engine by naked bike standards and it’s also very sophisticated, with ride-by-wire throttle control, multiple modes and traction control. The standard model gets two engine modes, Road and Rain (selectable via a button on the right bar), with the latter giving softer delivery to a lower 136bhp max, and differing level of ASC (Automatic Stability Control). The Sport’s extra modes, Dynamic and Dynamic Pro, are for sporty riding. They’re also linked to the Dynamic Traction Control, which as with the S1000RR is governed by a lean angle sensor.

Tell me about the engine

It’s heavily based on the S1000RR’s dohc, 16-valve engine but is detuned with a reworked cylinder head, softer cams, revised injection system and new four-into-one exhaust. The rev limit is reduced by 2000rpm to

Distinctive asymmetric headlights.

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What’s the chassis like?

In similar fashion the twin-spar aluminium frame is based on the RR’s, but modified for naked bike use with more relaxed steering geometry and a longer wheelbase to give extra stability with the more upright riding position and those wide bars out in the breeze.

The standard S1000R gets 46mm upside-down forks and works the twin-sided aluminium swingarm via a conventional monoshock. The Sport model’s DDC semi-active suspension is closely based on the super-sports HP4’s. It changes with riding mode, and automatically adapts its damping levels to suit the current riding situation. BMW hasn’t skimped on the spec because the S1000R also gets Brembo radial four-piston calipers with ABS as standard. The ABS settings also vary with riding mode, with Dynamic Pro disabling rear wheel anti-lock to allow skids. Wheels are wide 17-inchers wearing Pirelli’s sticky Diablo Rosso Corsas.

Should I buy one?

If you’re looking for a powerful naked bike the BMW has surely got to be on your short list, not least because both models are so competitively priced.

The standard model sneaks in below the 10-grand mark at £9990. Although we haven’t ridden it yet (the launch bikes were all Sports) that looks seriously good value for a bike of this performance and quality.

Kawasaki’s freshly updated Z1000 is arguably the best of the Japanese opposition. That costs £9699 in its basic form but £10,099 with ABS, and is less powerful, heavier and can’t match the BMW for sophistication.

The S1000R Sport is arguably even better value at £11,390. With its choice of four engine modes, semi-active suspension and quick-shifter it’s a

seriously sophisticated bike for sensible money. Its closest rival is probably Aprilia’s excellent Tuono V4R ABS, which makes 170bhp, comes with APRC traction control and costs £12,432. KTM’s eagerly awaited 1290 Super Duke R is another formidable rival but its £13,999 price tag looks distinctly steep alongside the Sport’s.

So what’s it like to ride?

In a word: exciting. With stunning acceleration, sweet handling, powerful braking, light weight and generous levels of grip and ground clearance, the S1000R is very nearly as quick as any super-sports bike, and arguably more fun. And the Sport, especially, is also respectably practical and even comfortable, at least by naked bike standards.

The riding position is typically upright, with an easy reach to the bars and a fair bit of legroom despite fairly high and rearset footrests. The engine is superb: powerful, smooth and freerevving. The S1000R can’t approach the RR’s ballistic high-rev performance but for road-going use it more than compensates with its additional flexibility and stunning midrange response. Despite the tiny flyscreen there’s not much wind protection so neck muscles get a workout at higher speeds — but hey, it’s a naked bike, right?

Throttle response is excellent in all the riding modes, making for instant acceleration whether you’re rolling it on from 6000rpm or revving to the redline with the help of the efficient quick-shifter. When ridden hard the BMW is a seriously rapid bike, aided by its wet weight figure of just 207kg which is near identical to the RR’s. And it’s also impressively controllable, helped by the excellent DTC traction control system, which is there in the

Accessorising the S1000R Like most manufacturers these days, BMW has backed up the S1000R by developing a strong line of accessories, some of which are incorporated into the Sport model.

If you want the extra riding modes, DTC traction control and DDC semi-

active suspension you can only get them with the Sport, whose £1400 premium looks very good value given that you also get the quick-shift, LED indicators and belly pan.

There’s a long list of other accessories, including tuning parts

background in case you need it but doesn’t get in the way (even if you want to pull wheelies).

Chassis performance is equally impressive. On Road setting the BMW gives an improbably plush ride, gliding over most urban bumps as though they’re hardly there. It’s fine even for hard riding but you’re better off pressing the button to select Dynamic mode, which firms up the suspension and gives a superbly taut and controlled ride. Both ends can also be fine-tuned through soft, normal and hard settings via a button on the left bar.

Other chassis parts work well, with the Brembo radial front calipers giving predictably fierce stopping power.

They’re normally very well backed up

by the ABS system, although I actually crashed the bike after losing the front end under braking on a very slippery damp patch exiting a tunnel (while in Dynamic Pro mode, which is intended for dry surfaces). I’m still not sure why it happened but the incident wouldn’t put me off buying the BMW. Like other naked bikes the S1000R isn’t especially practical, but it’s better than some. Fuel consumption should be over 40mpg, so you should get close to 150 miles from the 17.5-litre tank. The plush suspension made the seat seem reasonably comfortable, though there’s not much room for a pillion. The digital instrument panel is comprehensive, and the Sport even comes with heated grips as standard.

developed for the HP4 such as carbon-fibre mudguards and covers, folding levers, rearset footrests and engine crash pads. There’s an Akrapovic slip-on silencer, or a titanium exhaust system that saves 4.5kg. HP4 style forged wheels save a further 2.5kg of unsprung weight.

Alternatively, you can add practicality. The launch bikes were fitted with the optional cruise control and Navigator GPS, as well as the heated grips that come with the Sport. There’s a larger flyscreen, a comfort seat, and a larger pillion seat. And for luggage there’s a dedicated tank bag and a larger rear bag that clips to the pillion seat.

You’d end up spending a fair bit more than that sub-10-grand basic price, but you’d end up with a naked missile that would also be a pretty useful all-rounder.

TECH SPEC BMW S1000R Sport

Price: £11,390 (£9990 for S1000R) Engine: Liquid-cooled inline four cylinder Power: 160bhp (119kW) @ 11,000rpm Torque: 83lb-ft (112Nm) @ 9250rpm Kerb weight: 207kg Seat height: 814mm Tank size: 17.5 litres www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk

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Start the year with a classic show at Newark on January 4-5, 2014

THE Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show at Newark has hundreds of beautiful classic and custom bikes to admire, with a healthy mix of trade stalls, dealers and autojumble plots – the perfect place to grab some inspiration and a boxful of parts to get your project finished in plenty of time for summer.

Brought to you by the organisers of the hugely successful Stafford and Bristol classic shows, the show is one place you’ll certainly get a warm reception and enjoy the post-Christmas period, as it will be held almost entirely indoors at the Newark Showground! Shake off that Christmas holiday tardiness with a great bike show and kick-start 2014 in the best possible way.

Guest of honour is Roger Marshall, a British road racing legend. Marshall won 12 British championships during an outstanding career that saw him ride for the factory Honda and Suzuki race teams on British short circuits – and in the major Welcome to a brand new year and the first major classic gathering of 2014, the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic. What better way to shake off a festive hangover than to be embraced by the warmth of the classic community and indeed the indoor heated charms of the Newark Showground?

While your Christmas tree may have wilted and the decorations be ready to go back in the box, there’s still plenty of cheer to be found here in Nottinghamshire. Aside from the always welcome sight of lovingly restored and proudly displayed classic and vintage machines, it’s also, as ever, the season for joyful browsing of the autojumble and an impressive line-up of trade stands.

Then, of course, there’s the chance to see and hear a biking legend up close and personal. For this show the organisers have lined-up 12 time British champ Roger

Newark Showground, Newark NG24 2NY

international road races at the North West 200, TT and Ulster GP. He went from being a top Yamaha privateer – with three British titles – to a Moriwaki Kawasaki ride in 1981, helping his new team-mate, a young man named Wayne Gardner, in the process.

Marshall enjoyed an incredible racing career right through to his tumultuous final season in 1987: On a Suzuki in Skoal Bandit colours, he won the British and British Super One titles in a year that he won so many races he became known as ‘win a week Marshall’. With further highlights in race team management and his rider liaison work with BSB, he’ll have the Newark crowds spellbound with his tales from the paddock.

This is going to be a great show, and with ‘Scooter World’ returning, there’ll be something for everyone… see you there!

Gary Pinchin Editor Classic Bike Guide

Marshall, a man with many a tale to tell from his TZ riding and TT tackling days.

This show also gives time and space to scooters. Don’t forget to check out the dedicated Scooter World area and the prize-giving which will see celebrated scooterists Norman and John Ronald handing out the gongs.

There will no doubt be much more that tickles your particular two-wheeled fancy as we see in this new year in truly classic style – so enjoy every last bit of it!

Look forward to seeing you at the show!

Best wishes, Rebecca Donohue Head of Marketing Carole Nash

Saturday, January 4, 9am-5pm Sunday, January 5, 9am-4pm

Advance online ticket sales end at midnight on 29/12/13

Great news and awards for classic scooter fans WELL KNOWN 1960s scooter sport celebrities, Norman and John Ronald, from Team S Equipe, will join Classic Scooterist editor Mau Spencer for a Q&A session and to present the custom show trophies to the class winners.

The Ronald brothers’ names will be familiar to anyone who has followed scooter sport history over the decades. Both have achieved a high level of success as individuals and as part of ‘Team S Equipe’. They have competed against (and been teamed with) other iconic scooter sportsmen including Arthur Francis, Harvey Watt plus the late Neville Frost and Malcolm Clarkson, to name just a few. Those old enough may also remember the publicity received when Norman won a gold-painted Lambretta in a Daily Mirror competition.

During Mau’s Q&A session, you’ll get your chance to ask them questions, so if you want to know about 1960s scooter sport or find out more about Team S Equipe, then get your thinking caps on!

The return of ‘Scooter World’ to the show will see every class winner get a trophy, but they’ll also receive a cash prize, plus a bottle of two-stroke oil, courtesy of Rock Oil.

Advance day pass: adults £7; children under 12 free On the door prices: adults £9; children under 12 free

Weekend camping is available to visitors for £20

Call 01507 529529 or visit www.classicbikeshows.com

The Carole Nash Classic Bike

Guide Winter Classic, January 4-5, 2014 TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE ADVENTURE BIKE 127/128/129 AIDPAC STAINLESS 106/107/108/109 ALUMINIUM WELDING 105A ATOMIC 56 LIMITED 53 AYRSHIRE CONFECTIONERS 73 BAJMAN 71 CAROLE NASH INSURANCE CONSULTANTS LTD 99 CARROT CYCLES 54 CHAIN MAN {THE} 119/120 CHRISTOPHER MORRIS 75 CHRONOMETRIC INSTRUMENT SERVICES 134 CLASSIC COATINGS LTD 56 CLASSIC STAINLESS 77 CLIFF ROUE 135 CLIVE APPLETON 65/66/67/68 FIRST GEAR LTD 104 G & J HOLDER 123/124/125 G & T TOOLS 90 GORDON MAY 132/133 H R S MOTORCYCLES BRISTOL 136/137/138/139 HEARING RESOLUTIONS 76A I D TOOLS 61/62/63/64 JEANS & JACKETS 122/A/B JOEY DUNLOP FOUNDATION 102 JULIAN RYDER 74A KALLIS 140 M H TEXTILES 112/113 MAGAZINE MAN (THE) 88 MICHAEL HODSON 103 MORTONS MEDIA GROUP LTD 97 MOTAD LTD 59/60 N D P TOOLS 69/70 PAUL DEXTER 89C PETES BIKES 74 PORTSONACHAN HOSPITALITY PARTNERSHIP 71A POWERBOND 126 PRO BIKE ART 130/131 PURE BIKE TOURS 103A R H SPECIALIST INSURANCE 95 RENAPUR LTD 51 RICHARD PEGG 104A RIDE ON DIRECT 55 SPENCER ELTON 50 STAMFORD CLASSIC BIKES 52 SUNRISE GRAPHICS & FAB FASTENINGS 110/111 SURPLUS SUPPLIES 74B/75B V MAX BITZ.COM 121/122 VINTAGE & VETERAN LLP 89A WAX JACKETS CLEANED.CO.UK 114/115/116 WIREMAN 57/58 CLUBS AJS MATCHLESS POACHERS PRE 65 TRIALS CLUB 84/85 BRITISH HISTORIC RACING CLUB 91/92 CLASSIC RACING MOTORCYCLE CLUB LTD 79 GAWSWORTH JESTERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB 82 ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB GB 100/101 LONDON DOUGLAS MCC (NEWARK) 83 OWD CODGERS AND FRIENDS {THE} 80/81 STRAIGHTLINERS LTD 93 SUNBEAM OWNERS FELLOWSHIP 96 VJMC 86/87 VELOCETTE OWNERS CLUB 78

PRIVATE ENTRIES BILL HOLLIS CARL HOOPER CARL HOOPER DAVID OLIVER DESMOND GRAVES DESMOND PRICE GARRY KENDRICK GORDON HALLETT GRAHAM HOLLOWAY JOE SORBI JOHN COOK JULIE PRICE KEN THIRTLE MICHAEL BRACKEN PHILIP PETTY WILF VOKES

11 21 22 6 1 14 9/10 2 4 8 3 13 40 12 7 5

JOHN CROCKER HALL 2 CLUBS GOLDWING OWNERS CLASSIC SECTION GREEVES RIDERS ASSOCIATION HISTORIC HONDA COLLECTION (STAFF) HONDA OWNERS CLUB (NEWARK)

537/538 534/535 527/528 540/541

PRIVATE DISPLAY DAVID WOOD

530/531

JOHN CROCKER HALL 3 TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MANUALS.COM 429/430 JOHN BINGLEY 413/414 L M T MOTORCYCLES 446/447/448 SOLO PRODUCTS 449/450 CLUBS AIRCOOLED SUZUKI ACS CBX ENTHUSIASTS CLUB CLASSIC YAMAHA COMPETITION MACHINERY L C CLUB LINCOLNSHIRE TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE CLUB SKEGNESS AND DISTRICT MCC SUZUKI OWNERS CLUB (NORTH) TRIKES R US

454/455 452/453 404/405 402/403 458 & 459 409/410 461/462 406/407

LADY EASTWOOD PAVILION TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE A & M CLOTHING 293 ACTIV8 LUBRICANTS LTD 238 ADAM GOY 239/240 ARKAY SALES 229 BARRINGTON TOOLS 284/285 CLASSIC BIKE BITS & BOBS 265/266 CYKO PRODUCTS 270/271 ERYRIAUDIOLOGICAL REASEARCH 289 GEORGE MILBURN 206/207 HAYMOOR LEISURE 260/261/262/263/264 MALLARD METALS 210/211/212/213 MICHAEL HARRISON 205 NATIONAL YOUTHBIKE CHARITY 276/277/278

PEAK TOOLS 223/224 PORTSONACHAN HOSPITALITY PARTNERSHIP 287 RESTORATION SUPPLIES 220 REWBAN EYEWEAR 258/259 SECURIT G.B LTD 241/242 SOLDIERS OFF THE STREET 245/246 STAINLESS CLASSICS 230 SWEETS OF YESTERYEAR 279/280 TRADE CLASSIC BIKES 218/219 WARREN JOHNSON 247/248 CLUBS GOLDSTAR OWNERS CLUB (STAFF) 221/222 LIGHT WEIGHT TWO STROKE 233 NATIONAL SPRINT ASSOCIATION LTD (STAFF) 231/232 ROYAL ENFIELD OWNERS CLUB 226/234 UK 2 STROKE CLUB 227/228/235/236 VIRAGO STAR OWNERS CLUB (NEWARK) 225

OUTSIDE TRADE TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE ALFIE ROBINSON ALL TOOLS ASHCROFT TOOLS AUTO HOSE B O M BATTERIES BARLOWS MOTORCYCLES BIKE ATTACK BRETTON MOTORCYCLES BROWNIES MOTORCYCLE BRYAN RIPPINGALE C J SALES C K W DISTRIBUTION LTD CHRIS KNIGHT MOTORCYCLES LTD CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE OILS D & J FACTORING D J B ENTERPRISES DAVID INGRAM FAT MAGGOTT G M ENTERPRISES KIDDERMINSTER MOTORCYCLES MALCOLM HAW MALCOLM LEECH MARKET DISCOUNTS METAL MAN (STEVE TAYLOR) {THE} MOTORCYCLE LIFTS NUMBERPLATES 4 U ON ALL FOURS R & C LUBES R B BIKES R N R ALUMINIUM

TIMETABLE

GEORGE STEPHENSON HALL

1045 1015 1003 1023 1010 1049 1029 1016 1013 1024 1006 1021 1000 1030 1031 1048A 1048 1060 1004 1007 1056 1001 1046 1008 1020 1017 1009 1026 1014 1005

ROBERT LEE S S DIRECT SIMON BROUGH T D WORKWEAR TOOLBOX TOOLS ON TOUR TOP GEAR SPEED SHOP TURBO TRADE UK TYRE FINDER VAC BAG PRODUCTS LTD WEST LONDON MOTORBIKE LTD

1012 1002 1044 1032 1055 1058 1050A 1028 1025 1033 1017

SCOOTER WORLD HALL (STANLEY SHELDON) TRADE & AUTOJUMBLE CHAS SPEED FABRICATIONS 306/307/308 FLIGHTSTORE PILOT SUPPLIES LTD 328/329/340/348/349/350 SHAW-FIRE SCOOTER SPARES 316 MORTONS MEDIA GROUP LTD 368 CLUBS 100 MPH SCOOTER.COM 317/318/319/320/337/338/339/340 BOSTON SCOOTER CLUB 333/334/335/336/353/354/355/356 BRITISH SCOOTER SPORT ORGANISATION 312/313/314/315 DAMBUSTERS SCOOTER CLUB 321/322/323/341/342/343 EAST MIDLANDS SCOOTER ALLIANCE 301/302/303/304 ESSEX VESPA CLUB 309/310/311 GENERATIONS SCOOTERS 360/361 HISTORIC SCOOTER RACING 365 LAMBRETTA CLUB GREAT BRITAIN 362/363/364 LINCOLN AND NEWARK SCOOTER RIDERS 357/358 VETERAN VESPA CLUB 359 VINTAGE MOTOR SCOOTER CLUB 366/367 WORKSOP MOD APPRECIATION SOCIETY 331/332/351/352 PRIVATE ENTRIES CHUCK SWONNELL DAMON VAUGHAN DARREN KANE JAMES GRABINIOK NICK EDWARDS ROBERT GRABINIOK STEVE CONNEELY STEVE CONNEELY TEAM S EQUIPE

756 750 753/754 752 755 751 757 758 MORTONS STAND (368)

Stage - George Stephenson Hall

Stage - George Stephenson Hall Saturday

09.00 Show opens 11.00 Roger Marshall, 12 time British champion factory Honda and Suzuki rider and TT runner up, talks about his racing history with Steve Plater.

