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VIDEO: Valentino Rossi (and Franco Morbidelli) take the WIN at Rossi’s ‘100km of the Champions’.
Last weekend Valentino Rossi’s annual 100km dirt-track race, ‘100km of the Champions’, was held at the VR46 Motor Ranch. And it was Rossi and his protégé, Franco Morbidelli, who came out top after a hard fought race against Moto2 stars Mattia Pasini and Lorenzo Baldassarri. Created in 2011 just outside Tavullia – the hilltop town…
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Met Police officer under investigation for ramming moped rider. Could face criminal charges.
A police officer could be facing criminal charges, after knocking a teenager off a moped while carrying out the Met’s new ramming tactics. An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was launched after the ‘crash’ in Eastern Way, Erith, at about 02:15 GMT on 7 November last year. The officer carried out…
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CUSTOM board tracker revealed with OFFICIAL NEW 1800cc BMW BOXER engine.
BMW has collaborated with Custom Work Zon at the Hot Rod Custom Show 2018 in Yokohama, unveiling a prototype board tracker with an 1800cc boxer engine. BMW has form for showcasing its latest developments with the help of custom houses. Back in 2013, Roland Sands created the BMW Concept Ninety – before BMW went on…
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SPY SHOTS: Aprilia’s RS 660 caught TESTING at Vallelunga. And it looks like it’s NEARLY FINISHED.
Aprilia’s all-new RS 660 has been caught out testing on track in Italy – and considering its nearly finished form, it looks like we won’t have to wait as long as we first thought for the new supersport machine to make it to market. One of the most interesting bikes to be revealed at this…
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SPY SHOTS: KTM’s 790 Duke R finished and caught out on the road. Here it is.
We’ve been bringing you spy shots of the 2019 790 Duke R from KTM for a while now, we know what the bike looks like in prototype form and today we’ve bagged our spy shots of the bike in finished, ready-to-go guise.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly…
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Walt Siegl’s BESPOKE Ducati SUPERBIKES. And YOU can own one.
Over the last few years, Walt Siegl has made a name for himself creating an eclectic mix of stylish, sophisticated and well kitted out motorcycles – and he’s just unveiled his latest project, a pair of Ducati SBK machines for the track (and road). At this stage he’s built a couple of models, and both…
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VIDEO: Listen to this – the Ducati Panigale V4 R going quick around Jerez. Onboard loveliness!
Now this is lovely stuff. It’s an onboard from the top of the 2019 Ducati Panigale V4 R as it’s being blatted around Jerez circuit in Spain by Alessandro Valia.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The fella he’s…
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Met Police commissioner Cressida Dick defends new tactics to tackle ‘moped’ gangs. “We’ve had to put the fear back into the criminal.”
The Metropolitan Police’s tough new approach to ‘moped’ crime was unveiled at the end of last month, with dramatic footage of officers ramming fleeing thieves off their scooters in London. So far, the tactic has received a lot of praise from the general public and former officers – despite some people, including Labour’s shadow home…
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VIDEO: Blood Bikers. NEW documentary highlights LIFE-SAVING work of volunteers.
We’ve just been sent this beautiful short documentary which follows the life of an essential group of volunteers for the UK’s National Health Service; the Blood Bikers. As part of its work, voluntary riders carry much needed medical supplies, including blood, vital organs and even baby’s milk around the U.K. https://youtu.be/Fty1YOQrztY Directed by David Hayes…
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GG Retrofitz CAFÉ RACER KIT for Yamaha’s YZF-R3
GG Retrofitz of California has just revealed its latest conversion kit which turns a standard Yamaha YZF-R3 into a retro-styled café racer – and we love it. Called the “Rocket Street”, the super cool kit is compatible with Yamaha’s YZF-R3 models from 2015 to 2018. The kit consists of a windshield, individual trim parts, and…
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VIDEO: Moto Guzzi’s new V85 TT in ACTION. Rock(s) ‘N’ Road(s)
Moto Guzzi has just released a short video which shows its hotly anticipated V85 TT in action out on both the tarmac and trails. If you’re a regular reader of MoreBikes – you’ll already know everything about Moto Guzzi’s new adventure machine. Since it was revealed in concept form at EICMA in 2017, we’ve brought…
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Lewis Hamilton CRASHES Yamaha YZF-R1 at Jerez. Don’t worry though. He’s fine.
