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VIDEO: BOOOOM! Here’s some sweet, sweet justice dealt out. Fiesta driver is a frickin’ superstar!
We’ve just been sent this video showing two criminals attempting to steal a motorcycle in London earlier this month – before being bested by a bloke in a Fiesta. It’s the best video we’ve seen in a long time. While the two criminals are fiddling with the bike a bloke pulls up in his Fiesta…
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ICONIC METAL: ZERO MILES Honda RC30 up for grabs
Yorkshire-based Craigs Honda has made a name for itself with the range of exotic and classic collectible motorcycles that pass through its doors. The latest to find their way into the showroom is a trio of beautiful Honda RC30s from 1990 – and one of them has ZERO MILES on the clock. There aren’t many…
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SPOTTED: Yamaha’s new YZF-R3 caught testing. SPY SHOTS confirm it’s on the way.
Yamaha’s new YZF-R3 has been caught on camera while out and about testing – and from what we can see in the snaps, the latest version of the potent A2-licence sportbike is well on its way to production. There’s been talk that Yamaha has been hard at work developing a new R3 for well over…
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Suzuki releases accessories and graphics pack for GSX-R125
Suzuki has just released a brand new accessory pack and graphics kit for its GSX-R125 – helping to enhance the sporty styling of its entry level machine. The pack is designed exclusively for the black version of the GSX-R125 – and comes with a pillion seat cowl, a double bubble screen, a red graphics kit,…
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VIDEO: Lorenzo and Marquez’s last lap BATTLE at the Austrian GP
Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez put on a show to remember at the Red Bull Ring for the Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. It went right down to the wire, but it was Lorenzo who came out on top, taking his third win of the season. In case you missed the battle, here’s a…
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VIDEO: Allen Millyard’s RC374 Honda Six tribute – turn up the volume!
Ever wanted to build your own version of the iconic Honda 6 race bike? Think it’ll take years and many tens of thousands of pounds to do it? Well, you’re half right. Check out Allen Millyard’s RC374 – a real life tribute to the barking six-cylinder work of art that defined a motorcycle racing generation.…
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Ducati to partner with Hero Motocorp?
A recent report has revealed that Ducati may tie up with Indian manufacturer Hero Motocorp to launch a series of low-displacement premium motorcycles. Ducati are actually pretty late to the party. KTM has been having a phenomenal run in the global market with its compact Dukes and RCs which are made by Bajaj in India…
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Detachable motorcycle wins Department for Transport funding. Extends range of electric planes.
A motorcycle that attaches to planes to increase their range was among a range of ambitious projects that received a share of £700,000 to improve UK transport. The Department for Transport has pledged to spend a third of its procurement budget with small- and medium-sized enterprises by 2022, aiming to provide inventive solutions to transport…
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VIDEO: Award-winning Isle of Man TT documentary series. Episode One.
Studio Kippenberger has released the first part of its Isle of Man TT documentary series, which offers a tribute to all the fallen heroes of TT since its inception in 1907 – and intercuts racing action with interviews from TT racers. With its incredible cinematography, the film has been awarded the Gold medal at the…
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Team Classic Suzuki set to debut RG500 at Classic TT. Danny Webb at the helm.
Team Classic Suzuki has announced it’ll be running an original RG500 alongside its XR69 at this year’s Isle of Man Classic TT. And it’ll ridden by Danny Webb. Danny Webb will join Team Classic Suzuki for another year after finishing ninth in 2017 and sixth in 2016. This year the 123mph lap-holder will swap his…
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VIDEO: Marquez vs. Marquez. TWO to FOUR wheels.
Marc Marquez took a break from two wheels at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria – swapping his Repsol Honda RC213 bike for a V8-powered Red Bull Racing RB8, as used in the 2012 F1 season by Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel.
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VIDEO: Russia’s state-owned ARMOURED motorcycle. The Kortehz.
It’s no secret that Russia has been working on its own motorcycles for civil service use. Up to now, the Russian state has relied on models from BMW and the Ural – but now it has unveiled its first motorcycle, which be produced under the Kortehz name. https://youtu.be/twilRYiQ2Xc Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to fill…
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Yamaha’s plan for airbags on scooters revealed
We all know that you can’t fit airbags to sportbikes, largely because of the almost-prone riding position that the sporty motorcycles sit the rider in – an airbag can’t be sited under the chest of the rider for obvious reasons. So where can you fit an airbag in the modern motorcycling world? We’ve had one…
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Motorcycle instructor criticises Shell. Told to remove helmet as woman in burka fills up next to him.
