Sports Bikes
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SPY SHOTS: KTM’s next gen roadster is FINISHED and we’ve caught it out on SECRET road tests
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SPY SHOTS: KTM’s next gen roadster is FINISHED and we’ve caught it out on SECRET road tests. Whilst we were the first to show you this bike, months ago, and now we’re the first to bring you these great photos of the bike this time in a much more finished state than…
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Yoshi’s new endurance Suzuki racer to get 30 year old colours and looks. Oh yes…
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Yoshi’s new endurance Suzuki racer to get 30 year old colours and looks. Oh yes… According to some Yoshi-based talk in Japan the new GSX-R1000 endurance bike currently in development is getting pretty close to being finished. Yep, it’s dripping with parts from the Japanese tuner and has some lovely stacked headlights etc. But here’s…
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Video: Kevin Schwantz launching the new GSX-R1000 from pitlane (turn the sound up)
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Video: Kevin Schwantz launching the new GSX-R1000 from pitlane (turn the sound up). https://www.facebook.com/kevinschwantzofficial/videos/10154541827282961/ Here’s something that’s made us happy this morning, it’s Kevin Schwantz launching a new GSX-R1000 from the pitlane at Phillip Island, Australia. It’s worth having the sound up for this one. Only a few seconds long, but – just to say…
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New TCX Hero Waterproof boot now in UK dealers
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The brand-new, vintage-inspired Hero Waterproof boot from the TCX 24/7 Lifestyle collection is now available in UK dealers. With a retro look and modern technical spec, the Hero WP appeals to riders who like vintage styling but don’t want to compromise on high levels of protection. The boots are CE-certified in line with the new…
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MotoGP: Bradley Smith: “Really good progress,” at Sepang
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MotoGP: Bradley Smith: “Really good progress,” at Sepang. Bradley Smith (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) completed a full workload during the first test of 2017 at Sepang International Circuit, with the Brit putting in 143 laps over the three days despite some time lost to the weather. Taking over duties from KTM test rider Mika…
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Launch ride: 2017 Honda CBR1000RR / SP
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WORDS: John Milbank, Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine PHOTOGRAPHY: Zep Gori, Francesc Montero, Felix Romero How hard could it be? Don’t lean over too far and don’t run on; the electronics will take care of the rest, surely? APS, ABS, HESD, TBW, HSTC… so many acronyms (I counted 14) that there must be enough…
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GSX-R prices announced for 2017: GSX-R1000R is £16,099, GSX-R1000 is £13,249
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GSX-R prices announced for 2017: GSX-R1000R is £16,099, GSX-R1000 is £13,249 Suzuki has announced pricing and availability of its hotly anticipated GSX-R1000R, with the all-new machine (pictured above on the left) coming with an RRP of £16,099. Boasting a completely new engine that uses technology taken directly from the firm’s GSX-RR MotoGP racer – including…
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Stoner’s pretty happy with his Sepang outing then…
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Stoner’s pretty happy with his Sepang outing then… How can you tell that Casey Stoner is happy with what he achieved at the winter tests in Sepang? Because he posted this picture online. Yeah. This picture wins the picture MotoGP competition, too…
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Video: Here’s the plans for the British Vigo Electric motorcycle – 180mph, 400 mile range and £7,999!
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Video: Here’s the plans for the British Vigo Electric motorcycle – 180mph, 400 mile range and £7,999! https://youtu.be/V3N4ki4pbbE This is the Vigo Electric Motorcycle, a concept bike that’s in development. If the maker’s plans pan out then this UK-made hunk of electric-powered gorgeousness (and it’s a stunner, no issues) then the first bikes should be…
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Honda’s secret SUPERCHARGED engine patents REVEALED
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Honda is planning a new, supercharged motorcycle that will have the power-boosting unit mounted on the left-hand side of the engine. And the new kit will power a host of new motorcycles over the next few years. These are the patent drawings for the new motor with the supercharger system in place. Don’t be…