13.00 Blast from the Past, with the roar of the four-strokes and the scream from the two-strokes, firing-up outside the front of the Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon).

14.00 Lincolnshire lads – Steve Plater, Roger Marshall and Malcolm Wheeler – travel down memory lane.

15.00 Roger Marshall, 12 time British champion factory Honda and Suzuki rider and TT runner up, talks about his racing history with Steve Plater.

17.00 Show closes.

Sunday

09.00 Show opens 11.00 Roger Marshall, 12 time British champion factory Honda and Suzuki rider and TT runner up, talks about his racing history with Steve Plater.

13.00 Blast from the Past, with the roar of the four-strokes and the scream from the two-strokes, firing-up outside the front of the Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon).

13.00 Presentation – Poachers Pre 65 Trials Club Championship awards 2013, presented

by Roger Marshall and compere Mike Gallagher.

14.00 Lincolnshire lads – Steve Plater, Roger Marshall and Malcolm Wheeler – travel down memory lane.

15.30 Presentation of motorcycle awards with Roger Marshall and compere Steve Plater.

16.00 Show closes

Stage - Scooter World Hall (Stanley Stage - Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon) Saturday

11.00 Mau Spencer, editor of Classic Scooterist – question and answer session.

13.00 Blast from the Past, with the roar of the four-strokes and the scream from the two-strokes, firing-up outside the front of the Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon).

15.00 Mau Spencer, editor of Classic Scooterist – question and answer session.

17.00 Show closes.

Sunday

Sheldon)

11.00 Mau Spencer, editor of Classic Scooterist – question and answer session.

13.00 Blast from the Past, with the roar of the four-strokes and the scream from the two-strokes, firing up outside the front of the Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon).

15.00 Mau Spencer, editor of Classic Scooterist – question and answer session with 1960s scooter racing legends John and Norman Ronald.

15.30 Presentation of scooter awards by John and Norman Ronald.

16.00 Show closes.

Evening Entertainment

Saturday, January 4, 2014 Joe Hallam Pavilion

19:00

19:00 – 21:00 21:00 – 22:00 22:00 – 22:30 22:30 – 23:30 23:30 – Close

Doors open to public.

Free entry to anyone wearing a wristband/£5 visitors entry DJ, Martin Topley Band, Then Again DJ, Martin Topley Then Again (Band) DJ, Martin Topley

SHOW OFFICIALS:

AWARDS LIST Individual Awards: Best In Show + Rosette (£100) Most Technical Interest (£100) Vintage 1st Prewar 1st Postwar 1st Continental 1st Vintage Japanese 1st Modern 1st Private Entry 3rd

Private Entry 2nd Private Entry 1st (£100) Best Competition (Trials & Scrambles) Best Competition (Any other type) Best Unrestored Best Restoration Best Paint Job Best Trade Entry 10 Highly Commended Rosettes

Scooter World Hall Awards: Best Scooter in Show + rosette £100 Best Scooter Display £100 Best Custom Scooter £25 Best Lambretta £25 Best Vespa £25 Best Street Racer (Scooter) £25 Farthest Travelled Scooter £25 Best Original Looking Scooter £25 Best Other (Scooter) £25 10 Highly Commended Scooter rosettes

The Scooter Awards are in association with Rock Oil, Shaw-Fire Parts, The Lambretta Club GB, The Veteran Vespa Club, DKS Race Team, The Lincoln Scooter Alliance, Harrisongreen Office Supplies and Richard Addison Photography.

Club Awards: Club Stand 3rd £250 + 10 rosettes Club Stand 2nd £500 + 10 rosettes Club Stand 1st £750 + 10 rosettes

Exhibition manager – Nick Mowbray Exhibition administration manager – Glynis Roberts Exhibition sales executive – Andrew Kitchen and Andy Catton Exhibition administrators – Harry Leyland, Jane Houldershaw, Richard Graham and Jayne Stevens Sponsors – Carole Nash Consultants Ltd, Classic Bike Guide Commentator – Steve Plater Judges – James Robinson and Richard Duffin Stand enquiries – 01507 529430 Ticket hotline – 01507 529529 Order online at: www.classicbikeshows.com

CLUB STANDS 100 MPH SCOOTER.COM

Stanley Sheldon 317-320 & 337-340

315 T Checkwood 316 T Checkwood

2007 Vespa Retta Lambretta

EAST MIDLANDS SCOOTER ALLIANCE

AIRCOOLED SUZUKI

John Crocker 3 454 & 455 351 F Martin 352 D Whitehead 353 G Hurd 354 J Martin 355 M Lonsdale 356 K Gray 357 R Davis 358 G Dickson

1981 Suzuki GSX 1982 Suzuki GSX 1978 Suzuki GS 1981 Suzuki GSX 1981 Suzuki GSX 1988 Suzuki GSX 1982 Suzuki GSX 1980 Suzuki GSX

AJS POACHERS

George Stephenson 84 & 85 206 E Gowshall 207 M Gallagher 208 S Dawson 209 D McGregor 210 A Webbe 211 S Fewster

Stanley Sheldon 301-304 348 A Butler

1985 Vespa T5

LAMBRETTA CLUB OF GB Stanley Sheldon 362-364

GAWSWORTH JESTERS

LC CLUB John Crocker 3 402 & 403 259 G Robinson 260 C Palmer 261 R Fulton 262 A Graham 263 D Wood 264 J Wasley

Stanley Sheldon 309-311 317 A Stevens 1967 Piaggio Vespa 90 Super Sprint 318 P Guppy 1964 Douglas Vespa Sportique 319 S Turner 1961 Piaggio Vespa VBB 320 S Dennis 2013 Piaggio Ape Racer 321 P Burley 1971 Piaggio V90 George Stephenson 82 198 C Tranter 2007 Yamaha MT01 199 M Dowding 1969 CZ Bike and Trailer 200 J Potts 1979 Yamaha RD 201 D Turner 1989 Suzuki RG 202 P Harrison 1993 Gas Gas JTX 203 G Harrison 1980 Chinese Chop

Stanley Sheldon 333-336 & 353-356 86 M Topley 1982 Vespa Douglas PX 87 A Topley 1997 Vespa T5 88 C Topley 1979 Vespa Special 89 R Dewars 1969 Lambretta GP200 90 T Harker 1979 Lambretta GP 91 D Dawson 1962 Agrati Capri

Stanley Sheldon 360 & 361 295 D Bell 1979 Lambretta GP200 296 D Gibbs 1980 Lambretta GP200 297 L Johnson 1982 Lambretta Jet 200 298 L Johnson 2003 Vespa PX200

BRITISH SCOOTER SPORT

Stanley Sheldon 312-315

BRITISH HISTORIC RACING CLUB

George Stephenson 91 & 92 386 M Quirk 1951 Vincent Rapide 387 K Prime 1971 Ducati MK1 388 M Powell 1970 BSA Bantam 389 R Brown 1965 BSA Bantam 390 R Moss 1934 Scott Flying Squirrel 391 S Pearson 1970 BMW Pearsonian 392 S Clover 1939 Norton ES2 393 J Fawcett 1971 Seeley G50 394 P Sproson 1985 Moto Guzzi Le Mans

CBX ENTHUSIASTS

John Crocker 3 452 & 453 164 N Hare 1978 Honda CBX B 165 N Hare 1981 Honda CBX Special 166 N Sadler 1979 Honda CBX B 167 K Phillips 1982 Honda CBX B 168 A Fisher 1979 Honda CBX B 169 S Golding Honda CBX 170 G Smith 1981 CBX Pro Link Special 1000

CLASSIC RACING MOTORCYCLE CLUB LTD

George Stephenson 79 157 J Davidson 158 S Walsh 159 R Bryant 160 K Brown 161 A Walsh

1972 Honda CB350 1978 Honda MT 1968 Yamaha TD2 1976 Yamaha RD 1986 Yamaha FZ

CLASSIC YAMAHA COMPETITION

John Crocker 3 404 & 405 324 J Kennewell 1973 Yamaha Granby 325 K Alderman 1991 Yamaha 326 T Dawson 1981 Yamaha 327 B Baxter 1993 Honda 328 Motolink 1973 Yamaha

DAMBUSTERS SCOOTER CLUB

Stanley Sheldon 321-323 & 341-343 301 N Pacey 2012 Vespa GTS Super 302 N Pacey 2012 Vespa GTS Super Sport 303 K Pacey 2003 Vespa P200 Disc 304 J Stanger 1977 Vespa Primavara St Racer 305 K Pacey 1983 Vespa PX225 St Racer 306 R Sharpe 1989 Vespa TS Mark I 307 P Moreland 2003 Vespa PX125 308 M Lancaster 2003 Vespa PX200 Disc 309 Simon 1983 Vespa PX125 310 Anita 2008 Vespa PX125 311 L Marriott Vespa Vintage 50S 312 N Marriott 1979 Lambretta GP225 313 D Foster 2012 Vespa PX 125 314 S Marriott 2003 Vespa PX200 Disc

1976 Ducati Paso 1959 Gilera G175 1975 Benelli 2C 1966 Itom Racer 1962 Motobi Pasaro

ESSEX VESPA CLUB

1951 AJS 1964 James 1959 BSA Bantam 1965 Greeves 1954 BSA C10 1958 Matchless

BOSTON SCOOTER CLUB

181 P Cooper 182 M Cross 183 M Hodgson 184 A Neal 185 M Allsop

GENERATIONS SCOOTER CLUB

GOLDSTAR OWNERS’ CLUB Lady Eastwood 221 -222

GOLDWING OWNER CLASSIC

John Crocker 2 537-538 397 P Fisher 1979 Honda K3 KZ 398 J Carter 1975 Honda KO 1000 399 S Cox 1976 Honda GL K1 400 P Biddy 1976 Honda K1 1000 401 S Parks 1985 Honda GL 1200 402 R Dickenson 1976 Honda GL 1000 K2

GREEVES RIDERS’ ASSOCIATION

John Crocker 2 534 & 535 335 G Broadbent 1961 Greeves MDS Scrambler 336 S Broadbent 1958 Greeves Fleetwing Roadster 337 M Nicholas 1958 Greeves Fleetwing Roadster 338 J Nicholas 1969 Trigreeves 339 D McGregor 1963 Greeves Road Special 340 B McGregor 1963 Greeves TFS 341 M Norris 1968 Greeves Griffin 342 M Norris 1967 Greeves Challenger 343 P Gollings 1963 Greeves 25DC Roadster 344 D Bradley 1952 Greeves Prota Type 345 D Bradley 1954 Greeves 20 T Trials HISTORIC HONDA COLLECTION John Crocker 2 527 & 528 152 I Cherry 1976 Honda XR75 153 A Samra 1998 Honda RS 154 J Dale 1977 Honda MT 155 B Saunders 1979 Honda RSC 156 M Dale 1992 Honda RS HISTORIC SCOOTER RACING Stanley Sheldon 365 108 N Prince 1964 Lambretta Series 2 109 N Prince 1959 Lambretta Series 1 HONDA OWNERS’ CLUB John Crocker 2 540 & 541 112 P Burton 2000 Honda NTR1000 113 S Parker 1977 Honda CB400F2 114 I Treece 1997 Honda Valkyrie F6C 115 J Ridley 1976 Honda CB750 FI 116 M Waller 1985 Honda CX500C 117 A Smith 1972 Honda CB350F 118 M Simmonds Honda VTR 1000 F ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS’ CLUB George Stephenson 100 & 101 172 C Stockton 1955 Ducati TL 173 M Bracken 1971 Ducati Scrambler 174 S Wood 1972 Benelli Tornado 175 V Hunt 1981 Ducati Hailwood Replica 176 M Kremin 1976 Beta GS 177 P Sproston 1948 Moto Guzzi Motolegra 178 K Small 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 179 G Richardson 1954 M V Agusta TR 180 I Ritchie 1974 Garelli Cross

1984 Yamaha RD LC 1982 Yamaha RD LC 1984 Yamaha RD LC 1983 Yamaha RD LC 1984 Yamaha RD LC Yamaha RD LC

LIGHTWEIGHT TWO-STROKE Lady Eastwood 233 244 A Bell 1979 Yamaha YZ100f 245 J Bell 1978 Yamaha FS1E DX 246 L Bell 1987 Yamaha FS1 247 S Williams 1981 Yamaha Rd50m 248 J Bartlett 1973 Yamaha Rt3 249 J Bartlett 1971 Yamaha Dt1 250 R Baxter 1981 Yamaha Dt175mx 251 R Dear 1979 Yamaha Gt80 252 D Penny 1988 Honda Mt5 253 E Baxter 1977 Suzuki Ap50 254 R Williams 1981 Suzuki X1 50 255 M Bell 1983 Suzuki Ts50er 256 K Alderman 1973 Yamaha FS1E LINCOLN & NEWARK SCOOTER RIDERS COLLECTIVE Stanley Sheldon 357 & 358 273 W Shaw 1965 Lambretta TV200 274 M Cobb 1958 Lambretta LI150 Series 1 275 B Freeman 1969 Lambretta GP200 276 P Sheppard 1971 Lambretta Vega 277 A Pickering 1979 Lambretta SIL GP200 278 A Pickering 1992 Lambretta SIL GP200 LINCOLNSHIRE TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE CLUB John Crocker 3 458 & 459 121 C Wood 1966 Triumph T100S 122 G Bellamy 1965 Triumph Mountain Cub 123 R Dale 1937 Triumph 6s Deluxe 124 R Dale 1979 Triumph Bonneville 125 D Cox 1994 Triumph Speed Triple/Bonneville 126 P Lack 1960 Triumph 3TA/5TA 127 P Lack 1961 Triumph 3TA/5TA 128 J Campana 1975 Triumph T140 V 129 M Barratt 1955 Triumph Thunderbird LONDON DOUGLAS MOTORCYCLE CLUB George Stephenson 83 59 D Whiteoak 1949 Douglas Mk.III Sports 60 P Parry-Jones 1921 Douglas 61 P Davies 1930 Douglas S6 62 D Lawrence 1929 Douglas SW6 63 V Buller 1956 Douglas Dragonfly 64 B Bailey 1947 Douglas Mk.I 65 R Moss 1951 Douglas 90 Plus NATIONAL SPRINT ASSOCIATION Lady Eastwood 231 & 232 361 S Kirkpatrick 2001 Gilera Runner 362 J Phillips 1967 Greeves Silverstone 363 J Phillips Mini Dragster 364 R Phillips 1972 Yamaha F2 365 R Phillips 1973 Yamaha Sprinter 366 C Eyre 1990 Suzuki 250 RGB 367 S Smith 1969 Suzuki T500 368 D Smith 1967 Aermacchi Sprint Special 369 A Tinnion 1960 Triumph Super Charge 370 A Tinnion 2000 Krauser 371 M Betts 1958 Montesa Brio 372 D Smith 1991 Yamah TZR OWD CODGERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB & FRIENDS George Stephenson 80 & 81 214 B White 1979 Bultaco Sidecar 215 D Cooper 1984 Armstrong Sidecar 216 M Foster 1972 Norton SBS Moto X Sidecar 217 K Rodgers Yamaha Hagon Moto X Sidecar 218 R Smart Triumph Metisse 219 C Dolman Yamaha TY 220 G Kidd 1965 BSA C15 221 C Baker 1979 Bultaco Sherpa

222 C W Vokes 223 D Robertson

1954 Francis Barnett 1958 BSA Bantam

ROYAL ENFIELD OWNERS’ CLUB Lady Eastwood 226-234 SKEGNESS MOTORCYCLE CLUB John Crocker 3 409-410 76 N Barker 1978 Suzuki FZ 77 D Tellefson 1984 Honda Melody 78 R Walker 1988 Honda City 79 R Stainton 1996 Honda SLR 80 R Stainton 1979 Honda 81 B Rust 1948 Corgi 82 Skegness Club Gas-Gas 83 Skegness Club Fantic Twin Shock STRAIGHTLINERS George Stephenson 93 331 T Duckworth 332 T Duckworth

