January 2014

 

The January cover of Cycle Torque features the brand new Yamaha YZ250F test and the Oil Stained Brain feature article – a custom motorcycle lifestyle exhibit. Also test-ridden in January is the Aprilia SRV850, and launches of the Triumph Tiger Explorer – spoked wheel model and Yamaha MT-09.

 

January’s Classic Vietnam feature article explores the history of the motorcycles ever-changing story in Vietnam.

Continue Touring the Oxley Pt II, where Chris Pickett completes the Oxley ride from Walcha.

Troy Story Continues tells of what the future holds for Troy Bayliss.

Quad Torque announces new models from Honda, Yamaha and CFMOTO.

 

The Vietnam tour has SOLD OUT! Cycle Torque will be on expedition with Vietnam Motorbike Tours, leaving January 31st to ride the Western Ho Chi Minh Trail, an infamous supply route which helped the communists win the Vietnam War. Incredibly picturesque and packed full of twisty corners, this road ride will be an incredible journey through a wonderful country. To read Cycle Torque’s 2012 Vietnam tour articles, click on these links:
Vietnam Part One
Vietnam Part Two
YouTube

 

 

Remember, you only have until January 6 to enter our competition to win the Hyosung 250 of your choice!

 

 

Bike Tests

Yamaha YZ250F – Manufacturer Site | Bike Test | Official Video
Aprilia SRV850 – Manufacturer Site | Bike Test | Official Video
Triumph Tiger Explorer – spoked wheel model – Manufacturer Site | Bike Test | Video
Yamaha MT-09 – Manufacturer Site | Bike Test | Official Video

 

Used and Reviewed

Dunlop Geomax MX51 and MX51F | read the review | Manufacturer Site

 

Bike Stuff

 

Shoei NXR (coming soon)
Andy Strapz riding shirt
Oggy Knobbs
DNA high performance filter
CREE LED lights
Rad Guard MT-09
AXO Striker 9to5 – urban riding shoe
Honda Draggin Jeans
Tyre Pliers
Motul 7100 10W60 Oil

 

Books

 

Features (coming soon)

Oil Stained Brain | Official Website

Classic  Vietnam

Touring the Oxley Pt II | Touring the Oxley Pt I

Troy Story Continues

Quad Torque

 

News

 

New from Honda | CB650 models
Hesketh Returns?
Kawasaki developing radical trike?
MV Agusta returns to super bikes
First Aussie Indians
BMW’s GTL Exclusive
hanges ot ASBK regs
Extra special V7
Yamaha’s Electric Concepts
Troy Bayliss Classic hots up | Bayliss launches Moto Expo | More Troy Bayliss
Noiseguard backs Demmery in 2014
Ange house sits for Mick
World Ducati Week 14
Repsol CBR600RR
Superbike dates
Be a VIP
Sofala gold
Stay upright goes blue
Tasty Dukes