All news on the topic: Motorbikes

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Teen arrested over motorbike crash which killed two dogs and left woman in hospital
Lancashire Police were called to the crash in Leyland, Lancashire, in which a woman was injured and two dogs were killed after a teenager allegedly ploughed into them on a motorbike
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Young dad, 27, killed in motorcycle accident just weeks before birth of his baby
A young father, 27, who was just six weeks away from the birth of his second child, tragically passed away after crashing his motorbike into a fence post in Wigan
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Secret kept by teen, 16, with 'heart of gold' which resulted in his tragic death
Mckenna Leigh's parents were unaware their son had paid £180 for a stolen Honda 125, which he was not trained to ride, before he crashed it into another vehicle
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Brit dies after coming off motorbike at a mountain pass in Spain
The 57-year-old British man was riding close to San Pedro del Romeral in Spain's northern Cantabria region when he was involved in a fatal crash and died moments after being admitted to hospital
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Two Brits die in Spain after flying off motorbike and being run over by lorry
The woman, aged 65, was reportedly hit by another driver while lying on the tarmac and needed to be cut free from underneath the car, while her partner, aged 68, was hit by a lorry after he came off the motorbike in Blanes, Asturias, Spain
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Motorcyclist dies in crash after police officer throws picnic cooler at his head
A police officer was suspended in New York for throwing a cooling box at a motorbike driver, who died in the crash. NYPD say the driver was fleeing after being caught in a drug deal
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William treats himself to electric scooter to zoom around huge Windsor estate
The Prince of Wales has swapped his motorbikes for the e-scooter for short trips around the vast estate which is around a three mile round trip from Adelaide Cottage to the castle
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Motorcyclist thrown length and half of football pitch in horror crash
Shaun Eccles, an apprentice steel worker from Cumbria, was unable to walk properly for a year after the collision, which saw the driver walk away with just six penalty points and a £313 fine
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Retro electric: Maeving RM1 review
Is it a board-tracker? Is it a bobber? No matter, this British-designed and built beauty has to be one of the most eye-catching battery-powered bikes on the market. And it rides well, too...
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Cruising ahead: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 review
It looks great, has a sweet, torquey mid-size engine, handles like a dream and is excellent value for money. What's not to like about this groovy Enfield?
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The fastest way on the planet to hit the dirt: Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Only a very good rider or an idiot would take a 170bhp, 275kg, 27 grand bike off-road. Enter Geoff, left, although when he was told to hit the dirt, he really shouldn’t have taken it so literally. Ask the seagull
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This little gem is motorcycling in its purest form: Honda CL500 review
The Japanese company’s 500cc machines are perfect for A2 licence holders but fun for more experienced riders, and this latest addition is a fabulous combination of being incredibly easy yet hugely satisfying to ride
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Country's biggest training provider pledges to have mental health first aiders
Issues around mental health have been exasperated by the Covid pandemic and the numbers of people affected makes for concerning reading. Motorcycling can often be a fun, enjoyable and relaxing activity - but at other times it is stressful and can lead to problems. With that in mind, Phoenix Motorcycle Training is introducing
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Love at last sight after a slow start: Honda XL750 Transalp review
Our man Geoff just couldn’t get on with Honda’s latest version of its midrange, midprice adventure tourer – at first. But after he sat down and gave himself a good talking to, by the end of the day, he was a happy chappie once again
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The best just got even better: Triumph Street Triple 765 review
Triumph has sold 130,000 of these since they were launched in 2007, and it’s the world’s best naked sports bike, so the boffins at Hinckley must have been mad to try making it even better. Answer – they are, and it is
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The coolest bike on the road: Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR review
Well, if only because Geoff was frozen solid on it. But even though all his bits fell off in the cold, he still loved its sleek looks, user-friendly riding position, ballistic acceleration, brilliant quickshifter and trademark Triumph clinical handling
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Top of the game: KTM 1290 Super Adventure S review
The Austrian outfit's large-capacity road-oriented adventure tourer boasts a superb engine, excellent handling and some fantastic technology
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Bali to ban holidaymakers from renting motorbikes as part of tourist clampdown
Tourists on the Indonesian island of Bali will no longer be allowed to rent motorbikes but will only be able to drive cars following a series of incidents in which holidaymakers flouted traffic rules
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Torque of the town: Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster review
Looking for a classic cruiser with a superb engine, just the right level of tech, a high-quality finish and beautiful attention to detail – plus an iconic name? Well, look no further than this surprisingly versatile Bonnie
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Tony the Tiger: Geoff’s cunning plan to rescue a sad and lonely motorcycle
In 2006, Geoff rode a Triumph Tiger 955i the 16,500 miles of the Pan-American Highway from Chile to Alaska, then had to hand it over to the local dealer in an emotional farewell. Now he’s on a mission to bring it home. Watch this space...
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Rebel without any flaws: Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP review
Italian giant's hyper-naked V-twin has always hard a reputation as a bit of a hooligan bike, but as Fraser finds out, while it's still bundles of fun, the 950 SP is refined, classy and entirely tameable
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Motorbike-hit dad and son still critical after crash that killed boy's brother
Mohammed Mow Ahmed and his sons Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed and Mustafa Mohammed Ahmed were said to have been crossing the road outside Greenwich Islamic Centre when the crash happened
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Close, but no glass of limoncello: Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail review
This Italian-designed and Chinese-made bike is the love child of a scrambler and an adventure bike, but although it ticked all the boxes, it didn’t make Geoff leap off and sing selected hits from La Scala operas
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Seventies style: Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro review
Italian giant's super-cool modern-retro pays homage to 50 remarkable years of air-cooled, twin-cylinder engined motorcycling icons
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Complete all-rounder: Kawasaki Versys 650 reviewed
This middleweight, adventure-style, 650 twin is the perfect 'proper' bike for new riders, but also has plenty to offer the more experienced biker
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