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FIRST RIDE: WK 650NK
FIRST RIDE: WK 650NK More bang for your buck with WK’s KTM-inspired naked Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Motorcycles manufactured in China are often dismissed as bargain-basement reproductions of existing models from Europe and Japan. But as each…
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VIDEO: The history of the Paris Dakar Rally from 1979 to 1997
Held each year since 1978, the Dakar Rally is an event like no other. With sections containing treacherous rocks, vast open deserts and hundreds upon hundreds of kilometres of untamed wilderness, the Dakar Rally pushes the best drivers and riders to their limits as they use everything from nimble motorcycles to big rig trucks to…
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Guy Martin set to return to racing at Tandragee 100
Lincolnshire-based lorry mechanic and TV presenter, Guy Martin is set to return to motorcycle racing, competing in both Classic Race and Forgotten Era Class on board his 750cc BSA at Tandragee 100 – almost a year since his disastrous campaign at the 2017 Isle of Man TT. The North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club Ltd…
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Honda’s new reverse-mounted engine on its way – and according to the patents, it’s coming in a very sporty package
Honda has filed plans for a rotary-type throttling device (!) for an upcoming sport bike that, in this first-registration sketch, looks amazing.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. What the bike in the drawings actually is remains something of…
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VIDEO: TT 2018 – ‘Time waits for no Mann’ Trailer
Greenlight has just released its second trailer, ahead of the 2018 Isle of Man TT – and it’s one of the best we’ve ever seen. It may still be months away, but the excitement is already building for the 2018 Isle of Man TT, which will run from May 26 through to June 8. And…
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VIDEO: Building the limited edition MV Agusta RVS 1
Iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta has opened the doors to its plant in Lombardy – and has released a brilliant video, showing its special RVS 1 taking shape… MV Agusta has recently unveiled its new RVS 1 – created by Brand RVS (Reparto Veicoli Speciali) the new “Limited Run” Division of MV Agusta..Article continues…
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Michael Dunlop Signs with Tyco BMW Motorrad for 2018 Road Racing Campaign
The 15-time Isle of Man TT winner will campaign the world’s most famous road races for the marque which saw him dominate the event in 2014 and 2016. Isle of Man TT winner and current Superbike lap record holder Michael Dunlop will campaign the 2018 Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and Ulster GP with Tyco…
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Yamaha RD350LC ‘Crazy Carbon’ Custom Endurance Racer
Over the years, we’ve all seen countless incarnations of the iconic Yamaha RD350 – but this morning, we’ve stumbled across an unusual custom project that’s absolutely dripping with carbon fibre. As you can imagine, a lot of work has gone into creating this very special Yamaha RD350LC by its Spanish owner, Mike Navarro – who’s…
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VIDEO: Behind the scenes at Rossi’s Ranch
When he’s not out on track, nine times MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi trains in the quiet hills of his home-town, Tavullia, Italy. And GoPro has released an awesome video, going behind the scenes with Valentino and his team at the infamous Rossi Ranch… There’s no denying, Rossi is one of the most iconic, important…
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Mugen unveils its latest electric superbike – ahead of the 2018 TT
Team Mugen has confirmed it’ll be competing in the 2018 TT Zero races – with Bruce Anstey, John McGuinness and Lee Johnston riding its all-new Shinden NANA. The Japan-based bike builders have dominated the Zero TT over the past few years – and 2018 is sure to be no different, with Mugen fielding a (very…
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What’s Rossi going to look like when he’s 80?
We’ve stumbled across this incredible image of Valentino Rossi on social media this morning – and we can’t stop smiling. It’s a ‘doctored’ image showing what Rossi’s going to look like as an old man. Hilarious right?
