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Fancy a race?
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Fancy spending a couple of days pretending you’re a MotoGP racer? KTM’s got you covered with its new ‘Academy of Speed’. The Austrian firm has come up trumps again, with a small selection of dates for its track riding school. The two-day events are taking place at the Salzburgring, Red Bull Ring, and Slovakiaring. Sessions…
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Yamaha R9: Looks like it’s coming
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There have been ongoing speculations about the release of a Yamaha R9, with sources from the WorldSBK paddock hinting that it may finally arrive before the year’s end. Currently, WorldSBK is conducting tests as they prepare for the beginning of their 2024 season in Phillip Island later this month. Eurosport’s own Greg Haines was on…
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Honda: Planning Himalayan Competitor
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Like Royal Enfield, Honda is also planning multiple variants, including a travel enduro and scrambler versions. According to patent filings, both models will have the same tank and rear design, while featuring distinct front fairings and mudguards. The Honda retro travel enduro shares many similarities with the Himalayan. Its windshield and round headlight give it…
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TVS: Working on new Norton range
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The new “super premium” models are expected about two years. Here’s what we know: In 2022, TVS, a multinational motorcycle manufacturer from India, made a significant £100-million investment in Norton Motorcycles. As one would expect, an established brand like Norton would utilize such a substantial amount of money to grow and improve. Since then, we…
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Products: New- Touratech soft luggage for the BMW R 1300 GS
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Everyday use, short trips, travelling on holiday – Touratech offers an extensive range of soft luggage for the BMW R 1300 GS. Several product series cover the requirements of a wide range of usage scenarios. Three customised tank bag models are available for the BMW R 1300 GS. All three tank bags have the tried-and-tested…
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The best (and worst) kept roads…
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New data has been released to help us find the best and worst roads in the country. The UK’s roads are notoriously rough. We’ve all seen it. We’ve all lived it; bobbling our way along back roads and being caught out by unexpected, yet-to-be-filled potholes. Thankfully, Lexham Insurance have done God’s work and sifted though…
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(Hugely) Tested: 2024 Ducati DesertX Rally
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If you like your adventure motorcycles, check out what we made of Ducati’s new DesertX Rally, having put it through its paces in some of the most challenging off-road terrain Morrocco has to offer. When we say ‘we’, we mean our very own Bruce Wilson! Bruce really gave the DesertX Rally a tough time and…
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Start-up recycling old tyres into batteries
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A Chilean start-up is recycling old tyres into components for lithium-ion batteries.
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Benelli’s Getting Sporty
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For those with a sporty disposition, the Benelli Tornado is making a return for 2024. Benelli’s had a tumultuous old time over the past twenty-odd years, but since being taken over by Chinese firm QJMotor in 2005, they’ve been going from strength to strength. While its bread and butter is no longer the seriously sexy…
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New: Brake lever guards from R&G
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Lever guards are essential for any rider heading out on track, and valuable for road riders, too. R&G’s extensive range of BSB-approved lever guards are perfect for bikers on any budget. With the riding season just around the corner, and the first trackday of 2024 just weeks away, many motorcyclists will be looking to get…
