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Kawasaki’s TWO electric bikes are coming soon
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Kawasaki could be poised to become the first big name Japanese factory to reveal a range of electric motorcycles. Recent reports suggest that we’re not going to have to wait too much longer for the first glimpse of the launch of a pair of new battery-powered learner-legal machines from the manufacturer. It shouldn’t come as…
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Introducing the new Vespa GTS
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The birth of a new Vespa is always an epic event because it continues an incredibly successful history founded on values of style and technology.
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IT’S OFFICIAL! Honda reveals NEW Hornet. Here’s what YOU need to know.
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Honda’s just unveiled the hotly anticipated 2023 version of its much loved Hornet at the Intermot Show in Cologne. It feels like we’ve been talking about the potential return of one of Honda’s best loved bikes for years – and with the factory releasing a whole host of design drawings early in the year, there’s…
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Benelli: 802S naked for 2023?
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There’s talk that the Italian factory is gearing up to reveal a bigger and punchier version of its 752S middleweight naked. ‘Middleweight’ naked bikes are big business. All of the biggest names in the game have their own version of the stripped-back bikes which neatly blend sporty performance with comfort and practicality… But of late…
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BMW goes CARBON
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BMW knows what its doing when it comes to suspension – and its latest creation with ZF (Zahnradfabrik) is further proof. The two firms have collaborated to develop a carbon fibre telescopic fork for BMW’s World Endurance Team. It’s a clever bit of kit consisting of a carbon fibre outer tube and a carbon fibre…
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Yamaha’s Sci-Fi tuning simulator from the future..
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It’s not easy to set up a motorcycle, but Yamaha’s just unveiled a clever bit of technology which could make it a lot easier. Featuring a ‘functioning’ throttle and brake and gear controls, the Motolator (moto-simulator) makes it super easy to try out any number of different bike configurations, and allows Yamaha to adjust the…
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BeMoto offers chance to win £1000
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Motorcycle insurance specialist to give one lucky rider a grand prize BeMoto, the multibike and modified motorbike insurance specialist, is offering the chance to win £1,000 to spend on motorcycle clothing, accessories, training or experiences simply by receiving a quote from them. Riders aged over 18 who obtain a quote directly from BeMoto for an…
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Bond bike raises £138k for a Shropshire hospice
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The motorbike ridden by Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film has been auctioned for £138,600 in support of Severn Hospice The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE which appeared in the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, was sold at auction on Wednesday. The stunt bike appeared in a pre-credit chase scene through…
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Dominique Aegerter to Step Up to WorldSBK with Yamaha in 2023
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Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that reigning FIM Supersport World Champion and current series leader Dominque Aegerter will step up to the FIM Superbike World Championship with Yamaha for the 2023 season. Aegerter enjoyed an utterly dominant maiden campaign in the WorldSSP class last year and has continued to be the rider to…
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The Stafford Show and the new ‘Naughty 90s’ Hall!
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October 15th and 16th at the Staffordshire County Showground (ST18 0BD) sees the huge Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, tickets from just £14 and kids go free. It’s free to park, too! Let’s hear from CMM Mag’s editor, Bertie Simmonds, about the show: Classic motorcycles have just gotten too expensive. If you’re my age and you…
