Alan Dowds
-
2024 Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 916 anniversary edition
Posted
by
The last of Ducati’s 2024 reveals – and a corker to finish off with. The Panigale V4 SP2 is already very posh and very limited, but this 916 anniversary edition is even more so. Just 500 will be made, with the special 916 replica paint scheme, and a numbered plaque, on top of the carbon…
-
2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS launched
Posted
by
In the old days, the exalted ‘RS’ badge would only be applied to the very finest of race-ready superbikes. But it’s a mark of where we are that Ducati has just launched this: the 2024 Multistrada V4 RS. High-end adventure tourers now get just as much performance and kit as superbikes, and with this ultimate…
-
Ducati dropping a big one tomorrow
Posted
by
A quick heads-up for 3pm tomorrow, when the good folks at Ducati are launching a new bike. And we’ve heard a rumour that it’s a pretty sweet piece of kit – even for them! Tune in here! https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/home/ducati-world-premiere Then check back here to see what we reckon to it…
-
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid motorbike
Posted
by
It’s the world’s first hybrid motorbike – and here’s my first impressions I’m just back from the launch of the new Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid bike in Barcelona. And it’s fair to say that I’m very impressed with it. It’s one of the most interesting bikes I’ve ever ridden, with an intriguing technology set-up, and…
-
2024 Ducati DesertX Rally
Posted
by
Ducati turns its slick retro-raid rally tool a little bit hardcore It’s one of Ducati’s most interesting models – which looks as sharp as it rides. And now Ducati’s acclaimed DesertX middleweight adventure bike has been given a dirt-focused chassis upgrade, to produce the DesertX Rally. The big changes are to the suspension: the new…
-
2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour
Posted
by
Luxury full-featured high-speed adventure touring – at a price If we’re honest, the standard Multistrada V4 is an incredible touring bike as it is. The amazing 170bhp Granturismo V4 engine, superbike-spec chassis setup, more electronics than an Elon Musk spaceship, and lush styling makes it a winner without any bolt-ons. But Ducati likes to go…
-
30th Anniversary Ducati Monster
Posted
by
What’s that coming over the hill? Yes, it’s Ducati’s Monster – which is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, and has a special party frock on to celebrate. Of course, if you’re as old as us, 1993 still feels like about 15 years ago. Reality however insists that it is in fact double that – which…
-
Ducati’s Scrambler brand goes back to the future
Posted
by
Bolognan firm’s trendy sub-brand launches new bikes for 2023 at high-end Soho event
-
2021 Yamaha R7 released
Posted
by
Sporty version of the MT-07 roadster twin rather than a new 750 four, sadly…
-
BMW launches range of saucy M performance parts for the S1000RR
Posted
by
Carbonio rims, forged alloy loveliness, baubles and jewellery galore for BM’s mighty superbike WE’RE all stuck at home now, so a bit of fantasy online retail therapy won’t go amiss will it? And news reached us the other day of a new range of performance goodies from BMW. The firm is transferring the ‘M’ motorsports…
