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WSB: Rea extends Portimao winning streak in Race One
Jonathan Rea has extended his incredible winning streak at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve with another victory in Race One on Saturday, his sixth consecutive win at the Portuguese circuit – and his eleventh of the 2018 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship season. The Northern Irishman was dominant at Portimao, taking the lead inside the first…
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WSS: Anthony West provisionally suspended
The FIM, the governing body of motorcycle sport, has just sent out a communication saying that Australian Rider Anthony West is provisionally suspended under Article 7.9 of the FIM Anti-dooing code. Here’s the actual statement from the FIM: Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to…
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US Secret Service shopping for NEW Harley-Davidsons. DESPITE Trump’s boycott praise.
It’s been reported that the U.S. Secret Service is in the market for a new Harley-Davidson police motorcycle – despite President Donald Trump’s praise of some H-D owners’ plans to boycott the brand if it shifts production outside of America. The Secret Service filed a request on a federal business opportunities webpage earlier this week.…
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VIDEO: 2019 BMW R1250GS REVEALED in early post of OFFICIAL footage. Shift cam BOXER engine. 136hp. 84cc BIGGER.
One of the official videos and several images of the 2019 BMW R1250GS have appeared in Italy. In the leaked footage the German marque’s newest version of the Bavarian’s new Boxer powerplant is unveiled.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.…
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Romano Fenati. Just Grab It.
We’ve just clocked this mock-up of a Nike advert from Dutch motorcycle site Oliepeil – and it’s having a dig at Romano Fenati’s actions at the Misano GP. Made us smile – and we thought you should see it. The Romano Fenati mock up is a rip-off of the controversial Colin Kaepernick Nike advert, which had made the news recently…
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CUSTOM Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 tops 150mph at Bonneville
In the hands of 18-year-old Cayla Rivas, Royal Enfield’s new Continental GT 650 has been taken to 241kph (150mph) at Bonneville Salt Flats – exceeding the bikes previous best by over 30kph (18mph). Royal Enfield has had a crack at demonstrating the potential of its new twin-cylinder 650cc engine – participating in the Bonneville Motorcycle…
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MotoGP: In the Silverstone debacle wake, the big boss says: “If we can’t race on a Sunday in future, we will race on Monday or Tuesday!”
The fall-out from the mess that was Silverstone’s hosting of the British round of the MotoGP championship continues. Carmelo Ezpeleta (above) CEO of Dorna, the company that owns and runs MotoGP, has announced that he has plans in place to stop a wash-out cancellation ever happening again in the Premier Class – and those plans…
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VIDEO: Suzuki releases SECOND teaser for new 2019 KATANA.
Here’s the second part of Suzuki’s teaser videos for a major new model for Suzuki’s 2019 model line-up. As you’d expect, the video isn’t giving a whole lot away about what this bike is – but we’ve heard from our people in Japan that this is the second part of a campaign which will lay out…
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Moto2: Romano Fenati RETIRES from racing. Launches final verbal attack on ‘brake-grab’ victim Stefano Manzi
“Do you want to see my helmet and my leathers? There is a long black strip – the Manzi rubber. He attacked me three times and he could have killed me too.” Romano Fenati has announced his retirement from motorcycle racing following his brake-grab incident at the Misano Moto2 race last Sunday. The 22-year-old has…
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VIDEO: BMW’s SELF RIDING motorcycle.
BMW has just unveiled its latest concept – an autonomous SELF RIDING motorcycle. Admittedly, many motorcyclists will probably be wondering why on earth BMW would ever waste its time developing an autonomous motorcycle. But there’s a surprisingly simple answer. BMW claims it’s all about safety.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…
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NEW GEAR: Protect your pride and joy with BikeBox24’s Motorcycle Locker
Motorcycle security is more important than ever in the UK. And to combat the increase in theft and motorcycle related crime, BikeBox24 has come up with a novel solution to help you keep your pride and joy safe and secure. Compact enough to stash in the back of your garage, on your driveway, or almost…
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Moto2: Romano Fenati’s license taken by the Italian Motorcycle Federation. Federal Court hearing set for September 14.
The Italian Motorcycle Federation (IMF) has withdrawn Romano Fenati’s racing license with immediate effect AND begun a process for legal moves against the rider. The IMF has met today (September 11th) for the first round of proceedings against Fenati following his actions in Sunday’s Moto2 race where he grabbed Stefano Manzi’s bike front brake lever…
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AMAZING BMW-badged G310RR mini-superbike appears in Japan at BMW event. STUNNING little superbike for 2019. Check this out!
