Ross Mowbray
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RUMOURED: New Yamaha YZF-R1 on the way for 2021. Updated ENGINE. More MotoGP TECH.
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Ahead of Euro-5 regulations coming into force in 2021, rumours are swirling that Yamaha’s looking to completely refresh its YZF-R1 with an updated powerplant and even more MotoGP-derived technology. Yamaha’s hugely successful YZF-R1 was first unveiled back in 1998 – and over the years the Japanese factories flagship superbike has been updated and evolved to…
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SPIDI is looking for an OFFICIAL TESTER. And it could be YOU.
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SPIDI has recently launched its latest ‘Test & Ride’ scheme – and if you fancy testing SPIDI’s 4Season kit throughout 2019, now’s your chance. SPIDI is looking for an official tester for its 4Season kit –and it could be you! If you’re interested all you need to do is submit a proposal for 1,500km three…
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Kawasaki patents RADAR assisted safety systems.
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Kawasaki has filed designs for a new radar assisted safety system with the Japanese Patent Office – and it confirms that it’s joining the radar revolution alongside Ducati and KTM. Right across the board, motorcycle manufacturers have started working on the next-generation of safety features to keep riders safe. Ducati and KTM’s plans have been…
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UNDER THE HAMMER: YOU can OWN Mick Grant’s North West 200-winning Suzuki XR69.
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Mick Grant’s ex-works Suzuki XR69 is going under the hammer at Bonhams annual Spring Sale at the Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show later this month – and if you’ve got some serious cash in the bank, you can get your hands on this rare piece of motorcycle racing history. A joint project between the Japanese factory…
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WHEELIE a Ducati Panigale V4 S for less than £150. Sort of.
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Ducati has joined forces with Spin Master Corp, creating a remote controlled Panigale V4 S to bring the thrill of racing to a smaller scale. Touted as the most technologically advanced RC bike ever created, the Upriser Ducati Panigale V4 is a seriously capable bit of kit. The result of years of development, the Upriser’s…
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MotoGP: Full SCHEDULE for this weekend’s action in America.
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It’s time to rodeo in Austin, as the MotoGP World Championship heads to the Circuit of the Americas for the third round of the 2019 season. The action kicks off in Austin today at 9am local time – but if you’re watching in the UK remember that there’s a five hour time difference, so the…
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Michael Dunlop to RACE at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
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Michael Dunlop is set to make his debut at the ‘Race to the Clouds’ Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this June – just weeks after wrapping up at the Isle of Man TT. 18-time Isle of Man TT winner Michael Dunlop has confirmed that he’s going to be taking part in the Heavyweight category of…
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EVENTS: Moto Gymkhana DATES for 2019.
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The dates for this year’s British Moto Gymkhana Championship have been confirmed – with the action kicking off at Bruntingthorpe on March 9. If you’ve not heard of it before, Moto Gymkhana is a high energy, technical motorcycle sport that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s all about skill – requiring accurate control, bursts of…
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Mugen unveils NEW Isle of Man TT electric RACER.
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Fresh from the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, here’s a look at Mugen’s next generation Shinden superbike ahead of the 2019 Isle of Man TT. The Mugen Shinden Hachi is the eighth version of Mugen’s Shinden electric superbike (hachi means eight in Japanese) – and although it’s not dramatically different to the previous model, Mugen has announced…
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NEW GEAR: Veldt Helmets joins forces with Chanel and Pharrell Williams.
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Veldt Helmets has unveiled a new collection of custom helmets, as part of Pharrell Williams new Chanel collection. Isle of Man-based Veldt was a clever choice for Pharrell and Chanel as it already offers a wide range of options for customisation – letting customers send in their own shell artwork and internal upholstery, in addition…
