Mark Lancaster
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News Bite: Lightweight LIVEWIRE
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Last year Harley-Davidson announced it was going to be releasing all of its electric endeavours under a new name: LiveWire. And now it’s revealed its first major innovation – the introduction of a new bike which uses the motor in place of a traditional frame. The Arrow makes use of a large drive block (which…
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Ducati’s MotoE racer: The V21L
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Last month we told you that Ducati will be the sole supplier of bikes for the MotoE World Championship from 2023 – but following the bike being tested at Misano, we’ve now got a bit more information about the bike that’s going to be competing. Ducati’s going to be taking over the MotoE contract from…
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Dirt-Ready Ducati!
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The Italian factory has revealed all the information about its most off-road oriented motorcycle for years: the Desert X. Here’s what you need to know. The DesertX’s beating heart is a tweaked version of Ducati’s infamous 937cc liquid cooled Testastretta Desmodromic valvetrain engine which offers a healthy 110hp at 9250rpm and 92Nm of torque at…
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Toasty: Gerbing’s heated MicroWirePRO Vest
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Although Gerbing now offers a choice of two full-length heated jacket liners for bikers looking to stay warm throughout the winter, we’re big fans of its Micro WirePRO vest. Made to be worn underneath your existing motorcycle jacket, the lightweight, snug-fitting vest is constructed from a soft, wind- resistant nylon shell (with stretch panels along…
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Honda’s ADV 350
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Honda has just released a smaller 350cc version of its X-ADV adventure scooter. Back in 2016 Honda unveiled its X-ADV to the world. Part big-bore scooter, part adventure motorcycle, it was a unique proposition unlike anything else on the market… Yet it’s proved to be a big success, particularly in Europe. Which is why the…
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NEWS BITE! Marzocchi’s new factory
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Marzocchi has just announced that it’s joining forces with Zheijang Mazhuoke Machinery Manufacturing (the parent company of QJ Motors, which in turn is the parent company of Benelli). The two firms will set up a new production plant just south of Shanghai in China with the intention of manufacturing forks and struts for the domestic…
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CFMOTO confirms the 800MT is coming!
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The latest motorcycle from the Chinese firm looks to be a very exciting proposition, with its list of impressive specifications and innovative features. There will be two models available: an entry level Sport model and a premium Touring model which will be fully loaded with extras, though both models will be fitted with dustproof, waterproof…
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Team Green WSBK: Strong Jerez Test
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Kawasaki Racing Team riders Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes have completed their latest winter test at Jerez in successful fashion. Rea left the 4.423km long circuit with the fastest time of all and Lowes took another big step toward finalising his base settings for the 2022 season. Lowes rode in the afternoons of both available…
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Legal Q&A: Hire bike hell…
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Question Twelve months ago, I was filtering between lanes two and three on the M25. A van just pulled out from lane three into two and took me out. I went down like a fat kid on a seesaw. Thankfully, I bounced pretty well and after six months my broken wrist has healed. Liability has…
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Track weapon: R6 Race with the ‘full factory’ feel…
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The R6 RACE is equipped with an aggressively styled body featuring the iconic M-shaped front air intake. Inspired by the factory’s M1 MotoGP® bike, this bodywork gives you maximum aerodynamic efficiency for reduced lap times – while the compact Deltabox chassis, sculpted aluminium fuel tank and slim magnesium subframe enable you to tuck in close…
