The Best and Strangest Motorcycle World Records

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: April 27th, 2021

In 1903 Glen Curtiss created the first motorcycle world record. Not content with his achievement some four years later, the fearless American built a V8 aircraft engine and shoehorned it into a bicycle frame.

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Top Tips for Buying a Used Motorcycle

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: March 26th, 2021

Investing in your two–wheeled dream can either be a joy or a nightmare. By following our Top Tips for Buying a Used Motorcycle, you can save yourself time, money and a whole heap of grief.

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Prepare your Motorcycle for the Riding Season

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: February 26th, 2021

Cabin fever is a terrible thing, especially when the weather makes riding either too miserable or too dangerous. The good news is though, spring is on the way.

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The Top 5 Reasons to Ride a Motorcycle

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: January 27th, 2021

Throw your leg over the seat of a motorcycle and you will be viewing the world through different eyes. Forget every other mode of transport nothing comes close to the sensory overload you'll experience on two wheels.

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Beat those Big, Bad Biker Habits! Discover the Top 10 Culprits

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: December 17th, 2020

It's easy to adopt bad riding habits when you're a motorcyclist. Insufficient training or complacency is often the cause. Still, by reading Beat those Big, Bad Biker Habits, you'll very soon be back on the right road.

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The Top 10 Christmas Gifts for the Biker in Your Life

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: November 27th, 2020

Gift the biker in your life a 'Partridge in a Pear Tree' this Yuletide and the last thing you'll enjoy is a Silent Night.

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Winter is Coming!

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: October 23rd, 2020

Motorcycling in winter can be daunting. However, there are ways to successfully navigate through the dark, wet, and cold months.

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Why Motorcycling is a Good Form of Exercise

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: September 25th, 2020

Riding a motorbike for just 30–minutes has the same health benefits as going for a jog or completing a round of golf. As a low impact, calorie–burning exercise, motorcycling can even help to promote weight loss.

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The Best UK Motorcycle Riding Routes

By: Malcolm Lee MotorCycle Direct Posted: August 20th, 2020

The four corners of the UK offer some of the best UK motorcycle riding routes in the world. The diverse and picturesque landscape, together with technically challenging roads, all add up to bend swinging heaven.

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