Scooterists in South Birmingham will remember Moto Continental with nostalgia and now, nearly 30 years after the closure of the original Moto Continental Scooter shop
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Tag: Lifestyle
Electric bicycles and mopeds: there are no ‘grey areas’
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) and the Bicycle Association of Great Britain (BA) are concerned that some sellers are unaware of, or ignoring, the rules
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Trail or traffic?
Ever thought about a trail bike as a scooter alternative for commuting? They have a case. When did you last see a big four-wheel drive
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Ride to Work Week 2016
This annual event gives the industry a great platform to create awareness and encourage more people to consider the many benefits of commuting on two
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Top 10 survival tips: Roundabouts
Wherever you ride, you can’t get away from roundabouts. There are about 10,000 of them around the UK (the French have three times as many)
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First ride: Lexmoto ZSF 125
Latest naked 125 from Lexmoto Some new motorcycles are getting cheaper. In 2009, Lexmoto’s Street 125 cost £1499, but this 2015 equivalent is £400 cheaper.
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Scooters 101
Nothing gets around town faster and cheaper than a scooter. Small (usually) engines, automatic transmissions, simple chassis and enough bodywork to keep some of the
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Streetfighters 101
Street fighters – also known as ‘naked’ bikes – are sports bikes with no fairings, wider handlebars and usually an engine retuned for less peak
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Adventure bikes 101
Loosely based on off-road machines for that ‘rugged-adventurer’ look, although most are just good all-round road bikes in disguise. Pull up at the chip shop
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Cruisers 101
Laid-back, chrome plated easy riders which still deliver that tingle of freedom and an emotional ride. Not fast, but quick enough to see off most
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