Street Bikes
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Café Racer International available now!
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Whilst much has been written about the café racer scene, both historically and otherwise, the trend for retro styling and bike shed builds continues to this day, with machines that command an unmistakeable presence and remain the embodiment of passion and innovation.
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PHOTOS: TR1 Yamaha chop & Bandit 600
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Check out two fantastic custom motorcycles coming very soon to Back Street Heroes magazine, including a TR1 Yahama chop and a Bandit 600 chop!
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EPA document confirms Triumph’s working on a NEW Tiger 850 Sport
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Documents filed in the USA confirm that the British factory is working on a new version of its inimitable adventure bike. The latest generation 900cc Triumph Tiger is currently available in four different guises; a touring-oriented GT version and an off-road ready Rally version (in both standard and PRO). But it looks like model family…
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Aprilia’s working on a new THREE-WHEELER. Challenger for Yamaha’s funky Niken.
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Aprilia has filed designs for a three-wheeled motorcycle, that looks to be following in the footsteps of Yamaha’s leaning multi-wheeler oddity, the Niken. The patent offers a pretty comprehensive view of the machine and is packed with intricate details, so chances are the bike/trike is probably well on its way. At this stage we don’t…
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Triumph Trident undergoing final phase of testing
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Triumph has just released images of its new Trident, following it undergoing final testing ahead of its release early next year
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Honda’s CB500 range gets an update for 2021. Euro 5 compliant, A2-licence CB500X, CB500F and CBR500R revealed.
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Honda’s just revealed its new range of Euro 5 compliant 500s; the CB500X, the CB500F and the CBR500R. We’re going to be hearing a lot about Euro 5 over the coming months. Some manufacturers have been ahead of the curve, releasing compliant bikes last year – but for 2021 they’ve got no choice. That’s why…
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BMW reveals ‘maintenance-free’ M Endurance chain
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That’s right. BMW’s come up with a new chain that needs as little maintenance and lubrication as a shaft drive. BMW’s a big fan of low-maintenance drivetrains. It’s used shaft drive across its range for years – and now it’s developed a new chain using industrial diamond. Traditionally, a motorcycle requires constant maintenance. It must…
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Harley-Davidson’s Bronx streetfighter disappears from website. Is it still happening?
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The Milwaukee factory has removed all references to the Bronx streetfighter from its website. A couple of weeks ago Harley-Davidson confirmed its plans to release its Pan America 1250 adventure bike in 2021 – but strangely there was no mention of the Bronx streetfighter it was launched alongside. Is it still happening? Maybe not, if…
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TESTED: Sealey Hydraulic Bike Lift and Ramp
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When you’re working on motorcycles, you need the right sort of kit. Sealey has a range of new gear that takes the home mechanic to a higher (and safer level), including this brilliant Hydraulic Bike Lift and Ramp. Sealey does a large range of lifts that are ideal for the home mechanic (and professional mechanics,…
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Harley-Davidson’s HD350 is coming. And THIS is the bike it’s based on.
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We’ve been talking about Harley-Davidson’s HD350 for months – and now it seems we’re one step closer to seeing it in the flesh… as the bike it’s based on has just been launched. Built by Qianjiang (who also own Benelli), we’ve known for a while that its QJ350 was going to be the base for…
