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PATENT: BMW’s single-unit CARBON frame and swingarm
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BMW has filed a design patent for a new carbon fibre chassis, which sees the frame and swingarm constructed as a single unit. Carbon fibre frames are nothing new, nor are carbon fibre swingarms – but BMW taking things one step further, filing a patent which integrates the two together. Unlike a conventional setup, there’s…
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New motorcycle sales sees another surge in July
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July saw a surge in motorcycle sales, with all kinds of motorcycles seeing a spike in sales compared to July 2019, according to figures released by MCIA.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Benelli TNT 125
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Having first reviewed an earlier version of Benelli’s learner-legal pocket rocket some three years ago, Mau was interested to see how the latest reincarnation would compare. Way back then, this little growler won a special place in his heart with its balls-out extrovert approach to the learner-legal market. What – if anything – will have…
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What kit will we be sporting in the 2020 Ultimate Sportsbike?
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As we count down to the special issue of Fast Bikes, take a look at the kit we will be wearing for the ultimate group test.
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MotoGP: UPDATED calendar. Season closer at Portimao added.
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There’s a new calendar for the 2020 MotoGP season – and the big news is that the final race will be at Portimao. MotoGP organisers have just released the latest revised schedule for the 2020 race season – which includes a total of seven races on Spanish soil. The other seven are split between the…
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Prototype ELECTRIC motocrosser based on Yamaha’s YZ250F
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Dohms and Spike Technologies have joined forces to develop a MX machine with an electric drive. The Dutch companies have got support from Yamaha Europe and the Dutch motorcycle riders’ association KNMV – which suggests things are pretty serious. Using a conventional Yamaha YZ250F as a base – Spike technologies are supplying the battery, while…
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VIDEO: Pol Tarrés shows us how it’s done on Yamaha’s Tenere 700
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Wheelies, powerslides, jumps and hill climbs; Yamaha’s Tenere 700 can do it all. Well, when it’s being ridden by Pol Tarrés it can… Spaniard Pol Tarrés knows a thing or two about how to handle a bike – he’s a former World Trials Champion who’s more recently turned his hand to Enduro. But instead of…
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VIDEO: First glimpse of Honda’s CBR600RR return
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Honda has confirmed it is preparing to unveil its new Honda CBR600RR – releasing a teaser trailer ahead of its launch date. The new CBR600RR is scheduled to be officially launched on August 21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvf-XbVWl8 According to Honda, their new supersport model boasts an enhanced overall performance, including a high-performance water-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, in-line…
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PATENTS: BMW’s bringing back the C1. But this time it’ll be electric.
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Designs filed with the European Patent Office show an electric BMW scooter with a removable roof, seat belts and airbags. A scooter with a roof? Haven’t we seen one of them before? Wasn’t that a BMW too? Correct on all counts, the short-lived BMW C1 was pitched as the scooter of the future at its…
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BSB: Get a FREE official programme for this weekend’s round at Donington Park. Download it NOW.
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Meant to be at this weekend’s BSB round at Donington Park? Disappointed to be missing the trackside action? How about an official programme to ease your pain…? Last week BSB organisers announced that spectators wouldn’t be allowed to attend the Donington Park and Snetterton rounds in August. And to help race fans stuck at home…
