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NEW for 2022: Honda’s updated CB300R
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The Japanese factory has just revealed the latest update to its extensive Neo Sports Caf range, with a tweaked version of its learner legal CB300R. The big news for the A2 compliant bike is the addition of 41mm Showa forks up front, an assist/slipper clutch and some tweaks to its 286cc liquidcooled engine to help…
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Indian reveals newest V-TWIN powered SUPER tourer. The Pursuit
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Indian Motorcycle has just unveiled a new tourer that’s kitted out with a liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine, a full-suite of technology, a chassis-mounted fairing and loads of touring goodies. Called the Pursuit, it builds on the success of the Challenger – and uses the same 1768cc, liquid-cooled V-twin motor kicks out 90kW (121 hp) and 178Nm…
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Wayne Rainey to ride his YZR500 at the Festival of Speed
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Goodwood has announced that three-time 500cc World Motorcycle Champion Wayne Rainey will make his first appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard on 23-26 June 2022.
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NEW PARTNERSHIP: Triumph and Breitling
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If you like a nice limited edition motorcycle, like Triumphs and like very nice watches then you may be interested to read this press release we’ve just had in from the folks at Triumph, about a tasty new partnership: TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN BREITLING LIMITED EDITION & BREITLING TRIUMPH EDITION TOP TIME CHRONOGRAPH Introducing an exciting…
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WHO IS BEHIND THE RETURN OF BSA?
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BSA is now owned by Indian company Classic Legends, a division of Mahindra and Mahindra, which is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest producers of motor vehicles in India, is estimated to turn over $9.8 billion, and produces $1.2 billion in profits. Mahindra owns Peugeot scooters, and makes small-capacity motorcycles,…
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Honda secures Motul as new title sponsor for BSB and road racing campaigns
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Honda Racing has finalised a new sponsorship deal with Motul for the 2022 season, which will see them in action in the British Superbike Championship and on the roads, with racing at the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT. It’s the 30th anniversary of the iconic Fireblade, which is why the factory…
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The Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 has ARRIVED
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But sadly it’s the work of Cooperb Motorcycles and not the factory… There’ve been rumours that Royal Enfield’s quietly working away on a bigger version of its much-loved Himalayan since it was first revealed to the world back in 2015. A couple of years later, in 2017, with the unveiling of its Interceptor and Continental…
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HASLAM BACK IN BENNETTS BSB WITH LEE HARDY RACING KAWASAKI
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It’s been announced on MSV.com that former champion Leon Haslam will make his return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this year, after signing a new deal with Lee Hardy Racing to reunite with Kawasaki and bid for a second crown. The ‘Pocket Rocket’ was well established as a title contender in the British Championship…
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Yamaha announce Ténéré 700 World Raid
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Yamaha is about to open up a new dimension in adventure riding with the latest Ténéré 700 World Raid – a premium long distance motorcycle that offers excellent on/off road ability combined with outstanding versatility and an enjoyable riding character. Equipped to go further than any previous Ténéré, and featuring the most advanced specification that…
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Goodbye VFR800F. Another iconic model bites the dust?
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Honda will stop manufacturing it in 2022. The latest casualty of Euro 5 emissions regulations will be Honda’s iconic V4-powered VFR800F. Honda dealers in Japan have received word from the factory that it’ll be discontinuing the VFR800F – and there are no plans for a replacement. Okay, so it shouldn’t come as a massive surprise.…
