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Suzuki hits the retro button (even more) with the Katana 7584 motorcycle. The uber-retro retro superbike
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This bike has made an appearance at the Verona show in Italy – and we like it. Basically, it’s a Suzuki Katana homage kitted out in a silver, blue, red and orange colour scheme direct from 1984 (hence the 84 in the bike’s name). The usual, modern Suzuki ‘S’ on the tank gives way to…
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Honda’s SUPERCHARGED plan for a V-twin with trellis frame gets an update. New details on the possible Honda Monster!
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It’s been an ongoing story about secret Honda boffin plans that we first brought you back at the start of 2017 – and whilst we’ve yet to see a Honda with the power-boost fitted for sale in dealerships, these latest patents show that something’s still on its way from the big H. Possibly. The latest…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Indian FTR1200
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Words: Mikko Nieminen Photography: Felix Romero, Ula Serra American bikes are big, brash and bathed in bling, right? Not this one! The new FTR1200 from Indian Motorcycle is sleek, stylish and, well, rather European-looking. The FTR1200 is inspired by Indian’s FTR750 flat track racer, and has similar looks, but shares virtually no components with its…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Ducati Diavel 1260
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MoreBikes has been out in Spain today riding the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 at the world launch. Now the riding is over, here’s our first thoughts on the newest version of the muscle cruiser. OK, so what would we tell you about the new Diavel, should we be meeting in a pub and you’d asked…
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FIRST RIDE: Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
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Husqvarna’s new Vitpilen and Svartpilen were some of the most hotly anticipated machines of 2018 when they were unveiled at the big bike shows at the tail-end of last year. With their sharp, futuristic styling, and tried and tested KTM bones, the bike industry en-masse couldn’t wait to swing their leg over one of the…
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Launch ride: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS
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The Kawasaki Z900RS may be the latest Zed in Kawasaki’s line up, technically derived largely from the Z900 street fighter, but the first thing you notice about the bike is the striking resemblance to the iconic Kawasaki Z1. And the impressive thing is that the likeness is not just a result of a paint…
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VIDEO: FIRST RIDE – Yamaha MT-07 (2018)
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We’ve been out to Malaga for the launch of the 2018 Yamaha MT-07. Fresh off the bike after 240km of riding, here’s our man Tony Carter with a few first thoughts.
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VIDEO: FIRST LOOK – 2018 Yamaha MT-07
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We’re in Malaga for the launch of the 2018 Yamaha MT-07. Around 75bhp and £6,500 ish OTR. Riding it today on a route that should really show off the middleweight’s handling. Keen? We’re mustard
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First ride: Moto Guzzi V7 III Special
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Moto Guzzi launched the third generation of its V7 retro machine, aptly named the V7 III, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the iconic V-twin model. WORDS: Mikko Nieminen, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure editor PHOTOGRAPHY: Jakob Ebrey & Moto Guzzi The V7 III family consists of three different models: the V7 III Special, the bike…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS – Benelli Leoncino 500
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Back in 1951, Benelli launched its original Leoncino 125cc; one of the most popular machines in the iconic Italian brands illustrious 106 year history – and for 2017, an all-new Leoncino 500 has made it to market. Staff writer Ross has been out to Italy for the Leoncino launch, and took the chance to put…
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