Ride | August 2014
We put the hi-tech BMW R1200GS Adventure through its toughest UK road test so far; we discover the best ways to make the most of midsummer; we test the new generation of radically styled crash helmets; our used bike buying guide examines the Suzuki Hayabusa; and we kick off the Maxxis Diamond Challenge – tour Britain and you could get a free pair of tyres.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Ride August 2014.