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A well-known fast food franchise recently ran an advertising campaign with a slogan that read – ‘Like getting your money’s worth?’ Well, the Kawasaki KE100 rather neatly fits into the same slot! Words by Steve Cooper Pics by Gary Chapman   GEARBOX/CLUTCH Transmission best run on ‘light gear oil’ that’s wet clutch friendly. Check the…

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Following a cancer diagnosis in 2004, Peter Starr was determined to live a purposeful life and see the world by motorcycle, exploring 12 new places across the globe. Starr discovered his passion for two wheels at school, buying his first motorcycle aged 16. Inspired by his love for motorcycle sport, Peter went on to work…

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Scoop reckons the Yamaha XS650SE Custom takes the biscuit as the most cost-effective way of buying one of these big twins: yummy! Words: Steve Cooper Pics: Gary D Chapman You’re almost a decade into producing one of the world’s most successful big bore, parallel, four-stroke, twins and, against all the odds, it’s still selling…  OK,…

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Christmas is just around the corner and we’ve lined up a huge range of special gifts for your loved ones (or yourself)… including a selection of subscriptions, books, show tickets and merchandise.   With 20% off books, 10% off show tickets and up to 48% off subscriptions, there’s something for everyone! From motorcycles to railways,…

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It seems that Mark has had some issues with his bikes and their reliability… Up until quite recently I believed that my old bikes were perfectly suitable for day-to-day travel, just as they had been when they were new.   Unfortunately, that took a bit of a knock when five of them proved to be…

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Our Andy places his posterior on a perfectly lovely little two-stroke that he’s been gagging to ride for years: Yamaha’s SDR200.

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Delwyn Llewellyn lives in Tonypandy in the Rhondda Valley and he had an urge to get himself his dream bike… again. What followed was a joyous team effort from the trio of dad, son and grandson…   Having attended the very popular Stafford motorcycle show for a number of years, I soon had an itch…

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Our very own wizened sages, Messrs Mark Haycock and Steve Cooper, are here to answer all of your woes, be they mechanical or spiritual. Every month we will be giving advice, as well as some general tips. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, too. Q: I hope you can help! I have a…

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