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Motorcycle buyers guide

Have a look through our buyers guide for useful information about buying a bike, motorbike security, clothing, engine types and modifications.



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Clothing

We’ve all heard horror stories about bikers hitting the tarmac when they weren’t wearing a helmet, leathers or anything else to protect them. That’s why, whether you’re tearing up the motorway or meandering along country roads, it’s important to protect yourself with the right motorcycle clothing.

Biker gear comes in all shapes and sizes, designed primarily for protection but also for comfort and coolness. There a lot of manufacturers out there working on different items of clothing in lots of different materials, so to help you out we’ve listed the most common around today.

Security

It is extremely important for motorcyclists to invest in bike security. After all, it’s fairly simple for two men to pick up a bike and pop it in the back of a van. Whether investing in sophisticated trackers or clever immobilisers, bikers are doing everything they can to keep their bikes safe and sound.

There are countless motorcycle security products available on the market and it can be hard to know which ones are right for your ride. To help you out, we’ve listed the most common and popular security devices around today.

Engine Types

Every biker has their favourite sounding bike, whether it’s the throaty Honda 250cc six cylinder, the buzzing Triumph Speed Triple or the meaty Ducati 748. They all sound different because the engines have been expertly tweaked and tuned by manufacturers. In reality however, there are only a very few different types of engine that power the vast majority of modern bikes.

Modifications

It is very common for motorcyclists to modify their bikes beyond the manufacturer’s standard specification. Whether it’s just changing the indicators or fitting complete nitrous systems, many bikers are keen to express their own individuality through their bikes, creating a unique design and style that really stands out from the crowd.

There are countless aftermarket products, modifications and accessories available to bikers today. Below we have listed a few of the most common and popular on the market.


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