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KTM’s Chinese Connection…
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KTM’s much-loved LC8c engine could be about to get a massive overhaul. Patents filed by KTM’s Chinese partner CFMOTO suggest that the current 890cc unit could be expanded further to 990cc. Some serious work has gone into making it happen – and it looks like we won’t have to wait too long to see it…
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TRADEMARKED! Harley-Davidson X350 and X500
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It looks like we’re finally getting closer to seeing the long-awaited small-capacity Harley-Davidsons in the flesh. Here’s what we know. We’ve been telling you for years about Harley-Davidson’s plans to move into the small and midsize motorcycle market. We’ve brought you leaked documents, concept art, details of donor bikes and more – and yet there’s…
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A big ‘off’, but Razgatlıoğlu still Dominates Proceedings in Jerez
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The Yamaha WorldSBK teams depart the first two-day test of 2023 at Jerez in confident mood, after strong performances from both seasoned WorldSBK campaigners Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli and class rookies Dominique Aegerter, Remy Gardner and Lorenzo Baldassarri. Pata Yamaha WorldSBK’s Razgatlıoğlu once again led the way, stamping his authority on proceedings by topping…
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The Thing…
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THE THING’, AS THIS BIKE’S CALLED, WAS BORN OUT OF AN IDEA TO BUILD AN OLD SCHOOL ‘70S CHOPPER. Simon Boden reports… I had the urge to build one, but had to find a donor bike to start the project. After much searching, I came across an ’84 Ironhead Sportster on eBay – it was…
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SPY SHOTS! Royal Enfield 450 Roadster
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Another month and another set of spy shots of a new Royal Enfield. This time they’re of a roadster powered by a new water-cooled 450cc engine. Leaked images of a previously unseen roadster suggest that Royal Enfield could be gearing up to launch a range of bikes built around its new water-cooled 450cc motor. The…
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Take the Grand challenge…
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Nathan Millward’s just launched a brilliant new event that aims to show people you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a proper adventure. Nath made his name by riding a Honda CT110 Postie bike back to the UK from Australia, and has since carved out an enviable reputation as a respected journalist, top…
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V-Strom Sums…
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Slotting into the increasingly crowded middleweight adventure bike market, Suzuki’s V-Strom 800DE looks to be a winner with its 776cc parallel twin, 84hp motor, fully adjustable Showa suspension and off-road riding mode. But up until now, we didn’t know how much we’d have to splash out to get our hands on one. Thankfully, the factory’s…
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British brand Dot is back!
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The resurgence of another British brand is well underway, with the arrival of three new bikes under the historic Dot banner. There’s the Dot Demon scrambler, the Reed Racer café racer and the new limited edition Street Fighter. From its home at the National Centre for Motorsport Engineering in Bolton, the Street Fighter’s been developed…
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UPDATES: KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
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KTM’s continuing its assault of updates across its extensive range of adventure bikes – and the latest to get tweaked for 2023 is its bonkers 1290 Super Adventure R. The news follows on nicely from the big reveal of its updated 1290 Super Adventure S and as you’d expect, the more off-road focused R gets…
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Yamaha launches the Ténéré Spirit Experience for 2023
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New Ténéré Spirit Experience for 2023 Yamaha is totally committed to ensuring that every rider is given the chance to enjoy their Ténéré to the full in a diverse range of riding situations. For 2023 Yamaha is introducing the exclusive new Ténéré Spirit Experience in which Ténéré owners can join some of the world’s most…
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