Street Bikes
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SPY SHOTS: Ducati’s 2021 V4 Multistrada caught in secret road test. Looks virtually finished
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Caught heading out in the rain at Bologna, the 2021 V4 Strada might, at first glance, look the same as the previous L-twin powered bikes currently in the Ducati range – but in truth this is an all-new machine that’s bristling with a hulk of an engine and loads of tech. As our exclusive photos…
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PRODUCTS: Furygan’s NEW range of luggage solutions.
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Furygan’s revealed its latest range of luggage, for when your pockets just aren’t enough. Here’s a look at two of our favourites. Looking for a simple solution to keep your essentials tucked away when you’re out on two wheels. Furygan’s got you covered. Priced at £24.99, its two-litre capacity Jump bag can be clipped around…
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NEW helmet safety regulations on the way. Changes to testing to make helmets SAFER.
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The UN body which sets safety standards for motorcycle helmets is updating its key approval regulation this year. The ECE 22-05 test regime has been in place for nearly two decades now, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) has been working on a new ECE 22-06 test regime, to keep up with…
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Six month MOT test exemption. Explained.
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The Department for Transport has rolled out a six month exemption period for MOT testing to help stem the impact of the coronavirus. The change is automatic, and the six-month period will run from the date your MOT runs out. So, if your MOT runs out on April 3, 2020, you won’t need to MOT…
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STREAM the WORLD LAUNCH of Ducati’s Streetfighter V4. Right HERE. 5.30pm.
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Ducati’s gearing up for the official launch of its bonkers Streetfighter V4. And you can watch the full presentation right HERE. The action kicks off at 5.30pm (GMT) – with Ducati designer Jeremy Faraud breaking down the bike’s styling, before Ducati test rider Alessandro Valia offers his expert insight on what’s going on under the…
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Flying Flea and Roadster – two new model names registered by Royal Enfield
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It looks like there’s two more new bikes coming from Royal Enfield which has registered two names with the European Union Intellectual Property Office: Flying Flea and Roadster. ‘Flying Flea’ isn’t a new name for Enfield though, the original flea was a 125cc bike made from the early 1930s to the 1960s. During the second…
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Yamaha suspends production in Italy and France due to coronavirus
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Yamaha has announced that production at two of its facilities in Italy and France has been temporarily suspended in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Production at the Motori Minarelli engine factory in Calderara di Reno, Italy – and the MBK Industrie assembly plant in Saint-Quentin, France has been suspended. Both will be shut until…
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Here’s CFMoto’s 300 SR new sport bike that makes nearly 30bhp and weighs just 165kg road-ready!
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It may only be heading for the Asian market, but this gorgeous 300 is definitely worthy of your attention. The CFMoto 300 SR uses a single-cylinder 293cc motor (which can be taken down to 250cc) and kicks out 29.2hp @ 8,750rpm. Torque-wise there’s 25.3Nm @ 7,250rpm. It has a six-speed gearbox and a 140/60…
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PRODUCTS: Shark Helmets launches range of iridium visors that you can use at NIGHT.
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Shark Helmets has just revealed a new range of iridium visors – and they’re certified for use in the day and at night. If you own a Shark Spartan, Spartan Carbon, Skwal 2 and D-Skwal 2, gone are the days of having to carry a spare visor for when the light fades. That’s because the…
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Zontes 800cc triple coming for 2022? MT-09 challenger from China.
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A graphic render is doing the rounds which suggests Chinese factory Zontes is working on an 800cc triple – and if looks anything like the design, it’s one to get excited about. Zontes has made a name for itself over the past few years – thanks to its consistent output of stylish, capable and affordable…