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VIDEO: Yamaha’s all-new TY-E electric trials bike
Over the last month – we’ve brought you a range of news about the future of electric motorcycles – and we’ve even had confirmation that Harley Davidson is committing to renewable technologies. The latest manufacturer to join the party is Yamaha – with its all new TY-E electric trials bike – and it looks awesome……
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Rea joins Haslam and Watanabe on Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR’s for the 2018 Suzuka 8 Hours
Triple World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea will partner Leon Haslam and Kazuma Watanabe at the 2018 Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race – as Kawasaki looks to topple three time consecutive winners Yamaha. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Last…
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Sammy Miller Museum adds three iconic GP bikes to its collection – ridden by Spencer, Sheene and Hailwood
The Sammy Miller Museum has just purchased three extraordinary GP bikes – ridden by Freddie Spencer, Barry Sheene and Mike Hailwood. The iconic bikes are from the 60’s and 70’s – when Honda, Suzuki and MZ ruled the world. There’s an ex-works Honda NS 500 which won numerous GPs races with Freddie Spencer at the…
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Chaz Davies becomes the third different WSB winner in four 2018 races.
In an unpredictable second race in the Motul Thai Round, Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) surged through the field to take a 28th career victory and a first around the Chang International Circuit, becoming a third different winner in the opening two weekends of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. Davies produced a…
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After missing out in Australia, the reigning World Superbike Champion Rea, returned to top spot in Thailand.
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) took an excellent victory in Race One of the Motul Thai Round, continuing a dominant weekend that has now seen him take pole position, a race win and fastest lap. The 3-times World Champion certainly didn´t have things all his own way, with Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK),…
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World Superbike Thailand Superpole 2 results sheet. Rea take pole in lap record time.
Here is the results sheet, fresh from the end of superpole 2 at the Thailand WSB round. It’s looking like we are in for a treat and some very close racing.
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After free practice three in Thailand there’s just 102 thousandths of a second separating the top five.
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) and Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) starred in Free Practice Three at the Chang International Circuit, where there was never much more than a tenth of a second separating the top five. Each of the best eight in the combined results set their fastest time in the third…
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Review: TCX Fuel Waterproof Boots
TCX Fuel Waterproof Boots Tested by: Ross RRP: £199.99 // Sizes: 3.5 – 13 // Colours: Brown, Black Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. I’m pretty partial to a pair of TCX boots. Over the last couple of years…
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Gorgeous! Super Charged Kawasaki Z900RS appears in Tokyo and steals the Motor Show limelight
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. How about this for something absolutely stunning? This new Z900RS Kawasaki, photographed by our mates at YoungMachine, has been customised by Japanese bolt-ons business, Doremi and gone from road going retro to…
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Laverty on top in Thailand WSB FP2
Five different manufacturers occupy the top five positions in FP2, separated by just over two tenths of a second. Eugene Laverty (Milwaukee Aprilia) topped the timesheets in FP2 with a 1:33.851 lap time, as the pace continued to hot up and the top runners were separated by ever-narrowing margins at the Chang International Circuit. With…
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Video: Kalashnikov to manufacture electric motorcycles for Russian military and police
Russian defence giant Kalashnikov, manufacturer of the AK-47 assault rifle and other military and civilian weaponry, has just unveiled its new electric motorcycles at the 2017 International Military Technical Forum near Moscow. https://kalashnikov.media/content/files/Video/%D0%A0%D0%A3%D0%A1%D0%A1/%D0%AD%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BB%20%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F%20%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%86%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B6%D0%B1.mp4 The bikes are being built by Russian motorcycle manufacturer IZH, a subsidiary of Kalashnikov, and are available in road-going supermoto form for…
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Bournemouth Bikes Open Day
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. Saturday April 14, 2018 is the date for the official opening of Bournemouth Bikes brand-new 125cc showroom; also taking place concurrently will be the SWM and Mash Motorcycles launch party. 125cc SHOWROOM OPENING Over 50 models of 50cc and 125cc bikes and scooters…
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Video Review: NUVIZ Head Up Display system
Tested by: Tony Carter // Price: £615 with free shipping, 30 day returns policy and one year warranty // From: www.ridenuviz.com // Miles ridden on test: 2000 Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. So let’s cut to the…
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