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Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live 2017 go on sale
Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live 2017, the UK’s biggest bike show which takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November, are on sale now – and prices have been frozen at 2016 rates, so act fast to take advantage of the savings on offer when buying your tickets in advance. Plus, advance ticket buyers…
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Channing Tatum gives away his Harley Davidson
Diners at a restaurant in Kentucky got a surprise when film star Channing Tatum swung by for breakfast, while promoting his latest film, Lucky Logan’, and gave his Harley to a cook on her birthday. Tatum is working his way across the country promoting “Logan Lucky,” which opens in cinemas later this month. Last week,…
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Jerez circuit to be renamed after Ángel Nieto
Following the recent passing of Ángel Nieto, ‘the great master of Spanish motorcycling’ – the circuit of Jerez plans to change its name to the Ángel Nieto de Jerez circuit. Nieto was involved in a traffic accident at the end of July, with a tourist hitting the quad he was riding from behind. Sadly, Don…
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Video: Record-breaking burnout on a Harley Street Rod
Polish stunt-rider Maciej “DOP” Bielicki has broken the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest burnout on the Harley-Davidson Street Rod. Bielicki’s new record stands at 4.5km (2.8 miles) and was set with the help of the latest Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750cc, which was unveiled in March this year. The previous record was set…
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Ducati 1299 Superleggera Mugello WSBK Experience
Ducati knows how to look after its customers – inviting the 500 owners of the 1299 Superleggera to a four-day event at the Mugello Circuit. 193 attendees from 32 countries accepted the invitation of the iconic Italian bike manufacturer – taking the chance to test three spectacular machines around one of the most legendary circuits…
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Triumph Motorcycles join forces with Bajaj Auto
Triumph Motorcycles has today announced its global partnership with Indian motorcycle manufacturer, Bajaj Auto. It’s a non-equity partnership, which aims to take advantage of the collective strengths of both companies as they work together to deliver a range of new mid–capacity motorcycles. Interestingly, Triumph isn’t alone in joining forces with an Asian partner. Just last…
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Video: 50th anniversary Moto Guzzi V7 custom cafe racer
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moto Guzzi V7, Vanguard has teamed up with Gannet Design and Wrench Kings to create the Vanguard Moto Guzzi V7 Custom café racer. Ulfert Janssen from Gannet Design said: “In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Moto Guzzi V7 and new Vanguard jeans, we designed a one-off…
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Spy shots: Bonneville-inspired Royal Enfield 750cc parallel twin spotted
Two near-production ready Royal Enfield motorcycles have been caught on camera, sitting in a car park in India. One is the parallel-twin cylinder Continental GT, which we’ve seen on several occasions – but the other, a retro styled motorcycle with an uncanny resemblance to Triumph’s Bonneville, has never been seen before. With no camouflage hiding…
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KTM to offer unique MX experience at famous Californian tracks
KTM has just announced its partnership with former FIM World Motocross Vice-Champion and KTM Global Race Director, Kurt Nicoll and California-based Champion MX Vacations – offering the chance to ride some of California’s iconic motocross tracks aboard new 2018 KTM models. Champion MX offers riders the chance to book a holiday to Southern California and…
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VW union leaders resist Ducati sale
Since the start of the year, a swirl of speculation has surrounded the Ducati brand, as VW look to offload the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer – and release funds to deal with the ongoing Dieselgate scandal. In the intertim, we’ve reported that a bunch of big names have expressed an interest in taking ownership of…
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It’s nearly time for the 2017 Classic TT
The Classic TT kicks off on the Isle of Man from 19 August to 1 September – offering fans and enthusiasts chance to experience the sights and sounds of the TT throughout the ages. Roll back the years to the golden age of motorcycling at the Classic TT. What’s the Classic TT? Article continues below……
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John Mcguinness: What makes the Classic TT so special for me
23-time TT winner John McGuinness is synonymous with the Isle of Man and motorcycle racing, and the Classic TT holds a special place in his heart… “I won’t be riding at the Classic this year after the crash I had at the Northwest 200 back in May, which also ruled me out of the Isle…