Reigning-Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton took part in a World Superbike test at Jerez this weekend with Alex Lowes and Michael Van der Mark. During the test he had a small spill on the Yamaha R1 he was riding – but thankfully, the British multiple-time F1 champion escaped uninjured. Sick couple of days in Jerez…
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VIDEO: Countdown to the DAKAR with KTM. PART ONE.
Red Bull and KTM has just released the first part of its new documentary web series, which follows its hugely successful Rally Raid team as it prepares for the fast approaching 2019 Dakar Rally – which kicks off in Lima, Peru on January 7th. In the first episode of the series, we hear from Laia…
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Vibram’s NEW motorcycle kit. Soles, grips and seats.
Italian company Vibram – best known for its five-toed shoes – has announced it’s getting involved in producing motorcycle kit. In recent years Vibram has made a name for itself selling rubber soles to shoemakers, including the likes of CAT, Danner and The North Face – but now it’s looking to make waves in the…
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VIDEO: Start ‘em young. Miniature electric BMW GS for kids.
Have you seen this? It’s an awesome mini version of BMW’s iconic R1200GS. Designed by Rollplay, the little GS is aimed at children aged three and above – and is the perfect introduction to two-wheels for the little one in your family. The mini-GS is powered by a 6-volt battery, and offers speeds up…
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SAVE SOME CASH: Bennetts announces EARLY-BIRD California Superbike School DISCOUNT. Book your place for 2019.
Bennetts has once again teamed up with the California Superbike School for 2019 – and to celebrate, it’s announced an early bird offer exclusively for Bennetts customers. Basically, Bennetts customers can save £45 on any UK California Superbike School day taking place in 2019 – and they’ll also get a free photo package (worth £39),…
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NEW GEAR: Alpinestars LIMITED EDITION Magneto MX kit. FOR KIDS.
Just in time for Christmas, Alpinestars has unveiled its new limited edition Magneto gear for Kids. And if your little one’s an aspiring motocross (or supercross) legend, then they’ll love this top quality kit from the iconic American manufacturer. Created to celebrate the iconic Mini O’s competition in Florida, the Magneto kit consists of a…
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VIDEO: RIDING the DUNES on Yamaha’s new Ténéré 700.
It’s been a hell of a long time coming – but we’re finally getting a little bit closer to seeing Yamaha’s new Ténéré 700 in dealers. And to celebrate the hotly anticipated adventure bikes (second, or maybe even third) big launch at EICMA earlier this month, the iconic Japanese factory has released a stylish video…
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YOU can OWN a KTM RC16 MotoGP race bike.
Just in time for Christmas, KTM has announced it’s offering punters a chance to get their hands on one of two Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP RC16 motorcycles from 2018 – used by Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro. It’s a very rare opportunity to own a very fast piece of motorcycling history – but…
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OWN A PIECE OF MOTORCYCLING HISTORY: 1975 Kawasaki Rickman CR900 up for AUCTION.
A rare Rickman CR900 Café Racer – powered by Kawasaki’s inimitable 1976 Z900 engine – is going under the hammer. And if you fancy getting your hands on this rare piece of motorcycling history, you better act fast. Between 1974 and 1976, Rickman enjoyed great success with its frame kit for modern Japanese engines. In total, it’s…
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Fenati’s not the first. Or the last. Dangerous MotoGP moves through history.
Romano Fenati isn’t the first rider to lose his cool while racing. That’s no excuse – but throughout the history of MotoGP, some of the greatest names in motorcycling have made some irresponsible and erratic decisions that have put other riders at risk. Here are some of the most famous incidents… Freddie Spencer vs…
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POLICE respond to Diane Abbott’s CRITICISM of Met’s new RAMMING tactics.
Police forces across London have responded to Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott’s criticism of the Met’s new tactic of ramming fleeing scooters and motorcycles – as they attempt to fight crime in the capital. The Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington took to Twitter to say that officers are “not above the law”…
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VIDEO: MV Agusta’s Superveloce 800. EXPLAINED.
The team behind MV Agusta’s new Superveloce 800 has just released this brilliant video, briefly explaining what’s gone into its all-new neo-retro machine. CEO Timur Sardarov, Design Director Adrian Morton and Head of Research and Development Brian Gillen were on hand to talk about its new machine, which was unveiled to the world in concept…
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NEW GEAR: Fuel’s Day of the Dead two-piece waterproofs.
With the weather beginning to take a turn, and rain increasing likely – chances are you’re going to need to get your hands on a decent set of waterproofs. And we’ve just clocked this super cool Day of the Dead inspired rain suit from Fuel to help you stay dry. Essentially, it features a skeleton…
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