1978 Yamaha RD/TZ 1979 Yamaha RD/TZ

SUNBEAM OWNERS’ FELLOWSHIP George Stephenson 96 50 P Knight 1951 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe 51 P Knight 1950 Sunbeam S8 52 C Griggs 1951 Sunbeam S8 53 A Briggs 1948 Sunbeam S7 54 J Connelly 1950 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe 55 D Wilson Sunbeam Special S7 56 P Thompson 1950 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe SUZUKI OWNERS’ CLUB John Crocker 3 461-462 68 A White 2005 Suzuki GSF 69 E Constable 2006 Kawasaki Z750S 70 M Dyer 2006 Harley Super Glide Sport 71 P Kent 1974 Suzuki TR750 72 P Kent 1984 Suzuki RG500 73 P Kent Suzuki T500 TRIKES R US John Crocker 3 406 & 407 UK 2-STROKE Lady Eastwood 227-228 & 235-236 226 C Vailon Bimoto V Due 227 N Lea Kawasaki H1A 228 K Sellers Yamaha FS1E 229 L Smith Kawasaki KH 230 D Yates Yamaha RD 231 M Geary Yamaha RDLC 232 C Bazille Yamaha RD V4 233 Rob Suzuki RGV VJ22 234 Mark Suzuki RGV VJ21 235 D Brown Yamaha RD LC 236 Ian Garelli Tiger 237 Simon Modio Record 238 A Austin Yamaha TD3 239 Shawn Aprila RS 240 Looey Kawasaki AR 241 Fred Yamaha RD VELOCETTE OWNERS’ CLUB George Stephenson 78 188 F Allinson 1934 Velocette KTT Mk.V 189 R Drury 1933 Velocette KTT Mk.IV 190 R Drury 1938 Velocette KSS Mk.II 191 P Bateman 1938/56 Velocette KSS Special 192 D Mercer 1949 Velocette MAC 193 J Mundey 1958 Velocette MSS 194 P Charlton 1961 Velocette Venom Clubman 195 D Wells 1923 Velocette two-stroke VETERAN VESPA CLUB Stanley Sheldon 359 267 S McNeill 1963 Vespa GS 160 268 K Hopkins 1982 Vespa 100 Sport 269 K Ward 1969 Vespa 150 Sprint 270 L Smith 1951 Douglas Vespa Rod VINTAGE MOTOR SCOOTER CLUB Stanley Sheldon 366-367 94 D Tarrant 1961 Raleigh Roma 95 D Tarrant 1961 Capri 80 96 R Gabb 1957 Vespa 90LZ 97 R Gabb 1974 Vespa 150 Super 98 J Truluck 1959 BSA Sunbeam 99 M Plummer 1955 Durkopp Diana Standard 100 I Harrop 1956 Victoria Nicky 101 A Schofield 1955 Lambretta D 102 M Skinner 1970 Winn City Bike

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103 B Crook 104 M Plummer 105 J Truluck

1955 Zundapp Bella 1955 Durkopp Sewing Machine 1958 BSA Scrambler

VIRAGO STAR OWNERS’ CLUB Lady Eastwood 225 Displaying a selection of Yamaha Cruisers VJMC George Stephenson 86-87 132 A Bolas 1991 Yamaha RD350FZ 133 A Bolas 1985 Honda NS400R 134 J Sherriden 1963 Honda CL72 135 C Rhuon 1969 Yamaha TD2 136 C Rhuon 1989 Yamaha RD350 FZ 137 P Bibby 1972 Suzuki GT750 J 138 Grant 1983 Yamaha RD350 139 M Brogden 1986 Suzuki GSXR750 140 D Lenoan 1972 Suzuki RV125 141 M Wheeler 1995 Honda CBR600FS 142 H Cockerton Suzuki 143 A Baldwin Suzuki 144 H Stubbs 1975 Kawasaki ZIB 145 A Smith 1978 Honda CB125T 146 D Hooper 1979 Yamaha SR500 147 B Favill 1982 Honda Night Hawk 148 S Marsay 1993 Kawasaki ZZR1100 149 D Jonstone 1969 Suzuki AS50 WORKSOP MOD APPRECIATION SOCIETY Stanley Sheldon 331 & 332 351 & 352 281 A Stevens 1959 Lambretta Series 1 LI125 282 A Stevens 1966 Lambretta Series 3 SX200 283 D Thorns 1959 Lambretta Series 2 TV175 284 D Thorns 1965 Vespa SS180 285 M Walters 2004 Vespa PX125 286 A Gore 1978 Vespa T5 287 M Dring 1960 Lambretta Series 2 LI150 288 N Storey 2002 Vespa PX 289 K Mellors 1965 Vespa SS 180 290 W Perkins 2010 LML Star 125 291 D Thorns 1964 Lambretta Series 3 Silver Sp 292 A Stevens 1960 Lambretta Series 2 LI150

PRIVATE ENTRIES George Stephenson Hall – Stage 700 P Boast Yamaha TZ750 George Stephenson Hall – Information Desk 40 K Thirtle 1921 Reynolds Runabout George Stephenson Hall – Private Entry Display 1 D Graves 1955 BSA Golden Flash 2 G Hallett 1972 Moto Guzzi New Falcone 3 J Cook 1954 Sun 4 G Holloway 1955 Triumph T110 5 W Vokes 1937 Rudge Sports 6 D Oliver 1998 Honda NC36 7 P Petty 1984 Yamaha RDLC 8 J Sorbi 1964 Benelli FFA 9 G Kendrick 1978 Ducati MHR 10 G Kendrick 1985 Kawasaki GPZ Turbo 11 B Hollis 1965 BSA C15P 12 M Bracken 1960 Ducati Super Sport 13 J Price 1949 Triumph 5T 14 D Price 1979 Kawasaki Z1000 21 C Hooper 1979 Honda CB 22 C Hooper 1972 Honda CB Lady Eastwood Hall – Plots 530/531 770 David Wood & Sons 1965 Vespa BSA A65 771 David Wood & Sons 1962 Triumph Tiger 110 772 David Wood & Sons 1969 Triumph Tiger 100 773 David Wood & Sons 1958 BSA A10 774 David Wood & Sons 1960 BSA A10 775 David Wood & Sons 1967 Triumph 3TA 776 David Wood & Sons 1957 Triumph T100 777 David Wood & Sons 1956 New Hudson 778 David Wood & Sons 1980 Bultaco Trials Scooter World Hall (Stanley Sheldon Hall) 750 D Vaughan 1971 Lambretta GP 751 R Grabiniok 1966 Lambretta SX200 752 J Grabiniok 1965 Vespa Sprint 753 D Kane 1966 Vespa SS90 754 D Kane 1966 Vespa SS50 755 N Edwards 1986 Vespa P200 756 C Swonnell 1969 Lambretta Super Starstream 757 S Conneely 1972 Lambretta GP200 Electric 758 S Conneely 1971 Lambretta DL200

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“Just because it has blue lights, doesn’t mean it sticks to the road any better…”

MCM went undercover with road traffic police in Cambridgeshire to find out a bit more about what they do. It was nothing like The Sweeney…

Words by: Carli Ann Smith Photography: John Milbank

SITTING discussing Wayne’s Isle of Man TT tattoos and talking with Mark about how much fun he had riding Fizzies in his teenage years, it was quite easy to forget just where I was and what I was doing. Sitting in this room full of motorcyclists chatting about their

The VFR1200 used to promote Bike Safe (and fully equipped with video kit).

latest bikes, their latest road trips or their favourite BSB tracks, was just like sitting talking to any other riders.

Admit it, a lot of people have preconceptions about the police and often think that they’re out to spoil your fun. In reality, they aren’t. They’re there

to ensure everyone stays happy, and is safe doing it, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

All motorcycle police riders are advanced drivers prior to their bike training, and there are extremely stringent standards required to be part of the team. Training varies around the country, but the Cambridgeshire guys take part in a zero-to-hero course. This involves one month of intense training, completing over 300 assessed miles a day, with a final test at the end.

We were lucky enough to follow one of the instructors – Sergeant Chris Clare – and a willing volunteer – Pc Simon Burgin – to replicate this final test. It includes a number of different road types: town, A-roads, motorways and rural twisties. Even after all this training, they’re always learning and Chris ensures that the riders he’s instructing know that too. “I’d say they were now at their most vulnerable.

Experience counts for a lot and I tell them that just because it has blue lights, it doesn’t mean it sticks to the road any better.”

The bikes that were to be today’s steeds were two of the 10 BMW

Carli with Inspector Mark Rogers, Pc Simon Burgin, and Sergeant Chris Clare.

R1200RTs on the fleet, fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres – a sporty choice you won’t see fitted to many RTs, worn and replaced every 2000 miles. While the legal limit for rubber on the road is 1mm, the Sport Maxx are made redundant at 2mm to ensure they are always performing at their best. It’s important that the officers have as much grip as possible.

As well as the marked BMWs, Cambs police have two unmarked bikes – a Kawasaki GTR1400 and a Honda VFR1200 – which feature video filming equipment, sirens and blue lights. This year, the team added a pair of maxienduros to their fleet in the form of two Yamaha Ténéré motorcycles to tackle anti-social behaviour and the disturbance caused by mini-motos,

quads and other unlicensed vehicles being ridden off-road. In order to ride these off-roaders, the officers also have to take part in ‘loose material training’.

So with all these bikes to ride, what do they choose to wear? They have their leathers specially made by Hideout, founded in 1979 and based in Ashdon. They have Altberg boots which are fully waterproof and custom made, and their heads are protected by Shoei Neo-Tech flip front helmets – in white of course.

I had one of the best seats in the house: up front in a fully marked BMW 530D, driven by Inspector Rogers, a fully qualified advanced driver and motorcycle nut…

One of the biggest things that stood out as I watched the bikers in front

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk were the increased head movements: they took place whenever there was a change in road positioning (a lot!) and whenever the speed increased or decreased. The command position was different too: instead of putting their left leg down, the officers kept their left foot on the gears, meaning they could move away quickly. The cops utilise every section of the road to get the best field of vision possible, and accurate road positioning allowed the tightest of bends to be opened up, while clues were taken from the environment around them to predict hazards. It’s this thinking ahead which makes them stand apart: looking over hedgerows at rooftops and expecting a 30mph zone ahead; watching for farmland to expect mud on the road; or simply thinking for the drivers around them!

Naturally you’d think that with this level of anticipation and care that they’d be steady riders – quite the opposite. They were rapid. They rode the machines as if they were extensions of themselves: this type of control comes from extensive training and years in the saddle. Using the engine braking of the four-stroke Boxers, they roll on and off the throttle more often than using the brakes, so this speed doesn’t come at the expense of a smooth ride.

The weather was awful, roads were greasy and no doubt their visors would have been covered in grime, but they were solid and consistent – I described them as looking like Arnie in Terminator.

The bikes weigh around 260kg but they handled them as if they were 125s, with

no moving around the bike or hanging their knees out. As we headed back to the police HQ we were travelling along the A1, where the two bikes moved into formation as they would when escorting a VIP. Travelling at those speeds, within a foot or so of each other, requires immense trust and skill. It was a stunning sight to see, yet this is usually done with six to eight bikes!

After being wowed by the skills of the officers, we had a chat with the Collision Investigation Unit – the guys who pick up the pieces when things have gone wrong. Instead of it being a depressing experience though, it raised awareness that the majority of collisions are avoidable. Just easing off at hazardous areas (particularly junctions) can make all the difference.

Pc Simon Burgin of the CIU is also a lead instructor on the BikeSafe course run by the force. He rides by the rule of ‘What if’: “I always think about what I can see, what I can’t see and what I can reasonably expect to happen. The attitude of the people on the course means that they are all in the right mind set to learn more and I’ve never had to tell anyone to get a taxi home!

“The aim is to educate the motorcyclists on the road and encourage them to think ahead, anticipate others’ mistakes and leave room for them. We want them to be proactive riders armed with the right skills to stay safe.”

Sergeant Chris Clare furthers this point: “Ride as you see it, not as you know it, and remember that the speed limit is just that, a limit, it’s not a target.”

Should you be of the impression that the policeman who speaks to you is mean, nasty and out to spoil your fun – take a moment to think about what they might have dealt with the day before. More often than not, they’re a biker, just like you…

■ Police get to break the speed limit all the time.

On a training course, officers will only go over the posted speed limits when doing ‘blues and twos training’, even so they will go no more than 20mph over the posted limit. In national speed limit areas, they go as fast as is safe to be progressive.

In a real pursuit, it’s down to the officer to justify his riding and why he used his legal exemptions. If he causes an accident, he could be prosecuted the same as everyone else, and it would be up to the rider to justify his actions. There is no blanket protection for a police rider or driver.

Inspector Mark Rogers with the unmarked Kawasaki GTR1400.

Video in fairing captures evidence.

More switch gear than most GTRs.

■ They hide in lay-bys with their unmarked bikes to catch you, and race bikers to make them go quicker so they can ticket them.

Cambridgeshire police take their unmarked bikes to events and encourage people to have a look around them. They’ve even had a special paint scheme done on the VFR to make it stand out, not to mention the big BikeSafe stickers on it. When people put the number plates of the unmarked bikes and cars online, Inspector Rogers is pleased: “I don’t mind if people share them, I’d rather they know we have unmarked bikes, and where we take them so that they act as a deterrent.”

■ They only ride bikes for work, they don’t even really like them.

Of the guys we spoke to, the majority had their own bikes that they like to ride outside of work. They enjoyed going to bike meets, heading off on road trips with their friends (even to the Nürburgring) and watching bike racing. You see, they’re normal. Well as normal as us lot anyway!

Video capture kit in the pannier.

Speedos are calibrated regularly.

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Give green lanes a go!

Outside it might be cold, wet and slippery, but that needn’t stop you having a lot of fun on bikes! It’s the perfect time of year to have your first crack at some of the UK’s fantastic green lanes…

Words: Bruce Wilson and John Milbank Photography: Joe Dick

ASK around your mates and you’ll probably find that quite a few of them have already clocked on to the joys of green lanes (or trail riding). And with good reason too – often there’s no better thing to do than whip out a local Ordnance Survey map and figure out where the nearest byways are.

Sure, you’re going to get wet and muddy, but chances are you’ll also have a really fantastic time, made even better if the experience is shared with a few like-minded mates.

Make sure you visit the Trail Riders Fellowship (www.trf.org.uk) first though – understanding the need to respect and preserve our green lanes is vital, and it’s also a great place to find

local groups. This isn’t all about huge mud sprays, or racing across fields: riding legally and responsibly is important to protect the wildlife and nature surrounding our byways (and that means a taxed, road-legal bike, insurance and of course a bike licence).

Upsetting ramblers will only ruin the ride for everyone, so visit the TRF site and if you do get the trail-riding bug, a membership is well worthwhile.

Choosing the right bike

You’ll be pleased to know that you’re spoilt for choice, with an option to suit just about every rider and every budget. Once you know how much you’ve got to spend, you should factor

in whether this bike will be your main source of transport or something for the odd free weekend, then it’s time to start scanning through classifieds.

Historically, bikes like Honda’s XR400/600 have been cult machines for trails, and you can pick one up for under a couple of grand. Other recent bikes worth considering include Suzuki’s DRZ400 and Kawasaki’s KLX250. If you’re after a lighter, smaller option, Honda’s CRF250L is also worth a thought, retailing for £3950 OTR. The point is, there are loads of bikes ripe for the picking, but something which is key is how well you fit it. Most trail bikes are tall and you’re going to have to learn to live with that. The peg

and bar positions are fairly varied though, so look for a bike which fits you and your body best. And remember to try it both sat down on the saddle and while stood up. Choose a motor that you’re comfortable with – do you really need 46bhp, when a bike with 25 horsepower could suit you better?

Two-stroke machines like Honda’s old CRM250 are great for this kind of work (and much easier to ride than the CR250 of the same era), but whatever bike you choose, don’t go too heavy. A Honda NX650 Dominator will tackle most that a green lane can throw at it, but at 155kg it’s got a bit too much mass. Look for bikes around 120kg and less. When buying second-hand,

carefully check the V5 and the frame/engine numbers – unfortunately, dirt bikes suffer a lot of theft, so don’t rush into a purchase.

You can convert a motocross bike, but not without first making it road legal.

Green lanes aren’t actually off-road, they’re simply off-Tarmac, and the same laws apply as on the M25. The fact that you’d need a brake light and speedo as a minimum for a daytime MoT (which is limiting at this time of year), plus a registration from the DVLA and insurance means that most people don’t go down this route. Crossers also have a much more aggressive power delivery than you want for green lanes, so are best avoided.

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Get kitted up

Textile riding kit can be perfect for green lanes, but bear in mind that you’ll be getting pretty hot, so don’t load up too much with the thermals.

Many people wear motocross gear, but the most important thing is of course a crash helmet. Road legal motocross lids are great, but you’ll want some goggles too.

Large motocross boots give you plenty of support for when you fall over, so are worth the investment.

Lightweight textile gloves are better than leather, and if you can lay your hands on some body armour, it makes the odd tumble a lot more comfortable.

Where can I ride?

Unless you have the permission of the landowner, you shouldn’t be riding on random fields or brick-pits. Trail riding is exploring ‘unsurfaced public

roads’. There are thousands of rights of way across England and Wales, but only some have vehicular access – you can’t ride on footpaths, bridleways or restricted byways. The best way to ensure you ride legally is to check your route on an Ordnance Survey (OS) Explorer map. It’s worth investing in a new one for your area, as in 2000 RUPPs (Roads Used as Public Paths) were reclassified as Restricted Byways, which means you can no longer ride them.

You’re looking for a series of green crosses on the Explorer map, which mean Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT).

Unsealed Unclassified Country Roads (UUCRs) are also open to riding – often, unclassified roads are Tarmac without an A or B classification, but some are still unsurfaced – these are the uncoloured roadways you’ll find on the map.

Mark Dawkins and Sarah Luker are keen green laners, and take to the trails on a Kawasaki KLX650 and Suzuki RMZ400. A great choice for some muddy fun.

