Ross Mowbray
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Triumph Motorcycles join forces with Bajaj Auto
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Triumph Motorcycles has today announced its global partnership with Indian motorcycle manufacturer, Bajaj Auto. It’s a non-equity partnership, which aims to take advantage of the collective strengths of both companies as they work together to deliver a range of new mid–capacity motorcycles. Interestingly, Triumph isn’t alone in joining forces with an Asian partner. Just last…
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Video: 50th anniversary Moto Guzzi V7 custom cafe racer
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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moto Guzzi V7, Vanguard has teamed up with Gannet Design and Wrench Kings to create the Vanguard Moto Guzzi V7 Custom café racer. Ulfert Janssen from Gannet Design said: “In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Moto Guzzi V7 and new Vanguard jeans, we designed a one-off…
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Spy shots: Bonneville-inspired Royal Enfield 750cc parallel twin spotted
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Two near-production ready Royal Enfield motorcycles have been caught on camera, sitting in a car park in India. One is the parallel-twin cylinder Continental GT, which we’ve seen on several occasions – but the other, a retro styled motorcycle with an uncanny resemblance to Triumph’s Bonneville, has never been seen before. With no camouflage hiding…
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KTM to offer unique MX experience at famous Californian tracks
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KTM has just announced its partnership with former FIM World Motocross Vice-Champion and KTM Global Race Director, Kurt Nicoll and California-based Champion MX Vacations – offering the chance to ride some of California’s iconic motocross tracks aboard new 2018 KTM models. Champion MX offers riders the chance to book a holiday to Southern California and…
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VW union leaders resist Ducati sale
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Since the start of the year, a swirl of speculation has surrounded the Ducati brand, as VW look to offload the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer – and release funds to deal with the ongoing Dieselgate scandal. In the intertim, we’ve reported that a bunch of big names have expressed an interest in taking ownership of…
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It’s nearly time for the 2017 Classic TT
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The Classic TT kicks off on the Isle of Man from 19 August to 1 September – offering fans and enthusiasts chance to experience the sights and sounds of the TT throughout the ages. Roll back the years to the golden age of motorcycling at the Classic TT. What’s the Classic TT? The Classic TT…
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John Mcguinness: What makes the Classic TT so special for me
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23-time TT winner John McGuinness is synonymous with the Isle of Man and motorcycle racing, and the Classic TT holds a special place in his heart… “I won’t be riding at the Classic this year after the crash I had at the Northwest 200 back in May, which also ruled me out of the Isle…
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Ducati to announce ‘the sound of a new era’
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Ducati has sent out a cryptic press release, telling us to prepare for the arrival of ‘the sound of a new era’ from the Italian brand on September 7th. The statement gives very little away, but reveals that the event will coincide with the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rivera de Rimini in…
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Bennetts offer cover for lost or stolen keys
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Motorcycle insurer Bennetts has announced that it will now offer key cover as standard, for policyholders with comprehensive insurance cover. If your key is lost or stolen, Bennetts will pay up to £400 towards the cost of any replacement, no matter if it’s for the ignition, transponders, steering lock, seat lock and side panel lock…
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Norton Motorcycles join forces with Chinese manufacturer Zhongshen
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Norton and Zhongshen have entered into a 20 year Design and Licence agreement based around Norton’s all new 650cc twin-engine. The 650cc twin-engine has been jointly engineered and developed by Norton and Sussex-based Ricardo engineering and has been specifically designed to the requirements of Zhongshen. It will be Euro 4 compliant, which enables Zhongshen to…
