COVER Notes, a free bikers magazine with features on Harley riding Boyzone star Ronan Keating and a host of rare modern and classic bikes, has been published by leading motorcycle insurer, Carole Nash Insurance Consultants.

The third issue of the magazine includes articles on the extraordinary Millennium 996 concept bike which proved such a hit at the International Motorcycle Show.

There is also a road and track test of Yamaha's awesome R7 and a look at the reborn Excelsior Henderson Super X heavyweight cruiser.

For classic buffs, there are features on the loving restorations of a superb 1926 Brough Superior and a Vincent Black Shadow.

The Vincent, the world's fastest production bike in the fifties, is also pitted against the current title holder, Suzuki's acclaimed Hayabusa.

For a free copy of Cover Notes, please telephone 0800 298 5500.

Story date: Wednesday 15 December

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