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IOM TT 2018: Martin Jessop talks LS2 lids and the Lightweight TT
Martin Jessop is a man on a mission. The 33-year old from Yeovil has been racing on track since 1999, but more recently he’s been making a name for himself on the roads circuit. And this week his sights are set on the top step of the podium at the Isle of Man TT… Jessop…
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The UK’s MCIA condemns European Commission move to end motorcycle sport
We’ve posted this last week – but we’ve had such a big response, we thought we better share it again. It’s a release from the UK Motorcycle Industry Association – what do you think to the EU proposals and the MCIA’s response? “The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is today calling on EU member governments and MEPs to reject European…
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IOM TT 2018: Newcomer Adam Lyon has died during the Supersport race
The ACU has issued a statement about Adam Lyon – who has died during this morning’s Supersport Race. Here it is in full; “ACU Events Ltd regrets to confirm that Adam Lyon, 26, from Helensburgh in Scotland was killed in an incident during the Supersport 1 Race today at the Isle of Man TT Races.…
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IOM TT 2018: Michael Dunlop wins the first Supersport Island race of the year – and says he could do a 130mph lap on the 600!
Michael Dunlop has smashed the Isle of Man TT lap record and romped to a huge win in the first Supersport TT race of 2018, destroying the competition with a 10 second advantage over the line. It’s the 17th TT win for Dunlop.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…
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IOM TT 2018: Dunlop SMASHES Supersport TT lap record!
Michael Dunlop has just SMASHED the Supersport TT lap record with an amazing second lap on the Mountain course of 129.197mph. The 129.197mph lap (on lap two of the first Supersport race of the week) equates to the lap taking 17m 31.328s. Incredible.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly…
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IOM TT 2018: Island Racer magazine talks training, time on the bike and top quality gear with Dean Harrison
Dean Harrison has been right on the pace at this year’s Isle of Man TT – and we sat down with the Bradford-based road racer before he headed out to the Island, to talk talk training, time on the bike and top quality gear. If you’re into road racing, you’ve probably heard of Dean Harrison.…
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VIDEO: First Impressions – Yamaha Niken
MoreBikes has been out to Austria for the launch of Yamaha’s hotly anticipated leaning multi-wheeler, the Niken. Espoused as a corner carving king, we’ve been putting it through its paces on some tight and twisty mountain roads, to see just how well the revolutionary bit of kit handles.
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BACKYARD BOBBER
About two-and-a-half years ago I first set eyes on this Triumph… well, not so much an actual Triumph, but more a loosely assembled frame-cum-basket case, freshly imported from Colorado. Words: Matt Williams Pics: Garry Stuart Then, some 18 months ago, I was told it was for sale through word of mouth and, despite having never…
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TT 2018: On board with Dean Harrison during qualifying
Dean Harrison has been lightning quick out on the Isle of Man for this year’s TT – and here’s a short video showing the Bradford-based road racer flying around the Mountain course during qualifying.