Routes can be closed at certain times of the year, and other traffic orders could be imposed that aren’t shown on the map (don’t worry about ‘not suitable for motor vehicles’ signs), but you’ll soon learn the best routes near you. When planning a trip away, look for somewhere that has plenty of options with the minimum of ‘boring old Tarmac’!

This older map shows RUPPs. Stick to the BOATs and you’ll be fine.

How to read the lane

Expect the unexpected. Most of the time, it’s easy to predict exactly what you’re dealing with after only a few hundred metres, but things can turn a lot more extreme the farther you travel – especially if there’s been a downpour. If this is the case, a lot of the vehicle tracks scored into the ground are likely to fill up and leave you second-guessing just how deep the puddles are.

It’s often wisest to find an alternate path around the puddles (though don’t stray off the track and damage the surrounding countryside). If you want to get a bit more adventurous, it can be a good idea to first get off the bike and check how deep the water is with a stick. When you go through, just slow your pace down to a crawl, cover the clutch and select a low gear.

On the flatter tracks, try to get your weight back and your head upwards, constantly looking ahead. Be prepared for obstructions like broken branches

Hosing off the mud at the end is part of the fun (just be careful not to blast the water into the bike’s seals and bearings or you could damage them). or even animals, but always look at where you want to be, not the thing you want to avoid – target fixation is the fastest way to fall off!

Surface changes are another thing to be wary of: loose stones ride very differently to hard-packed mud, so keep your wits about you and adjust your throttle to suit (the same goes for deep, wet mud). It’s sometimes more beneficial to stay clear of pre-cut ruts, as they can guide your front wheel awkwardly. Remember, trail riding should never be a race, but an experience made sweeter once you’ve reached your destination with both you and your bike intact.

Whether you want to go all-out and invest in a brand new bike and kit, or only have a few hundred pounds to dip your toe in the (muddy) water, green lanes are a huge amount of fun, so what are you waiting for?

Riding trails can really boost your bike control skills.

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I was riding along my local high street when a chihuahua dog (yes, the really small type) called Twinkle jumped out of her owner’s handbag and ran straight out in front of me, causing me to swerve, crash into a massive pile of rubbish outside the local kebab shop and fall off. Not my coolest ever move! Luckily my Bandit isn’t too trashed but I hurt my leg. Can I claim? I can’t possibly sue Twinkle can I? Firstly, I’m jealous because you have the best pub story ever: the scene in my mind is like mixing Crufts with the Sweeney. I wish you could sue Twinkle directly but I don’t know how she would give evidence in court. Would she put her paw on the bible? I digress. Yes you can claim as long as you can prove Twinkle’s owner was negligent. She has a duty to keep her dog under control and if she didn’t, she can be ordered by a court to compensate you for your losses. As for paying them, it’s entirely plausible Twinkle may be insured and the insurer will pay. If not, her owner would be ordered to pay.

In my opinion, in recent years there has been a noticeable increase on British roads of foreign cars. I would be grateful if you could give some advice in case I have an accident with a foreign driver. In the event of any kind of accident involving a motorcycle and a foreign vehicle driven on UK roads, does a foreign driver legally have to provide a UK contact address? Also, how would insurance claims be progressed with perhaps just a record of a foreign number plate taken after an accident? Is it advisable to involve the police in such an occurrence?

Practically, it is not as straightforward to bring a claim against a foreign driver as a UK driver but it is far from impossible. Firstly, following an accident involving personal injury/damage, every driver in England and Wales has a duty to stop and

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exchange details if requested. However, that is all well and good, but can you imagine having a smack up in Greece while on holiday? Would you know what you should do? My dad’s approach of shouting louder and slower in English probably won’t help. As such, Mr Foreign Driver might not have a UK contact address to hand. So it’s easier to give you some practical advice…

Firstly, yes I would involve the police. Secondly, European road traffic insurers will have a UK representative and helpfully there’s a database, so you can track them down. Probably the most important information to obtain is the registration number of the vehicle. Armed with that you can find out who insured it, and crack on with progressing a claim through the UK representative.

However, be aware that some foreign lorries have different trailer numbers to vehicle registration numbers so take a note of all the plates. Again, being practical, if possible get your phone out and take photos.

Ideally you should also get the owner or policyholder’s name, the negligent driver’s name and address and contact details and a copy of the insurance policy or green card number.

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2012 Harley-Davidson Fatboy 1800

Name: Bob Cooper & Jenny McDowell From: Upware, Cambridgeshire Occupation: Work together at BAM Nuttall construction Owned bike for: 13 months Tell us about it: “I’ve had Harleys for about nine years now – a Road King was my last bike. I picked up this Screamin’ Eagle conversion simply because I loved it as soon as I saw it. Jenny and I travel a lot on it, and even took it on a 300 mile trip to Wales for a Bruce Springsteen concert. It rides beautifully, and I’ve had no problems at all with it, though I did once lose a pannier. It was my own fault: I knocked the latch open before riding off, but it cost me £1800 as they’re hand-stitched leather!”

Power: n/a Torque: 96lb-ft (130Nm) @ 4000rpm Engine: 1690cc, four-stroke, air-cooled,V-twin

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Kerb weight: 329kg Seat height: 686mm Current value: Dealer £20,000; Private £18,750; Part-ex £18,000

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A COLLECTION OF Eight Classic bikes, all vgc, low mileage (may separate), Triumph Greeves, BSA etc, No offers please. £17,000. the eight. Tel. 01376 343559.

Essex.

AJS 1937 MODEL 22 Twin Port 250cc, reg 7** XUV non trans,V5C Sorn, original condition! requires tlc! nice bike, £3250. Tel. 07747 807303. E Sussex.

AJS STELLA 350-9B 320 Twin custom cruiser, only 500 miles, screen, rack and top box, illness and old age forces sale, £2000.

Tel. 02476 373635. N Warks.

BAOTIAN EVOLUTION 125 2012, blue, immac cond, 4k miles approx, very economical runner, one very careful owner, £900. no offers. Tel. 07940 263380.

Cheshire.

BEAMISH HONDA 125cc Trials, vgc, £1150.Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

BMW 1200GS Triple, black, 61 plate, Dec 2011, 7k, s/h, BMW engine bars, oil cooler guard, HID h/lamp, headlamp guard fender extender and spot lamps, exc cond, £9200. Tel. 01277 840982.

Essex.

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BMW K75 S Sept. 92, 8,600 miles, as new, complete with BMW panniers, oil change and service every year MoT from date of purchase, M1 jct. 15 £3950 nearest offer. Tel. 01604 810545.

Northamptonshire.

BMW R100RS 1981, smoke grey, 50k, good tidy reliable classic, Krauser panniers, Brembos, touring screen, tool & original, first aid kit, £2295. Tel. 01291 645925.

Monmouthshire.

BMW R100RT 1980, Classic, 20k miles, tax and MoT, garaged, panniers, crash bars, photos available, £1700. Tel. 07854 256458. W Mids.

BMW R1150 RT Met blue, 52,400 miles, matching panniers & top box, headlight protector, replacement taller screen, intermittent fault on rising screen, MoT Mar 14, tax Feb 14. Tel. 01747 853228. Dorset.

BMW R80ST 800 Cafe racer, eyecatching bike, lots of new parts inc TT100 tyres, battery, exhaust, MoT, £2500 ono. Tel. 07904 968906. London.

BULTACO TRIALS 1977, road registered, fitted lights, taxed and tested, make nice green laner, £2500; may consider p/x. Tel. 01905 21667 anytime. .

BMW RT 1982, 1000cc, sidecar outfit, t&t, exc cond, Crusader sidecar, only 6 produced, has Gullwing doors and RC fitted, p/x trike, lighter outfit or 3-wheeler, £3900. Tel. 0191 3884084.

Durham.

BMW K100 980cc, this is a collector's bike in outstanding condition, on Sorn, metallic black, under 8,500 miles from new or swap for large bore shotgun, £4750. Tel. 07513 572737. E Yorks.

BMW K75S 750cc, 1992, mint condition, 8,600 miles, owned since 1999, second owner, the bike is now too heavy, £3950. Tel. 01604 810545. Northants.

BMW R1150 GS 2001, 35,500 miles, blue/white, nice condition.

MoT March. Tax August 2014, ABS, panniers, heated grips, new battery, superb tourer, £2900. Tel. 07779 813847. Denbighshire.

BMW R850R red, 1997, 50k miles, with BMW touring panniers and high screen, taxed, and mot until next October, good condition, £800 ride away for quick sale.Tel. 0151 6788883. Wirral.

CHOPPER BUELL CYCLONE 2 2012, beautiful engine and hard tail frame, a beautiful chopper in every way, reduced for quick sale, £9750. Tel. 07850 685905.

Kent.

BOND MKF 250cc, 1958, good condition, £2400 ono; or p/x British Classic Bike Tel. 01299 266742. Worcs.

BMW F650 GS 04 reg, ex-police bike with only 9,200 miles, t&t until Nov 13, just fitted new chain and sprocket, f&r pads, plugs, oil & filter plus more! £3200. Tel. 01592 743181. Fife.

BMW K1200 GT/SE 2006, 24k miles, immaculate, fully equipped, £5550 ono. Tel. 01760 720057.

Norfolk.

BMW R75/6 1975, black, 60k miles, stainless system, vgc, runs superb, £2150. Tel. 0151 260 8612 for details. Merseyside.

BMW R1200 GS 2009, silver, non ABS, taxed and tested Apr 2014, excellent condition, panniers, heated grips, immobiliser, low seat, rear hugger, full BMW s/h, 22,300 miles, £6500 ono. Tel. 07731 851033. E Riding of Yorks.

BMW R1200 RT 2005, grey, 29,750 miles, MoT/tax, on board computer, s/h, full luggage, heated seat & low seat, heated grips, elec screen, bargain price £5700. Tel. 01584 810258. W Mids.

BMW R100 RS (1981), red, MoT May 14, new tyres, battery, s/s exhaust, fork brace, progressive fork springs, etc, runs really well, absolute bargain at £1450. Tel. 01332 557625 for more details.

Derbys.

BSA A10 650 1958, in good condition, £4300 ono. Tel. 07766 955509. Lincs.

DUCATI 916 SPS 1998, red, s/h, new belts, head shimming, battery, oil and filter etc, vgc, MoT, first to see will buy, be quick, £6750. Tel. 01329 827831.

Hants.

DUCATI 1098 immaculate condition, only 1700 on clock, no time wasters please. Tel. 0777 9103371. Staffs.

GAS GAS TXT 200cc (2000 Andorra) trials bike, exc cond, v clean, lots of shiny ali and chrome, plastics vg, vg tyres, V5, main dealer serviced, light use, collect £1500 ono. Tel. 07724 612637. Milton Keynes, Bucks M1, jct 13.

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HONDA CB 77 1964, 305cc, MoT & tax July, classic in good order, unable to use left foot gear change due to post operation symptoms, plus extras. £2500.

Tel. 0141 5692155 for details.

Glasgow.

HARLEY DAVIDSON XLH 1200 on a J plate it is an 883 conversion, Stage 1 tuned, straight through slash pipes, grey on grey flames, 25k miles on clock, t&t Mar 2014, £4200 ono. Tel. 01472 503780. Lincs.

HONDA CB 900F Hornet, blue, excellent condition, good clean bike weekend use only always garaged, good service history, 6 mths’ t&t, £2300 ono. Tel. 0191 2872750. Tyne and Wear.

HARLEY DAVIDSON XLH 1200 Sportster 883i orange exc cond, 6500 miles, £4250 ovno. Tel. 07816 236265. N Yorks.

HAYABUSA two owners from new, 13k miles, taxed/MoT, 1999 model, mint condition, £3000.Tel. 07976 752528; 0121 6801008.

W Mids.

HINCKLEY THUNDERBIRD Cafe Racer, 1996, chrome tank and panels, alloy guards, rear sets, clip-ons, single and dual leather seats plus all original equipment, superb condition, twice in Torque magazine, original owner, £2500.

Tel. 07792 678476. W Mids.

HONDA AMERICAN Street Scrambler, 1971, UK reg, lots spent, excellent condition, may p/x for British bike, first to see will ride away. Tel. 01772 635161.

Lancs.

GREEVES 250 Sports Twin, 2 stroke, 1960, for restoration, with V5, rare machine, £1650. Tel. 07896 608341. Essex.

GREEVES SCOTTISH 24TDS 1961 model, restored a few years ago for showing, not used since, c/w dating certificate, £2699 ono.

Tel. 01246 201322; 07546 533754. Derbys.

GREEVES HAWKSTONE 250 1961, fully restored condition, engine renovated by Villiers Services, road reg, taxed and MoT, £3000 ovno. Tel. 01228 560502.

Cumbria.

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HARLEY DAVIDSON XL 1200R Sportster, 2010, 12,500 miles, MoT April/Sorned, full s/h, Stage 1 Hines/Vines pipes, detachable rack/pillion/ft, crash bars 2 new tyres, excellent condition, £6250.

Tel. 07588 397223. Leics.

HONDA CB 750 FZN outstanding condition, 1995, 18,500 miles, tax MoT April 2014, black, first to see will buy £1950 ono. Tel. 01626 776076. Devon.

BSA ROCKET GOLDSTAR Genuine, registered, £15,000. Tel. 01724 864220. Lincs.

BSA A7 500 1954, unfinished project, rebored, elec ign, new front tyre, engine frame nos correct from dating cert, £1700. Tel. 01664 564275. Leics.

BSA B40 1965, tax exempt, MoT, good condition, offers near £1800. Tel. 07976 752528; 0121 6801008. W Mids.

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HONDA F6C 1520cc, Valkyrie, 1999, excellent condition, owned for 8 years, £5000. Tel. 07711 539523. W Sussex.

HONDA CB125F 2012, black, vgc, only 2,567 miles, serviced and garaged from new, still under factory warranty, £1625 ono. Tel. 07794 658809. Warks.

HONDA CB250N Superdream, 1979, full MoT, one year’s tax, less than 500 miles in last 4 years, lovely bike, ready to ride,950,tel ,anytime £950. Tel. 01905 21667 anytime. .

HONDA CB500R 1994, in BRG, one previous owner, genuine 8,500 miles only, tax & MoT, extras include screen, crash bars, carrier, lovely bike well worth £1750. Tel. 07562 990276.

Lancs.

HONDA CB500T 500cc, 1978, 18k miles, MoT 6/8/14, on Sorn, excellent condition, rideable classic, just serviced, possibly p/x, £2500 ono. Tel. 07950 385258; 01403 784568. W Sussex.

HONDA CBF 1000 2002, 1000cc, 2012 model, black, 2k miles, latest hugger model, single exhaust, £5500; mudguard extension, heated grips, centre stand, Honda top box, vgc, digital speedo, genuine reason for sale, Tel. 01354 677374; 07970 268610.

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HONDA CB650 4 1979, T regd, dry stored last 30 years, chrome, good tinwear, good, just needs TLC £550. Tel. 01291 423392.

Chepstow.

HONDA CD 175 1970, fully restored, needs MoT and recommissioning to finish, with V5, £750. Tel. 0113 2562843. W Yorks.

HONDA CBF 250 2008, blue, 5,900 miles, luggage rack, centre stand, MoT 10/14, tax 07/14, new tyre, oil + filter, excellent condition £2150 ono. Tel. 01298 22783.

Derbys.

HONDA CG125 2008/58, 5000 miles, vgc, 11 months’ MoT and 12 months’ tax, good tyres, oil/spark plug changed, reliable and 100mpg. Tel. 07946 841871.

Essex.

HONDA CBF125 4000 miles. £2150. Tel. 07449 780422. London.

HONDA DEAUVILLE NT 650V Red, X reg, t&t 2014, good runner, professionally maintained, s/h, £2250 ovno. Tel. 01386 881819.

Worcs.

HONDA CBR 600 FJ 88, 15,444 orig miles, Sorned, no t&t, plugs, oil/filter, f/tyre, clean, never raced, all works, may need carbs setting but a great classic, V5 my name, £600 or swap KLR 650, DR, XT, why? Tel. 07849 876510. Kent.

HONDA CBR 600 FN 1995, Farnham tuned Maxton fork, Ohlins shock, new wets on wheels, stands and log book, £600. Tel. 0208 2549099; 07802 195098.

Surrey.

HONDA CBR 600FN 1992, K regd, 34,000 miles, s/s pipes and box, new tyres, battery, chain, sprockets, braded hoses, 2 keys, owners manual £1200 ono. Tel. 01925 633341. Cheshire.

HONDA CBS 500 2003, Blue, MOT September 2014,Tax March 2014, Large Givi Topbox, F.S.H, 2 Keys, Books, immac cond, £1500 no offers. Tel. 01446 412146.

Barry, Vale of Glam, Wales.

HONDA DYLAN 2006, 125cc, exc cond, having had one lady owner, been garaged and only 6,690 miles, full s/h, road tax to July and MoT until Aug 14, £1195.Tel. Tony 0787 9294117. E Riding of Yorks.

HONDA F6C immaculate 2001 UK bike, fsh, very low mileage, show winner, the best Valkyrie available, £7750 ono.Tel. 01226 751518 or 07515 883087. South Yorkshire.

HONDA FIREBLADE RR2 954, 2002, 41k, tax until end Jan, MoT til Jun 14, lots of history, the bike is a Cat C but all is fixed and is in daily use, viewing welcome £2450 ono. Tel. 07513 454314.

Gtr London.

HONDA CBF 125 in silver, exc cond, 09 reg, 7k miles, MoT till Aug 14, Sorned at moment, £1295. Tel. 07840 972535.

Lancs.

HONDA CBR 1000 FH 1000cc, yellow/blue, new tyres, brakes, battery, calipers rebuilt, rear disc levers, 1988, F, seat good, nice gearbox, spare carbs etc, recent MoT, taxed Feb 14, first £850. ono. Tel. 07799 847631. Beds.

