Ross Mowbray
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PATENT: Honda’s TELESCOPIC side stand.
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Honda’s thinking outside the box again, filing patents for a new telescopic side stand system which is made up of three sections that fit into each other. We all know how a motorcycle side stand works. It’s a tried and tested design that’s been unchanged for many years – and there’s a reason for that;…
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Cake’s ELECTRIC utility motorcycle: the Ösa.
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Make sure you’re sitting down when you read the price of this thing. Following the release of its Kalk dirt-bike style electric machine, Swedish bike builders Cake has just released the details of its newest project: the Ösa. Alright, so this one’s a little bit leftfield. It’s certainly not a looker, but with a claimed…
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YOU can explore the Ducati, BMW and Harley Davidson museums from the comfort of your sofa.
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Want to check out some truly special bikes while we’re on lockdown? Now you can. The Ducati, BMW and Harley-Davidson museums are open for business on Google Maps. That’s right. Head over to Google Maps, select Street View and simply drag and drop the little orange man onto your museum of choice. You can check…
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FROM THE VAULT: Watch some of the most iconic MotoGP and WSB races for FREE.
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Although the Coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to this year’s racing calendar – that doesn’t mean you can’t get your fill of top flight action from the comfort of your sofa. MotoGP and WSB have opened up the archives and dug out some of the most iconic moments in racing history. And you can…
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Honda’s CT 125 is coming to Europe. Factory files designs with EU patent office.
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Honda’s filed a batch of design drawings with the European Patent Office which confirms the upcoming release of its newest Cub Trail 125. Following the big reveal of Honda’s latest generation CT 125 at the Tokyo Motor Show a few months ago, we’ve been eagerly waiting for news from the Japanese factory that we’re…
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VIDEO: Riding big bikes off-road. Ducati’s Beppe Gualini explains how.
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Ten-time Dakar competitor and Ducati off-road expert Beppe Gualini has released a video breaking down how to handle a big bike off-road. There’s a lot of scepticism about just how well big adventure bikes handle off-road. Ok, so there’s little doubt what they can do in the hands of experts, but for us mere mortal…
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RUMOURS: TVS Motor looks to BUY Norton brand.
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Following the demise of Donington-based Norton Motorcycles, a handful of buyers have come forward to express an interest in snapping up the brand. TVS Motor is one of them. According to Bloomberg, there have been numerous purchase requests – but only eight will be able to move onto the next phase of the buyout. No…
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PRODUCTS: Furygan’s NEW range of luggage solutions.
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Furygan’s revealed its latest range of luggage, for when your pockets just aren’t enough. Here’s a look at two of our favourites. Looking for a simple solution to keep your essentials tucked away when you’re out on two wheels. Furygan’s got you covered. Priced at £24.99, its two-litre capacity Jump bag can be clipped around…
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NEW helmet safety regulations on the way. Changes to testing to make helmets SAFER.
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The UN body which sets safety standards for motorcycle helmets is updating its key approval regulation this year. The ECE 22-05 test regime has been in place for nearly two decades now, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) has been working on a new ECE 22-06 test regime, to keep up with…
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STREAM the WORLD LAUNCH of KTM’s 890 Duke R. Right HERE at 4pm.
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It’s nearly time. KTM’s getting ready to launch its 890 Duke R to the world, and you can watch it right here. The action kicks off at 4pm – so you’ve got less than an hour to wait for the inside line on the Austrian factories latest naked. First seen at the big bike shows…
