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MotoGP: Crutchlow on top as the title fight explodes in Argentina
Independent Team rider Crutchlow back on the top step after a stunner, with huge drama for Marquez and Rossi Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) has taken an impressive third ever Grand Prix victory in the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina, besting Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) and Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar)…
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MotoGP: Last tango on slicks: Miller takes pole in crazy qualifying
The Australian produces a stunning lap on slicks to beat Pedrosa Jack Miller’s (Alma Pramac Racing) huge gamble to switch to slicks on a drying track certainly paid off, as he snatched his first ever Premier Class pole position off Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa at the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina. Miller…
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MOTOGP: Aleix Espargaro and Dovizioso progress to Q2
The Aprilia man knocks Lorenzo out on his final run to go through Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) produced a magnificent final lap to top Q1, with Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) joining the Spaniard in the second part of qualifying. Jorge Lorenzo ended up P14, with Karel Abraham (Angel Nieto Team) grabbing P13 right…
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MOTOGP : Marquez, Crutchlow, Pedrosa: the Honda armada in Argentina
The Japanese marque dominated Day 1, with Pedrosa top in FP1 and Marquez fastest on Friday Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) led the way by some margin on Day 1 at Termas de Rio Hondo, and the reigning Champion was chased by both Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) and FP1’s fastest Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda…
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VIDEO: Essex Police defends ‘first use’ of stinger on motorcycle
Essex Police has released a video defending an officer who used a stinger on a motorbike – for what is believed to be the first time on British roads – during the Southend Shakedown on Easter Monday. Scroll down to take a look at the video of the incident. . @CSuptNolan talks about our use of…
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VIDEO: Dunlop M4 Suzuki two-seat superbike program
MotoAmerica is offering a brilliant experience, as part of the Dunlop M4 Suzuki Two-Seat Superbike Program. If you’ve not heard of it, it offers the opportunity to ride pillion on some serious race machinery – and anyone can have a go. Cool right? And to show anyone can do it, here’s a brilliant video of…
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VIDEO: A motorcycle simulator in your home with LeanGP
Have you ever dreamed of having your own motorcycle simulator at home? Well, Spanish tech start-up LeanGP looks set to make it possible… https://www.facebook.com/LeanGP.co/videos/1956893594570325/ Gamers out there will be well aware of the abundance of accessories available for car racing games. For a few extra quid you can piece together your own driving simulator, with…
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BMW to ‘mass produce’ carbon fibre swingarm?
BMW has won an award for its innovative reinforced carbon fibre swingarm – as it’s found a way to mass produce the material at a lower cost. No news on pricing just yet though! BMW has recently won the 2018 JEC Innovation Award (in the Leisure and Sports category) with its low-cost reinforced carbon fibre…
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VIDEO: Johann Zarco gives the new Shark EVO-ONE 2 his seal of approval
Double Moto2 World Champion and 2017 MotoGP Rookie of the Year, Johann Zarco has given the new Shark EVO-ONE 2 his seal of approval – confirming it’s his go-to lid for riding on the road. The EVO-ONE 2 is the latest helmet in Shark’s successful ‘EVO’ product line – the first range of helmets in…
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Book your place on Maria Costello’s women’s only IAM RoadSmart Skills Day
Female bikers have the unique chance to ride with Maria Costello MBE this summer, at a unique women-only Skills Day with road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Maria, who is also IAM RoadSmart’s Rider Ambassador, has made more than 40 starts at the world famous Isle of Man TT and will be back there this summer,…
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British Talent Cup – Interview with 16-year-old round one winner, Thomas Strudwick
16-year-old SHARK-sponsored racer, Thomas Strudwick, won the first race of the brand-new British Talent Cup at Donington Park this weekend. MoreBikes.co.uk spoke to him after his win about how he got started, what it feels like to make history and what his aims are for the rest of the season… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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VIDEO: Ponch and John help motorcyclist in CHiPS throwback clip
We’ve just stumbled across this hilarious clip from CHiPS, the iconic American TV series that followed Ponch and John, two bike cops from the California Highway Patrol – and we thought we’d share it with you as it’s made us smile on this wet, blustery day.
