Sports Bikes
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PATENTS: Is Aprilia working on its next generation RSV4?
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Aprilia’s filed a couple of designs which hint that there’s a new RSV4 coming in the not too distant future. Ok, so the patents don’t give much away. At all. They’re for a new, smaller radiator. But as far as we’re concerned, that’s as clear an indication as we’re going to get that the Italian…
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VIDEO: Ducati’s FIRST Superleggera V4 rolls off the production line. And it’s GLORIOUS.
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The first limited edition Ducati Superleggera V4 has just rolled off the production line in Italy. And if you’ve got 90 grand burning a hole in your pocket, you can order yours NOW. We’ve been talking about the carbon-framed 221bhp weapon for months – and now it’s finally here. Developed by renowned test rider Alessandro…
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Suzuki Smoker: Schwantz ’91 RGV500 XR76
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This isn’t any ordinary Schwantz rep. Oliver Lawrence has gone to town with his Suzuki project to perfectly replicate the American racer’s 1991 World Championship bike, and he’s left no stone unturned…
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MotoGP: How is the paddock going to stay safe? Organisers confirm ‘very strict’ coronavirus protocol.
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With the MotoGP season set to finally get underway next month, Medical Director Dr Charte has outlined the ‘very strict’ protocol that’s being put in place to keep the paddock safe. Ahead of the planned return to racing at the Circuito de Jerez in July, MotoGP’s Medical Director Dr Angel Charte has outlined Dorna Sports,…
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The UK’s California Superbike School is BACK – under NEW management
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We’ve got some good news if you want to brush up your track riding skills! The California Superbike School has been relaunched in the UK. Back in October last year, it was revealed the Silverstone-based riding school had gone into liquidation – but it’s just confirmed it’s returning for 2020. A statement sent out by…
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MotoGP: The World Championship is ON! Click HERE for FULL schedule for the 2020 season.
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MotoGP organisers have just released an updated race schedule for the 2020 season – and here it is. It’s been a long wait, but it looks as though we’re going to see some MotoGP action very soon. Organisers have just released a new calendar for the 2020 season – and as we suspected, the action’s…
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The sporty side of Bonneville: 2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200R
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A modern motorcycle manufacturer Triumph may well be, but there’s no doubt the British firm draws heavily on its original history for selected models. The Thruxton 1200R is one of them.
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BSB: Racing to RESTART. Plans for SIX triple-header events starting at Donington Park on August 7.
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British Superbike Championship organisers have just released an updated 2020 calendar – and if all goes to plan, racing will get underway in August. The new schedule features six triple-header events, with the opening rounds taking place at Donington Park on August 7-9 before moving to Snetterton on August 21-23. Then the Championship will…
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RETRO RIDES: Honda VTR1000R Firestorm
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It’s hard to imagine that the Firestorm has ever been a striking bike, even when its very first iteration was released way back in 1997.
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EIGHTIES ICON: Yamaha RD350LC
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At the end of the Seventies, Yamaha took the decision to reconnect the link between their successful racing TZs and their RD road bikes
