Sports Bikes
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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RIDDEN: Ducati Panigale V4S
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In a bid to ensure it stays firmly at the top of the sportsbike pecking order, Ducati’s gone all out to create nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Editor Bruce Wilson tells us what we need to know… There are some new bikes that come along and grab your attention for less time than it takes…
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AGV: Pista GP-RR Performance Carbon helmet
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AGV says this is an exact replica of the lids worn by the folks in MotoGP – which goes some way to excusing the chunky price tag. It’s the top-end 100 per cent carbon fibre FIM-approved race lid from the Italian helmet brand and is packed with high-end features. You get a titanium double D-ring…
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TECH TALK: More revs, more power
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Alan Dowds has had his brain fried by 221bhp at 15,250rpm… He explains: Ducati’s Panigale V4R makes massive power, thanks to a sky-high rev limit. How does it do it? And why are revs so important for power? Let’s find out. I freely confess that I’m a bit jaded and cynical these days. It takes…
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BUYING A USED Kawasaki ZZR1400
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Jon Urry tells us what we need to know… If you want serious performance, you need a ZZR… There is an old adage that goes, ‘There is no replacement for displacement’ – a statement that rings very true when it comes to Kawasaki’s mind-bending hyperbike, the ZZR1400. Although when the supercharged H2 SX was launched…
