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VIDEO: Riding Honda’s new MONKEY 125!
MoreBikes has been out to Nice on the south coast of France, for the launch of a range of new small capacity machines from Honda. The main event was the unveiling of its updated Forza 125 and 300 premium scooters – but we also got a quick chance to ride the all-new Monkey 125. With…
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What the hell is THIS (from Kawasaki’s special futures/ sci fi department)?
Ok, hands up people – we’ve got no idea what this patent design filed by the Japanese company is for – but it’s weird and has had us scratching out heads for a couple of hours now, so we figured we’d leave it to you to tell us. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More…
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BSB: Josh Brookes storms opposition at Brands Hatch to score his first double win of 2018
Josh Brookes conquered the opposition at Brands Hatch to score his first double win of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship to celebrate the Yamaha R1 20th Anniversary in style with the McAMS Yamaha team and bolster his title aspirations. Brookes fired off the line into the lead ahead of Glenn Irwin and Richard Cooper…
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BSB: Josh Brookes scored first victory of 2018 Championship at Brands Hatch
Josh Brookes scored his first victory of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch this afternoon, holding off Glenn Irwin to celebrate at the Yamaha R1 20th Anniversary event in style on the Grand Prix circuit. Brookes had launched off the front row of the grid to hit the front of the pack…
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BSB: Glenn Irwin claims first BSB pole position
Glenn Irwin claimed his first pole position in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch this afternoon, launching the Be Wiser Ducati to the top of the times to hold off Josh Brookes in an incredibly close Datatag Qualifying. Irwin had topped yesterday’s free practice sessions and set the initial benchmark in Q3 after…
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BSB: Luke Mossey back on top in final free practice session at Brands Hatch
Luke Mossey was back on top in the final Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch this morning, firing the JG Speedfit Kawasaki to the top of the times for the first time this season to put him 0.167s ahead of Jake Dixon in the final moments of the session. James Ellison had another strong…
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BSB: Josh Brookes is the master of change in the second free practice at Brands Hatch
Josh Brookes mastered the changing conditions in the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice session at Brands Hatch this afternoon as the McAMS Yamaha rider topped the timesheets. A brief shower before the afternoon session saw several of the riders choosing to wait until later in free practice two to head out on circuit…
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BSB: Irwin strikes in opening free practice at Brands Hatch
Glenn Irwin led the opposition in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice session at Brands Hatch this morning, firing the Be Wiser Ducati to the top of the times to hold a narrow 0.115s advantage over McAMS Yamaha’s Josh Brookes. Brookes had been closing the gap to Irwin, but in the closing stages…
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What a moron! Prat films himself topping 189mph on a stolen bike in the UK – then saves it on his laptop
It’s believed to be the fastest EVER speed by which a motorcyclist has been convicted in this country – the phone footage shows Adam Campion getting pretty close to the double tonne on a stolen bike. Without bothering his brain cells too much, the scrote, riding someone else’s pride and joy, then took the footage…
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LAUNCH RIDE: We ride Honda’s new Forza 125 and 300. AND the new MONKEY 125!
MoreBikes is on the way to Nice on the south coast of France, for the launch of a range of new small capacity machines from Honda. Tomorrow, we’re going to be riding its updated Forza 125 and 300 – and we’ll also be taking the chance to ride the all-new Monkey 125. We can’t wait. Article…
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WSB: Chaz Davies has broken his collarbone
The Welshman isn’t going to be able to ride at World Ducati Week and his WSB summer break has been dealt a proper blow after the Aruba.it Racing Ducati star fractured his right collarbone during training. The news of yesterday’s injury to Davies comes less than a week after Leon Camier (Red Bull Honda) fractured…
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SPY SHOTS: KTM 790 Duke R caught in action
We’ve just been sent a selection of snaps of the new KTM 790 Duke R in action – in near finished form. And if the images are anything to go by, it’s going to be a belter. Admittedly, the new KTM 790 Duke R doesn’t look dramatically different from the standard model released earlier this…
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VIDEO: Ducati’s 2018 Pikes Peak win. Carlin Dunne smashes it.
