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FIRST RIDE: Sur-Ron’s Light Bee ELECTRIC off-roader.
Slowly but surely, the wider motorcycle community is cottoning on to the fact that electric is here, and is here to stay – and as a result, there an ever growing abundance of top-spec electric two-wheelers emerging on the market. Everything from small city commuters right through to out and out off-roaders. Ok, so it’s…
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VIDEO: How to spot a FAKE motorcycle helmet.
Online bargains can turn out to be real disappointments. We bought a discount Shoei helmet online and took it to the Shoei UK specialists to see if it was the real deal. Guess how that went… For the full in-depth article, check out the April 2019 issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure. For more information…
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VIDEO: SuperBikers 1982. Road racing, flat tracking and motocross in ONE RACE.
We’ve just been watching this brilliant piece of archive TV from 80s America; the 1982 SuperBikers Race. A made-for-TV special event thought up by the team at ABC’s Wide World of Sports – the SuperBikers race combined road racing, flat tracking and motocross in one single race. It’s a fantastic watch, if you’ve got 20…
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HOW TO prepare for a motorcycle road trip
Going on a motorcycle road trip is one of the best ways to enjoy the open roads and the freedom they offer.
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NEW COLOURS for Suzuki’s GSX-R1000R for 2019.
Suzuki Japan has announced a range of new colourways for its GSX-R1000R sport bike for 2019 – and we’ve got our hands on some snaps of the upcoming machines courtesy of our pals Young Machine. At this stage, there’s been no news if the new colourways will make it over to the UK and Europe…
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THIS WEEKEND: Celebrating 100 YEARS of the TT. Meet HUTCHY and the BIRCHALL BROTHERS at the WORLD’S biggest Classic Motorcycle Show.
This year’s Stafford International Classic MotorCycle Show will be celebrating 100 years of the Isle of Man TT – with a raft of top quality guests and rare machinery in attendance. Although it was first staged in 1907, two world wars, and the UK foot and mouth epidemic put a temporary stop to racing on…
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Energica’s NEW #MyElectric Academy. TRAIN on TRACK.
Energica has just launched a training academy for its range of electric motorcycles – and if you fancy riding the Italian brands MotoE racing machines on track, now’s your chance. The first course of its kind for electric motorcycles, Energica is now offering specific training to owners and (potential) customers – launching the #MyElectric Academy…
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VIDEO: The ABCs of MotoGP. Red Bull’s GUIDE to top level racing.
Red Bull has just released the first part of its new series; the ABCs of MotoGP. And it’s well worth a watch if you’ve got five minutes to kill. Part one of the new series goes behind the scenes at KTM’s Austrian racing HQ, looking at development and dyno testing – before following Pol Espargaro…
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Guy Martin to try and hit 300MPH in a mile on a road bike
While the English road and racing star was being interviewed by MotoGP in the paddock at the Grand Prix of the Americas, he stated that he’s building a road going bike with 850BHP to try and achieve 300mph in just one mile!
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BSB: Mackenzie fights back to victory in second race at Silverstone.
The Bennetts British Superbike Championship had two new race winners after the opening round of 2019 at Silverstone as Tarran Mackenzie fought back in the second race to score his first victory, after missing out in race one following a penalty. On the opening lap Mackenzie hit the front of the pack, but he didn’t…
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BSB: Mackenzie and O’Halloran clash in fight for victory in season opener.
The opening race of the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season ended in drama for the McAMS Yamaha team as team-mates Jason O’Halloran and Tarran Mackenzie went head-to-head on the final lap, with the pair colliding and the Australian contender crashing out of the race. At the start O’Halloran launched off the line into the…
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BSB: Brookes first to strike in first free practice session of the season at Silverstone
Josh Brookes was first to strike as the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship kicked off with the opening free practice session of the season at Silverstone this morning, topping the times by 0.013s for Be Wiser Ducati with the top 18 riders covered by just 0.977s. It was a frantic switch during the 45 minute…
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VIDEO: Official TRAILER for the 2019 Isle of Man TT.
