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NASA engineer WINS Indian ‘Wrench: Scout Bobber Build Off’
Alfredo Juarez, a NASA engineer from Las Cruces, New Mexico has won the Indian Motorcycle ‘Wrench: Scout Bobber Build Off’, with his custom Indian Scout Bobber. Juarez’s bare-bones chopper, featuring a completely custom hardtail frame, drew inspiration from a number of different mechanical works of art, both in and out of the motorcycle industry. Juarez sites…
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WIN BIG with Bennetts at the Classic TT
Bennetts is offering its customers exclusive rewards, competitions and ticket giveaways, including some sold-out and money-can’t-buy experiences at this year’s Classic TT – and you could be in with a shot. The prizes and rewards on offer include a full VIP hospitality experience with grid walk and rider Q&A for the Bennetts Senior Classic TT.…
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NEW GEAR: Alpinestars’ RACE-READY Supertech M10 MX lid
Alpinestars has just unveiled its all-new Supertech M10 helmet – after over five years of intensive study, development and testing. But best of all, it looks awesome. Right from the outset, Alpinestars set some specific objectives for its latest top-specification MX lid, as the iconic brand attempted to ‘create the most advanced, protective and performance…
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Classic TT: John McGuinness continues Mountain Course comeback
After a frustrating three days kicking their heels while ‘Manannan’s Cloak’ enveloped the island, competitors were finally able to get some much-needed track time at the 2018 Classic TT presented by Bennetts as the TT Mountain Course again reverberated to the unique, ear splitting sound of Classic bike racing. The session got underway at 6.20pm…
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Here’s Suzuki’s all new Buildbase Suzuki BSB replica – limited edition roadbike
Suzuki has announced a limited edition Buildbase Suzuki replica GSX-R1000R, with only 50 of the special machines available. With an RRP of £19,999, all will come with a numbered fuel tank, a number of Yoshimura components, and loads of genuine accessories. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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VIDEO: President of Indonesia STUNT RIDING a Yamaha FZ1 (well, kind of…)
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has helped to open the 2018 Asian Games in style, riding a Yamaha FZ1 into the opening ceremony. The Asian Games kicked off last weekend with a ceremony to rival the Olympics. The Games takes place every four years and gathers athletes from right across Asia – and this year it’s…
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Don’t get caught out by fresh CONCRETE – like the owner of this abandoned Kawasaki.
A biker in Michigan has been caught out by some fresh concrete while out for a blast on the highway – riding through a construction zone and ending up stuck in some curing concrete. And it looks like they’ve left the scene in a bit of the mess, because the Michigan Department of Transportation took…
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VIDEO: Alex Barros is in top form. 47-years old and still WINNING races.
Alex Barros has still got it – as this video which shows him pipping 22-year-old ex-Moto 2 rider Eric Granado to the finish line, after a dramatic final lap of the Brazilian Superbike Championship round at Interlagos proves. Barros has had a long illustrious career in motorcycle racing – and has been involved in competition…
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Classic TT: Maria Costello gunning for success at Classic TT 2018
Maria Costello MBE returns to the Isle of Man looking to build on her impressive performances of recent years in the Bennetts Senior Classic TT. The Northamptonshire racer made history at the 2016 event when she became the only female racer ever to earn a place on the Classic TT podium alongside winner John McGuinness,…
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PROOF! Honda’s CBR600RR returns. CARB documents confirm. 10kg lighter.
We’ve been sent a CARB homologation document which FINALLY confirms that Honda’s CBR600 is set to make a return. We’ve been telling you that Honda’s iconic CBR600 would be back for over two years, and a CARB homologation document submitted by Honda in California on August 16 has revealed a handful of details about the…
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VIDEO: MIRACLE child escapes unscathed after SHOCKING bike crash
We’ve just been sent this clip from ETV, which shows the miraculous escape of a child after a shocking bike crash in Bangalore. A child in Bangalore is lucky to have escaped unscathed after careening across three lanes of traffic on a scooter, after the woman riding was knocked off in a collision with another…
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Harley-Davidson unveils ALL-NEW drag-inspired FXDR 114 power cruiser
Harley-Davidson has just unveiled its aggressive new drag-racing inspired FXDR 114. It’s the tenth H-D based around the Softail platform, and is the latest in a line of 100 new motorcycles that the Milwaukee-based brand plans to introduce by 2027. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click…
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A Kawasaki H2R – with WINGS!