In the wake of Boris Johnson’s criticism of the Burka, motorcycle instructor Liam Bradley has slammed a Shell garage in Blackburn, Lancashire, claiming he was told to remove his open face helmet – while a woman in a burka filled up next to him. Bradley obliged and removed his open face helmet, but was left…
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TVS funds e-motorcycle start-up. 250cc motorcycle in the works.
TVS Motor Co has put some cash behind Bangalore-based electric two-wheeler and energy infrastructure specialist Ultraviolette Automotive, to help the start-up with its continued product engineering and R&D. TVS Motor Co says Ultraviolette Automotive is engaged in developing top-of-the-line electric mobility solutions – and is currently developing an electric motorcycle that is capable of outperforming…
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Donald Trump Tweets support for a Harley-Davidson boycott
President of the USA, Donald Trump has expressed support towards Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners who are looking to boycott the company in the event that it shifts its production overseas – following the iconic American brands suggestion that it would be forced to move some of its manufacturing operations overseas if tariffs get imposed. H-D announced back in…
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LS2’s CUSTOM Arrow C Evo helmet. Created for Bonneville Speed Week.
LS2 has joined forces with the Open Eyes Dream team, creating a custom Arrow C Evo helmet for its Bonneville Speed Week record attempt. LS2 Helmets has created a custom Arrow C Evo helmet for Dino Romano , Domenico Fasanella and Rosaria Fiorentino of the Open Eyes Dream team, who are in Salt Lake for…
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MotoGP: Lorenzo takes the win in Austria after EPIC battle with Marquez.
Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez put on a show to remember at the Red Bull Ring for the Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. It went right down to the wire, but it was Lorenzo who came out on top, taking his third win of the season. Marquez who had the initial advantage as he…
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ULSTER GRAND PRIX: Peter Hickman triumphs. Crowned ‘Man of the Meeting’.
Peter Hickman was crowned ‘Man of the Meeting’ for the second year running at the Ulster Grand Prix after sealing a double – despite rain cutting the action short at Dundrod. Hickman was declared the winner in a reduced distance MMB Surfacing Superbike race, which combined with his win in the Centra Whitemountain Supersport race and…
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VIDEO: The science behind Honda’s World Superbike CBR1000RR
Have you seen this brilliant video from Honda Pro Racing? It shows what goes into turning a standard Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 into a fire-breathing World Superbike race machine.
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SAVE SOME CASH: Suzuki’s special trade-in weekend. Get £1000 towards a new bike.
Suzuki has announced it’ll be running a special trade-in weekend across August 17-19, offering bike owners the chance to trade in their current motorcycle for a new GSX-R1000R, GSX-S1000, or GSX-S1000F, and benefit from £1000 towards the deal. Nice one Suzuki. Suzuki dealerships will accept any make or model as a trade-in – and in…
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227bhp Kawasaki Ninja H2 unveiled at Bonneville Speed Week.
The latest incarnation Kawasaki’s formidable Ninja H2 has just been unveiled as part of the annual Bonneville Speed Week – and it’s more powerful than ever. The first big change for the new Ninja H2 is a sizeable power increase, jumping from 197bhp to an incredible 227bhp. But it’s not all about power, for 2019 there…
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MondialMoto unveils plans for new VR5 Superbike. FIRST road-going V5?
Italian motorcycle manufacturer MondialMoto has announced plans for a new five-cylinder, 200bhp, road-going superbike. It’s worth noting that MondialMoto has nothing to do with iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer Mondial, who clinched ten world titles way back in the ‘50s. Instead, it’s a new brand, based in Modena, Italy and Wolverhampton, UK – and is backed by…
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VIDEO: Scott Redding gets his kneedown on a pushbike. And is loving it.
We’ve just been sent this short video of Aprilia Moto GP rider Scott Redding getting his kneedown – but instead of a monster superbike, this time, he’s on a bicycle. He’s kitted out in his proper Aprilia gear, and pushing the bike to it’s limits. Funny stuff.
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