Cruisers
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SCOOP Kawasaki 2016 colours and stuff (so far)
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Kawasaki has just sent us these updates for the 2016 range so we thought we’d let you read what the factory itself is saying about the changes to the range. Mostly just colours at this stage, new models like the new ZX-10R and possibly the new junior supercharged bike, both of which we scooped a while back,…
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SCOOP Jurassic World Scrambler sells for £28,000
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Last weekend, the global charity auction of an iconic Triumph Scrambler ridden by film star Chris Pratt in Jurassic World closed after ten days and 90 bids. The bespoke bike, which was featured racing alongside Raptors in this summer’s blockbuster is a one-off piece of movie history and raised $43,752 or£28,000 in aid of those battling…
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SCOOP Indian confirms flat-track plans for 2017
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Well, we told you that this was going to happen and here’s the official word on Indian Motorcycles returning to the AMA flat-track series in 2017. Here’s is what Steve Menneto, Vice President of Polaris, the company that owns Indian, said: “I don’t have anything more to tell you at this stage, beyond the fact…
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VIDEO Perfect scale model H-D engine runs and revs loud
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Ok, so we’re just like you – we love motorcycles and motorcycle-related stuff. And this video just sits so right with us today. It’s a scale model (that works) of a Harley-Davidson Panhead engine. Made by modeler Ron Colonna (pictured below) as a one-off in his home model shop, the motor starts and runs on…
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All Year Biker: Cleaning with meaning
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By Chris Moss A lot of us aren’t fans of cleaning our bikes. All Year Biker is though. And they have a specific treatment plan to remedy years of neglect. Keeping a motorcycle clean and in good cosmetic shape can be quite a science. Doing it really well requires the correct procedures and appropriate…
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More than 185,000 Harleys recalled to fix luggage problem
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Harley-Davidson has put out a recall for over 185,000 motorcycles. Because of those model’s panniers. H-D says that it’s mounts may not adequately secure the panniers to the bike whilst on the move. If you’re in any doubt about your bike then contact your Harley dealer as soon as possible with the model name, registration…
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Guzzi Le Mans Radical to take on R-nine-T
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Made by a small engineering workshop not far from the Czech republic, this is the awesome Radical Guzzi cafe racer. The engine is a Guzzi Griso V-twin lump, taken from 1200 to 1450cc and kicks out 135bhp at the rear wheel. Builder, Stefan Bronold says he was so keen for some genuine character with the…
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Video: BMW Scrambler concept
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Video: BMW Scrambler concept. We’ve shown you pictures of the R-nine-T BMW Scrambler concept bike, the ‘Concept 22’ and here’s a walk-around video of the bike to further whet your appetite. The bike looks pretty good in the pics, we like it, and it looks just as snazzy in the video. What do you…
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Confederate Hellcat X132 Speedster review
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Confederate Hellcat X132 Speedster | $65,000 (around £43,150) | 121bhp@5100rpm | 140lb-ft@2000rpm | 2163cc air/oil cooled triple camshaft OHV V-Twin Tested by Alan Cathcart Photos by Phil Hawkins As Design Director of Ducati, Pierre Terblanche was responsible for such landmark models as the Multistrada, Hypermotard and MH900e. He briefly joined Alabama, USA-based Confederate motors to…
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2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S review
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Kawasaki Vulcan S review | £6099 (£5949 until April 1st 2015) | 61bhp @ 7500rpm | 46.5lb-ft @ 6600rpm | 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Photos by: Double Red After conducting some serious market research, Japanese power-house Kawasaki has launched the brand new Vulcan S, with a focus on ergonomics, style…
