Sports Bikes
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New TCX Hero Waterproof boot now in UK dealers
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The brand-new, vintage-inspired Hero Waterproof boot from the TCX 24/7 Lifestyle collection is now available in UK dealers. With a retro look and modern technical spec, the Hero WP appeals to riders who like vintage styling but don’t want to compromise on high levels of protection. The boots are CE-certified in line with the new…
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MotoGP: Bradley Smith: “Really good progress,” at Sepang
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MotoGP: Bradley Smith: “Really good progress,” at Sepang. Bradley Smith (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) completed a full workload during the first test of 2017 at Sepang International Circuit, with the Brit putting in 143 laps over the three days despite some time lost to the weather. Taking over duties from KTM test rider Mika…
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Launch ride: 2017 Honda CBR1000RR / SP
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WORDS: John Milbank, Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine PHOTOGRAPHY: Zep Gori, Francesc Montero, Felix Romero How hard could it be? Don’t lean over too far and don’t run on; the electronics will take care of the rest, surely? APS, ABS, HESD, TBW, HSTC… so many acronyms (I counted 14) that there must be enough…
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GSX-R prices announced for 2017: GSX-R1000R is £16,099, GSX-R1000 is £13,249
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GSX-R prices announced for 2017: GSX-R1000R is £16,099, GSX-R1000 is £13,249 Suzuki has announced pricing and availability of its hotly anticipated GSX-R1000R, with the all-new machine (pictured above on the left) coming with an RRP of £16,099. Boasting a completely new engine that uses technology taken directly from the firm’s GSX-RR MotoGP racer – including…
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Stoner’s pretty happy with his Sepang outing then…
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Stoner’s pretty happy with his Sepang outing then… How can you tell that Casey Stoner is happy with what he achieved at the winter tests in Sepang? Because he posted this picture online. Yeah. This picture wins the picture MotoGP competition, too…
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Video: Here’s the plans for the British Vigo Electric motorcycle – 180mph, 400 mile range and £7,999!
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Video: Here’s the plans for the British Vigo Electric motorcycle – 180mph, 400 mile range and £7,999! https://youtu.be/V3N4ki4pbbE This is the Vigo Electric Motorcycle, a concept bike that’s in development. If the maker’s plans pan out then this UK-made hunk of electric-powered gorgeousness (and it’s a stunner, no issues) then the first bikes should be…
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Honda’s secret SUPERCHARGED engine patents REVEALED
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Honda is planning a new, supercharged motorcycle that will have the power-boosting unit mounted on the left-hand side of the engine. And the new kit will power a host of new motorcycles over the next few years. These are the patent drawings for the new motor with the supercharger system in place. Don’t be…
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Umm… these images are ‘serious’ and have been made as part of the Kawasaki World Fair. Yep. Really.
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Umm… these images are ‘serious’ and have been made as part of the Kawasaki World Fair. Yep. Really. OK, so we’re not 100% sure about what’s exactly going on here (because we’re trying to translate this from Japanese) but here’s what we think this, that’s been posted on the official site for the 2017 Kawasaki…
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Video: Maverick Vinales rides the Yamaha R15 at Indonesian launch
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Yamaha new-boy Maverick Vinales has been out in action on the new Yamaha R15 for a launch of the mini-superbike at Sentul, Indonesia. Here’s the footage that Yamaha has put up from the four laps that the MotoGP chap put in on the new bike. https://www.facebook.com/yamaholigan/videos/10154323472452643/ And here’s the pics. Nice touch to get Vinales…
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Video: First look at 2017 GSX-R1000 in track action!
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Video: First look at 2017 GSX-R1000 in track action! https://www.facebook.com/youngmachine/videos/1443525699009013/ Here’s a small wedge of video that’s emerged of the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 out track testing at Suzuka, Japan. Not that much to see, but it’s still interesting enough (and although you can hear another bike blasting past, you do get a bit of Suzuki…
