Adventure Bikes
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Kawasaki Versys 250 rumour reports updated looks and some rider-tech for 2016
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There’s another image that’s appeared in the Japanese press yesterday of the Versys 250 – an upcoming Kawasaki rumour that’s really gaining pace. It’s not a new story, we and other outlets have been picking up on the quarter-litre roadster rumour for around a year now – but this is the latest version of how…
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Honda’s 250cc Africa Twin – the Japanese press says it’s a go for production
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Honda first showed the mini-CRF250 Rally (think, tiny-engined Africa Twin) as a concept at the Osaka motorcycle show last March – and according to Japanese magazine Young Machine, the bike has been tweaked further to ape even more of the new Africa Twin. The bigger bike has a myriad of rider tech and a…
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Ducati unveils three new Scrambler specials at the Motor Bike Expo of Verona
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Motor Bike Expo kicks off from today (Jan 22) until the end of Sunday and there will be three new Ducati Scrambler specials making their debut at the event. Called Peace Sixty2, Revolution and Artika, the customized bikes will be previewed during the Verona held event on the Ducati Scrambler family stand. Following the Ducati…
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Three videos of Enfield Himalayan 410cc off-road small Adventure bike break cover
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Here’s three sweet promo videos of the Royal Enfield Himalayan, the latest small-capacity off-roader to come out of India. The bike, which we’ve been showing you in various pre-production guises for around a year or so, is powered by a 410cc single-cylinder motor that kicks our 25bhp. It will be launched officially on February 2.…
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VIDEO: Wild Side of Ducati Part 2 – tough tests off-road
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The second episode of the six-part video series ‘The Wild Side of Ducati’ has been released. Called – Determined to meet any challenge – the video continues to focus on the new Multistrada 1200 Enduro. In the video, the 2016 bike can be seen being put through some tough tests off-road by the factory development…
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VIDEO: Biski amphibious motorcycle
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Is it a bike? Is it a boat? This new amphibious two-wheeler looks as comfortable (if not more) in water than on dry land. The Biski is the first of its kind – a high speed, street legal amphibious motorcycle. The vehicle resembles a stand-up jet ski and according to the manufacturer, its 55bhp cylinder…
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Suzuki recalling V-Stroms (for three separate electrical issues)
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Suzuki is recalling V-Strom 1000s to correct three different electrical issues. The recall can affect both 2014-2015 models and some 2016 model year bikes, too. For 2014-2015 models, the terminals on the ignition switch coupler may get corroded when exposed to corrosive liquids like road salt mixed with rain. In time, this can cause the…
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VIDEO: Episode 1 of the Wild Side of Ducati goes mad off-road
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Ducati has released this awesome video, the first of six in the series, showing off the 2016 Multistrada Enduro. The video shows the bike going through the motions both on and off-road. The footage is pretty epic and the drone shots of the bike wheelieing at speed over the dirt are exceptional. In the video…
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VIDEO: Brutal high speed Dakar crash (and he gets back on!)
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Ouch! Check out this video clip of Dakar racer Paulo Goncalves getting into some serious trouble. This happened at the end of stage 8 of the rally. Goncalves was leading when he fell, yesterday, and although the crash looks proper violent (and it is) his Honda Africa Twin was able to restart. It’s a…
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Best-selling bikes of 2015 revealed
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2015 was a fantastic year for motorcycle sales in the UK and we now have the details of the best-selling bikes. The MCIA, which collates new registration data for the industry, reports that total registrations for 2015 exceed 114,000, which is the highest annual total since 2008. This figure is up more than 12% on…
