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  • BUYING  A USED Suzuki TL1000R

    BUYING A USED Suzuki TL1000R

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    In 1998 Suzuki attempted to take on Ducati head-to-head with Japan’s first V-twin superbike. Jon Urry reports… In the late 1990s World Superbikes’ popularity was at its height. Hundreds of thousands of fans flooded into race circuits all over the world to watch the action on track while millions more sat at home glued to…

  • TORQUING POINT: A modern stroker?

    TORQUING POINT: A modern stroker?

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    Alan Dowds muses… It feels like a lifetime since we last saw a two-stroke road bike taking pride of place in a dealership, but the wait for a resurrection might be closer than we think…  If you want to get a big reaction from bikers on a social media post, there’re a few easy wins.…

  • DUCATI: New dealership opening

    DUCATI: New dealership opening

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    Ducati brings its iconic range of motorcycles to Ducati North London following a significant £ 1 million investment and a new state-of-the-art dealership opening in Watford in partnership with luxury motor retailer LIND. LIND has become the latest partner to join the Italian manufacturer’s list of upper premium retail partners after extensive work to convert…

  • TESTED: Honda CBR600RR

    TESTED: Honda CBR600RR

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    Editor Bruce Wilson tells us what we need to know…  Last year Honda reintroduced its CBR600RR to the world and kitted it out with a raft of new features and tech. On a track test it shone, but what does it have to offer for sports-inclined road riders? There was only one way to find…

  • DAINESE: 46 things for VR46’s 46th…

    DAINESE: 46 things for VR46’s 46th…

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    A special birthday for the Dottore, who turns 46 – his favourite number, as well as his racing number and good luck charm from the very beginning More than a sportsman, a legend – more than a champion, a hero. A career spanning 26 years, 9 World Championship victories, 7 World Championship triumphs in the…

  • BUYING A USED MV Agusta F4 1000

    BUYING A USED MV Agusta F4 1000

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    Jon Urry gets stuck in… The problem with a fanfare is that when the trumpeters have run out of puff, you are left with a bunch of red-faced people holding a long brass tube in their hands in silence and not a lot else. Which is exactly what MV Agusta found when the excitement that…

  • TESTED: Alpinestars GP Tech V2 Gloves

    TESTED: Alpinestars GP Tech V2 Gloves

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    TESTED BY: Bruce TIME: 2 years PRICE: From £349.99 WEB: www.alpinestars.com  I’ve worn a few gloves in my time, and I’ve crashed in plenty of them… including these GP Tech V2s. But before I get into how they coped when kissing the Tarmac, I’ll give a quick overview of the product.  These sit right at…

  • DUCATI: Panigale V4 S Tricolore

    DUCATI: Panigale V4 S Tricolore

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    Alan Dowds tells us what we need to know… It’s a fine line between genius and insanity. And in this economy, a £48,000 special edition superbike will seem like madness to many out there. But this trick variant of the world-conquering Panigale V4 is a really intriguing piece of design, with some unique chassis kit,…

  • YAMAHA RACING: WSB 2025 line-up

    YAMAHA RACING: WSB 2025 line-up

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    As excitement grows for the upcoming season opener at the renowned Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia next month, Yamaha Motor Europe has announced its rider line-up for the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. The 2025 season for the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team and GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team will have a…

  • R&G: Apex range launched

    R&G: Apex range launched

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    R&G, the world leader in motorcycle crash protection products, is excited to announce the launch of its stylish new APEX range. Featuring Crash Protectors, Fork Protectors and Swingarm Protectors, this sleek new range features slimline tapered-style bobbins that offer riders an alternative to the popular R&G Aero range. The all-new APEX bobbin offers the same…


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