Wow! We’re loving these latest photos of a genuinely sexy BMW G310R that’s been kitted-up to look like the soon-to-be-released G310RR (or mini-superbike, tiny version of the S 1000 RR from the German brand). Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE…
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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa in SHOCK move to KTM for 2019.
Dani Pedrosa is set to join KTM’s test team in 2019, following his retirement from racing this year. Pedrosa announced retirement from full-time MotoGP competition a couple of months ago. At the time, speculation was rife that he’d find another ride (maybe even in WSB) – but in the end he decided to take a…
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WHAT’S THIS? Suzuki Italia hints at MotoGP-esque GSX-R for EICMA 2018.
Suzuki Moto Italia has teased (what looks like) a carbon-fibre clad GSX-R1000 on social media – and it’s heading to EICMA 2018. A year ago, we brought you a selection of new patents from Suzuki, showing extensive bodywork changes to a motorcycle that’s the spitting image of the firm’s MotoGP machine – and we reckon this is…
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Moto2: Romano Fenati issues apology
Romano Fenati has shared a statement following the incident during the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. The Italian was suspended for two Grands Prix and his contract with the Marinelli Snipers Team has been terminated. Here is the statement in full: “I apologise to the world of sport. This morning, with a lucid mind,…
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MOTO2: Romano Fenati sacked after brake-grab incident. MV Boss chips in, saying: “His 2019 contract with us won’t happen. I will oppose it.”
Romano Fenati’s contract with the Marinelli Snipers Team has been terminated following the incident on Sunday that saw the Italian suspended from two Grands Prix.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The team has just published the following statement: “Here we are.…
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UPDATED Ducati Scrambler Icon revealed. ON SALE from November.
Ducati has just announced the first machine to be unveiled as part of its ‘Joyvolution’ campaign is its updated 800cc Scrambler Icon. Just four years on from the launch of the brand, more than 55,000 Scrambler’s have been sold worldwide. And now Ducati is building on that success, launching an updated Scrambler Icon. It’s a…
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Alpinestars unveil MICK DOOHAN Supertech R Race Replica Boots
Alpinestars has just unveiled it’s all new set of Supertech R Race replica boots – and this time, they’re celebrating iconic Australian racer and five time 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan. Doohan dominated racing’s premier class until 1998, winning five consecutive world titles. And to celebrate, Alpinestars has created the Limited Edition Doohan Supertech R…
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MotoGP: We’ve FINALLY worked out why Rossi wouldn’t shake Marquez’s hand…
We’ve just clocked this brilliant meme on the social media site of Dutch biker site Olipeil – following on from Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez’s awkward exchange at the Misano MotoGP press conference. Made us smile first thing on a Monday morning. After refusing to shake hands with Marquez, Rossi said during the press conference…
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Highways England BOSS: Motorway speed limits ‘could rise to 80mph’
Highways England boss, Jim O’Sullivan has said that Motorway speed limits ‘could rise to 80mph’ – but reckons it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon, as a result of mixed public opinion. Back in 2011 an official plan to increase the speed limit on motorways was launched by then transport secretary Philip Hammond, but nothing came…
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MotoGP: Rossi’s ALL-NEW ‘Back to the Future’ inspired AGV helmet.
Valentino Rossi has revealed his latest one-off helmet design at his home Misano MotoGP – and it’s inspired by cult movie ‘Back to the Future’. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Saturday morning at an Italian MotoGP round can…
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MotoGP: Fenati gets two-race suspension. Crutchlow calls for lifetime ban.
Romano Fenati has been slapped with a two-race ban after grabbing Stefano Manzi’s brake lever during the Moto2 race at this past weekend’s Misano GP. FIM MotoGP Stewards 📋 Black flag Romano Fenati for irresponsible riding 🏴#Moto2 #SanMarinoGP pic.twitter.com/sTqv6nhZerArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Shark Explore-R Helmet
RRP: £299.99 // Sizes: XS – XL // Colours: A range of colours I got my hands on Shark’s Explore-R helmet towards the tail end of summer in 2017 – and since then, it’s been my go to lid of choice. Despite its outwardly off-road oriented appearance, it’s actually three helmets in one brilliant, versatile…
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