Your Ride
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1976 Kawasaki H2 race replica from a new Ninja 300
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Bexton Craft Motorcycles has created an awesome replica of Gary Nixon’s 1976 Kawasaki H2 – from a 2014 Ninja 300. Bexton Craft Motorcycles has recreated Gary Nixon’s FIM Formula 750 Cup machine, from a 2014 Ninja 300. Modifications include cutting the sub-frame, utilising a modified Yamaha TZ250 body, and adding Racing Green paint, a single seat,…
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BMW Boss: “The electric motorbike does not interest us, we are betting everything on the scooter”
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Our friends at Motociclismo Italy have been speaking to Stephan Schaller, Managing Director of BMW, about the Bavarian brand’s green future. Schaller said; “Two-wheeled electric vehicles will increase, but I believe that their diffusion will be limited to vehicles that will move in the city, basically will be scooters like our C Evolution or the…
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Quick Spins – 1996 Triumph Speed Triple
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All was set and sorted. But then, after some overnight contemplation, Speed Triple owner Stuart Wallace developed cold feet and things went disappointingly Pete Tong. ‘Sorry, I’ve changed my mind. I can’t let you ride it. It’s just too special to me, I can’t take the risk,’ was the general sentiment of his decline. Having…
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Honda RC166 Mike Hailwood Replica from Tapei
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Tapei-based bike builder 1996 Biker Custom of Taipei has created its own version of Mike Hailwood’s infamous Honda RC166. For the uninitiated, the iconic RC166 helped Honda and Hailwood dominate the world of racing in the 1960s, with its high-revving, lightweight 6-cylinder, 250cc, air cooled machine kicking out 56.8bhp. And it’s not a surprise Hailwood…
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VIDEO: FIRST RIDE – Yamaha MT-07 (2018)
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We’ve been out to Malaga for the launch of the 2018 Yamaha MT-07. Fresh off the bike after 240km of riding, here’s our man Tony Carter with a few first thoughts.
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VIDEO: FIRST LOOK – 2018 Yamaha MT-07
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We’re in Malaga for the launch of the 2018 Yamaha MT-07. Around 75bhp and £6,500 ish OTR. Riding it today on a route that should really show off the middleweight’s handling. Keen? We’re mustard
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VIDEO: A first look at the Triumph Tiger 800
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Mikko’s been out to Morocco for the launch of the all-new Triumph Tiger 800 XRT and XCA. Here are his first impressions… For the full review, check out the April issue of Motorcycle Sport and Leisure magazine. Specification Triumph Tiger 800 XRT [XCA] Price: £12,050 [£12,450] Engine: 800cc liquid-cooled inline 3, DOHC Power:…
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Video: A First Look at the Kawasaki H2 SX SE
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Mikko’s been over in Portugal for the launch of the all-new supercharged Kawasaki H2 SX SE. Here’s a short video of what he thought! For the full review, pick up the April 2018 issue of Motorcycle Sport and Leisure magazine. For more information, visit: www.mslmagazine.co.uk SPECIFICATION Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (2018) Price: £18,099 [Standard…
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BMW announce its Bespoke R nineT Racer Build Winner
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Eight custom BMW R nineT Racers were produced by eight different Motorrad Retailers, for the first-ever BMW Bespoke Build contest – and today it has been announced that Chester Motorrad has taken the crown. Road legality was the only limitation imposed, as BMW allowed its retailers imaginations to run wild as they created unique R…
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Now that’s some serious horsepower… Shetland pony smashes up £3000 custom motorcycle and ends up in Judge Rinder’s courtroom
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A Shetland pony stands before TV’s Judge Rinder accused of smashing up a £3,000 custom motorbike. Wee Bob (just to be clear, that’s the horse) is being sued for damages by Callum Woods – who reckons he bust out of his field and trashed his custom motorcycle, worth £3000. The miniature nag was defended by…
