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KAWASAKI: New 1100cc models for 2025
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Kawasaki’s got a lot of previous with the 1100cc capacity: its GPz1100 in 1983 was arguably one of the first proper modern superbikes, with half-fairing, fuel injection and monoshock suspension. The ZZ-R1100 in 1990 was the fastest bike in the world for seven years, and it’s had various other ZRX, GPZ and Zephyr 1100s since.…
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DUCATI: Back to Black with two new models
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One for the gothic Ducatisti out there: a brace of new Scrambler 800 models to its line-up for 2025. The new Icon Black and Full Throttle models cater to a perhaps-niche sector: goths who like rorty, classy, novice-friendly V-twin roadsters, with both new models available in black only. The Full Throttle does add some classy…
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KTM: Auto gearbox details released
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KTM’s finally unveiled its automatic transmission for 2025 – and it’s pleasingly different from the three other set ups we’ve seen this year already from Honda, BMW and Yamaha. KTM’s AMT takes a different route from those systems, opting to use a mechanical centrifugal clutch rather than a computer-controlled electronic clutch actuator unit. That simple…
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DUCATI: 2025 Multistrada V4 range updates
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Alan Dowds reports… There’s definitely an argument that the mighty Multistrada V4 doesn’t need too much in the way of updates (£5k off the asking price would be our favourite 2025 upgrade but then we are very cheap). The unique V4 Granturismo engine, saucy chassis, heaps of luxury touring kit and incredible performance make it…
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TESTED: Triumph Trident 660
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Bob Pickett has been riding the Trident. Here’s what you need to know: This cost-effective roadster was a big deal at the time of its launch and has won over plenty of riders with its punchy motor and sharp handling The Trident is the bold move by Triumph that paid off. Moving into the packed…
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BIMOTA: Back on track with Kawasaki Racing
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The newest force in WorldSBK racing, Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team (BbKRT), has just completed its first on-track test session since the Bimota machine was first unveiled to the public at Jerez on 21 October. The two-day test at Jerez, the same venue as the final round of the 2024 season, was an important first…
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RK CHAINS: It’s been a successful year!
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RK Takasago Chains-supported riders in the BSB and British Supersport Championships came to a climax at Brands Hatch this month, with RK-supported riders taking three podiums and a championship fourth. The Supersport podium was topped by Jack Kennedy with Ben Currie taking the last step on the podium. Tommy Bridewell lost out on the top…
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HARRIS PERFORMANCE: The Frame Game…
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When it comes to chassis development, few folks know more than the legends at Harris Performance. Our pals from Fast Bikes went to town, questioning them on all there is to know about this pivotal, mind-blowing subject. Here’s John ‘Big Mac’ McAvoy’s learnings… Harris Performance has been building motorcycle frames for the great and the…
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ARCHIVE: 1991 was a good year for Yamaha
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LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN 1991 was a pretty good year for Yamaha. VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers how it went down… As is so often the way in many motor sports, a capricious decision caused a lot of head scratching and work for the Yamaha team ahead of the 1991 season. Michelin’s bean counters decided the cons…
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TESTED: Metzeler’s Roadtec 02
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Bruce Wilson has been over to the Isle of Man to see how Metzeler’s new Roadtec 02 hold up in the wet and dry around the famous TT course… I’ve never come across a hoop branded as a Super-Sport-Touring, but that’s exactly where Metzeler brackets its new Roadtec 02. The thinking is simple: it can…