It takes the right team, dedication, and motorcycle to win a podium at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. And this year, Ducati took two. Here’s a short video showing the 2018 King of the Mountain, Carlin Dunne, in action. Ducati racer Carlin Dunne once again led the Ducati Pikes Peak team to victory and reclaimed the crown…
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VIDEO: The Himalayas on a Hayabusa
The Suzuki Hayabusa is an iconic machine. One of the fastest production motorcycles ever made – it still maintains a cult status with speed freaks worldwide. Despite not being known for its off-road prowess, Youtuber Jasminder Singh decided to tackle the treacherous terrain between Leh, Ladakh and Delhi on his 1340cc hyper-sportbike. Singh undertook the…
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Steve McQueen’s ‘On Any Sunday’ Husqvarna 400 Cross goes under the hammer
The King of Cool’s 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross which appeared in the cult documentary, On Any Sunday and on the front of Sport Illustrated, is set to be auctioned by off by Bonhams. The 1970 ‘Husky’ 400 Cross was owned by the Hollywood legend, and comes with extensive documentation, including the ownership card from…
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Suzuki reveals RM-Z250 for 2019. New chassis. Revised engine.
Suzuki has announced details of its new RM-Z250 MX2-machine for 2019 – taking cues from its RM-Z450 big brother. The RM-Z250 gets an all-new frame and swingarm, optimising rigidity and improving handling, along with a new rear shock and updated front forks. There’s a new front brake setup with a bigger disk for stopping, new…
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PRODUCTS: Dainese Cyclone D-Air jacket
RRP: £1,699.95 // Sizes: 38” – 48” // Colours: Black, White/Black, Red Airbag technology for motorcyclists has made leaps and bounds over the last few years. No longer the preserve of professional racers, if you’re happy to spend some serious cash, you could get your hands on some of the most revolutionary life-saving kit to…
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Ducati to auction twelve Panigale V4’s from its ‘Race of Champions’
Twelve race-configured Ducati Panigale V4 S bikes will be going under the hammer straight after World Ducati Week’s ‘Race of Champions’. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. They’ll be ridden by veritable who’s who of Ducati racing – including…
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VIDEO: Off-road LEGEND Malcolm Smith’s EPIC garage
Malcolm Smith is one of the world’s pre-eminent off-road racers – making a name for himself in the ‘60s and ‘70s with his dirt-based exploits and contribution to the iconic On Any Sunday documentary. And he’s just released a brilliant video, showing some of the most significant machines from his long and storied career. …
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Keeping those carbs clean
You may have heard people say: ‘The only way to do a job is the right way!’, and to a point that’s a perfectly reasonable statement.
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CSC’s Grom-inspired electric ‘City Slicker’
Californian motorcycle manufacturer CSC has just unveiled its new electric motorcycle – and it looks fairly close to a little Honda Grom. Admittedly, CSC does not build the bikes in California. They’re actually manufactured by Chinese two-wheeled giant Zongshen, with input from CSC on design and specifications.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by…
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Team Kagayama’s Suzuki Katana Racer. WOW.
Team KAGAYAMA’s Kusakayama Takeshi recently won the Taste of Tsukuba SATSUKI STAGE on this awesome Suzuki Katana racer – which has been built from the bones of a GSX-R1000 and an old Katana. Team KAGAYAMA’s Katana has been built around the original frame of a GSX 1100 S Katana, with a GSX-R1000 L5 power plant –…
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WATCH THIS VIDEO: The desert dunes of Morocco with the Tènèrè 700 World Raid
Yamaha has released an awesome video showing the 700 Tenèrè World Raid in action out in the Moroccan desert. It’s bloody superb. Picking up the reins from Rodney Faggotter (who showed off the bike in Australia), six-time Dakar champion Stephane Peterhansel has been riding the Yamaha Tènèrè 700 World Raid around the dunes of the…
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John McGuinness announces racing COMEBACK for NEXT MONTH!
We first told you about this brilliant news over a week ago, but it’s worth mentioning it again in case you missed it the first time around – John McGuinness WILL make a return to racing around the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, and he’ll do it NEXT MONTH- the road racing legend…
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