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  1. Mitas is launching TERRA FORCE-R in April 2016

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    Mitas is launching TERRA FORCE-R in April 2016New radial dual purpose tyre TERRA FORCE-R was designed for maxi enduro and trail motorcycles and is meant to be used 90% on-road and 10% off-road. TERRA FORCE-R is the ideal choice for commuters as well as for adventurers who love longer rides with a passenger and luggage. The aim was to offer to both groups of riders a safe, dynamic and user-friendly tyre. Mitas TERRA FORCE-R will be available for sale from April 2016.

    “Mitas TERRA FORCE-R is an excellent choice for riders of adventure motorcycles,” said Ksenija Bitenc, managing director for Mitas Moto. ”TERRA FORCE-R is a radial dual purpose tyre with a more street oriented tread pattern. It offers an excellent traction on wet or dry roads and outstanding performance on light off-road surfaces,” added Bitenc.

    www.mitas-tyres.com

  2. On World Book Day - which books have inspired you to ride, travel or even fix your beloved Motorbike?

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    So today is World Book Day and we were wondering which books have inspired you to ride, travel or even fix your beloved Motorbike...    World Book Day 2016

    Is it Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance​ (Robert M. Pirsig), Jupiter's Travels (Ted Simon), Race to Dakar (Charley Boorman​) Touching the World: A Blind Woman, Two Wheels and 25,000 Miles​ (Cathy Birchall), the very funny Bonjour! Is This Italy?: A Hapless Biker's Guide to Europe​ (Kevin Turner) or one of four great Adventure Motorcycle Travel Books by Sam Manicom​?

    Or maybe it is our own book from THE BIKER GUIDE!

    Let us know on our facebook group what your favourite Motorcycle read is and for any authors out there, feel free to plug your own below on our page

    See some books here www.thebikerguide.co.uk/motorcycletravelbooks.html

    * For a limited time we have free listings for authors of Motorbike travel/themed books on THE BIKER GUIDE.

    Go here to include your Motorcycle Travel books on the website

  3. Songs that feature a Motorbike sound or is about Motorbikes...

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    The track Triumph (Of The Good City) by Jean Jacques Burnel (of the stranglers) features a motorcycle engine, so we were wondering if you know of any other songs that feature a Motorcycle?

    Go watch on Youtube

    Thanks to Les Ross for letting us know about this track!

    Jean Jacques Burnel (of the stranglers), Triumph (Of The Good City)



    We asked the members of the facebook page and group if they could suggest other tracks and we have the following answers...

    Johnny Angel - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, by Richard Thompson - Live version

    Steve Clarke - B.S.A - by the Steve Gibbons Band

    Nick Flagg - Motorcycle Man (live version) by Saxon

    Dave Ayre - Motorcycle Emptiness, by Manic Street Preachers

    Les Ross - Motor Bikin`, by Chris Spedding

    Blues Theme, by Davie Allan & The Arrows. Opening music to Wild Angels.

    Motorbike Beat, the Revillos

    Street Bob Brown - Bat out of Hell, by MeatLoaf

    Johnny Angel - The Motorcycle Song, by Arlo Guthrie

    Ben Elves - Ride the wild wind, Queen

    Brian Johnson - Leader Of The Pack, by The Shangri-Las 

    Terry, by Twinkle

    Harley-Davidson, by Bridgit Bardot

    Mark A Rhodie - Little Honda '64, by the Beach Boys

    Bob Scales - Bad Motor Scooter, by Montrose

    James McKay - My little sister's got a motorbike, by Crazy Cavan

    Peter Twyning - Lets Ride, by Status Quo (Rocking all over the world album)

    Gary Roberts - Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young To Die, by Jethro Tull. Great story in a song.

    Haydn Tovey - Funky moped, by Jasper Carrot

    A late entry from Jeff Needham. Just for Kicks - Mike Sarne (Live version)

    Other songs from our facebook group are

    Born to be Wild, by Steppenwolf

    Iron Horse Born to Lose, by Motorhead

    Freebird, by Lynytd Skynyrd

    Thunder Struck, by AC/DC

    Too Fast To Live Too Young To Die, by Robert Gordon

    Last Rebel on the Road, by Lynyrd Skynyrd

    She Rides a Harley-Davidson, by Neil Young

    Faster, by Within Temptation

    Motorcycle Dream, by Slack Alice

    I'm a Rocker by 
    Chas and Dave

     