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IOM TT 2018: Today’s race schedule
Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has confirmed that conditions are good all round the TT Course so today’s schedule is going to run like this: SCHEDULE – MONDAY 4TH JUNE 2018Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. 09.15 Barrule Park,…
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IOM TT 2018: Steve Mercer condition update
Following on from Wednesday evening’s horrific crash that claimed Dan Kneen’s life and the subsequent collision between Honda man Steve Marcer and a course car that was en route to attend to the incident with Kneen, there’s been an update on Steve’s condition. Mercer was airlifted to Nobles Hospital on the Island immediately after the…
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Brit Graham Jarvis wins Erzbergrodeo Hare Scramble
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis won the 2018 Erzbergrodeo Hare Scramble today (Sunday), round two of the 2018 World Enduro Super Series. Early leader Billy Bolt placed fifth with team-mate Colton Haaker 12th despite some crashes during the race. Reinforcing his reputation as the best hard enduro rider of all time, Jarvis paced…
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MotoGP: Lorenzo’s land: Mugello hosts the return of a king
A first imperious win for Ducati in a 1-2 for the team sees the five-time World Champion reign in Italy, with Rossi completing the rostrum Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team) has taken his first win in red as he led a 1-2 for the Ducati Team at Mugello, uncatchable and untouchable to cross the line over…
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MotoGP: Iannone, Marquez and Dovi top Warm Up
A Spaniard amongst the Italians on Sunday morning – with polesitter Rossi in P7 Andrea Iannone (Team Suzuki Ecstar) once again topped a session at his home Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley, ahead of Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) and Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team). The three start from P4, P6 and P7 respectively – with the…
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IOM TT 2018: Birchalls smash records in sidecar race 1
Ben and Tom Birchall took their seventh Isle of Man win on Saturday evening when they blitzed the record books in the opening Locate.im Formula Two Sidecar race at the 2018 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, shattering both lap and race records. The Mansfield brothers broke their own lap record on…
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IOM TT 2018: Dunlop gives Tyco BMW an emotional victory in today’s RST Superbike race
Michael Dunlop gave Tyco BMW an emotional victory in today’s RST Superbike race, the opening race of the 2018 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, with the Ulsterman taking over the lead on lap four after long time leader Dean Harrison retired at Sulby Crossroads. The Silicone Engineering Kawasaki rider shattered the…
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MotoGP: Che spettacolo! Poetry in motion as Rossi takes pole
The ‘Doctor’ rides a stunner through the yellow haze of the Tuscan hills for an incredible pole position number 65 Frenetic, electric, high-octane, tense and down to the absolute wire: that was qualifying for the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley. And as the yellow haze clears, it’s Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) who’ll be starting from…
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IOM TT: Harrison SMASHES records on lap 1 of the RST Superbike TT race
Silicone Engineering Kawasaki mounted Dean Harrison shattered the record books in the delayed RST Superbike TT Race on Saturday. From a standing start the Bradford rider lapped in a seemingly incredible 16:50.384, to give an average lap speed of 134.432mph, the first 134+mph lap in TT history and a new absolute lap record.Article continues below……
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MotoGP: Marquez beats record in FP3, Rossi in close pursuit
The Spaniard sets a new circuit record to go fastest in FP3, with big names failing to make an automatic Q2 spot. Behind enemy lines, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) set a new circuit lap record of 1:46.439 around the Autodromo del Mugello to head into qualifying as the fastest rider on track. After unveiling…
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IOM TT 2018: Michael Dunlop tops final Superbike qualifying session
IOM TT 2018: Michael Dunlop tops final Superbike qualifying session •Dave Johnson quickest in Superstock •Lintin tops Supersport board •Birchalls clock week’s fastest in the SidecarsArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. RESULTS FROM FRIDAY NIGHT’S QUALIFYING SESSION Thursday evening’s…
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MotoGP: Dovi sets a new speed record as Iannone stuns Mugello
A record gets broken and an Italian tops the timesheets on home turf in an incident-packed Day 1 at the Italian GP It was a dramatic Friday at the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley, with some big headlines, a shake-up on the timesheets and a record broken as Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) became the fastest man…
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IOM TT 2018: Steve Mercer has had surgery after Wednesday’s course car collision
Steve Mercer has undergone surgery for pelvic and leg injuries following a collision with an official course vehicle at the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday evening. The accident happened in the aftermath of the incident which claimed Dan Kneen’s life in the same session. Mercer’s wife Caroline provided an update on social media this…
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VIDEO: Watch the Erzbergrodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble LIVE this Sunday for FREE
June 3, 1pm is when you can watch the Erzbergrodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble LIVE on YouTube.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. And to give you a taste of what to expect from the 35km long super-tough off-road…
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Save £500 on new Suzuki GSX-R125 and GSX-S125
Suzuki is offering a £500 saving on all new GSX-R and GSX-S125s sold in June. With the new offer, customers can either benefit from £500 off the RRP, or add it to any deposit when taking out a finance deal. And with both bikes currently on Suzuki’s hire purchase offer with low-rate, 3% APR finance,…
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