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HONDA PC800 18k, great touring bike, loads of storage space, smooth and comfortable, good all round condition, few minor marks, MoT April, Sorned, £1650 ono. Tel. 01295 253207. Oxon.

HONDA PCX SCOOTER 61 reg, only 1200 miles, showroom condition, garaged, s/h, warranty 100-120 mpg, taxed, must be seen, £1750. Tel. 01926 330503; 07742 639581. Warks.

HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 2009, t&t, 24k, full s/h, just serviced, new r/tyre, rare, black, several chrome extras from new, Sat nav, air bag, h/seats & grips, c/c, ABS, adj screen, immac, £14,995 no offers Tel. 07850 575038.

Lancs.

HONDA HORNET CB600F-6 2007, excellent condition, 17,600 miles, recent new tyres, chain, sprockets, brake pads, spark plugs, oil and oil filter, service history, £2500 ovno. Tel. 07833 305037. Beds.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN 1996, 1100cc, vgc, 29,500 miles, tax & MoT Mar 2014, good tyres, only selling because I have bought a 2005 Pan, only done 2,300 miles, £2600 ono. Tel. 01642 475649; 07923 442688. N Yorks.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN ST1300A, 2004, 40,000 miles, ABS, electric screen htd grips, MoT March 2014, some extras, Sorn £4000 no offers Tel. 01472 825321. Lincs.

HONDA REVERE NTV 600K, tax Feb, MoT April 2014, Datatagged, heated grips, tyres, vgc, high mileage, petrol pump rebuilt, £575 ono. Tel. David 01483 286887. Surrey.

HONDA SHADOW 750 classic version, 2007, one owner from new, 7,500 miles, backrest and saddlebags, vgc, tax and MoT May 2014, £3200 ono.Tel. 07933 203323. Surrey.

HONDA SUPER BLACKBIRD late 2004, 54 reg, one main owner, 10,750 miles from new, full Honda s/h, standard bike, original bill of sale, tax and test, lovely machine, silver, £4750.Tel. 01270 841032. .

HONDA VFR 1200 DCT white, 2012 reg, 2,100 miles, Honda heated grips, R&G frame bungs, black/white custom leather seat, recently serviced, asnew condition, never seen rain, h/garage, £8250. Tel. 07840 480155; 01908 562771. Milton Keynes.

HONDA VFR 800 2006, 13k, Sports, petrol, manual, easy to ride, but great fun! new tyres and MoT, datatag, Smartwater, datatool, gear indicator, Scottoiler, d/b screen, orig, £3999. Tel. 07973 541927. Cambs.

HONDA XR 250 UK, 1985 model, MoT and taxed, engine deceased, non runner, loads spares, Clymer manual, it’s now a vintage collectable, v rare, £600. Tel. 077350 39988. W Sussex.

HONDA ST 1100 02, 13k miles, s/s pipes, h/grips, vgc, £3900.Tel. 01728 685878. Suffolk.

HONDA NTV 650 1995, Powerbronze fairing, top box, Baglux tank bag, good tyres, taxed Apr, MoT Aug, 49k miles, old age forces parting with faithful friend, £600 ono. Tel. 01833 695224.

Durham.

HONDA SS50 SPORTS MOPED 1973, barn stored for 30 years, crash damage, front forks and frame bent, surface rust, engine turns freely and g/box ok, 10,000 miles, no docs, £295. ono. Tel. 01745 570244. Denbighshire.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN ST 1300 Must be in good cond, c/w s/h, low miles, swop or p/x for Hayabusa Gen 2, orange/black, 9k, exc cond, new tyres, lots of extras plus orig parts inc, private plate.Tel. 0773 9059836. Devon.

HONDA C90Z 90cc, 1980, exceptio example, 6k miles, fully recommissioned, owned 17 years, new tyre, battery, filters, oil plug, rear opportunity this condition, original windshield, offers/exchange bigger single MZ/Jawa, Tel. Andrew 07929 910974 anytime. W Mids/Worcs.

HONDA STREET SCRAMBLER 350cc, UK reg, 1971, long MoT and tax, lots spent, lovely bike, may p/x for British bike. Tel. 01772 635161. Lancs.

HONDA CB550 F1 1976, 12 months' MoT, on Sorn, some tlc, required reasonable condition, rideable classic, genuine reason for sale, £1400. Tel. Bob 077290 57290. Beds.

HONDA XRV 750 Africa Twin, 03, mint condition, 25k miles, dry Summer use only, tax/MoT, never dropped, many extras, Remus can etc, no time wasters, £3750. Tel. 07814 835145. S Wales.

HONDA CB 750 shockers, fork and eye, CB400/500/550 coils, electrics, brake rod, switches, Hysong 125 cruise, 54 model forks/yokes, front wheel, front m/c and caliper, seat, side panels, rear mudguard, white/brown, harness clutch lever, engine casings, clocks etc. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

HONDA FIREBLADE RRY 19992004, double bubble screen, £50.

Tel. 0208 3012913. Kent.

HONDA CB500R 1994, in British racing green, 8500 miles, one previous owner, vgc, tax & MoT, extras, lovely bike, £1650. Tel. 07562 990276. Lancs.

HONDA CBF 125 2011 model, red & black, s/history, serviced at Mick Berrils, Northampton, tax till July 2014, MoT due Aug 2014, some marks but I bought those when I bought the bike from previous owner, good tyres etc as recently serviced, starts first time every time, great fuel consumption, used to commute between Northampton and local village, so not huge mileage, selling bike as just passed my DAC bike test and have bought bigger bike, Offers over £1050 cash.Northampton. foo1s@hotmail.com for more info HONDA CBR 250R 2011, 3k, black with paddock stands, £2000.Tel. 01277 233183. Essex.

HONDA CBR 600 multi coloured, long MoT, low mileage 18,000, new battery and back type, mature owner, reason for sale not being used, 1998 model, 6 speed £1200. ono or swap for classic Tel. 07914 585855. Bridgend.

HONDA CD200 Benly, 1980, red, no tax or MoT, fair condition for year, on Sorn, runner, some new parts, offers around £350 ono.Tel. 0116 2402726. Leics.

HONDA CG 125 1983, long MoT, lovely condition, new rear tyre, top box, wheels as new, used daily, very reliable, £450. Tel. 0116 2877574. Leics.

HONDA DYLAN 2006, 125cc, exc cond, having had one lady owner, been garaged and only 6,690 miles, full s/h, road tax to July andMoT til Aug 2014, £1195. Tel. Tony 07879 294117. Hampshire.

HONDA FIREBLADE 929 RRY Black, 29k miles, tax and MoT, loads of extras, new front discs/pads (Honda) rear pads, reg W9 CBR, £2900. ono. Tel. 07774 244995. Hampshire.

HONDA GOLDWING GL1100 1982, winter project, complete bike stripped for paint, lots spent, new s/s exhaust & suspension, log book and key, £900 ono. Tel. 07599 776877. W Sussex.

HONDA MT50 1987, good condition for age, MoT and tax till Feb 2014, nice first bike, £475. ono.

Tel. 07944 389190. Beds.

HONDA VT 250 250cc, starts first time, good condition, everything works, becoming classic, £495. ono or will break if enough intereste Tel. 01204 574813. Lancs.

HONDA Z50 Monkey Bike Replica, mint condition, 4 speed, Semi auto 50cc hardtail peanut tank, unstamped frame, ideal Xmas gift £400. Tel. 07776 728734. W Mids.

HYOSUNG GT 650R V Twin Cafe Racer, 2008, 4,000 miles, 12 mths MoT, tax, braided lines, new Pirelli Rosso tyres, new chain & sprocket, rear hugger, ext. seat hump, Scorpion exhaust £2600.

Tel. 01536 525689. Northants.

KAWASAKI ER500 2007, mint condition, low mileage, 12 months’ MoT and tax, £1000. Tel. 01858 461386. Leics.

KAWASAKI GPX600R 1995, only 4,600 miles and 3 owners, immaculate and original, MoT and tax til July 2014, new tyres, coolant, thermostat, brake fluid, oil and filter, £2350. Tel. 07795 820381 for details and pics.

Hants.

KAWASAKI ZX600 C6 1994, 22,500 miles, red/purple, 592cc, v clean, low miles, new f&r tyres, new chain sprockets, old MoTs, service book and hand book, made in USA, low seat, MoT, £700 ono. Tel. Tony 07768 938981.

New Holland.

KAWASAKI KZ 650 1978, American import, 1978, very nice, almost original condition, including handbook, tool kit and stickers, new tyres, brakes and electrics, must be seen, t&t, £1600 ovno.

Tel. 01803 607265; 01364 653515. Torquay.

KAWASAKI ZX6R F2 1996, 28,700 miles, full service and valve clearance, new paint job done, Dunlop SportsMax tyres (400 miles), Haynes manual, bike cover, 2 mths’ tax, MoT Jun 14, £1395 ono. Tel. 07803 242 086.

Wirral.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 A9F all black, MoT till Sept 2014, two owners, 10,571 miles, taxed, HPI, over £1000 worth of extras, MoT till Sept 2014, two owners, 10,571 miles, taxed, HPI, over £1000 worth of extras, £3200 ovno. Tel. 07791 178885. E Sussex.

KAWASAKI ZZR 600cc, T reg, on a 1999 plate, 24,979 on clock, excellent condition. Tel. 01554 811081. Carns.

KAWASAKI ER6-F 2009, exc cond, 12 months’ MoT, top box and paddock stands, cash only on collection, £2595 ono. Email: alanpalin@hotmail.co.uk Cheshire.

KAWASAKI ER6N 2011, 8000 miles, pearl white, £600 of extras, mint and pampered, £3500 ono. Tel. 07747 553575. Anglesey.

KAWASAKI ER6-N 650cc, 60 reg, 5800 miles, petrol green, Baglux tank cover, screen, h/grips, crash protectors, braided brake pipes, Scottoiler, full s/history, year’s road tax, £3495 ovno. Tel. 0191 2375555; 07831 643825. Tyne & Wear.

KAWASAKI ZX7R L03 Plate. 19k miles Good Cond. Sensible mods.

Super bike, but points dont mean prizes! £2050 ovno. Tel. Clive 01484 861608. W Yorks.

KAWASAKI FJ 1100 Red/white, B reg, great Classic Bike, MoT July 14, taxed, owned 9 years, heated grips, top box, Hagon front and back, some spares. Tel. 07445 479950. W Glam.

KAWASAKI VN750 Immaculate condition for age, very good runner. Tel. 01202 736432. Dorset.

KAWASAKI ZX10 B3 Blue, 1991, tax until end of March, test until April, Nexxus exhaust, otherwise a standard bike, £1250. Tel. 01626 356784. Devon.

KAWASAKI ER 650F Black, 2009, only 895 miles, perfect condition throughout, only two owners from new, all keys and books, R&G crash bungs, lovely bike, £3000. Tel. 07717 467567.

Cambs.

KAWASAKI KLE 500 2006, 10k miles, good reliable winter bargain, h/grips, c/stand, replacement tyres at only £1500; no offers. Tel. 07594 662090. Tyneside.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1100 1998, D6, 27k, MoT Sept 2014, tax till end of year, Bridgestone tyres, bike in very very good cond, for any more info or pics £1695. Tel. 07948 175482. W Mids.

KAWASAKI KZ 650 1978, green, over £500 recently spent, good original bike except exhaust etc, MoT/tax, excellent all round condition, £1500 no offers! Tel. 01803 607265; 01364 653515. Devon.

KAWASAKI KZ650 American imported, 78/BZ green, very original except 4 into 1 exhaust etc, recent tyres, r/shocks, brakes, battery and electrics, t&t, exc. running order and condition, £1600. Tel. 01803 607265; 01364 653515. Torquay.

KAWASAKI W800 SP 800 black, Special model, approx. 4,000 miles, approx. 6 months warranty remaining, taxed, one owner £4300 ono. Tel. 01883 348771.

Surrey.

KAWASAKI ZX9R K2 Ninja 898, £1000 spent recently on rebuild, immac cond, full titanium exhaust system, new tyres, new chain/ sprocket, LED indicators, new pads and much more, with conformation, fast and reliable, only selling due to upgrade, MoT, £1400. 07711 079687. Somerset.

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MOTOGUZZI V50 Monza spares wanted, seat, tank, may take complete bike. Tel. 01270 811762. Cheshire.

KTM SUPERDUKE 2008, 11,500 miles, tax Feb 14, MoT Oct 14, recent service, Rottweiler air box, full titanium Akrapovic system, Dyno tune 120bhp at r/wheel, £4850. Tel. 01522 878960.

Lincs.

MALAGUTI SPORT 50cc, 1970, taxed and tested, 4-speed foot change, orig cond, regularly ridden, classic Italian sports moped, delivery may be possible £850 or best offer. Tel. 01257 411801.

Lancashire.

MOTO GUZZI V50 Mk 2, 500cc, 1978, 35k, tax Mar 14, MoT May 14, refurbished & rebuilt 2006/7, all s/s exhausts, silencers & fasteners, K & N filters, good tyres, r/shocks, £1500. Tel. 01896 830577. Scottish borders.

MZ ETZ 125 Saxon Roadstar, 33k miles, currently on Sorn, £375 ono. Tel. 0116 2897417. Leics.

MOTO GUZZI V50 Mk 2, 1980, 500cc, black, MoT, 44k, s/s exhaust, new battery, tyres and seat, recent service with air filter, o/filter & brake pads, good paintwork, 2 keys, workshop manual, £2100. Tel. 01704 876596.

Merseyside.

NORTON SPRINTER 1926, in great running condition, but sadly now for sale, seen near Woodchurch, £7500. Tel. 01233 860564; 07585 685905. Kent.

NORTON SPRINTER 1926, n great working condition but sadly is for sale, £7500. Tel. 07850 685905; 01233 860564.

MZ-SIMSON S50B1 50cc Apr 1980, 1,800 miles, MoT Oct ‘14, lightly restored to exc cond, Plethora of new parts, complete 63cc kit fitted and professionally set up, £1295. Tel. 07764 848602; 01922 724204. W Mids.

NGTF V8 KIT CAR 1999, two owners, Rover 3.5, V8, Holley carb, 5-speed, wire wheels, hood, tonneau cover, lovely condition, tax exempt, MoT, £7995 p/x combination or trike Tel. 07798 866071. Herts.

NG-TC 1.8 2-seater sports, hand built, minimal use, 5mm GRP body tub in steel chassis, MGB r/gear, red/tan leather black tonneau and hood, £6999.Tel. 07759 607498. E Berks.

NORTON ATLAS 750cc, 1965, rebuilt to show standard, bills available to see, matching numbers, superb condition, £8500 may take small bike exchange. Tel. Pete 01905 21667 anytime.

NORTON JUBILEE 350cc, 1961, blue/grey, on Sorn, runs well, needs tidy up, £1000 ono; Squire sports side car, new hood and tyre, some fittings inc, £200 ono.

Tel. 01945 589349. Cambs.

NORTON JUBILEE 85% complete engine x2, front forks x2. Tel. 01772 635161. Lancs.

PANTHER M75 350 1956, restored 3 years ago, 300 miles since, good looking machine in green, show condition, 3 owners, historic tax (free) MoT not required, £3750. Tel. 01392 841575. Devon.

PIAGGIO X10 Executive Scooter, 2012, pearl white, ABS, traction control, very powerful and fast, £4300. Tel. 01684 296394. Glos.

PIAGGIO MP3 400 LT 2010 model, only done less than 5000 'dry' km, very good condition!

Just serviced, long tax and MoT, well looked after, well! All original keys, documents, handbook, £3995.Tel. 0756 2094846. Notts.

PIAGGIO SKIPPER 125cc, 03 plate, blue, MoT, tax March 14, top box, 5,241 miles, never dropped, nice condition, £400. ono. Tel. 01256 770742. Hants.

QUAD BIKE Dinli Dl801, 2008, 448cc, black, petrol, geared, 5,100 miles, MoT till April 2014,great working order, fantastic for playing around on or for the road, £1800 ono. Tel. Josh on 0785 5052549. goundrill20@ hotmail.com E Riding of Yorks.

QUAD BIKE 90cc, bored out, 35mph drum and disc brakes, elec start, blue, good clean condition, front and rear lights, £350 ono. Tel. 077240 53912. Cambs.

SPORTSTER 1200C 5,700 miles, Sundowner seat, back rest, slipons with detachable baffles, sounds good, not too loud, crash bar, Harley s/s clocks, mint condition, bought new. Tel. 07795 460277. Norfolk.

SUZUKI 84, 750cc, black alloy, one off custom Bobber/Chop NEW BUILD, MoT, tax, been stood for few months as the build worked out just a shade too tall. (30”) approx, swop etc, this build cost inc time twice the asking price, £3000 ono; swap bike car etc, p/x private sale Tel. 07504 632261 for further info and to view.

MASSIVE SALE

BIKES > SCOOTERS > PEDS www.2ndhandmopeds.co.uk

L & D MOTORCYCLES 110 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3EJ

0208 450 0505

SUZUKI A100 1979, V5 and on Sorn, has not run for a very long time but in good overall condition, c/w manual, original spare side panels & handlebars,£550 ono.

Tel. 07885 135282. Cambs.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF 600 SK3 03, 13k miles, one mature owner, excellent condition, MoT & tax till Mar 14, hugger, heated grips, f/mud/ext, Givi wing rack, full unused cases, £2000. Tel. John 07901 621607; 0114 2491795.

S Yorks.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF 650 2010.

