Tony Carter
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Good news! Huge rise in motorcycle sales across Europe (we’re also UP, but NOT as much as our neighbours)…
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Figures from the European Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (ACEM) make for some nice reading over new motorcycle sales, showing huge increases appearing when compared to the same period last year. The ACEM says that 244,991 new bikes were registered for the first time in the first three months of this year – that’s 19.2 percent more…
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Yeah! Now THIS is the sort of Kawasaki ZX-25R we’re waiting for (take note, Mr Kawasaki).
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Our mates over at Young Machine magazine in Japan have been going on about a hot Kawasaki quarter-litre sportsbike for as long as we have – over three years now – and whilst the road-going easy-to-ride A2-friendly bike’s had the momentum so far, it sounds like it’s time for the hot version to appear. Well,…
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First look at Ducati’s new Streetfighter V4 confirmed for 2020 release
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Ducati has confirmed its new Streetfighter V4 prototype is on the way ahead of this month’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
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VIDEO: Now THAT’S how you do enduro! Check out this INCREDIBLE helmet-cam footage.
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Check out this awesome helmet can footage from Aussie KTM man Daniel Milner as he chases his KTM team-mate Lyndon Snodgrass through the bush. Perfect for a bit of Friday fun, man… can these lads ride or what? Click on the video below and give your eyeballs a treat.
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WSB: TEN things to know about the MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT ahead of this weekend’s RACING.
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Ahead of this weekend’s on track action at the Misano World Circuit, here’s a selection of key facts and figures to help you impress your mates down the pub. 52 – Misano has hosted 52 WorldSBK races so far, third overall with Donington. Only Phillip Island (58) and Assen (56) have hosted more races. 29…
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CUSTOMISE your BMW R NineT with Hookie’s bolt-on KIT.
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Got a BMW RNineT? Want to customise it? Hookie’s latest moto-kit is well worth a look. Hookie has made a name for itself over the last few years with its eclectic mix of custom bike builds – but it’s the Dresden-based custom house’s bolt-on kit for BMW’s RNineT that really caught our attention. Halfway between…
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Here’s all the details of the gorgeous Yamaha R6 20th Anniversary bike
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There’s been the Suzuki GSX-R1000 in Kevin Schwantz colours and the Yamaha R1 in it’s 20th Anniversary clothes that sold for 40,000 euros which BOTH sold out in 24 hours, so you’ve got to think that there’s a market for a 20th Anniversary Yamaha R6. But this isn’t an official Yamaha. Oh no. This particular…
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NEW GEAR: Furygan Steed Jeans
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The perfect compromise between comfort, protection and style, Furygan has recently unveiled its new Steed bike jeans in time for the Summer. Furygan’s Steed jeans look just like a pair of fashion jeans, but they come equipped with a range of protection to make sure you stay safe out on the road. Constructed from stretchable…
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VIDEO: Jason Momoa’s ‘Family Heirloom’ Harley-Davidson.
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Jason Momoa celebrated Father’s Day by releasing a short film of him rebuilding a Harley-Davidson sidecar outfit with his kids. Game of Thrones and Aquaman star Momoa’s been associated with bikes for a while, and in the past he’s been snapped on a Harley-Davidson Softail, a BMW R nineT Scrambler and a range of custom…
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Fancy a CRF850L Africa Twin? Japanese rumours have the bike on its way for 2021.
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Right out of left-field comes this from our friends at top Japanese magazine YoungMachine – a CRF850L. Designed as a direct competitor to the F850GS from BMW, the Honda is rumoured to be a seriously pared-down version of the CRF1100L Africa Twin and is targeting the newer rider with an A2 licence-friendly version. Currently illustrating…