Author: Nige
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Royal Enfield looks ahead to “busiest year yet” in 2026
Royal Enfield says 2026 will be its “busiest year yet”, as it celebrates 125 years as a company. Royal Enfield showcased a range of new models at last month’s MCL25 show in Birmingham, but its focus has already shifted to what’s expected to be a big 2026. At November’s EICMA show in Milan, Royal Enfield—along with…
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KTM & Husqvarna Recall
KTM and Husqvarna, both under the Pierer Mobility group, have issued a recall for models using the liquid-cooled 399cc Single engine. For KTM, this includes the 2024-2025 390 Duke, as well as the 2025 390 Enduro R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure R, and 390 Adventure X. For Husqvarna, the affected bikes are the 2024…
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British Motorcycles Market
The British motorcycle market is struggling badly. In the first half of 2025, sales fell to their lowest point in the last 20 years, with only 51,186 registrations, down 17.1%. Honda remains the market leader, followed by Triumph, which has overtaken Yamaha. Economic outlook: Hopes for a surge in the British economy in 2025 have…
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CFMoto 1000 MT-X
CFMoto is preparing to unveil their new 1000MT-X parallel-twin adventure bike, boasting impressive specs and plenty of power to challenge established contenders like the Honda Africa Twin. To highlight their new model plans, the Hangzhou company created a special ‘1000MT-X Crafted’ version for the EICMA trade show in Milan earlier last month, aiming to show…
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Autumn Budget and bikes
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves may have extended the freeze on fuel duty until September 2026, but some motorcycle industry groups have criticized the latest Autumn Budget, saying it falls short in supporting the bike market’s adaptation and evolution for the future. On Wednesday, November 26, a Labour frontbencher announced that the five pence…
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Kawasaki ZZR600 (3).
ZZR 600 D – E service manual & specifications. Specifications. Specs Engine size 599cc Engine type 16v inline four Frame type Aluminium twin spar Fuel capacity 18 litres Seat height 780mm Bike weight 182kg Front suspension Fully adjustable Rear suspension Preload and rebound Front brake Twin 300mm discs Rear brake 200mm disc Front tyre size…
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Kawasaki ZZR600 (2).
About the ZZR 600 D1. MCN states ‘Overlooked by many but those who’ve ridden them know how good they can be. The Kawasaki ZZR600 is an unlikely nutter bike but, on speed alone, it’s up there in the upper echelons of the “bikes that can get you nicked in second gear” category.’ The Kawasaki ZZR600,…
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Kawasaki ZZR600 (1).
This was Nige’s first big bike after passing his test. Initially bought and ran for a couple of years then left with the intentions of restoring it. Over time other projects came and went and Nige decided to sell it to Gozza in 2023. October 2025, Nige’s eldest daughter suddenly passes away, Nige and Chloe…
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Motorcycle live ’25
Thousands of motorcyclists from all over the UK have flocked to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first few days of the annual Motorcycle Live (MCL) show. The Midlands event began on Saturday, November 15, and runs through Sunday, November 23, offering visitors a chance to see the latest machinery unveiled at the recent…
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UK bike market shows signs of recovery
The UK bike market is showing signs of bouncing back, with the Motorcycle industry association (MCIA) reporting a strong performance in September. After a challenging year for the motorcycle industry, September brought some good news. New data from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) indicates that the UK powered two-wheeler market is starting to bounce back,…