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  • The MIGHTY TZ500

    The MIGHTY TZ500

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    Honda’s exit from the GPs arguably did Yamaha a huge favour – at Grand Prix level it really didn’t have too much to worry about other than MV Agusta. And at privateer level it was essentially free to mop up whenever and wherever at 125, 250 and 350 events. It was only the premier blue-riband…

  • Battery Powered Bullet?

    Battery Powered Bullet?

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    Royal Enfield’s already started testing early prototypes of its electric motorbikes… Royal Enfield has ambitious plans to launch its first electric bike by 2025 – and the company seems to be making good progress, as it’s already started testing prototypes. It shouldn’t come as a great surprise that the Indian factory is making such swift…

  • Spine Crippler – 1979 Yamaha XS650

    Spine Crippler – 1979 Yamaha XS650

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    Although he calls it ‘Spine Crippler’, the legend on the tank of Jason Williamson’s XS650 reads ‘Deathwish’ – something that a lot of folk may agree with when they realise his bike’s seriously lacking in the front brake department…

  • How to ride your road bike off-road

    How to ride your road bike off-road

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    Off-roading on road bikes is one of the best things on two wheels, as Mossy and Mikko found out…

  • Energica’s Big Plans…

    Energica’s Big Plans…

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    Electric brand Energica has some properly big plans for the future, with five new models based around the recently introduced Experia adventure bike pipped for production before the end of 2027. Speaking at the Intermot show, Energica’s sales director Giacomo Leone said: “This is the first bike of a range that we will develop based…

  • Yamaha Confirms Pata Partnership for Seventh WorldSBK Campaign

    Yamaha Confirms Pata Partnership for Seventh WorldSBK Campaign

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    Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm that Pata Snack will extend their partnership for a seventh consecutive FIM Superbike World Championship season, after signing a new one-year contract, returning as title sponsors for the Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team while their logo will once again feature on Yamaha’s various WorldSBK and supporting class bikes. Pata…

  • Kier Armstrong’s 2020 Kawasaki ZX636-R

    Kier Armstrong’s 2020 Kawasaki ZX636-R

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    The manufacturer battle in the National Junior Superstock and British Supersport classes rages on, with the Yamaha R6 and Kawasaki 636 facing off together.

  • Merchandise drop! Yamaha’s turn…

    Merchandise drop! Yamaha’s turn…

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    Yesterday we told you about Team Suzuki’s ‘merchandise’ offerings in time for Christmas and now it’s the turn of Yamaha, who have launched some great looking gear for 2023. With some smiley, catalogue-style poses they’re showcasing their range at the link at the bottom of this article. Go take a look, especially if you’re a…

  • NEW! Team Suzuki Merchandise ready for Xmas…

    NEW! Team Suzuki Merchandise ready for Xmas…

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    Christmas is coming and, perhaps not coincidentally, the manufacturers are launching new merchandise. First up is Suzuki – if you’re a Suzuki fan and fancy dropping hints about bobble hats, jackets, caps, fleeces etc. (or simply want to treat yourself) then click on the link below and take a look at the offerings. It’s all…

  • Bradley Ray to get a chance at World Superbikes

    Bradley Ray to get a chance at World Superbikes

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    Yamaha Motor Europe has announced that British Superbike Champion Bradley Ray will join the Superbike World Championship grid in 2023, racing a Yamaha R1 during the European rounds for the Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team. After a stellar title-winning BSB season that included nine wins and 23 podiums, Ray will now have the opportunity to show…

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