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  • Yamaha Confirms Pata Partnership for Seventh WorldSBK Campaign

    Yamaha Confirms Pata Partnership for Seventh WorldSBK Campaign

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    Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm that Pata Snack will extend their partnership for a seventh consecutive FIM Superbike World Championship season, after signing a new one-year contract, returning as title sponsors for the Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team while their logo will once again feature on Yamaha’s various WorldSBK and supporting class bikes. Pata…

  • Merchandise drop! Yamaha’s turn…

    Merchandise drop! Yamaha’s turn…

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    Yesterday we told you about Team Suzuki’s ‘merchandise’ offerings in time for Christmas and now it’s the turn of Yamaha, who have launched some great looking gear for 2023. With some smiley, catalogue-style poses they’re showcasing their range at the link at the bottom of this article. Go take a look, especially if you’re a…

  • NEW! Team Suzuki Merchandise ready for Xmas…

    NEW! Team Suzuki Merchandise ready for Xmas…

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    Christmas is coming and, perhaps not coincidentally, the manufacturers are launching new merchandise. First up is Suzuki – if you’re a Suzuki fan and fancy dropping hints about bobble hats, jackets, caps, fleeces etc. (or simply want to treat yourself) then click on the link below and take a look at the offerings. It’s all…

  • Bradley Ray to get a chance at World Superbikes

    Bradley Ray to get a chance at World Superbikes

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    Yamaha Motor Europe has announced that British Superbike Champion Bradley Ray will join the Superbike World Championship grid in 2023, racing a Yamaha R1 during the European rounds for the Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team. After a stellar title-winning BSB season that included nine wins and 23 podiums, Ray will now have the opportunity to show…

  • Donations wanted for Ace Café London’s Christmas Toy Run

    Donations wanted for Ace Café London’s Christmas Toy Run

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    Ace Café London’s annual Xmas Toy Run is back in December for it’s 25th year.

  • Tangerine Dream

    Tangerine Dream

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    More power, less weight, upgraded electronics … and the first 30 buyers get to play with it on track in Valencia too. The Austrian factory’s Moto2-inspired track bike is back for 2023, with another 200 models going into production. Revealed last year, the first generation RC 8C (which was inspired by KTM’s now defunct Moto2…

  • Latest tech. for the 2023 Bavarian Bullet

    Latest tech. for the 2023 Bavarian Bullet

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    BMW’s flagship sportbike get the latest technology ready for the 2023 race season It might not look like a whole lot has been changed for the latest generation M1000RR – but actually, BMW’s made a load of small but significant adjustments to both chassis and the engine, with the primary aim of reducing weight and…

  • Norton’s new Commando 961 UK variants…

    Norton’s new Commando 961 UK variants…

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    Iconic British firm Norton looks to be finding its feet after a turbulent few years. New owner TVS has splashed the cash, and with a new factory and the launch of a heavily revised V4SV riders can once again start to get excited about what may be on offer. While there are no new models…

  • Moto Guzzi’s V100 Mandello – it’s a big deal!

    Moto Guzzi’s V100 Mandello – it’s a big deal!

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    The V100 Mandello is a big deal for Moto Guzzi. The new sport tourer-cum-comfy naked is an innovative bit of kit which brings the iconic firm crashing into the modern day thanks to some properly clever features, a load of electronics and a completely new engine. There’s actually three models to choose from. There’s the…

  • 207hp, standard. The new Panigale V4 R…

    207hp, standard. The new Panigale V4 R…

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    The Italian firm has just revealed the latest version of its street-legal but race-ready Panigale V4 R – and it’s just as bonkers as you’d expect. The headline news is that it’s 998cc V4 engine develops a whopping 207hp at 13,500rpm. But that’s just in standard tune. If you drop the homologated exhaust and swap…

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