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Sports Bikes

Ducati 916

Honda Fireblade

Suzuki GSX

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Off Road Bikes

BMW R1150GS

KTM 525 EXC

CCM R30

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Touring Bikes

Harley-Davidson

Honda Goldwing

BMW K1200LT

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Getting Started

Choosing a Bike

Buying Tips

Caring for your Bike

Securing your Bike

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Basic Parts

Engine

Wheels and Tyres

Drive Train

Frame

Gears

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Rider

Helmet

Clothing

Boots

Luggage

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Routes

America and Canada

Asia

Europe

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Race Events

World Superbikes and Moto GP

Isle of Man TT

Club Meets and Track Days

Daytona

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The History of Motorbikes

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Watch: American Chopper

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Watch: Greatest Ever Motorcycles

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Watch: Motoring programmes

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Basic parts

Introduction

New technology is no stranger to bikes – fuel injection, variable valve timing and even anti-lock brakes are all found on bikes of today.

But for years the basic components have remained largely unchanged – find out what they are here.

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