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Two for the road
Now could be a great time to relive your youth - with a bike (or two).
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Getting down on your knees
New street-legal racing tyres give added stability on turns.
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Choppers: New form of riding in Korea
They're called choppers beacause unnecessary parts from a factory-tuned and trimmed bike are chopped off.
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A look at local dirt-biking
Dirt-biking might sound dangerous but the sport has been around for a while.
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Motocross United
Weekend warriors: their favourite beat is the roar of their dirt bike motors.
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'Hybrid' bikes?
New bikes in Japan have a 'loop charge function' where the motor generates electricity and charges the battery,
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Harley bikers a 'caring bunch'
Tattoos and chains are still there. But they have been transforming the lives of disfigured children.
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His body hit the tyre wall
Man's first S'pore race is his last. He dies two days after bike meet.
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Return of the Commando
The quintessential British motorcycle company is primed for a comeback.
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Old mountain goat, new tracks
Brake, turn, twist the throttle. Writer rides his 10-year-old Kawasaki W650 in search of great roads.
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Why brakes can break down
Bike pads had more than enough 'life' in them but after 30 bike slides, they failed.
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Red Barons to trump Rossi?
Ducati's team poses biggest threat to '08 MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi.
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It's the head, not helmet, that counts
It is our attitude, attention and riding skills that really make us safe riders.
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How to raise your front wheel?
Raising your bike's front wheel is helpful when you're trying to avoid bumps or potholes on the track. New Paper's Biker Boy shows you how.
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Motorcycle helmets with expiry dates?
Headgear may lose protective features after over five years, Malaysia studies show.
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Kawasaki set to pull out from MotoGP
Another race team falls victim to economic crisis?
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It's experience that matters
While motorcycle engine performance and safety features have improved, the death toll for newer riders remains high. Why?
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Former French rugby stars ready for maiden Dakar experience
The gruelling two-week race has been switched from Africa to the relative stability of Argentina and Chile.
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