We’ve just been sent these crazy mock-ups from our friends at YoungMachine, Japan. It’s a weird, wild and wonderful Kawasaki H2R – with WINGS. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a winged H2R. Over a year ago, Kawasaki revealed images of its ‘Flying Motorcycle’ concept at its 2017 World Fair – and now, YoungMachine…
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Kawasaki Ninja H2 breaks WORLD RECORD at Bonneville
A team of Kawasaki engineers and test riders set a new speed record at this year’s Bonneville Speed Week on a Ninja H2 – with an average speed of 209.442 mph (337.064 km/h). Team 38, entered its Ninja H2 into the P-PB 1000 class (for production models with supercharged engines up to 1000cc) – and…
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RADICAL Kawasaki Zephyr 400 CUSTOM project. The Urabe.
Japanese customisation specialists Bagus has made a name for itself, producing an eclectic range of radical and bizarre two wheeled creations. And the latest to be unveiled to the public is an awesome RACE-READY Kawasaki Zephyr 400. Ok, so it’s possible that Kawasaki’s Zephyr 400 isn’t the most obvious choice if you were looking for…
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COOL METAL: Super Deformed Custom MINI Kawasaki H2
We’ve just been sent these snaps from our mates at YoungMachine, Japan, which show a mini-H2 based around Kawasaki’s Z125. And it’s awesome. Just look at it! Built using a Kawasaki Z125 as a base, the main modifications have been to alter the bikes looks, and honestly, its Ninja H2-styling is spot on. But it’s…
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Warning from Arai about FAKE Arai helmets on sale
Don’t go buying cheap Arai helmets from online auction sites without knowing exactly where and who they’re coming from – that’s the message sent out from helmet company Arai. The top helmet firm posted a message showing an Ebay page with what Arai Helmets UK says is a fake Arai RX-7RRS on sale for £106.99…
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Motorcycle Live 2018: The one-stop shop for new riders
For new riders, passing their motorcycle test can be exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. Where do they go from here? Which bike is right for them? Of all the kit and accessories, what do they actually need? There is a one-stop shop where new riders can find everything they need under one roof and that’s Motorcycle Live, the UK’s…
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YOU could be fined £100 for going 1MPH over speed limit
Millions of road users could be at risk of speeding tickets, as a result of an official review into the current speeding ‘buffer zone’. The new proposals would see riders who go one mile per hour over the limit sent to a speed awareness course – while persistent offenders would be hit with a £100…
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Classic TT: John McGuinness makes his comeback, Dean Harrison on the pace already
After a short delay to move cars from the course, the session got away at 5.40pm on Saturday with an untimed lap for Classic newcomers before the session began in earnest with Superbikes and Lightweight machines the first out on the course. Dean Harrison enjoyed a mixed evening in the opening qualifying session while 23-time…
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BSB: Leon Haslam crowned ‘King of the Mountain’ as Jake Dixon fights back at Cadwell Park
Leon Haslam was crowned the Monster Energy King of the Mountain at Cadwell Park this afternoon after he celebrated a double win at the Lincolnshire circuit despite the attack from Jake Dixon as the pair now have their places confirmed in the Showdown ahead of Silverstone. Bradley Ray had got the holeshot off the line…
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BSB: Leon Haslam wins, Bradley Ray back in business and Jake Dixon snatches podium in opening race
Leon Haslam won the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Cadwell Park as the JG Speedfit Kawasaki rider held off the challenge from Bradley Ray to cross the finish line ahead by just 0.117s with Jake Dixon snatching a podium finish on the final lap. Haslam had grabbed the initial lead at the start…
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BSB: Resurgent Bradley Ray surges to Cadwell Park pole position
Bradley Ray claimed his third pole position of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship season in an incredibly close Datatag Qualifying session at Cadwell Park this afternoon, surging ahead of his rivals to secure the top spot for the Buildbase Suzuki team ahead of tomorrow’s opening race in Lincolnshire. Just 0.858s covered the top nine in…
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BSB: Jake Dixon saves best until last to topple Danny Buchan from top spot
RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki’s Jake Dixon was the rider to beat after the opening two Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice sessions at Cadwell Park as he held off Danny Buchan to grab the top spot in the afternoon session. Leon Haslam had initially set the pace in the early stages, but then Buchan…
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