Author: Nige
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Government announces road safety shake-up
Britain has unveiled its first comprehensive road safety strategy in over a decade on January 7, with ministers announcing a series of reforms. These include updates to motorcycle training, testing, and licensing, as well as new initiatives aimed at improving safety on the nation’s most hazardous rural roads. On average, four people lose their lives…
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Phoenix Motorcycle Training opens new facility
The largest motorcycle training provider in the United Kingdom anticipates a substantial increase in interest in motorcycling in 2026. Phoenix Motorcycle Training anticipates a significant resurgence in motorcycling across the UK this year, alongside unveiling its own strategic initiatives. As the UK’s largest and highest-rated training provider, under the ownership of Mark Jaffe, the company…
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SFV650
This was the bike Nige passed his test on and eventually bought from the riding school as a commuter. Nige ran the bike for a couple of years as a commuter and then stored it away with a view of either turning it into a track bike or using it as a commuter again. The…
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Interceptor modifications
Enhancements on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 we feel improve its overall usability. Evermotor bar end mirrors. While not an essential modification, the standard mirrors on our Interceptor had to be removed due to the location where the bike is parked in the garage, specifically beneath a workbench. The evermotor bar end mirrors fitted the…
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Kawasaki hybrid maxi scooters
In recent years, the motorcycle industry has experienced rapid and significant technological advancements, yet Kawasaki’s decision to introduce a pair of hybrid models—the Ninja 7 Hybrid and Z7 Hybrid—scheduled for release in late 2023 stands out as one of the most ambitious undertakings to date. Despite the advanced technology that seamlessly integrates petrol and electric…
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Graham Field number 1!
Grahams latest book ‘Second World Problems’, became Christmas number one 2025! Everyone at two-wheels wish to congratulate Graham for such an amazing achievement. If you have not bought the book then we recommend you do! Either via his website or amazon. ★★★★★ “These books are gems in an Abigail’s Party/Alan Bennett kind of way.”★★★★★ “Like having a…
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Five new bikes for 2026
Ducati, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Honda, and Norton are behind five of the most thrilling motorcycles to look forward to in the new year. In the UK, riding at this time of year can be quite the challenge, with the weather often gloomy, cold, and wet. But it does get us thinking ahead, and that’s where…
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New UK importer for Rieju motorcycles
Urban Moto is now the official distributor for Rieju’s Hard Off-road (Enduro) range in the UK, which features two new models. Rieju has thus far faced challenges in establishing a significant presence in the UK market; however, Urban Moto is now undertaking the task of boosting sales of its enduro motorcycles. As part of this…
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Shoei helmet revolution?
The concept of a motorcycle helmet with a built-in head-up display (HUD) has been around for decades, but after countless false starts, a collaboration between Shoei and French display experts EyeLights means you’ll finally be able to buy one in 2026. Head-up displays have been used in fighter planes since the early 1960s, later making…
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Ultraviolette move into the UK
Meet Ultraviolette, a rising electric motorcycle company based in Bangalore that has expanded at lightning speed, growing from just eight employees and a single showroom to a workforce of 500 and a footprint in 30 cities across India in only two years. The brand made its official UK debut at last month’s Motorcycle Live (MCL)…