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Battle of the Scramblers: Indian’s FTR1200 Rally, Ducati’s Scrambler 1100 Pro and BMW’s R nineT Scrambler go head to head. First Impressions.
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We’ve been on a road trip to put the big scramblers from Indian, Ducati and BMW through their paces. It’s always good to get a bunch of bikes together and go out for a blast as a group. It’s even better if you’ve got a bit of time to cover some miles across some cracking…
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Royal Enfield’s CEO confirms electric bike plans. Again.
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We’re definitely going to see an electric bike from the Indian factory. We just don’t know when. Electric bikes are coming, whether you like it or not – and the latest manufacturer to confirms it battery powered intentions is Royal Enfield. In a recent interview CEO Vinod Dasari said: “Electric is something we have been…
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TEC’s Stinger exhaust system for Royal Enfield’s 650 Twins. Looks great, sounds even better.
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There’s a load of parts and accessories available for Royal Enfield’s 650 Twins. The latest to catch our eye is TEC’s Stinger exhaust. There’s a lot of love out there for the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. In June the Interceptor became the UK’s best-selling bike, knocking BMW’s big GS off its…
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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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Indian Motorcycle reveals stretched-out FTR750 hillclimber. Ready to race in the AMA Pro Hillclimb Series.
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Indian Motorcycle is returning to its Hillclimbing roots; racing a modified FTR750 in the AMA Pro Hillclimb series. Indian Motorcycle has announced it’ll be participating in this year’s AMA Pro Hillclimb Racing series – returning to a sport it dominated over 80 years ago. Riding the stretched-out Indian FTR750 will be ten-time AMA Pro Hillclimb…
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Ultimate Sportsbike: Kawasaki ZX-10RR
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We’re counting down to Fast Bikes magazine’s flagship Ultimate Sportsbike test this year, this time taking a closer look at the Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
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RUMOURS: Is there a Ténéré 300 on the way from Yamaha?
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It’s nothing concrete – but one of Yamaha’s managers has said there’s potential for a baby Ténéré to go into production. The sub-500cc adventure bike market has swelled in recent years. BMW, Kawasaki, Suzuki and KTM have all got in on the action – releasing small capacity version of their flagship machines. And now there’s…
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Honda files PATENTS for electric CB125R
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That’s right. Honda’s filed another set of patents for an electric two-wheeler. But this time, it’s a motorcycle. Whether you like it or not, electric is here to stay. The major manufacturers are all working away on a range of battery powered bikes and scooters, with a focus on urban mobility. And Honda’s been busier…
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Honda’s CB125F tops the UK’s motorcycle SALES charts for July
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There’s a new king of motorcycles sales in the UK; Honda’s CB125F. Last month it was Royal Enfield’s Interceptor 650 which took the top spot, but this month it’s been overtaken by Honda’s CB125F which sold a total of 233 units in July. Honda’s has a good month all round, with its PCX 125 topping…
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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,…
