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Erik Buell receives Bravo Entrepreneur Award
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Alkmaar, June 3 2014 – When Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson, Inc., restructured its company and shut down the Buell Motorcycle Co. division, Erik Buell could have called it quits too. But he didn’t.Buell, now president and chief executive officer of Erik Buell Racing in East Troy, knew there was a market for his motorcycles. “At the…
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How a Pipe Werx motorcycle exhaust is made
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Motor Cycle Monthly recently went to Ormskirk to meet the team at Pipe Werx. There’s a full feature coming up in the paper, but watch the video to see one going together…
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The future of three-wheelers according to Piaggio
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MoreBikes.co.uk caught up with Roberto Colaninno, Piaggio Group Chairman at the recent MP3 launch: “The MP3 three-wheel scooter is the perfect emblem of what Piaggio does, and what we intend to do more and more in the future. We want to do things that are completely new. The three-wheel scooter didn’t exist until we created…
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Shoei release Simon Andrews Commemorative Beanie to raise money for Charities
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A Legacy Cherishable. The Memories Undeniable. A Life Unstoppable. Simon Andrews was one of the true maverick entertainers of motorcycle road racing. There really aren’t enough words to describe Simon, both on and off the track, but exciting, courageous, fearless, determined and charismatic are a good start. Simon tragically died as a result of…
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10 minute B-17 Flying fortress display at Snetterton BSB this weekend
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The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship lands at Snetterton this month (13/14/15 June) for the Norfolk track’s biggest event of the season and visitors on main raceday (Sunday) will be treated to a 10 minute display by the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress. Snetterton’s history dates back to World War II with the Norfolk circuit originally…
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Full R&G protection and styling range for KTM 1290 Super Duke R
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R&G has released a comprehensive range of protection, styling and enhancement products for the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R. The V-twin ‘Beast’ from the Austrian manufacturer has redefined the ‘Super Naked’ class with levels of torque and power that require recalibrating of the brain! But despite all that performance, a naked bike is…
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World of Kawasaki festival at Donington Park, July 6th
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The annual World of Kawasaki festival is moving to the famous Donington Park circuit for 2014 to host an all-day event on Sunday July the 6th. With a packed programme of activities and must see attractions, Kawasaki are understandably delighted to have the exclusive use of such a prestigious world renowned venue. As a family…
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New 2015 Honda CRF450R announced
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The Honda CRF450R – the company’s flagship MX machine – receives an Engine Mode Select Button giving choice of three engine maps for different power delivery, plus more power from an HRC-spec cylinder head design and new exhaust. The chassis gets lighter second-generation Kayaba PSF2 units plus 260mm front disc. Since its introduction in 2002, the…
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New 2015 Honda CRF250R announced
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The Honda CRF250R MX2 machine receives 48mm Showa USD air forks, new rear mufflers and the same Engine Mode Select Button as the CRF450R – with choice of three engine maps – plus 260mm front disc and detail updates. Skirmishing in a close fought arena of competition, Honda’s CRF250R has consistently proven itself a polished performer.…
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Watsonian Sidecars’ Summer BBQ
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Watsonian Sidecars are hosting a summer barbecue at their factory in the Cotswolds on Saturday 28th June.The company has been making sidecars in the Heart of England for 102 years and 2014 is the 30th anniversary of their move to the current location, near the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh.Attractions at the event include a barbecue…
