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Bridgestone BT-023 tyre tested

Replacing the BT-021, the 023 has a uniform carcass construction but has two different compounds of rubber to alter its performance. The inner rubber is harder for increased life while the rubber on the tyre’s edges is softer for outright grip. On the brief dry sections of our ride the 023 seemed to get up to working temperature rapidly and delivered good dry grip, certainly more than enough for most road riders if you are honest about your riding ability.

BMW C650GT and C600 Sport Recalled for Faulty Timing Chain Tensioner

BMW has initiated a recall on 2012-2014 C600 Sport and C650GT scooters because of a problem with their timing chain tensioners. As of this writing, recalls have been announced in Canada and Germany but not for the U.S., though we expect the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will announce a similar recall shortly.

Get £50 off a BMW Off-Road Skills course

BMW Off Road Skills is offering a £50 discount on any Level 1-3 course booked between Monday 19 July and Friday 23 July to help promote National Motorcycle Week.The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA)-supported National Motorcycle Week runs from 18 to 24 July and includes Ride to Work Day on 21 July. It was created to inspire and inform potential new riders and encourage them to take their first step onto two wheels – and to involve enthusiastic fellow bikers in the process.But it’s also about encouraging those who already ride to explore the varied and exciting world of powered two wheelers. And with that in mind, BMW Off Road Skills announces this offer to help enable riders of all experience levels to discover the world of off-road motorcycling.BMW Off Road Skills is based in the stunning Brecon Beacons.