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Ducati to announce ‘the sound of a new era’
Ducati has sent out a cryptic press release, telling us to prepare for the arrival of ‘the sound of a new era’ from the Italian brand on September 7th. The statement gives very little away, but reveals that the event will coincide with the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rivera de Rimini in…
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Bennetts offer cover for lost or stolen keys
Motorcycle insurer Bennetts has announced that it will now offer key cover as standard, for policyholders with comprehensive insurance cover. If your key is lost or stolen, Bennetts will pay up to £400 towards the cost of any replacement, no matter if it’s for the ignition, transponders, steering lock, seat lock and side panel lock…
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Norton Motorcycles join forces with Chinese manufacturer Zhongshen
Norton and Zhongshen have entered into a 20 year Design and Licence agreement based around Norton’s all new 650cc twin-engine. The 650cc twin-engine has been jointly engineered and developed by Norton and Sussex-based Ricardo engineering and has been specifically designed to the requirements of Zhongshen. It will be Euro 4 compliant, which enables Zhongshen to…
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Lambretta UK importer announced – models arrive Dec 17
The latest Lambretta scooter models will be distributed in the UK and Eire by the MotoGB group. Initial stock will arrive early December 2017 and will hopefully be with dealers prior to Christmas. THE LAMBRETTA BRAND In the scooter world, the Lambretta brand has always been an icon and has been a popular choice since…
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Kawasaki closes down USA streets to shoot commercial for NEXT YEAR’S Ninja 400.
OK, so this cat’s well out of the bag. We’re getting a new 400 Ninja for next year. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. As you’d expect, there’s no details on the new bike but put you can be…
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SPY SHOTS: BMW 2018 S 1000 RR caught out in tests
There’s not many pics (as in, there’s one) that’s broke surface at the moment, but this is the first picture of the 2018 BMW S 1000 RR.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The bike has been caught out…
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Video: The 2017 Motoball European Championships kick off this week!
The 2017 Motoball European Championships kick off this week – with six teams competing for the prestigious title. Motoball was born in France in the 1930s, going on to become extremely popular in Eastern Europe and Russia – and since 1964, the Motoball European Championships have been held every year. The current champions are Germany, who…
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Keep your eyes on the road with REYEDR HUD
The REYEDR HUD is an innovative new heads-up display system that shows speed, navigation, distance and more. It runs in unison with the REYEDR smartphone app, which provides key information about the bike, route and ride group. It also offers the ability to alert emergency services in the event of an accident. Essentially, the REYEDR…
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Honda and Yamaha set to start electric scooter testing in Japan
Last year it was announced that Honda and Yamaha would be working together to manufacture electric scooters – and it’s been confirmed that they’ll begin testing for the E-KIZUNA Project in Saitama City in Japan this September. Under the E- KIZUNA Project banner, both manufacturers are embarking on a project to assess the viability of global…
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Norton opens new Technical Academy amid plans for a completely British-made motorbike
Plans for an all-new British-made motorbike have taken a step forward with the opening of the new Norton Technical Academy in Leicestershire, which aims to train up to 300 young engineers over next couple of years. Norton is recognised around the world as a quintessentially British brand, and CEO and owner Stuart Garner has a…
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Video: Scott Redding explains the array of buttons on his Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP machine
We all know that MotoGP race bikes are packed with electronics – from GPS to gyroscopes, but what do riders actually control? Modern MotoGP machines feature an abundance of buttons which are used to control the engine control unit. To the uninitiated, it looks pretty confusing – so, to make sense of it all, Scott…
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VIDEO: Avon tyres’ NEW Spirit ST rubber: Hypersports touring tyre raises the bar
Here’s our first look at the new Spirit ST tyre from Avon – and we’re fans already. Take a peak at the video and then read out launch-report on a variety of a bikes kitted out with the impressive hoops. You’ll like these. We do.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…
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