The Riga moped legacy: one collection across several decades
A vintage motorcycle collection in Jelgava municipality brings generations of Latvian-made mopeds together and makes their changing shapes easier to see.
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Motorcycle wheel bearings: what play and roughness can reveal
Unusual wheel movement or a rough feel calls for inspection. A simple check may reveal advanced wear, but a quiet wheel does not prove its bearings are sound.
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MotoGP Academy plans a global network of schools for young riders
The new programme will award a MotoGP Academy designation to racing schools that meet shared standards on and off the track.
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UK motorcycle and scooter registrations rose in September
Industry figures show growth in September and across the first nine months of 2026. Naked motorcycles stand out, though registration data cannot explain why buyers chose them.
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Touring two-up with luggage: prepare the motorcycle before departure
A fully loaded motorcycle places different demands on its tyres, suspension and brakes. A long trip also calls for checks of weight limits, luggage mounts and headlight aim.
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British motorcycling: from family transport to youth culture
A Beaulieu exhibition shows how riders’ lives changed alongside the machines, from practical travel to the scooter and large-motorcycle subcultures.
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Atsushi Ichijo: shaping the VMAX around rider and road
For the Yamaha designer, American highways and the logic of mechanical details helped define a motorcycle’s character. The VMAX form was more than a styling exercise.
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Motorcycle brake fluid: why time matters as much as mileage
Brake fluid ages even when a motorcycle is parked. Absorbed moisture lowers its boiling point, so the service interval depends on time and the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Silvretta Alpine Road through-route closed until 2030
The 22.3-kilometre mountain road between Partenen and Galtür will not reopen for through traffic until a planned summer 2030 return following rockfalls.
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Royal Enfield’s 125th-anniversary Classic 650 changes colour in the light
The anniversary Classic 650 combines colour-shifting paint, hand-painted pinstripes and a limited worldwide run of 625 motorcycles.
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