Mark Lancaster
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Honda boffins make airbag advances
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Honda’s long since been at the forefront of innovative technology in the world of motorcycling – particularly when it comes to safety. It led the way in 2006, integrating an airbag into its Gold Wing motorcycle. And now it looks as though it’s taking things a further step, with patents filed for a new generation…
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Bag a Bagger?
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Indian Motorcycle’s ultra-limited edition Challenger RR The American firm has revealed that it’s building a super-exclusive version of its Indian Challenger RR, to celebrate winning the 2022 King of the Baggers championship. That’s right. A limited run of 29 race-replica Challenger RRs have been built by the same S&S hands that wrenched Tyler O’Hara’s #29…
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Get involved at the TT- sign on as a Marshal
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Ever thought about marshalling at the TT? Well, now’s your chance – because the TTMA has just announced it’s on the hunt for new people to get involved and help make the racing happen on the little island in the middle of the Irish Sea. Speaking about the announcement, Jane Corlett, director of the TT…
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LIMITED EDITION! KTM’s 1290 Super Duke RR
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What you need to know about KTM’s 1290 Super Duke RR. Following the success of the tricked-out 1290 Super Duke RR in 2021, the Austrian firm has created a new version for 2023. Coming with a gloss black and matt carbon base, contrasting white graphics and orange accents, there’s no doubt the new machine casts…
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Ridden: Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
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Royal Enfield has added a cruiser to its wildly successful 650 twins range – and Alan Cathcart has been out to India to ride it. The Super Meteor 650 is available in two versions targeting different slices of the middleweight cruiser market – and they’re both powered by the same proven 648cc parallel-twin engine, which…
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First Ride: Ducati Diavel V4
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Big, heavy, and unapologetically quirky, the Diavel has divided opinions since it bounded into our lives 13 years ago. But there’s a box-fresh offering for 2023 and maybe, just maybe, Ducati has mastered a sportier formula that’ll appeal to the masses. Bruce Wilson dances with the devil… There are those born desperate to fit in,…
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V4 Fireblade?
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Honda is continually registering new patents for the V4, such as cylinder deactivation and a reverse rotating crankshaft – similar to Ducati’s. Honda’s V4 with load-sensing cylinder deactivation may not be a new invention, having been patented as early as 2013 in Japan and the USA. Only recently in 2021, did it receive patent protection…
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New! Indian Pursuit Elite and Chieftain Elite
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Indian has expanded their Elite range by reintroducing the Chieftain Elite and adding a new model, the Indian Pursuit Elite. The Indian Chieftain Elite made its debut in 2018 and will re-appear in 2023, with just 175 units available. It boasts custom-inspired details from the factory and a more aggressive style than the standard version,…
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WorldSBK Aragon Round to Host 2023 Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale
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The second edition of the Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale, which sees the top riders from the national R7 Cups and Challenges across Europe battle it out for glory, will take place alongside Round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Motorland Aragon, Spain from 21-23 September 2023. After the success of the inaugural edition…
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Get ready to ride this summer with a new offer on Suzuki 650
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Get ready to ride this summer with a new offer on all of Suzuki’s 650 V-twin models that includes a £500 off test ride incentive, a two–year free service plan, plus low-rate, 4.9% APR finance available on PCP or HP for up to four years with no deposit required. The offer, which runs until 30…
