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YAMAHA: New supersport sensation
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Yamaha’s long-awaited R9 sportsbike is quite a tempting little proposition on the quiet. Yamaha’s gone above and beyond our expectations in some respects, giving the new upper-middleweight sportster some classy chassis components and a new lightweight bespoke aluminium frame, as well as modern aerodynamic bodywork with winglets. But with peak power output of 117bhp and…
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JOHN REYNOLDS: 2004 BSB title to be celebrated at Motorcycle Live
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Suzuki will celebrate the 20th anniversary of John Reynolds’ 2004 British Superbike title at this year’s Motorcycle Live, which takes place from 16-24 November at Birmingham’s NEC. Onboard the now-iconic Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000, ran by the Crescent Suzuki team, Reynolds won his third British Superbike title, taking seven wins along the way. It was also the…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Big plans for Motorcycle Live
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Harley-Davidson will showcase its latest models, unique customised motorcycles and be joined by special guests at Motorcycle Live, taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from 16-24 November 2024. As the UK’s largest motorcycle show, this event offers H-D owners and motorcycle enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the iconic American brand’s…
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LIVEWIRE & KYMCO: New agreement
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LiveWire, a leader in electric motorcycles, and KYMCO, a globally recognized powersports company, are excited to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, creating an electric maxi-scooter primarily intended for the European market. The two companies will leverage their strengths for this project and use LiveWire’s S2 powertrain. LiveWire plans to launch its first-ever electric…
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YAMAHA: R1 Race and GYTR
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We knew this was coming – but it still hits hard. The first Yamaha R1 appeared just six years after our sister magazine Fast Bikes itself hit the streets – so in many ways, they grew up together. It was the original rulebook-rewriter; the superbike that toppled the mighty Honda FireBlade; the first of the…
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YAMAHA: New Ténérés
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The 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Ténéré 700 Rally are the latest additions to Yamaha’s lineup of adventure motorcycles, capturing the spirit of exploration and designed to tackle a variety of terrains. Both models build on Yamaha’s dual-sport heritage and have been crafted to meet the needs of both casual adventure riders and experienced off-road…
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From Down Under to Up North: Wayne Gardner’s ‘Homecoming’ to Newark’s Winter Classic!
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Motorcycle enthusiasts hold on to your seats… World 500CC Champion, the one and only, Wayne Gardner is set to take centre stage at the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show, taking place at Newark Showground on January 11-12, 2025.
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HONDA: NT1100 to get more grunt & optional electronics
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Honda specialises in making bikes that go much better than their spec sheet suggests. And that’s true for the 100bhp/238kg NT1100 sport tourer. Based on the Africa Twin engine and frame, it’s been a big hit in Europe and the UK since launch in 2022, selling more than 12,000 units so far. For 2025 it’s…
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HUSQVARNA: The Vitpilen 801
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We saw most of this earlier in the summer; the new Husqvarna 801 roadster has already been released in Svartpilen (black arrow) scrambler form, and for 2025 we get the other option, the Vitpilen (white arrow). As with the smaller models in the Husqvarna road bike range, both bikes share the basic engine and frame…
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CAN-AM: All-new electric motorcycles to be at Motorcycle Live!
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Experience the highly anticipated arrival of Can-Am’s revolutionary electric motorcycles as they make their UK debut at Motorcycle Live 2024, in hall 3 stand 3C10. Embracing user-centric design, the all-new Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin promises a seamless blend of cutting-edge electric technology, connectivity, and exhilarating riding capabilities, catering to both new and seasoned riders…
