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Norton Motorcycles opens brand new headquarters
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Norton Motorcycles has opened its new global headquarters in the UK, creating 100 jobs, with a production line capable of delivering around 8,000 motorcycles a year.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Aprilia 660 Tuareg
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After a variety of flights taking us from London to the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, we’ve had chance to throw a leg over Aprilia’s new midrange adventure bike, the 660 Tuareg. WORDS: Dave Manning PHOTOGRAPHY: Aprilia While we’re still damp from the torrential showers during the test, we’ll put together some words for a brief…
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Yamaha’s 2022 MT-10, all torque, plenty of action…
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The flagship Hyper Naked has maintained its distinctive individuality and established a reputation for being one of the most aggressively styled bikes in the category. The next evolution of the MT-10 continues this theme of individuality with a powerful and dignified new look that underlines the bike’s intense character and intimidating presence. The 2022 MT-10…
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In-App upgrades to be available in 2022 for the Zero motorcycle range
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Electric Motorcycle manufacturer Zero has announced 2022 will see updates to its SR range from the standard S, flagship SR/F roadster and the newer SR/S sportsbike. For 2022, both models will have a standard 14.4kW battery with 140ft-Ib of torque, 110hp, and the option of upgrading to a 15.6kW battery which gives a range of…
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Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team Ready For 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship Final
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The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and are ready for the final round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. With all riders feeling confident and knowing the significance of the race as the final competitive outing ahead of…
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Yamaha’s all new XSR900
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The vintage inspired XSR900 evolves from Yamaha’s iconic sports heritage past, blended with tomorrow’s technology. Yamaha say the XSR900 offers an incredible riding experience for riders looking to go to the next level with performance and style. The new generation Deltabox-style frame is a great example of how the XSR900 blends Yamaha heritage design with…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Kawasaki’s Z650RS
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We’ve spent the day in and around Marseille, riding Kawasaki’s new Z650RS. We’ve just jumped off the bike and while it’s fresh in our mind, we thought we’d share our very brief first impressions ahead of a full review appearing in Motorcycle Sport and Leisure and MoreBikes in the coming weeks. Joining the Z900RS, the…
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World-class show secures new venue for October 2022
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The International Dirt Bike Show has secured a spectacular new venue as the 2022 show is set to be bigger than ever!
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Yamaha powered push-bikes…
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Yamaha Motor has announced that it has signed an agreement with Hero Motors Limited — which owns Hero Cycles, India’s largest bicycle manufacturer—to establish a joint venture company for the manufacture of Hub-mounted drive units for electrically power-assisted bicycles (eBikes). The joint venture is scheduled to be established by the end of this November, with…
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LAUNCH INCOMING: Kawasaki Z650RS
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We’re in Marseille to ride Kawasaki’s ’70s-styled ride; the Z650RS – and we’ll be bringing you our first impressions through the day tomorrow. Powered by the same 649cc parallel twin motor as the Z650 and Ninja 650 – the Z650RS is essentially a smaller version of the Z900RS that was released a few years…