9,600 miles, as new condition, one mature owner from new, first to see will buy, £2800 ono. Tel. 01691 661208. Shrops.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 400 2004, genuine 3,900 miles, never seen rain, Datatool alarm, built and specialist cable locking system, excellent condition throughout, £2000 may consider swap for larger motorbike bandit or CBF type, tell what you have Tel. 0441 204573892. Lancs.

SUZUKI BURGMAN AN400 K2, reg 30.8.02, MoT 11.9.14, tax 30.4.14, 15,600 miles, large screen, large top box, new tyres, immac, £1700 p/x Royal Enfield 500cc, elec or kick-start, mint, low miles. Tel. 07712 355422. S Yorks.

SUZUKI DRZ 400S 2003, less than 4k miles, blue/white, as new, 12 mths' tax and MoT, £1750.Tel. 07923 492627. Burton-on-Trent.

SUZUKI BURGMAN AN400 K9 2009, tax 11 months, MoT 11 months, h/grips, screen extension, datatag, twin f/discs, 14k miles, absolutely immac, two keys, orig handbook, service book. £2499. Tel. 01438 358450.

Herts.

SUZUKI GLADIUS K9 650 2009, new condition, 4,500 miles, MoT Sept 14, taxed, garaged, accessories screen, chain, guard, stand £3000. Tel. 01654 703762.

Powys.

SUZUKI GS 550L 1981, customised - custom twisted high bars, mini indicators, custom levers + grips, K&N air filters, loud pipes, 24,000 miles, tax and MoT, ring for more details £725 ono.

Tel. 07704 343331. Cheshire.

SUZUKI GS850, rare kick-start model, MoT and tax until April 2014, lovely bike great to ride, only selling to get Harley, Cruiser or Brit, £2995 ono. Tel. 01202 547547.

SUZUKI GS1000G Black, 1980, UK model, reg 1982, shaft drive, 9k miles, MoT Sept 14, tax Sept 14, mint condition, £6000 spent to bring to condition, £3500. ono.

Tel. 01332 831674. Derby.

SUZUKI GSR600 K6 Excellent condition, modified to single seater, over £1000 extras, original parts with bike, never been dropped or abused, great bike all round, £2650. Tel. 0121 6285172.

W Mids.

SUZUKI GSX 1400 blue and white, 2007, 12,360 miles, part s/h, last done at 8,900 miles, excellent condition, Power Commander, rear hugger, LED r/light, Renthal bars, Oxford grips, £3600. Tel. 01782 852978.

Staffs.

SUZUKI GSX 600F 1989, F reg, 29,751 miles, V5 present, no t&t, runner, might be able to deliver, may break if enough interested, complete bike £395. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

SUZUKI GSXR 750 SRAD 1997, tidy rear end light conversion, good condition, never raced, £1550. Tel. 0797 6077450. N Yorks.

SUZUKI GS 550L 550cc, 1981, customised, custom twisted, high bars, custom grips and levers, mini indicators, K&N air filters, new battery, plugs, oil and filter, new Avon tyres, 24k miles, short loud pipes, tax 02/14, MoT 04/14, looks and sounds great! £725. ono. Tel. 07704 343331. Stockport.

SUZUKI GT 185 Good condition, 8,855 miles, 1978 model, with owners’ hand book, workshop manual.Tel. 01505 321068. Renfrewshire.

SUZUKI GT250 (1976), 250cc, 18,364 miles,blue,engine starts up easily,no rattles,rumbles or knocks and it revs cleanly, paintwork in vg order, chrome good for age, £900.

Tel. 0121 5675182. W Mids.

SUZUKI INTRUDER VL1500 S reg, 31k, immac, c/w beach bars, saddle bags, orig exhaust, spare switches, hydraulic lift, custom black, silver/gold, Sorned, MoT til end Apr, £3750 ovno. Tel. 07855 252942. Kent.

SUZUKI RF 900R 1997 TAX END OCTOBER MOT TIL JUNE 2014.

Great condition, no rust, £1600 ono. Tel. 07734 412851. Cambs.

SUZUKI RT1800 MR trike, 10k miles, very good running order, will put full MoT if sold, back end built

by Panther trikes, £16,000. Tel. 07931 722037. E Riding of Yorks.

Yamaha TZR250 2MA (1986-1991)

Words: Scott Redmond

The iconic race-bred 250 two-stroke that beats the competition on real-world roads.

THE MID 1980s was the last great era when new two-stroke motorcycles appeared with gusto.

Yamaha had been busy tinkering with its RD350YPVS but needed a bike to compete in the quarter litre sector. The TZR250 lined up against Kawasaki’s all new KR1 and Suzuki’s GP lookalike RGV250, not just on the showroom floor: it was to be found on production racing grids across the UK and beyond.

The TZR250 lost out to Kawasaki and Suzuki on the track, but it was more suited to the real-world situations that road riding throws up (even if its racy looks suggested otherwise). Where the other two were focused racers, the TZR250 made a great road bike and could even take a passenger, just.

Engine: No reworked old RD based engine here, the TZR250 model featured a freshly designed lump, and shared no obvious parts with the RD350YPVS that still sat in the Yamaha range – it has a compact watercooled unit with a six-speed gearbox of closely geared cogs. Reed blocks remained and were fed by a pair of Mikuni 28mm carbs. Kick-start was the only starting option. 50bhp was quoted for the new unit, though 45bhp was more believable. It featured Yamaha’s YPVS set up, which allows the shape of the exhaust port to change via a servo that pulls a pair of cables mounted on the end of the power valve, giving the 250cc motor some much needed midrange.

Handling: With a fully fuelled weight of only 144kg, the TZR was always going to handle, its alloy frame sporting the Deltabox name (like Yamaha’s works racers) adding to the track credentials. Threespoke wheels meant up-to-the-minute tyre technology could be exploited on its 17in rims. The suspension wasn’t quite up to the job of challenging the chassis, and neither was the engine ultimately. Yamaha never made a TZR350, which is a shame.

Ride: The TZR250 is not just light but also skinny, its sculptured tank makes your knees feel like they’re practically together. The slimness continues with the saddle, not as extreme as the RGV or KR1 but not far off – definitely not plush like an RD350YPVS. The engine, when thrashed, can send a tingling through

the chassis, and the brakes are more than up to the job of hauling the lightweight up. The front brake is a single 320mm disc, the same size Yamaha used on its flagship FZR1000. The engine delivers a good spread of power for a 250 two-stroke, with a satisfying topend rush towards the redline. On the right day it can hit 120mph.

Equipment: The TZR250 bristled with cutting edge technology when it was launched, at its heart is the Deltabox alloy box-section frame: strong and light.

The lines of the frame dominate the bike’s look, like a TZ racer for the road. The neat touches like alloy bars and the cute side mounted choke lever add to the bike’s charm. The build quality is good, and even the clockset is clear and purposeful.

Finish: Surprisingly good, the alloy components usually survive in good shape, original paintwork was thick. Any non-standard paintwork hides a bike having been crashed, or worse, raced. Petrol tanks are known to rot out along the thinly welded seems – repairs are acceptable but rarely work. The brake calipers, like all Yamahas from this era, suffer if unloved. A ‘blue spot’ caliper from an R1/R6 will fit straight on the fork leg and is a common modification when raced.

Model history: Launched in 1986 in the UK and ran unchanged other than paint jobs until 1990. UK bikes use the prefix 2MA, identical bikes that use a 1KT prefix are Japanese import versions, these sometimes feature less power, will have integral rear indicators, a KPH clock and a headlamp that points the wrong way.

What to check: First things to check are the frame and engine numbers: they should be matching. It’s not the end of the world if they don’t, but it’s nice if they do, especially if paying good money for an original.

Check also the stamp of the numbers – many got stolen, more got crashed and repaired. They should be of equal depth and style. Looking at plenty of bikes will help here. A sump plug with a hole in it points to a racing pedigree (lock wire). Despite only being a few quid to buy a new one and hide this obvious alarm-

bell, many don’t bother.

Listen to the engine for any metallic noises or rumbling noises (make sure it’s stone cold on arrival). Any bike that’s had little or no use will probably need new crank seals: the parts are cheap but it’s a full engine out and strip down. The barrels thankfully aren’t Nicasiled like the KR1 etc, which makes a rebore easier and cheaper. Check what oil it’s been run on: cheap oil is a false economy, particularly on a revvy two-stroke.

The discs can wear thanks to the poor condition calipers that drag. Replacements are plentiful and cheap. Exhausts, despite all the gunky spent twostroke oil inside them, are prone to rusting at the manifold end. Electrics are sound. The YPVS gives no bother other than if the rubber bush-type seals leak, then the power valve unit itself can oval the engine’s barrel as it twists. Check for any visible oil leaking around the outer seal. People tend to replace them too late, and sellers will often just blame the seal.

Always assume the worst!

Three overall pros: Fun factor: the TZR is still a cracking rider’s bike. Looks: It’s a classic, prices are already reflecting this. Cheap to maintain: For a twostroke the design is quite basic, easy to work on, and parts are readily available.

Three overall cons: Lots of nasty overpriced examples out there. They don’t crash too well: frames are chunky yet fragile. Race bikes often end up back on the road, and are not always easy to spot.

Value for money: The TZR250 fits nicely in the twostroke game of Top Trumps. Prices are much cheaper than earlier LC and YPVS models but won’t always live in the shadows. Buy the best you can find, look after it and watch its value increase.

Servicing/maintenance: Unlike four-strokes, oil burners don’t really rely on a tight service regime. You need to make sure the engine is sound. A top end

inspection is revealing and a good way to get to know your bike (though of course not really possible when buying). They like eating plugs if inferior oil is used.

Used prices: Prices don’t tend to be dictated by year – more by condition. A basket-case/project starts at £500. For something honest and roadworthy, budget around £1000. Beyond this it’s pure supply and demand on minters and restored bikes.

The ceiling is £2500, then you’re into the later TZR250 models’ territory.

TECH SPEC Engine: 249cc water-cooled parallel-twin two-stroke.

Max power (claimed): 50bhp @ 10,000rpm Bore and stroke: 56.4 x 50mm Chassis: Alloy Deltabox Suspension: 37mm telescopic forks (F). Monoshock (R).

Brakes: 320mm single disc, four pot caliper (F).

210mm disc twin pot caliper (R).

Wheels/tyres: 100/80 x 17 (F). 120/80 x 17 (R) Wheelbase: 1375mm Kerb weight: 144kg Seat height: 760mm Fuel capacity: 16 litres Colours: Red/white. Blue/yellow

Useful contact Engine woes and rebuilds: www.raccoon2strokerebuilds.co.uk Used parts: gibsonexhausts.co.uk Consumables: wemoto.com

CLASSIFIED SUZUKI RV 125 04 reg, reliable fun bike, 4 months’ MoT, 9 months’ tax, new chain and sprockets, new rear brake shoes, tyres good, just had service, £850 no offers. Tel. 01380 818594.

Wilts.

SUZUKI SV 650 V rare bike in exc cond, Jap engine: V-twin engine, top quality components thr’out, USD Marchozzi forks, Brembo brakes, well serviced, Open to offers Tel. 07593 149399. Surrey.

SUZUKI SV 650S Converted to Bandit bars, 1999, good cond for age, t&t, left fork needs new seal, have all parts to put back to std at a price, small dent in tank. Tel. 01425 617249. Hants.

SUZUKI SV650S selling my 2003 fully faired, MoT, polished alloy wheels, well maintained, loads upgraded, haven’t seen one as good anywhere looks really nice, £1900 ono.Tel. 07577 274313. N Yorks.

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SUZUKI BURGMAN AN400 K9 2009, tax 11 months, MoT 11 months, heated grips, screen extension, datatag, twin front discs, 14k miles, absolutely immaculate, two keys, original handbook, service book, £2499. Tel. 01438 358450 for photos. .

SUZUKI GSF 650S ABS, black, MoT, Sorn, 17k, good cond, tyres, extras, £2150. ono. Tel. 01388 765392. Durham.

SUZUKI GSX 1250 FA 2010, 2,300 miles, mint condition, silver, garaged, t&t, £4000. No offers Tel. 07804 250750. Glos.

SUZUKI GSXR 600 K4 17k, t&t, serviced regularly, tail tidy, good condition, garaged, Michelin 2CT pilot tyres, Scorpion exhaust, well looked after, reluctant sale due to house deposit, £2750 ono. Tel. 07821 223055. Essex.

SUZUKI ICONIC RV 125cc Van Van (sand bike), 2010 reg, only 3,170 miles on clock, MoT until July 2014, currently Sorned, in shed, no tax, v economical, ideal learner, commuter or fun bike, great Christmas present, only £1350 ovno. Tel. 01407 710571 (please leave name/number calls will be returned). Anglesey.

SUZUKI SV 650 52 model, 13k miles, taxed, blue, mint condition, £1600. Tel. 07976 752528; 0121 6801008. W Mids.

SUZUKI VL 125 K2 2003, 5,044 miles, full MoT, new battery and plugs, garaged, very good condition, silver, £1750. Tel. 01639 761313. Glam.

SYM XS 125k, 60 plate, one owner, 11 months’ t&t, excellent condition, 4k miles, fitted top box, £1400. 07842 216729. Derbys.

SUZUKI VSTROM 650 2012, 7,300 miles,ABS, centre stand, no faults, 16 months old, owned from new, 7 months tax, 8 months warranty, MoT not required yet, £4500. Tel. 01709 58487; 07594 801028 . S Yorks.

TRIUMPH T100 865cc, claret/ silver, reg 2010, 3,700 miles, MoT/tax May 14. Extras:- loud pipes, rack, c/stand, locking fuel cap,‘Dart’ flyscreen, mirror extenders, garaged, mint, £4995. Tel. 01962 865120. Hants.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICA 2002 model, 10,100 miles clocked, recently serviced with 3 months, road fund licence, 9 mths’ MoT remaining,very good condition, being sold with all the extras, £3150. Tel. 01324 716283; 07808 786778. Stirlingshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SE 2010, only 2500 miles, immaculate, garaged, pensioner owned from new, £4800. Tel. 01373 858341.

Wilts.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 2010, 5k miles only, heated grips, hand guards, engine bars, headlight cover, Givi rack etc, standard and low seat, always garaged, £5300 ono. Tel. 01795 423202. Kent.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 SE 2010, 4,186 miles, full Triumph history, data tool alarm, gel seat and seat cowl, also has pb chain oiler, tax till Jan, MoT till June, excellent condition, £5375. Tel. 07917 192700. W Mids.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA T595 1997, tax and MoT until Mar 14, recent full service inc shims, race can, r/hugger and new tyres and inc single seat hump, 25k miles, exc cond, £1850 ono. Tel. 07949 380230. Essex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICA 2011, met black, pristine, main dealer s/h, 3,708 dry miles, new touring seat, full Triumph leather luggage, Data tool alarm, no offers and no dealers, Sorned, £5000. Tel. Malcolm 07814 127383. Lincs.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST955I 2002, excellent condition, £2200. Tel. 07816 236265. N Yorks.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 Road, 2011, superb cond, £1500 of extras, specially adapted to for very short or long legs! Cared for by pensioner with 50 yrs experience. More pics available. Tel. John 01626 369407; 07751 314562. Devon.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 2007, excellent condition, one lady owner, 16k miles with extras, orange/silver. Tel. 01772 734598.

Lancs.

SYM XS125-K 2012, back, 2,421 km, good condition, excellent learner/commuter, £900 ono. Tel. 01553 670120. Norfolk.

SUZUKI V-STROM DL1000 GT Blue, Dec 08, exc cond, MoT, full s/h, Summer use only, new chain set, touring screen, Scottoiler, engine bars, 52-60 mpg, triple luggage (118 ltr), £4250. Tel. 0116 260 7758. Leics.

SUZUKI GS 500 K reg, 18k, spares or repair, engine running, no tax or MoT, £295. ono; or swap for shot gun or air rifle. Tel. 07511 693814. Lancs.

SUZUKI INTRUDER 1600 grey, 2005, 05 reg, 12,528 miles, MoT Sept 30, 2014, no tax, stacked with extras, £4500. ono. Tel. 077489 74067 for more details.

Glos.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD SPORT 900cc, 2000, good condition for age, red, new battery, needs MoT as it’s not been on the road for a while, £2000 or why?

Tel. 020 2004868 or 07866 274918. Middx.

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 955I 2003, 24k miles, datatool alarm, 5 mths’ t&t, £3100. Tel. 07503 623906. Merseyside.

TRIUMPH TIGER CUB 62 model, original reg no (valued £500), matching engine frame numbers.

Tel. John 01626 369407 or 07751 314562. Devon.

TRIUMPH TIGER CUB T20SL 12 volt, stainless fasteners/spokes, girling gas shocks, 2,300 miles since restored, v tidy, £2700 ono.

Tel. 07733 474959. S Yorks.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865 chrome rear sissy bar and fitting kit for Hinckley Bonneville, genuine Triumph part, £50. plus postage Tel. 02894 467480; 07951 481622. N Ireland.

TRIUMPH TIGER SPORT 1050 engine protection bars, £120. Tel. 01302 390667. S Yorks.

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TRIUMPH TRIDENT T150V 750cc, 4-speed, 1971, 40,800 miles, service/upgrade history, matching numbers, electric starter added, Boyer ign, Hinckley hydraulic front disc brake, progressive front fork springs, alloy rims, unleaded head, on Sorn, £3550. Tel. 01743 873438.

Shrops.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200 02 reg, 22k, datatag h/grips, new MoT, new tyres, beautiful condition, s/h and books, £2200 ovno.Tel. 0773 5039988. W Sussex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 genuine Triumph full size flyscreen less fixing bolts, never used, £40; seat grab rail, chrome, £15. Tel. 7909687095. Essex.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955I 1999, T reg, yellow, 31k, carbon silencer, chain gaurd & hugger, Scottoiler, spare brand new rear tyre plus standard exhaust, £1250. p/x considered for 600 Bandit Tel. 01773 781713; 07811 431066. Notts.

