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Bike Shed launches volunteer rider group. And YOU can get involved.
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Bike Shed is mobilising its community to provide free courier-style services to aid the fight against coronavirus. Following the Bike Shed Motorcycle Club closing the doors at its Shoreditch HQ as a result of the lockdown, it’s announced the launch of the Bike Shed Community Volunteer Riders – to offer delivery and community services to…
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MotoGP: Valentino Rossi wants to RACE in 2021.
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Nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi has hinted that he wants to continue racing next year, during an interview with his Yamaha teammate Maverick Vinales. In the interview with commentator Matt Birt, Rossi spoke about his initial plan to use the start of the season to gauge whether or not he’d be up for racing in…
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BSB: No racing until May 31. At least.
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Last week MSVR released a statement confirm its current plans for racing in 2020, following the start of the season being postponed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Following on from the Government’s latest announcement, the MCRCB and the ACU have currently suspended all motorcycle circuit racing events until May 31, at least. As…
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VIDEO: Kawasaki’s TEN episode series on its first ELECTRIC motorcycle. The Endeavor.
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Kawasaki’s released the first five parts of its ten part series breaking down what’s going on with its upcoming electric motorcycle. Developed primarily with track use in mind, the Kawasaki Endeavor was first revealed to the world back in 2019. And now, the Japanese factory is trickling information through about its first electric bike. At…
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LEAKED: Spy shot of Aprilia’s new mini-adventurer. The Terra 250.
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A spy shot captured in China confirms that Aprilia is getting ready to launch its new Terra 250. Building on the success of its Terra 150 in Asia, Aprilia’s preparing to launch a 250cc version of its dual-sport machine – and a spy shot has emerged on www.newmotor.com.cn which shows the bike in nearly finished…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Nine
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The long way home At the beginning of the trip it felt like seven days on a small bike in a hectic riding environment would be a long slog. But when the last day of our travels dawned it felt like the expedition had gone far too quickly, and I could have happily gone on…
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DVSA confirms motorcycle training and testing is STILL happening. Sort of. Here’s what YOU need to know.
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The DVSA’s Chief Executive has penned an open letter to motorcycle schools to help clear up some confusion around training and testing during the lockdown. They key message, is that if you need to pass your test to allow you to carry out essential work. It’s still possible. DVSA Chief Executive Gareth Llewellyn said: “As…
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Honda files PATENT for rear spoiler.
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Design drawings have emerged which confirm Honda’s working on a new rear unit for its sportbikes. In recent years, motorcycle manufacturers have been introducing wings to the front of their bikes to improve aerodynamics and increase downforce. Now Honda’s looking at what it can do to improve things at the rear. In recent history, tail…
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THIS WEEKEND: The Armchair Adventure Festival. Stay safe. Get inspired.
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Your next adventure might be on hold for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start putting plans in place for you next big two (or three) wheeled trip. If you’re looking for inspiration and advice, there’s only one place to be this weekend; sprawled out and tuned in to The The Armchair…
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VIDEO: Kawasaki’s ZX-25R on the DYNO. Listen to it scream.
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We’ve been talking about Kawasaki’s eagerly anticipated ZX-25R for months – and now a video has been released showing the little 250 screaming on the dyno. Although official technical specifications haven’t been released yet – we do know the bike is powered by a punchy 249cc, water-cooled, inline-four motor which revs up to 18,000rpm and…
