Tony Carter
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Kawasaki ZX-10R recall over steering damper bracket fears
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Kawasaki ZX-10R recall over steering damper bracket fears. Kawasaki is recalling 805 Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycles because of fears of a steering damper bracket breaking. The recall affects the 2016 model and is currently in effect in the USA. Here’s the actual recall notice that’s been put out Stateside: Report Receipt Date: February 23, 2016…
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SCOOP: Honda boss talks about possible 250X Crossrunner for 2017
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SCOOP: Honda boss talks about possible 250X Crossrunner for 2017 . There’s loads of rumours circulating in Indonesia and Japanese markets this morning about a Honda 250x Adventure/road bike that’s likely to appear for 2017. The hubbub (good word!) has happened after comments made by one of two marketing directors of Astra Honda Motor…
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A FIGHTING FINISH FOR 2016 ARENACROSS TOUR
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A FIGHTING FINISH FOR 2016 ARENACROSS TOUR The final gate fell on the Monster Energy Arenacross Tour with yet another vibrant and fast-paced three and a half hours of non-stop entertainment, showmanship, personal highs and lows, plenty of twists and turns and champions crowned. The French invaded and won, with SR75 Molson Racing Suzuki’s defending…
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World Supersport Phillip Island: The Rookie wins as the Champion falls
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World Supersport Phillip Island: The Rookie wins as the Champion falls. Randy Krummenacher takes top honours first time out as teammate Sofuoglu crashes. Swiss rookie Randy Krummenacher has taken victory in the WorldSSP race at Phillip Island, beating STK600 graduate Federico Caricasulo and wildcard Anthony West to the top step of the podium. Honda’s…
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WSB Phillip Island: Rea’s race two win is flawless
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WSB Phillip Island: Rea’s race two win is flawless. Reigning Champion Jonathan Rea took the first double win at Phillip Island since Carlos Checa in 2011 today as key title rival and last year’s runner up Chaz Davies fought hard on the final lap, in the end losing the front into Turn 4. It was…
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WSB Phillip Island: Race One to Rea
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WSB Phillip Island: Race One to Rea. Jonathan Rea has kicked off his title defence with an incredible last lap victory over Ducati rider Chaz Davies, the Kawasaki rider pulling a move around the outside to beat Davies over the line by 0.063 seconds. After a great getaway for both ZX-10Rs, Sykes and Rea went…
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Spanish firm makes cool chairs from old Vespas
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Spanish firm makes cool chairs from old Vespas. These amazing seats are the latest creation to come out of Spanish design house Bel & Bel – yep, they are funky office-style chairs made out of old Vespas. Bel & Bel is a company run by Charles and Jesus Bel, the brothers come from the University…
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VIDEO: Mad Max – Furry Road
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VIDEO: Mad Max – Furry Road. Here’s a pretty good video that’s NOT safe for work, but worth a watch. It’s made by the Stories of Bike team who got together with The Jerkyls to make a parody of Mad Max: Fury Road for their upcoming event ‘Sunday Slide: Furry Road’ later in April. For…
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Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen rumoured to be manufactured in India
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Indian bike journos are speculating that KTM-owned Husqvarna Motorcycles might start to manufacture bikes in India. Bajaj Auto, which has a large stake in KTM, is anticipated to start manufacturing Husqvarna models at their manufacturing plant in Chakan, India. Apparently the Husqvarna models destined to be manufactured are the Vitpilen and the Svartpilen, which were…
