Street Bikes
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Suzuki Turbo AND Supercharged AND big-twin 2016 patents wrap-up
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It’s been over a year since we brought you the scoop on those Suzuki patents showing the firm’s plans for a turbo, supercharged and new big-twin for 2017 (possibly). So we thought we’d remind you of what’s coming. On July 6 2015, we were the first to bring you these production drawings of the Suzuki…
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Suzuki issues recall on V-Strom 650 over stator failure fears
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Suzuki issues recall on V-Strom 650 over stator failure fears. Suzuki has issued a recall on it’s 650 V-Strom because of a potential fault with the wiring. The recall is has – so far – only been made in the States and affects some 8,613 bikes which were made between August 30 and October 12,…
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Sweet special: This is a Yamaha MT-03. Yep. Looks brilliant.
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Sweet special: This is a Yamaha MT-03. Yep. Looks brilliant. Check out this super sweet MT-03 special dirt-tracker. Built by German custom house Kingston Customs the bike is essentially the same MT-03 in terms of engine and major components but what KC has done has really made a difference. The special gets semi-knobbly tyres, a…
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MV Boss Castiglioni: “We’ve no cash for development of new superbike”
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MV Boss Castiglioni: “We’ve no cash for development of new superbike.” MV Agusta boss Giovanni Castiglioni (above) has opened up about where MV Agusta is right now, saying that there’s no money in the firm’s pocket to put towards the development of a new Superbike. The news means that MV is merely going to up…
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Video: When you absolutely have to slide a Ninja 636 on the frozen lake
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Video: When you absolutely have to slide a Ninja 636 on the frozen lake. https://youtu.be/0MTkjuC2YXU Check out this cool (pun intended) video from the Red Bull gang of Lithuanian stuntman Aras Gibieza punting his modded Kawasaki Ninja 636 around the snow and the ice accompanied by two BMW M4s. We like it. And now…
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Spied: Suzuki’s plans for a new GSX-150R naked in 2018 appear in Asia. Apes big bike looks and gets more power (according to the documents)
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Spied: Suzuki’s plans for a new GSX-150R naked in 2018 appear in Asia. Apes big bike looks and gets more power (according to the documents), Suzuki Indonesia has filed a new set of patents for its upcoming GSX-150R that shows the tiny beginner bike looking even more like the GSX-1000S big naked. The patents have…
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SPY SHOTS: Gotcha! KTM’s 2018 390 Adventure caught out and about on the road
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SPY SHOTS: Gotcha! KTM’s 2018 390 Adventure caught out and about on the road. Hot on the heels of our first look at the KTM 800 (read: 790-named) Adventure bike a week ago comes these great pictures of the Austrian company’s ‘other’ secret Adventure bike – it’s new 390! Caught out by our spy…
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The world’s first Benelli tnt Panigale 899…
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The world’s first Benelli tnt Panigale 899… Check out this superb home-built special from the guys at MotoSaigon.vn. Underneath the flashy outer is a Benelli tnt300 but at first glance most people would take this roadster for a full-on 899cc Ducati Panigale. Of course, things like swingarm, shock, brakes etc give the game away…
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Indian recalling thousands of bikes after potential fuel leak discovered
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Indian recalling thousands of bikes after potential fuel leak discovered. Indian is recalling seven models from its range after discovering a potential for a fuel leak with a fuel rail fitted to its bikes. The company has not yet made an announcement about UK models, but we do know that bikes in both American and…
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Launch ride: Ducati Multistrada 950
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Launch ride: Ducati Multistrada 950. Words: Mikko Nieminen Photos: Ducati The Ducati Multistrada 950 is the new, more accessible addition to the Multistrada family. Ducati says it’s four bikes in one: a bike you can use for touring, urban, sporty or enduro riding. And as Ducatis go, this one is quite affordable too. The smaller…