Excitement is building for the 2019 Isle of Man TT – and to whet your appetite, here’s the official trailer for the iconic event which takes place on the public roads of the small island in the middle of the Irish Sea. To find out more information about the Isle of Man TT, visit: www.iomttraces.com
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ARC set to launch CROWDFUNDING campaign for its VECTOR – and YOU can invest.
British electric motorcycle start-up Arc is gearing up to launch a crowdfunding campaign to get its Vector into production. Following investment from Jaguar Land Rover’s Venture Capital fund InMotion Ventures – Arc is set to launch the second phase of its multi-year fundraising programme. The campaign is set to go live on Crowdcube on…
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VIDEO: Yoshimura’s new slip-on EXHAUST for the Ducati Scrambler. Sounds AWESOME.
Yoshimura has recently unveiled a new race slip-on exhaust for the 2019 Ducati Scrambler – and it looks and sounds fantastic. Since it was first released in 2016, Ducati’s Scrambler has cemented itself in the hearts and minds of riders the world over – and that’s why Yoshimura has decided to release a new R-34…
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BSB: ‘Shakey’ Byrne joins the Eurosport team for 2019
Eurosport has confirmed that Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne will join its Bennetts British Superbikes team for the 2019 season. After successful stint in 2018, Shakey’s joining the team full time alongside lead commentator Jack Burnicle, analysts James Whitham and James Haydon, presenter Matt Roberts and pit-lane reporter Rachel Stringer. Oh, and Greg Haines will be on…
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VIDEO: TT Course Guide with Milky Quayle!
Check out this awesome lap-with-tuition from TT riding coach Milky Quayle. Incredible onboard footage combined with expert comment on how to get the most from the 37.78-mile-long Mountain Course. Yar.
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EVENTS: You can TEST RIDE Yamaha’s Sport Touring line-up this May.
Yamaha has just announced it’ll be offering punters the chance to test ride its Sport Touring range next month. Dealers across the country will be opening their doors across 11-12 May, offering the chance to test ride Yamaha’s new-for-2019 Tracer 700 GT, its Tracer 900 and the super-practical FJR1300 tourer. That’s not all, there will…
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BSB: SCHEDULE for this weekend’s ACTION at Silverstone.
It’s almost time for the first round of the British SuperBikes Championship – and ahead of the action kicking off on Friday, here’s a look at the full practice, qualifying and race schedule. For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.silverstone.co.uk
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VIDEO: Honda’s electric CR in action. And it looks ready to race.
Honda recently unveiled an electric version of its hugely successful CR motocross bike at the Tokyo Motor Show to widespread acclaim – and the bike’s just been caught in action out on track in Japan. Following the reveal of the new electric CR prototype a few weeks ago – it would seem that the bike’s…
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RUMOURED: New Yamaha YZF-R1 on the way for 2021. Updated ENGINE. More MotoGP TECH.
Ahead of Euro-5 regulations coming into force in 2021, rumours are swirling that Yamaha’s looking to completely refresh its YZF-R1 with an updated powerplant and even more MotoGP-derived technology. Yamaha’s hugely successful YZF-R1 was first unveiled back in 1998 – and over the years the Japanese factories flagship superbike has been updated and evolved to…
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SPIDI is looking for an OFFICIAL TESTER. And it could be YOU.
SPIDI has recently launched its latest ‘Test & Ride’ scheme – and if you fancy testing SPIDI’s 4Season kit throughout 2019, now’s your chance. SPIDI is looking for an official tester for its 4Season kit –and it could be you! If you’re interested all you need to do is submit a proposal for 1,500km three…
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Kawasaki patents RADAR assisted safety systems.
Kawasaki has filed designs for a new radar assisted safety system with the Japanese Patent Office – and it confirms that it’s joining the radar revolution alongside Ducati and KTM. Right across the board, motorcycle manufacturers have started working on the next-generation of safety features to keep riders safe. Ducati and KTM’s plans have been…
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UNDER THE HAMMER: YOU can OWN Mick Grant’s North West 200-winning Suzuki XR69.
Mick Grant’s ex-works Suzuki XR69 is going under the hammer at Bonhams annual Spring Sale at the Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show later this month – and if you’ve got some serious cash in the bank, you can get your hands on this rare piece of motorcycle racing history. A joint project between the Japanese factory…
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