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Video: Scott Redding explains the array of buttons on his Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP machine
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We all know that MotoGP race bikes are packed with electronics – from GPS to gyroscopes, but what do riders actually control? Modern MotoGP machines feature an abundance of buttons which are used to control the engine control unit. To the uninitiated, it looks pretty confusing – so, to make sense of it all, Scott…
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VIDEO: Avon tyres’ NEW Spirit ST rubber: Hypersports touring tyre raises the bar
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Here’s our first look at the new Spirit ST tyre from Avon – and we’re fans already. Take a peak at the video and then read out launch-report on a variety of a bikes kitted out with the impressive hoops. You’ll like these. We do. Carl Stevens went to the world launch of the…
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Video: dguard – the world’s first eCall system for motorcycles
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dguard, an innovative new product from German company digades is the world’s first eCall system for motorcycles. It can automatically detect a crash and quickly contact the emergency services – and it’ll let you know if your bikes on the move without your presence too. Sounds amazing, right? *In the last issue of MCM we reported that fitting…
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Video: NEW Honda Africa Twin Rally – more power, less weight!
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Honda is hard at work developing its new Africa Twin Rally, a lightweight, off road version of its Africa Twin – and Spidi have released some footage of the off-road animal in action as part of its latest campaign. With talk of the upcoming Yamaha XT700Z Ténéré Rally arriving in road and rally versions in the…
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Video: On-board with Michael Dunlop at last year’s Classic TT
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With this year’s Isle of Man Classic TT fast approaching, here’s some on-board action from Michael Dunlop and his Suzuki XR69 during the 2016 Superbike race. For the uninitiated, the Classic TT is held on the Isle of Man at the end of August, celebrating the iconic machines of the past – and over the…
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Video: Unbreakable – the world’s strongest denim from Saint
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Saint has just unveiled its brand new Unbreakable range, the world’s first single layer protection for motorcyclists. Saint’s Unbreakable clothing line is created by stretching and blending industrial and military Dyneema fibres with merino and cotton. If you’ve not heard of Dyneema fibre technology before – it’s used by the UK and USA military for…
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Video: Just somersaulting over a R nineT Racer… like you do…
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https://youtu.be/XZmqk8ZoI70 So you’ve got a mate with a BMW R nineT Racer and you’re at a bit of a loss as to what to do with it. So you figure a somersault over the bike and rider, dodging an horrendous collision, is a pretty good idea. Stuntman Olol Shestyarenko performed the stunt in the…
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Video: Motorcycle falls through railway bridge… seriously…
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It’s pretty much a worst-nightmare scenario. You’re out doing some trail riding with your mate and decide to cross an old railway bridge. Then this happens… thankfully nobody was hurt in this horrific-looking bit of trouble. The bike was tied to the tracks, the handlebars taken off, the bike was then lowered to the ground,…
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Video: Remember this? Biker’s phone revenge on cut-up driver with attitude
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It’s ages since we first brought you this video – but we’ve just watched it again and reckon that it’s time for the joy that is this bit of footage to be seen again. Originally we published this in November 2016 – yeah – but it’s worth looking at again. It’ll make you laugh.…
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Video: KTM 1290 Super Duke R sets new record at Pikes Peak
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Pikes Peak newcomer Chris Fillmore secured a new outright two wheel lap record, finishing in 9 minutes 49.625 seconds, as KTM dominated the standings. KTM team mate Australia’s Rennie Scaysbrook was second, just over eight seconds behind, as 2016 winner Bruno Langlois, finished off the podium. Following the successes of Ducati and Kawasaki over the…