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Sammy Miller’s 1954 BMW Rennsport to be displayed at Stafford Classic Bike Show
The world famous 1954 classic BMW Rennsport, which almost won the world championship with the great Walter Zeller – is set to be displayed on the Hagon Shocks stand at the fast approaching International Classic MotorCycle Show. The bike sits amongst innumerable treasures in Sammy’s collection, and has been paraded at Goodwood, Donington, Mallory, Verano…
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Pothole Protest: Biker buries helmet-wearing skeleton
A biker fed up of waiting for the council to fill in a massive pothole has staged a set of brilliant photos — of a helmet-wearing skeleton buried in the hole. Since the spate of wintery weather which hit the UK last month, roads across the country are in disrepair. As a result, Cornwall-based biker…
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BSB: Bradley Ray delivered a dream start to Buildbase Suzuki’s 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship campaign
Bradley Ray delivered a dream start to Buildbase Suzuki’s 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship campaign, securing his first victory in yesterday’s (Sunday) opening race and the 20-year old followed it up with a masterful performance in changing conditions in race two today (Monday). The Kent ace got off to a flying start, leading the race…
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BSB: 20 Year old Ray celebrates first BSB race win
20-year-old Bradley Ray celebrated his first race win in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the opening race of the season at Donington Park today (Sunday), holding off the last lap challenge from defending champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne and James Ellison. On the opening lap of the race home hero Leon Haslam had initially grabbed…
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BSB: Haslam carries momentum from free practice to claim the first pole position of the 2018 British Superbike Championship
Leon Haslam carried his momentum from free practice into today’s Datatag Qualifying session, claiming the first pole position of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship, holding off his hard charging team-mate Luke Mossey and defending champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne. It was a hectic session with several of the leading contenders having a disastrous start ahead…
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BSB: HASLAM HEADS THE PACK AHEAD OF SUNDAY’S OPENING RACE AT DONINGTON PARK
Home hero Leon Haslam topped the times in the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice session at Donington Park as the JG Speedfit Kawasaki set the pace in the afternoon as conditions improved ahead of tomorrow’s rescheduled opening race of the season. Christian Iddon had been leading for much of the early stages of…
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BSB: Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne topped the times in the opening British Superbike Championship free practice session
Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne topped the times in the opening British Superbike Championship free practice session of the season at Donington Park as the Be Wiser Ducati rider held the advantage from Jake Dixon on the RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki. Rookie Kyle Ryde made an impressive debut to set the third fastest time on the…
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Save up to £1300 on the latest off-road models from KTM
If you’ve been thinking about getting your hands on a brand new KTM – get down to your local KTM dealership and get the VAT taken off your purchase. KTM is celebrating its championship winning off-road success by offering VAT off all purchases of a range of models, from 1 April 2018. To give you…
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TVS (BMW) Apache RR310 mini-superbike reimagined
We’ve been telling you about the TVS Apache RR 310 (or rather, the soon to be BMW S310RR) for the last 18 months, and it’s finally made it into production. And to celebrate design student, Meghdatt Varachhiya has reimagined the new Apache RR 310 in a range of new colour options. Article continues below… Advert…
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HUGE RUMOURS: Jet-powered MV Agusta on the way?
MV Agusta’s eccentric CEO Giovanni Castiglioni has hinted that the iconic Italian brand is working on a brand new exclusive superbike – and there’s talk that it’s going to be jet powered! Iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer, MV Agusta, has recently undergone a resurgence of sorts, after years of financial instability and uncertainty – but thanks…
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VIDEO: MotoGP 18 revving up for a reboot
MotoGP 18, the latest incarnation of the successful series of video games, developed by Milestone, is set to be released this June. And, here’s the latest trailer… https://www.facebook.com/motoGPVideogame/videos/1489818231144654/ There’s big changes ahead for this year, with Milestone claiming it’s been ‘completely rebuilt’ – while promising ‘exclusive improved features’ for a ‘completely new level of realism…
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Myth-busting advice from the DVLA for bikers ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend
Almost 10,000 bikers were fined for putting untaxed motorbikes on the road last year according to latest figures from DVLA. Over the winter months, thousands of riders declare their motorbikes as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) – meaning they can keep their bikes off the road without paying tax. Recent figures from the DVLA show…
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