Sports Bikes
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NEW KIT: Alpinestars Missile V3 leather jacket
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A high-end leather jacket from Alpinestars, which comes in vented Airflow or standard unvented form. The firm says it uses lessons learned from MotoGP, and has the latest in protection: Nucleon PLASMA armour in elbows and shoulders, plus a back protector pocket. It’s also compatible with Alpinestars’ various Tech-Air airbags including the latest 7X model.…
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NOLAN unveils Striking New LESMO Graphics for X-804 RS Ultra Carbon Helmet
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Nolan has just dropped two bold new graphic options for its top-tier X-804 RS Ultra Carbon helmet, and we’ve got all the details. Designed for serious riders who demand both performance and style, the LESMO range introduces ‘Shades of Style’ and ‘Fury of Performance’ – two visually distinct looks that echo Nolan’s racing heritage while…
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FHO RACING Withdraws from British Superbikes
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In a surprising move that’s sent ripples through the paddock, FHO Racing has officially announced its withdrawal from the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The team, which has been a mainstay in the series since 2021, cited a strategic shift in focus and resource allocation as the reason behind the decision. Run by team principal Faye…
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TORQUING POINTS: The Frame Game
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Alan Dowds outlines their importance… Alongside engines, frames are right up there in terms of importance for motorcycles. Over the years we’ve seen hundreds of different shapes, types and stiffnesses, made from a multitude of different materials. Which one’s best? Well, that’s a very good question. Here’s why… Most of the material design choices on…
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SUZUKI launches GSX-8R Kiiro Limited Edition
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Suzuki has launched a GSX-8R Kiiro limited edition, with just 60 available from UK dealerships. With an OTR price of £9,599, the Kirro edition GSX-8R comes with bright yellow bodywork with black logos, grey wheels and grey aluminium subframe, and a smattering of extras from the Suzuki accessories catalogue. In addition to the yellow bodywork…
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NURBURGRING: Bike ban update
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Planning to finally take the bike to the Nürburgring for a public track day this year? Well, you’re out of luck. The famous road circuit in the Black Forest has been making noises about safety of bikes and cars for years now, and has finally acted, banning two-wheelers from the ‘Tourist-Fahren’ public access days. There…
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TYRES: Dunlop SportSmart Mk4
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It’s great to see firms launching new supersports rubber, so well done to Dunlop, which has just released the new Mark 4 version of its SportSmart sporty road tyres. It sits a few levels below the SportSmart TT and the road-legal race fitments like D212 GP Racer and D213 GP Pro, and is aimed at…
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DUCATI PORSCHE experience
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They’re both ultimately part of the same firm – the massive Volkswagen Audi Group. And they’ve both got a stonking range of saucy high-end machinery, with similarly well-heeled customers. So, it probably makes a lot of sense for Porsche and Ducati to ‘team up’ for an event. This one is based in the Franciacorta proving…
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BUYING A USED Suzuki TL1000R
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In 1998 Suzuki attempted to take on Ducati head-to-head with Japan’s first V-twin superbike. Jon Urry reports… In the late 1990s World Superbikes’ popularity was at its height. Hundreds of thousands of fans flooded into race circuits all over the world to watch the action on track while millions more sat at home glued to…
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TORQUING POINT: A modern stroker?
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Alan Dowds muses… It feels like a lifetime since we last saw a two-stroke road bike taking pride of place in a dealership, but the wait for a resurrection might be closer than we think… If you want to get a big reaction from bikers on a social media post, there’re a few easy wins.…
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