Tony Carter
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MotoGP: Yamaha’s holeshot device caught on camera
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During the recent Sepang tests (which were dominated by the news that Marc Marques could MISS the first two rounds of the year) it emerged that Yamaha will have a new holeshot device available for its riders this year. Yamaha’s been dragging its heels on this tech in comparison to others on the grid, Ducati…
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Lad uploads group ride video. Lands him and his mates 132 points and a 14,100 euros in fines.
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A group of ten Spanish bikers have been hit with 14,100 euros in fines and 132 points after one of the lads uploaded a video of their ride to the web. It’s tricky not to get a little bit carried away when you’re riding as part of a big group – and if you’re on…
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MotoAmerica is bringing Bagger races to the Superbikes at Laguna Seca
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As implausible as it sounds, it’s happening. According to MotoAmerica itself, the Stateside race series is teaming up with Drag Specialties for a race of booming V-twins at the Laguna Seca track on July 11. That’s a Saturday during the USA Superbike championship run and it’s the first ever King of the Baggers event as…
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CONFIRMED: Triumph Street Triple R WILL cost £8,900
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It’s been a poorly-kept secret but it’s just been confirmed by the British factory – the 2020 Street Triple R will take just under £9k out of your pocket. That’s £400 LESS than the previous Street Triple R. There’s a Low Ride Height version, it’s got three riding modes and a new face. It’s also…
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Here’s Triumph’s 2020 Triumph Street Triple R – a bit earlier than expected
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It’s appeared nice and early courtesy of the Ultimate Motorcycling website in the USA – and thanks to those lovely people we all get to see the new bike in it’s updated frowny glory. We’re expecting the British version of the bike, which will be unveiled officially by the factory later today, to cost a…
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MotoGP: Marc Marquez could miss the first two rounds of the year!
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It’s a nightmare scenario for Honda but, after last week’s Sepang MotoGP tests there’s a helluva dark cloud over Marc Marquez’ 2020 season. The eight time World Champion’s right shoulder, originally damaged in 2018 leaving it prone to dislocating (even in Marquez’ sleep) is still causing the Honda man much grief. The operation happened on…
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New electric Hero motorcycle on sale in India for under £1,800
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It’s the first ‘real’ motorcycle from Indian company Hero and the AE-47 not only looks the part, it also costs mere peanuts compared to other electric bikes out there. OK, so it’s not designed to be the quickest, cleverest or most impressive electric bike – but it has been made to be practical and easy…
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Want to see Honda’s WSB 2020 Fireblade up close? Here you go.
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It’s a lovely piece of motorcycle for a Monday morning that’ll get you smiling. This is the factory Honda World Superbike Fireblade in testing garb, photographed between test sessions. Campaigned this year on the world stage by Leon Haslam and Alvaro Bautista, the bike is all-new and comes with a host of aerodynamic wings. Think…
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MotoGP: Lorenzo: “Wild Card? Why Not?”
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After the Sepang MotoGP tests, where Jorge Lorenzo debuted as Yamaha test rider, the five time world champion spoke out about what he found after his first sessions out on the Yamaha M1 motorcycle. During the test, Yamaha Petronas’ fast rising star Fabio Quatararo was quickest just 0.082s ahead of Cal Crutchlow on the Castrol…
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Honda’s CBR250RR hots up for 2020. The little Fireblade motorcycle gets sharper
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According to our friends in Japan, there’s a proper war coming between the raft of new four-stroke 250s with Kawasaki’s ZX-25R spurring others to get serious with their quarter-litre screamers. The Kawasaki’s 4-cylinder engine has a redline of 17,000rpm and – although not yet confirmed by the factory – is expected to appear in two…