    Motopsycho Nightmare - Bob Dylan

     

    Riding in the T.T.Races - George Formby

     

    Andrew Jordan - Days of the Underground, by Hawkwind. Not a specific motorcycle song but does have the lines containing Smiling Michael and his black motorcycle and also mentions chromium heroes ( bikers)


    The top five favourites were

    Born to be Wild, by Steppenwolf

    Bat out of Hell, by MeatLoaf

    Iron Horse Born to Lose, by Motorhead

    Freebird, by Lynytd Skynyrd

    1952 Vincent Black Lightning, by Richard Thompson

  4. Michelin has announced the launch of its new tyre – MICHELIN Anakee Wild

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    In markets around the world, from February 2016. Destined for big trail bikes, it is a radial tyre designed for dual purpose on and off-road use.

    The new MICHELIN Anakee Wild is aimed at bikers who seek adventure, either solo or with a passenger, who set out on treks, whether alone or in groups, for a weekend or longer, those for whom biking means expeditions, experiencing and discovering. It is aimed at riders who want to break away from paved roads and fully exploit the potential of bikes designed both for roads as well as the most uneven, sandy, stony and muddy tracks. The new MICHELIN Anakee Wild tyre was thus designed to adapt to all terrain types and situations, as well as the most varied climates. In short it is a ‘multi-purpose’ tyre that demonstrates its performance according to the conditions it is subjected to.

    Currently available in four radial sizes, including those equipping the ‘flagship’ bike in this category, the BMW R 1200 GS, the range of available sizes for this tyre will be completed by three additional sizes during the year, thus covering most of the trail bikes available on the market.

    Michelin - A better way forward

  5. The new Touratech catalogue: The whole world of adventure riding

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    Touratech presents the 2016 2,020-page catalogue with hundreds of new products... 
    Bigger than ever, packed full of products and featuring tons of new items, Touratech presents the world’s largest accessory catalogue for adventure riding. It contains custom-made equipment and parts to suit many models that will soon enliven the 2016 season. The new Touratech catalogue - The whole world of adventure riding

    One of these is the Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin, a bike that has sparked the urge to travel in a whole generation of adventurers. With over 20 years of experience in developing and manufacturing special parts for the Africa Twin, Touratech has an extensive portfolio lined up for the long-awaited successor. From GPS mounting adapters to the Zega pannier system, every desire is fulfilled. Plus there is an exclusive report on the first Touratech test drive with the reborn ‘Desert Queen’.

    Bikes other than the classic touring enduro have inspired the motorcycle accessory specialists from Niedereschach as well – such as the Ducati Scrambler and the BMW S 1000 XR – and of course there are more interesting new developments for nearly every motorbike model.

    Because both the bike and its rider need reliable equipment on the road, Touratech has significantly expanded the riding gear section: the AVENTURO Mod combines the advantages of flip-up and off road helmets, the COMPAÑERO World2 is an enhanced version of the tried-and-tested touring suit, and the DESTINO Adventure is Touratech’s first very own motorcycle boot. All are the result of tens of thousands of kilometres of touring experience. This same expertise has also gone into developing ‘Touratech Waterproof made by Ortlieb’. Another example of European manufacturing quality, this line of waterproof motorcycle luggage products is available now exclusively from Touratech.

    With all of this and much more, including great photos and travel stories, Touratech’s 2016/2017 catalogue makes an enticing read: the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro and Ducati Scrambler go on a test tour to Albania, Simon and Lisa Thomas (2 Ride The World) report on their round-the-world journey – now twelve years long – and Dirk Schäfer completes his preliminary Iron Butt trial on the 1,000-kilometre Touratech bike.

    To help readers navigate through this mammoth publication, the catalogue includes a detailed index and a clearly structured table of contents. The first section is dedicated to special parts for specific motorbikes, with individual models sorted alphabetically and in descending order of engine size. It is followed by sections on the cockpit, luggage, seats, the new windscreens, Touratech Suspension and universal motorcycle accessories. Finally there are rider equipment, navigation and outdoor sections.

    Two hundred thousand copies of the 2016/2017 Touratech catalogue with its 2,020 pages have been printed in five different languages and will be available at all major trade shows and events where Touratech is represented, as well as from Touratech distributors.

    Copies can be ordered by telephone, e-mail or via the internet – free of charge, as always and the catalogue is also available online at www.touratech.com