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Jonathan Rea: “World Superbikes need a MotoGP star to boost interest!”
In an exclusive interview with Autosport, the reigning three-time World Superbike Champ has been outspoken about what the championship needs in order to bolster waning interest and low crowd numbers.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Rea told the…
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MotoGP: Aragon dedicates Turn 10 to Marquez
The team at the MotorLand Aragon circuit will name Turn 10 on the track to six-time World Champion Marc Marquez in recognition of the Spaniard’s MotoGP success. The renaming ceremony will take place when the paddock heads to Alcañiz for Round 14, which will be held on Thursday 20th of September, one day before track…
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MORE spy shots unveil LOADS of details about 2019’s Moto Guzzi V85 production bike!
More images of the 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 prototype in action have surfaced – and they tell us a lot about the production version of the sexy on-road enduro-styled thumper. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Here’s what looks…
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VIDEO: Saturday afternoons at Rossi’s Ranch
Valentino Rossi has released a short video showing just what happens on an average Saturday afternoon at his infamous ranch, just outside his hometown of Tavullia. Not a bad setup, is it?
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Suzuki extends low rate finance
Suzuki has announced an extension to its low rate finance offers across its 2018 model lineup, plus the continuation of £500 off the GSX-R and GSX-S125 machines. As part of the extension the GSX-R1000R, GSX-S750, GSX-S1000, SV650 and new SV650X will continue to be available under the 2,3,4% finance offer, which allows customers to choose…
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Trump baits Harley-Davidson, claiming he’s working to bring other motorcycle manufacturers to the US
In the wake of Harley-Davidson suggesting they’re moving some of its production out of the USA, President Donald Trump has criticised the Milwaukee based brand on social media, claiming his administration is talking to other motorcycle companies. Trump said: “Now that Harley-Davidson is moving part of its operation out of the U.S., my Administration is…
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BSB: Race 2: Leon Haslam victorious in race two as Jake Dixon has a massive moment
Leon Haslam won the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Knockhill, hitting the lead when race one winner Jake Dixon had a huge moment, which he then fought to come back from in the closing stages of the race. Dixon had hit the front of the pack on the opening lap from Danny Buchan,…
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WSB:It’s a Double! Jonathan Rea wins breathtaking Misano Race 2
The Kawasaki rider earns his fourth consecutive win ahead of van der Mark after action-packed race Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) has taken his second win of the weekend at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli after a scorcher of a race around the Rimini track. If yesterday was a relatively comfortable affair for…
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BSB: Race 1: Jake Dixon celebrates again at Knockhill as Danny Buchan scores first podium of 2018!
Jake Dixon held on to his King of Knockhill title after celebrating his first victory in the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season in the opening race in Scotland for the RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki team as Danny Buchan claimed FS-3 Racing Kawasaki their first podium finish. On the opening lap Dixon launched into…
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BSB: Jake Dixon scores pole position with fastest EVER Knockhill lap.
Jake Dixon scored his first pole position of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill this afternoon (Sunday), launching the RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki to the top of the times with the fastest ever lap of the Scottish circuit. The fight for pole position started with Josh Brookes leading the way after Q2…
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WSB: Jonathan Rea rolls to Misano glory in Race 1
Third win on the trot for the Kawasaki rider, who extends his championship lead to 80 points. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) had his Superpole snatched away from him at the last moment a couple of hours earlier, but that mattered little to the reigning champion by the time Race One rolled around. A…
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WSB: Sykes soars to seventh consecutive Misano Superpole
Kawasaki one-two at the Riviera di Rimini Round with Eugene Laverty in third Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) has extended his undisputed domination in qualifying at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli with his seventh consecutive Tissot Superpole in Rimini, the fourth of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship season for the British rider.…
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REVEALED: Here’s the patents for Yamaha’s NEXT Niken – and it’s an MT-03-powered leaning three-wheeler!