TRIUMPH TIGER CUB 200, 1963, MoT, historic vehicle, profes-sionally painted, good chrome, starts and rides superbly, new battery, frame p/coated, exhaust and front tyre past best, £2500. Tel. 0777 6033626 for more info. Essex.

TRUMPH T90 Cafe racer, specially built Daytona BTM-end forks, ali rims, twin clocks, Goldie pipes, ali pegs, s/r seat, h/crafted ali tank, str bars, engine run in, superb, unique lightweight sports bike in metallic sheen blue, £4950. Tel. 07759 607498. E Berks.

VELOCETTE LE 200 1956, no V5, non runner, hand change, hand start, Mk 1, good compression on engine, £600. ovno. Tel. 07923 837658. W Sussex.

VENTURA ROYALE XVZ 1200 V4, only 30,800 miles, one owner, must be the best around, Yamahas Goldwing looks like new a super classic from 1984, £2650 ono. Tel. 07851 701973. Devon.

YAMAHA FAZER 1000 2004, 30k miles, Meta alarm, Givi 3 box rack, hugger, f/fender extender, Beowulf stainless radiator guards, full s/h, MoT & tax 2014, all books and docs, £2500 ono. Tel. 07800 517512. Bucks.

YAMAHA FAZER FZS 600 Taxed and tested Feb 2014, good order, Givi rack, engine bars, stainless exhaust, Haynes manual. Tel. 07886841411. Lancs.

YAMAHA FZ6 FASER S2 2008, black, only 8,170 miles, 12 mths’ MoT, 6 mths’ tax, new tyres & Scottoiler, exc cond - only flaw a very very small dent in tank, maintained by engineer owner, £2970 ono. Tel. 01206 367922.

Essex.

YAMAHA MAXIM 550 1982, tyres, chain, sprockets, brakes, battery recently replaced, seat recovered, Motad exhaust, low seat height, 35,500 miles, taxed and tested, £700 or £800 with full Givi luggage. Tel. 01543 572076.

Staffs.

YAMAHA R1 998c, 2000, t&t, 18k miles, recently serviced, very clean example, £3000.Tel. 07732 901428. Surrey.

YAMAHA ROYAL STAR 2008, 21,500 miles, exc cond, MoT Apr 14, tax Sept 14, new tyres Oct 13, new battery Oct 12, last service April 13, loved and professionally maintained, £6495. Tel. 07831 523116. Merseyside.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV 535DX Fantastic, lots of extras, good tyres, MoT June 14, taxed Nov 13, 17k miles, runs perfectly, great example for year, W reg, fine example of this sought after cruiser, £2100. ono. Tel. 07503 173727.

Taunton.

VESPA 125cc auto scooter, 02 reg, 7,500 miles, 12 mths’ MoT & tax, blue, £895. Tel. 07772 797112. Derbys.

YAMAHA XT 600E, 2007, genuine 4k miles, lovely bike and very pampered, good reliable air cooled motor, bargain, £2500.Tel. 01492 870333. Denbighshire.

YAMAHA SEROW 225 XT 1991, J reg, tax/MoT Sept 14, nice tidy bike and good mileage, £1000.

Tel. 01271 323462; 07811 788272. Devon.

YAMAHA YBR 125 Black, 57 plate, 825 dry miles, 11 months' MoT & tax, one elderly owner, garaged, new battery, £1250. Tel. 01295 710664. Oxon.

YAMAHA TR-1 1981, 1000cc VTwin, 10,980 dry miles, excellent condition, sought after, bullet proof motor, just serviced, £1695 ono. Tel. 07951 105792 for details. Derbys.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 535 1995, (M), tax & MoT, good condition, only 19k miles, £1300 ono. Tel. 07970 716011. W Mids.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV535 1986, rare original imported in 1996, underseat fuel tank, MoT 16/4/13, tax end Oct but can re-tax at cost, 21,500 miles, well maintained, little used, £1295 ovno. Tel. 07531 797168. W Mids.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 19k, full s/h, year’s MoT, new year tyre, 4-into1, datatag, just serviced, Renthal bars, beautiful condition, ready to ride, £2400. Tel. 07800 517512.

Milton Keynes.

YAMAHA XT 660R Immaculate, 2005, only 2,700 miles, Pipewerx exhausts, LED lights, titanium engine bolts, Renthal bars, black skid pan, Acerbis guards, £3000.

Tel. 07776 393068. Northants.

YAMAHA XV 750 Virago, 1998, vgc, 16k miles, currently on Sorn, mving house so has to go, £1850.

Tel. 01978 758966. N Wales.

YAMAHA XV VIRAGO 125 2002, t&t, 7 mths, new battery, Sep 2013, 16,184 miles, garaged and very clean, ideal first bike, £1595 ono. Tel. 01453 546366.

Gloucestershire.

YAMAHA XT 350 350cc, 1988, scruffy but has been a reliable runner, may require some work for next MoT, no dealers please. £695 ono. Tel. 01332 842536.

Derbys.

YAMAHA XVS 650 Dragster, 1997, good condition, starts first time, MoT May 2014, Sorned for the winter, some s/h, old MoTs just under 7,658 miles, £3000 ono. Email: kendoharley@ hotmail.co.uk for more details. .

YAMAHA YP 250 MAJESTY 2001, red, low mileage, long MoT, vgc, £850. Tel. 01256 389631; 07808 235038. .

YAMAHA YBR 125 2013, exc cond, 707 miles, first service at 600 miles, taxed till end March 14, no MoT required, very good fuel economy, excellent commuter or learner bike, £1800. Tel. 07794 363478. Staffs.

YAMAHA YZF 750R 95, M reg, 14k miles, immaculate condition, mechanicals 100%, MoT, v rare, history, lots of extras and spares.

Tel. 07917 865070. Somerset.

YAMAHA FJ 1100 Red and white, B reg, great classic bike, MoT July 14, taxed, owned 9 years, heated grips, top box, Hagon front and back, some spares, Tel. 07445 479950. W Glam.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 535 XVS 1997, 10,900 miles, my cherished bike, lovely condition, maroon, grey/gold tank cheeks detail, buttoned leather seat, no modifications, regular oil/filter change/almost new set tyres/garaged/MoT May 2014, taxed Feb 2014, require downsize, £1995.Tel. 01803 712939. Devon.

YAMAHA X-MAX 250 2011, black & silver, 1,975 miles, as new, full s/h, £2950. ono. Tel. 01706 212870. Lancs.

YAMAHA XMAX 400 July 2013, new model, excellent Superscoot, white black, X screen, 12 volt socket, heated grips, ride all year round, always garaged, service done, 70 mpg £4495. save over £1000 Tel. 07500 163078. Yorks.

YAMAHA XS 250 Twin,V reg, 33k miles, good runner, V5, ready for MoT, new ex-pipe, £425. Tel. 01767 691209. Beds.

YAMAHA XVS 650 Dragster, 1997, beautiful condition throughout, taxed and MoT, only 28,431 miles which is low for age. Tel. 07980 175728 or further details..

Notts.

Parts For sale

AJS VINTAGE pair of rear shock absorbers, £38 plus Top Tec Falcon 80s helmets, visor, £5 can post. Tel. 07966 740048. E London.

APRILIA RS 250 front Brembo disc (also suit Cagiva Raptor), as new, £30. Tel. 07552 541258.

Herts.

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APRILIA DORSODURO 750 parts: titanium carbon arrow cans, £250; Evotech tail tidy, £30; BPM race levers, £25; sprockets 1548T, £25; brand new clocks, £250; gel seat, £65. Tel. 07946 291426. Lancs.

BEOWULF stainless steel rad cover for Suzuki Bandit GSF 1250, £40 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815.

Notts.

BMW F800 S/ST 800 genuine, tinted higher screen, Haynes manual, spare belt, cables, etc. £60. the lot Tel. 01372 721022.

Surrey.

BMW F800ST For Hepco & Becker pannier frames and rack, used very little, £13; genuine Honda manual for CBR 1000FK, £10; sleeping bag, Wynster, very warm, £8. Tel. 01302 834229. S Yorks.

BMW K SERIES 750/1000, £12 plus p&p; BMW electric screen, complete, bought to fit to K75 RT, good condition, never fitted, don't know if it works or not, £60. Tel. Keith 01706 526497 . .

BMW K100 rear wheel and tyre, all serviceable, £25. Tel. Alan 07704 831089. Bristol.

BMW K75S Skidmarx tinted screen, £25; BMW R100 f/mudguard, white, deep valance, 1978ish, £10; MZ 250cc parts including alloy centre stand, IFA carb, with air intake, alternator, round headlamp with rev counter, speedo indicators, wiring harness, 2 air boxes, + other bits, £30; Honda 250 XL, 1984-ish, rear wheel, good condition, J18X1.85 with sprocket, snail cams, break shoes, anchor plate, nobbly tyre, £80. all plus p&p Tel. 01384 271767. W Mids.

BMW LS FAIRING with headlight, engine bars and pannier rails, all fittings, £150.Tel. 01299 266742.

Worcs.

BSA 6500cc, 1960'ish, alloy cyl. head, sound valves, guides, fins, needs small repair to alloy around rocker box holding thread, buyer collects £100. firm Tel. 01568 611824. Herefordshire.

BSA B31 350 engines, x2 complete, one with mag/dyno, no major damage, both need complete overhaul, £350. for both Tel. Phil 0121 4757249. W Mids.

BSA C15 barrel/piston, £45; new points in the side timing cover, £45.Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

BSA C15 250 engine, less piston, clutch, rear hub, frame, no docs, £110.Tel. 0121 4757249. B'ham.

DUCATI MONSTER carbon hilevel pipes, look and sound great, also carbon seat tray, clutch cover, sprocket cover, rear sets Offers Tel. 01606 853093. Cheshire.

EBC FA 174 HH rear motorcycle brake pads, unopened, £15. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

GENUINE BMW F800 ST/GT top case. 28L, only few months old, like new, Tel. 07967 644491.

Staffs.

GIVI MONOKEY fitting kits for: ZZR 1100 Kawasaki, 1990-1992; Triumph Tiger 900; Yamaha XJ 600 Diversion, £25. each Tel. 0208 3012913. Kent.

GIVI S310 SPOTLIGHTS complete kit, as new, used once, £60. inc p&p Tel. 07504 174923. Kent.

GIVI TOP BOX and rack for Honda CBR 125R, 2005, keys & fittings present, in good condition, £60. ono. Tel. 07885 135282. Cambs.

GREEVES alloy beam frame, 1960, with forks, wheels,s /arm with engine plates for BSA, £575; late C15 engine unit, complete, £425; frame making pipe bender to make Griffon etc frames, £220. £220. Tel. 01376 343559. Essex.

GROUND LOADING SINGLE motorcycle trailer for sale, no ramp required, c/w all lighting, spare wheel, tyres as new, excellent condition, no longer needed, £490. Tel. 01526 833064. Lincs.

GIVI MONORACK BRACKETS for top box, to fit Honda Hornet, years 1998-2002, perfect condition, no scratches or rust, with all fittings and instructions £25. ono + post or collect Tel. 01582 601467.

Beds.

HONDA BLACKBIRD blue panniers, used once, as good as brand new! c/w Honda racking, parts, fitting instructions etc, cost me £350, bargain, £295. Tel. 07917 730239. Worcs.

HALVARSSONS NEWMAN m/c gloves, size 10, great condition. £45. ono. Tel. 0789 4078815.

Notts.

HARLEY SPORTSTER V/H short slash cut pipes, vgc, (loud), £70 ono; Dragon Mk2 air filter, retro look, been on 883, needs a polish, fits all carb models, £50 ono Tel. 07799 308460. S Mids.

HAYABUSA 1999-2000, full standard exhaust system, £100 may split; also fuel pump, £90. Tel. 07596 596870. Denbighshire.

HAYNES MANUALS HONDA, CB100N, CX500/650, CD/CM185/ 200, CG125 76-78, Yamaha 100/125/175 Trails, 1971-ON, RD250/350 TWINS T/S 70-79, XS1100., Suzuki, B100P Student 67- ON, GT125/185 73-76, GT250/350 Twins 66-78, GT380/ 550, GS550/750, £5 each plus p&p. Tel. O7887 782336, 01384 396201. W Mids.

HAYNES MANUALS Triumph Unit 350-500, '58-'73 MZ 150-250, '69-'79, £8 each; vgc BSA fork seal tool, new, £10. plus p&p Tel. 01883 623049. Surrey.

HAYNES MANUALS Honda CB 250 & 400N, 1978-1984, £8; Honda CX/CL 500 & 650V-Twins,1979-86, £8; Honda 250 & 325 Twins, 1968 on, £6; Suzuki A100, 98cc, all models, 1969 on, £6 all plus p&p. Tel. 01686 670346. Powys.

HAYNES YAMAHA YDS7 & RD250 YR5 & RD350 air-cooled 2-stroke twins, 1970-1979, good condition, £10. inc UK p&p Tel. 07817 562421. Yorks.

HINCKLEY BONNEVILLE PARTS silencers tors, hardly used, £100 + £15 p&p; oval style mirrors, drilled stem part no 9638032, £70 + £8 p&p; seat with white Triumph printed logo on back, £80 + £15 p&p; rear shocks, £120 plus £10 p&p; fuel cap, £10 plus £5 p&p; all hardly used. Tel. 01256 326174. Hants.

HONDA CB 250 Dream petrol tank, NTV 600/650, Yamaha TDM 850 r/b tank, Kwak GPZ 400 a/c, 86 petrol tank, Suzuki GSXR 250, 92 model, black petrol tank, Hyosung 125 front wheel, forks/yokes, 04, front brake m/c caliper, Honda CB 250/4 jade spares, Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

HONDA CB 400/550 coils, wiring harness, electrics, switches, starter motor, brake rod, Suzuki Mk 1 Bandit air box, front mudguard teal blue, tail light and black trim, front frame infills, Bandit 400 engine, £200; runner, 35km exhaust, £150; clock, £35; air box, £20; footrest l&r, £20 each, 90 model. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

HONDA FIREBLADE RR2 front wheel, excellent condition, 16", £45; Fireblade bottom yoke, £20; magnetic tank bag, new, £18; leathers, padded black jacket, 44" chest, trousers 36" waist, 30" leg, vgc, £75. Tel. 07510 674950.

Coventry.

HONDA CD200 PARTS dis-mantled engines, forks, wheels, headlamp shells, lots of small parts, too many to list. Tel. 01536 516786. Northants.

HONDA FACTORY WORKSHOP MANUALS:- Genuine, MBX50/80, MB/MT50, MTX 50/80R, MB 100, CN 250, CBR 600F, SH 50T, SJ 50P, SGX50V, SZX50W, CA125S, NES 125Y, FES 125 W, CMX250 C1, VT600 CW, VT750 C2V, VF 750CP, CBR 1100 XXV, XR650 RY, GL 1500 1994, £20 plus p&p. Tel. 07887 782336; 01384 396201.

W Mids.

HONDA GOLDWING 1200 original exhaust system, very good condition, no front pipes, silencers have add-on deflectors, very rare, wing now sold, buyer collects, £175.

Tel. 01604 847920. Northants.

HONDA VFR 750F 750cc, Spain reg, Kerker exhaust, new tyres, £750 ono; Harley XR 1200, Black Widow exhaust, Vance & Hines baffles, £150.Tel. 07891 968597.

Lancs.

IXS SKAR IXS Skar Leather Gortex motorcycle trousers, unworn Xmas present, size 38-40 (Û58), £100 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815.

Notts.

KAWASAKI 250R Scorpion silencer, road legal, £80. plus carriage Tel. 07788 641949. N Wales.

KAWASAKI GPZ 750A top grab rail inc fixings, £25; Yamaha YBR 125 kmh clocks, new, £35; pair MT03 exhaust covers, £20. Tel. 01782 874933. Stoke-on-Trent.

KAWASAKI GT 550 forks/yokes, l/h footrests, clocks, harness, switchgear etc, Kawasaki GT 750 forks/yokes, other parts GPZ 550 H2 swing arm/shocker, grab handle, seat etc. Tel. 07526 415320.

Durham.

KAWASAKI KLE 500 lowering kit, lowers bike by 60mm, brand new with instruction leaflet, £30. Tel. 07754 521747 or 01296 425095.

Bucks.

KAWASAKI KZ 1100 shaft, and Kawasaki KZ1000 genuine workshop manuals, vgc, £25. the pair ono Tel. 07775 680094. Chelmsford, Essex.

KAWASAKI KZ400/500/550 dealers service/workshop manual, like new; also Honda CB92/ 95 service/workshop manual, dated 1964and Suzuki B120 owners manual C 1965, £15 each; can post. Tel. 07929 747650 for more details. Clwyd.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 engine protection bars, SW Motech, new/unused, cost £155, accept £85 plus carriage. Tel. 01539 725198. Cumbria.

KAWASAKI Z200 front mudguard and back, also left, right side panels, Haynes Z200 manual for sale, then a Mk 2 Golf front grill, bumper and Atsra Mk 4 tail lights for sale. Tel. 07789 233263. W Yorks.

KAWASAKI ZX7R petrol tank, green, no dents, £55 ono; Suzuki GSX 1400 Power Commander inc CD and lead, £100; no offers. Tel. 0777 9749254. W Mids.

KAWASAKI ZX9 Remus twin outlet silencer, £50; Kawasaki ZXR silencer, £40. Tel. 01432 265726.

Herefordshire.

