Mark Lancaster
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Honda’s V-Twin Alternative
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Steve Cooper investigates: It’s late 1995 and the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing is beginning to look just a little stale and stilted. The series has become a three-horse race between Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha, all with running variations on the theme of four-cylinder two-strokes. Every single machine on the track that stands…
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BMW R1250GS – does it still lead the pack?
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Gary Hartshome checks if the GS still leads the pack.. The instigator of all things adventure in the motorcycle world continues to evolve since its launch over 40 years ago. The GS’ engine has grown in capacity, the mechanical features have advanced, and rider aids have become plentiful, but is it still the King? My…
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Sinnis announce a new 125cc Supermoto
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Equipped for when the tarmac gets tight, the SM-R combines Sinnis’ most powerful 125cc engine to date with the Super-Motard riding versatility. Its torquey, 14.8 bhp liquid-cooled engine combined with Motard-derived geometry provides confidence-inspiring control across all speeds and lean angles. For added peace of mind while on the road, the SM-R features Anti-Lock braking…
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Norton Motorcycles launch re-engineered V4SV – the definitive British superbike
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V4SV is a stunning homage to Norton’s 100-year racing prowess and success at the Isle of Man TT – imagined on the track, born on the roa -Only British designed and built superbike available -Built at the new multi-million-pound headquarters in Solihull -Full specification of bike revealed, priced at £44,000 -Manufacturer will focus on fulfilling…
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A RECORD BREAKING EVENT FOR THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE 2022
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On May 22nd, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place all over the world, breaking all fundraising records from the previous events. After two years of social distancing and solo riding, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place worldwide in its pre-covid format, breaking all previous editions’ fundraising records. On Sunday 5th June, when the fundraising closed,…
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Our Mikko brings a cannon to a knife fight with a bit of V4S action..
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The Ducati Multistrada V4 S stands out from most line-ups, but on our trip down south it was definitely the odd one out. Mainly because of the engine. It’s not just that it was the only four-cylinder bike among twins in this test, but it’s a very special engine: the 1158cc V4 powerplant was lifted…
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Razgatlıoğlu Back to Winning Ways with Dominant Superpole Race Victory
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Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider and defending FIM Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took his first victory of the season in style in the 10-lap Superpole Race at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” in Italy this morning. The Turkish ace followed this spectacular performance with a very strong second place in Race 2 after…
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Cruise missile in adventure clothes
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S – Dave Manning gets to grips with the KTM in Devon and Somerset With adventure bikes seemingly becoming very alike when it comes to styling, the KTM Super Adventure S stands out with that insectoid ‘face’ looking even more aggressive with the addition of the centrally -mounted Bosch radar for…
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Retro Cool! Yamaha’s new XSR125 Legacy
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The XSR125 was launched last year after much anticipation from learner riders looking for a stylish bike from a ‘big name’ manufacturer – and now, Yamaha’s decided it’s time to release a funky new version. Powered by the same 125cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine as the MT125 and R125, which produces 14.8 horsepower at 10,000rpm and…
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Norton: £100m investment received
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Indian automotive giant TVS Motors has just invested £100 million in Norton Motorcycles. TVS bought the Norton brand back in April 2020, following its collapse at the hands of previous owner Stuart Garner. And things have been looking up since, with Norton opening a brand spanking new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Solihull, which shows just…