Here’s what we’ve been sent on the next Niken from the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer. It’s a series of official designs from the factory that are being filed as part of a patent for the next Yamaha three-wheeler.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe,…
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WSB: Milwaukee Aprilia duo top Friday practice after rained out FP3
Just Torres and Mercado try out damp Misano track in Friday closer, with Savadori ahead of pack With showers coming down over the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli since midway through the FIM Supersport World Championship FP2, many of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship riders would have been hoping that their luck would be…
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EVENTS: After a project? Or some spares? Netley Marsh Eurojumble confirmed for 2018.
Whether you need one particular part or you just fancy a mooch through mountains of motorcycling memorabilia, you should make a date in your diary for one of Britain’s biggest bike jumbles. The Carole Nash Eurojumble is celebrating its 25th year, returning to Netley Marsh, between Cadnam and Totton, Hants SO40 7GY, on Friday, August…
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Ducati unveils all-new multimedia guide for its Museum
Ducati has just revealed a new, downloadable multimedia guide for the Ducati Museum – allowing you to access extra content and learn even more about the motorcycles on display. Renewed recently to celebrate Ducati’s 90th anniversary celebrations, the museum is stepping into the 21st century, with its new multimedia guide. Through the digital guide visitors…
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EVENTS: Bike Shed’s Café Racer Cup heads to Lydden Hill
Café Racer Cup – Bike Shed’s brand new summer event heads to Lydden Hill later this month. Taking place on Saturday 21st July, the all-new event promises a packed day of Café Racer action. Celebrating the bikes that kick-started the new-wave custom scene, and a whole crop of new machines from the mainstream manufacturers, the…
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MotoGP: New guidelines for ‘aerodynamic appendages’ in 2019
It has been announced that starting next year, MotoGP teams will be stuck with the front fairings and ‘aerodynamic appendages’ that are approved at the start of the season. Since their debut in 2015, ‘aerodynamic wings’ in MotoGP have been much discussed and deliberated – and over the last few months, it’s been suggested that…
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First Ride: Honda CRF250L Rally
Of all the bikes in Honda’s line-up, the CRF250L Rally is arguably the most interesting. Honda claims it’s inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally – but despite its name and looks, the little Honda is not a rally bike. More accurately, Honda describes the CRF250L Rally as being ‘ready for a weekend adventure, long-distance touring,…
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Honda makes commitment to motorcycle security. Fitting FREE trackers to all of its new road bikes.
Honda UK has joined forces with Datatool, to offer tracking equipment free-of-charge for each of its road going motorcycles. Honda is offering Datatool’s innovative Thatcham-approved tracking solution (TrakKING Adventure system) supplied and fitted at no extra cost to all new road bikes. And if you’ve got an older Honda, then you can get the system…
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VIDEO: Kenny Roberts and Randy Mamola showboating at Laguna Seca in ‘85
We’ve been sent this fantastic footage which shows Kenny Roberts and Randy Mamola tearing round Laguna Seca on 500cc two-strokers, with plenty of back wheel action, during the 1985 Champion Spark Plug 200 GP round. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIOvB-pb2L0 The action mainly features triple 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts, taking on racer-turned-TV commentator Randy Mamola – with some…
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New carbon modular helmet from LS2 – the Vortex
If you’re in the market for a new flip-front lid – check out LS2’s Vortex. It’s comes with a carbon fibre shell, Bluetooth connectivity and dual-homologation, meaning you can wear it open and closed. And best of all, it looks pretty stylish too. Made from 100% high-grade carbon fibre – the same material used in…
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VIDEO: NEW plastic road signs ‘will save bikers lives’
European vehicle safety experts DEKRA are trialling a new range of plastic road signs in Germany – to minimise the risk of injury for motorcyclists involved in accidents. The majority of road signs are currently manufactured from steel – and as a result, they can be a real hazard for motorcyclists. And that’s why DEKRA…
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VIDEO: Weird and wonderful Honda CBR1000F ‘MotoHome’
26-year-old Californian student Jeremy Carman has created one of the strangest two-wheeled projects we’ve ever seen; The MotoHome. The base bike is a ’93 Honda CBR1000F, but Carman’s made a few changes to make the bike more capable on challenging terrain (and to take the weight of the cabin at the rear). In essence, he’s…
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