LH SIDE FAIRING for Triumph Sprint GT, will fit ST, slight scratch in middle, repairable, £75; also Sprint sports windshield, £45.Tel. 02920 655375. S Glam.

MOTO GUZZI WHEELS WANTED: spoked drum brake type or hubs only to fit V50, Tel. 01978 842668 (please leave message if no answer). Wrexham, N Wales.

MV AGUSTA F4 TANK red, £250.

Air box cover (small chip), £80.

Tel. 01554 777209. Carns.

MATCHLESS G3 LWD 350 footrest, front hub, rear frame part, left fork slider, have some swops, BSA WD mudguards, footrests, headlamp. Tel. 0151 5268947. Merseyside.

NOLAN BLUETOOTH BASIC KIT 2 + kit 3, unused present, still in warranty, £125. Tel. 07908 785556. Lincs.

NORMAN HYDE Classic used silencers for Triumph Hinckley Bonneville, in vgc, good chrome, £200 plus p&p. Tel. 01782 924262. W Mids.

PAIR OF BAFFLE LINERS for Scorpion carbon cans, 11cms dia x 40 cms long £10. Tel. 01372 842327. Surrey.

PETROL TANK BSA C11, speedo in tank model, chrome/ blue/ green, needs restoration, small dent £95. Tel. 07951 536578.

Hereford.

PETTER COWLING (4 cyl head barrel), AVA1 (new cond), £1; oil drip lubricator, LE resto, £1; Petter wall chart, PV8, £1. Tel. 01270 767149 am/pm. Cheshire.

POWERBRONZE POWER ROD , 2 LED strips with 12 white lights each, brand new and never out of packaging, new £25, now £10. buyer collects or pays postage Tel. 07759 117277. Surrey.

R & G AERO CRASH PRO-TECTORS c/w all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF 1250GT (faired version), £95. ono.

Tel. 078940 78815. Notts.

RENTHAL R/CARRIER black, early, ZZR 600 rear fitting, used, £40. Tel. 07949 653017. Staffs.

ROYAL ENFIELD 250cc crankcases; Triumph pre-unit engine parts; Norton M50 oil tank and tools tray; BSA A65 silencers, NA89 unity, never used, perfect condition; long megaphones, exc cone, Extriton clip-ons; 9" rise handlebars; Atlas petrol cap. Tel. 01981 500674. Herefordshire.

SCHUBERTH C2 flip up, black, size 56/57, as new, £175 ono.Tel. 07974 700532. Ayrshire.

SCOOTER FIT BIKE TYRE 12/13 scooter tyres, Pit bike 8"/10" /12"/14"/16" front and rear, too many to list, phone/text with size, can be posted Honda CB 250 Super Dream spares, air box, wiring harness, switches, inner rear mudguard, mirrors, headamp, footrests etc. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

SIDE CAR Black, Old British chassis possibly Canterbury?? Body just a Shell possibly Velox?? Small wheel, small screen, rear rack, home made cover, was used for camping gear, £295. ono; possible p/x for another sidecar. Tel. 01977 510546. W Yorks.

SIDI ADVENTURE BOOTS Goretex, off road, size 47, UK 13 or 12 with big socks, still boxed, cost orig. £330 £175. Tel. 07801 727321. Lancs.

SP ENGINEERING black, stubby, Moto GP exhaust to fit Honda CB 1000R, £75. Tel. 07708 316407.

Fife, Scotland.

SUZUKI GSXR 1000 K6, K5, PCIII, Gilles rear sets, ASV levers, smoked lenses, HEL brake lines, workshop manual, carbon hugger.

Tel. Brett 07951 818730 for details and prices.. W Sussex.

SUZUKI 750 GT 1976-7, full set of exhaust, radiator, indicators, brake pipes, caliper, mirrors, King and Queen seat and more. Tel. 01629 57812 Cliff. Derbys.

SUZUKI GT 250 barrels, heads, carbs, £50 + p&p, £250 plus p&p. Tel. 07798 523780. Glos.

SUZUKI GT 380 centre silencers, no down pipes, good chrome, £45 pair Tel. 0161 766 6353.

Lancs.

SUZUKI BANDIT two mirrors on arms, new Haynes manual for Bandits, not opened, Hislop autobiography plus Barry Sheene, £10 each plus post. Tel. 0207 2377899. London.

SUZUKI GS 650 KATANA parts:forks, clutch, alternator, camshaft covers, carbs, r/brake and master cylinder, mudguard, various loose small parts, £50; Honda CX500 parts, crank cases with crank shaft, rods, cylinders, £50. Tel. 07887 782336; 01384 396201.

W Mids.

SUZUKI RV/TS 125 2-stroke engine, parts; Honda CB 250K, 1972, breaking, phone for details Tel. 01291 423392. Chepstow.

SUZUKI SVK7 650/1000 tail tidy, £30; Honda Hornet radiator cover, £30; SV suspension risers ("Dog Bones"), £20.Tel. 01543 301662.

Staffs.

TOMASELLI clip-on h/bars, chrome, vgc, £15. cash will go to charity. Tel. 01234 710977. N Bucks.

TRIDENT 900/93 clutch plate assembly, £50; Suzuki 65XR 750M, 92 clutch, complete, £75; carbs, £70; clutch cover, £15; alternator, £50; rocker cover, £10; cams, £30; sump, £20; wiring harness, £30; reg/rec, £25; CDI £75; coil, £100; V-Max front seat, black/grey, £70. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

TRIUMPH (HINCKLEY) BONNEVILLE Norman Hyde classic silencers, good chrome, vgc, £200; also Triumph summer screen with all fittings and instructions, 2" scratch on screen, £50 plus p&p.

Tel. 01782 924262 . Staffs.

TRIUMPH 955 Sprint genuine accessories, comfort seat, luggage rack, tank bag, carbon/ stainless silencer red rear seat cowl, standard screen, £260. may split Tel. 01302 390667. S Yorks.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE Summer Screen, 2004 on, as new, with all fittings, Tel. 01327 704069.

Northampton.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE RACK seat, petrol cap, new condition, £100 levers Triumph Tiger 1050, 2010 model, new, black, cost £150 Offers. Tel. 07969 181499.

Altrincham.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 hele bars, Tracstars, all fittings and instructions, cost £265; carbon fibre hugger, cost £70; Bobbins rear, cost £30, all half price and as new. Tel. 01305 761058. Dorset.

TRIUMPH PETROL CAP locking, never used, fits all new Bonnevilles, £30; Suzuki Bandit 600cc, CDI unit, part no.

32.900.31FOO NIG 137, £25. Tel. 01539 723408. Cumbria.

VARIOUS HARLEY DAVIDSON SPARES from 2000 Sportster 883 and 2007 StreetBob, sold as seen, buyer collects, no reasonable offer refused. Tel. Pete Widdows on 01485 570699. Norfolk.

VELO VALIANT PARTS m/c gearbox, £50; clutch etc, £45; cylinders, £20; heads, £20; rocker covers, £18; rear drive, £35; shaft/joint, £40; swinging arm, £30; take the lot only £250. Tel. 01407 830090. Anglesey.

VFR 1200 Givi PLX 209 pannier rack, to be used with V35, also M5M monolock topbox plate, £100. Tel. 01204 883999. Lancs.

VFR 800 V-TEC GIVI PLXR 166 pannier rack, used with V35 panniers, £75. Tel. 01204 883999.

Lancs.

VINCENT RING SPANNER pair off, suit Vincent owner, very old British made spanner, stamped Vincent and with a V mark, £15. each Tel. 07929 747650. Clwyd.

YAMAHA BULLDOG custom paintwork tank, side panels, front mudguard satin blue with subtle bulldogs on each side of the tank, p/x for standard parts. Tel. 01244 332435; 07564 960647.

Cheshire.

YAMAHA DIVERSION PARTS: coils £25, ecu £25, rectifier £20, starter motor £25, alternator £25, flasher unit £7, light switches £10 each, swinging arm £20, chain adjusters £15, screen £10; Haynes manual £10. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

YAMAHA NOS ALLOY RIMS 1.85 x 18, 36h 94418-18166, still wrapped, not mint, £60 each; used 2L/S front wheel (YDS 5?), £75; Puch GP50 chain guard, 310; bronze tailpiece, £10; Kawasaki Z250 Twin handbook.

Tel. 01293 410976. Surrey.

YAMAHA TDR 250 J, 92, spares, fork/yokes, gaiters, f/wheel spindle, speedo, £200 + p&p; fairing/headlamp/frame, dash and trim, £75 + £25 p&p; petrol tank/cap/tap, £70 + £15 p&p; TZR 250 wheels, swing arm/shocker, spindle, rear m/c carrier, £100 + £25 p&p; frame V5 needs repainting/powder coating, £175 + £25 p&p. Tel. 07526 415320. Durham.

YAMAHA XS 650SE seat, £35; side panels, £25 pair; air boxes, £30 pair; rear alloy rim, 16", £30; yokes, £30; clocks, £35; 55mph import, XJ 650 chrome headlight, £35; Kawasaki GPZ 550 HZ swinging arm/shocker, £75; rear mudguard, £30; complete other parts available. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

Wanted

ANY BIKERS OUT THERE got a book called "Buttons The Making Of A President", by Jamie. If so I'm interested in buying it, must be cheap as unemployed. Tel. 0797 7037840. B'ham.

APRILIA PEGASO 125 wanted, non-runner, complete bike, other engine or parts, telephone on answer, please message; also Z750 L3-L4 full stand grab-rail wanted.

Tel. 01782 874933. Staffs.

BELSTAFF WANTED wax cotton jacket, any cond considered, will pay for postage. Tel. 01432 353313. Herts.

BELSTAFF WANTED ladies motorbike trousers, padded knees, size 16, £20; biker gearbox, mens laced sided motorbike leather trousers, new, waist 38", inside leg 30", £40; (unwanted gift).

Harley Davidson mirrors, live to ride, £40 pair; leather tool rolls, good condition, £10 each; Harley Davidson shocks, rear, £50. Tel. 07790 934835. Derby.

BELL STAR OR BELL MOTO HELMET 1970s wanted, also wanted a 70s Lewis leathers bike jacket, size 36, will collect or pay postage.Tel. 01287 623718 eves.

N Yorks.

BMW R90S WANTED in Daytona orange, sensible mods, OK, must be very good condition,Tel. 07790 778062. Leics.

CLASSIC PROJECT WANTED anything considered, standard or even something unusual even incomplete, just something interesting. Also looking for Classic scrambler, any condition, anywhere. Tel. 07931 557018 or 0161 3350497 eves. Man. COSSACK VOSKHOD 175cc workshop manual wanted for electronic ignition models, Suzuki LT50 quad factory manual and Clymer book No 467 for Kawasaki KLF 400 and Clymer book No 474 for Kawasaki KLR 650 Singles. Tel. 01685 871243.Aberdare, M Glam.

EXCELSIOR AUTOBYKE 98, rear mudguard wanted, both halves, Tel. 01473 747880. Suffolk.

GL1000 GOLDWING WANTED runner preferred but anything considered, also looking for good spares,Tel. 07828 103437. Notts.

HAYNES MANUAL WANTED etc for 1996-7 Suzuki RF900, also black leather motorcycle jacket, large, 42" chest. For details of postage etc tel. 01743 860362; 07790 512582. Shrops.

HONDA FIREBLADE 918/893 must be in vgc/pristine, wanted by very mature OAP rider/ enthusiast, good home assured, East Anglia area. Tel. 07931 432921.

Suffolk.

HONDA XBR 500 wanted, side stand and fork brace, also engine protection bars for Kawasaki ER500, 1998, A2 model, Tel. 01257 462185. Lancs.

I AM AFTER A BSA M20 or Matchless G3 1939-46 in civilian trim any condition/incomplete/ basket case. Tel. Barry on 01634 716319. Kent.

INDIAN 741 MILITARY speedometer, any condition, need not be working. Tel. 0151 5268947. Liverpool.

JAP MUSCLE RETRO or cruiser, private buyer seeks K2100, XS1100, Eliminator, V-Max or similar, must be top quality, cash waiting for right machine. Tel. 07950 398750. .

LOOKING FOR V6 OR V8 car trike if it is project, needs to be done, up to 95% work done or just needs bit of work to put back on road, can pay up to £2500 you can ring or text me anytime till 10pm Tel. Alan 07708 110584.

Wilts.

MZ ETZ 125/150 FRAME with V5 wanted, any condition,Tel. 07845 318312. .

MZ TS250/5 SPARES WANTED silencer/pipe, manual, chrome tank panels, chain gaiters etc, fair price paid. Tel. 01507 443305.

Lincs.

TRIUMPH OR HARLEY JACKET size 2XL or 3XL, must be top condition, prefer leather but will consider all jackets, also T-shirts same size again, good condition, cash waiting. Tel. 07950 398750 or 01384 823222. W Mids.

TRAIL BIKE wanted, 50cc, can be bored out but must be registered, 50cc, cash waiting, deliverly to Manchester Tel. 07538 412345. .

TRIUMPH TROPHY/BONNIE 649 wanted, front hub for 67-70 model, have 1971 on conical hub for swap if necessary, Tel. 01626 369407; 07751 314562. Devon.

TRIUMPH WANTED any condition considered, long time storage etc.Tel. 0151 259 1596. Liverpool.

UNWANTED BIKES anything considered, any condition, give me a ring you might have what I am looking for. Tel. 07967 407608.

Wrexham, N Wales.

WANTED BSA A10/7 standard petrol tank, would consider 5 gal fibreglass, Tel. 01723 515546. N Yorks.

WANTED JAP MUSCLE RETRO or cruiser, private collector, prefer KZ1000 V-Max, XS1100, Z1300 or similar, must be good condition, cash waiting, why? Tel. 07950 398750; 01384 823222. W Mids.

WANTED NORTON ES2 or Dommi Wideline Model 88 or 99, no basket cases, Tel. 01772 635161. Lancs.

WANTED VILLIERS 9E BSA Bantam or similar 2 stroke engine reasonable condition and price. £150. buyer collects Tel. 01793 778222. Hants.

WANTED YAMAHA FJ wanted, 1990, 1200cc, handlebars, levers, master cylinders with tops, top yoke, steering head nut, fork leg, top nuts, both wheel spindles.Tel. 07931 175508. E Yorks.

YAMAHA DT 250MX 249 for restoration as winter project, runner preferred,Tel. 01793 852245.

Wilts.

YAMAHA RD 250 LC complete or non runner, black or white, as near to Suffolk as possible at this time, I have no van, sensible price please Tel. 07599 552650 after 6pm eves only, cash waiting. Suffolk.

YAMAHA SRX 500 wanted, anything considered. Tel. 01270 811762. Cheshire.

YAMAHA THUNDERACE 1998 wanted, good standard silencer, original Tel. 07835 733621. Lincs.

YAMAHA TTR 250 wanted headlight for a Yamaha TTR 250, Tel. 07753 247682 anytime. Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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38 ReadeR panel Best biking moments of 2013

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Who better to give you an honest biking opinion than another biker? This month our reader panel shares their best biking moments of 2013…

“Buying my Ducati ST3 from DMC in Preston – never missed a beat and was easy on my pension.

It revived my appetite for motorcycling and enabled me to tick six places I thought I would never see off my bucket list (I’m 74).”

Dave Hughes, Liverpool

“Doing off-roading at Moto Scotland in Inveraray for the first time, and falling off several times. Fortunately, it was very wet and muddy so I had a soft landing. It was great fun and I am now saving up to go again!”

Rachel Nicolson, Helensburgh

“June 16, 2013 – Father’s Day. My 18-year-old daughter and I set off on our beloved K100 and went to the amazing custom bike show at Beaulieu. On the journey home we stopped off at Bury Hill, Arundel for more bikes and a Father’s Day cream tea.”

Bob Massey, South Chailey, Lewes

“Attending Cadwell Park BSB for the first time this year on my own (none of my biking mates wanted to go). Fourstar at ‘Dambusters headquarters’ hotel; saw my heroes winning on track; met some great people; fantastic weather and the reception from the locals as we rode away was an uplifting experience! A mini adventure in the presence of great people, racing heroes and true legends.”

Paul Hogarth, Lanchester “Five months after losing my right hand in an accident in my van, I got to ride my 1965 tiger 1005, after thinking I’d never ride again. If possible I’d like to compete at Red Marley Hill Climb on Easter Monday on my rigid Matchless as usual.”

Eric Clarke, Derbyshire

“Passing my bike test in January!

Considering I’m now 41 years old and relatively new to riding, who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?”

Michael Machin, St Leonards-on-sea “Riding my new Bonneville for the first time since my original in 1960.

Where’s the vibration gone?

After years of sports bikes, tourers, nakeds etc... BLISS! Now it’s smiles per hour not miles per hour.”

Colin Middlebrough, Bromborough, Wirral

“Helping start S&S Bikers – a group which shows that sensible and advanced riding can be fun. The group now has 100 members riding out and raising money for charity at the same time as promoting safe riding. We’re recognized by IAM and several road safety groups, teaching new riders in North Lincs. Not bad for five months’ work after a chat in a pub.”

Dave ‘Chip’ Butt, Scunthorpe

“Holiday to Spain with my partner Elizabeth Owen on her own Honda CB500X in September. We went for two weeks and had great weather, great company, and great roads.”

Jan Oudman, Formby, Liverpool

MCM is YOUR free paper, so as well as bringing you the latest news and inspiring features, we want to hear what YOU have to say.

Each month, we’ll be emailing our 500+ strong reader panel with a few questions, covering everything from their opinions of the latest bikes, to riding tips, workshop workarounds and clothing dilemmas. Why not email your details to readerpanel@motorcyclemonthly.co.uk and we’ll add you to the group.

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