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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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World’s fastest woman motorcycle record holder survives 343mph crash
Women’s motorcycle land speed world record holder Valerie Thompson survived a horror crash in Australia on Monday when her streamlined bike crashed at 343mph. Thompson was going for the overall two-wheel record of 376mph during the World Speed Trials on Lake Gairdner when something went wrong during her run and the bike fell onto its…
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VIDEO: Freddie Spencer’s 1980s video on how to ride really, REALLY fast
What we have here is a three-part video from back in the day. In it, Freddie Spencer – the legend that is Fast Freddie – talks about how he learnt to be fast. That’s fast as in winning both the 250cc and 500cc GP crowns in the same year (1985).Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Suzuki registers new Katana logo and name protection. Reckon on a Katana soon?
So this is going to interest/please a lot of people (delete as appropriate) – Suzuki has filed a new trademark application with a logo attached, and it’s all around the name and logo ‘Katana’.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE…
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Review: Airoh ST 701 Helmet
Airoh ST 701 Helmet RRP: £399.99 // Colours: a wide range of colours and designs //Sizes: XS – 2XL Tested by: RossArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Italian helmet manufacturer Airoh have long since been stalwarts of the off-road…
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VIDEO: KTM’s ABS and MSC systems explained
KTM has released a brilliant video, showing how its ABS and MSC technology works to assist and keep you safe out on the open road. The video takes three different scenarios to show the handling of motorcycles with and without ABS in place. KTM is renowned for producing motorcycles that are packed with cutting-edge technology,…
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Ducati Panigale V4 bursts into flames
Oh dear, how about this for when your Panigale V4 gets a touch TOO hot to handle.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. These pictures have been posted on the DucatiForum.com by a user going by the name Nitrouz.…
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INTERVIEW: Marco Lambri – the man behind the Moto Guzzi Concept V85
Moto Guzzi unveiled its Concept V85 at last year’s EICMA to widespread admiration – and to explain what’s going on with its Paris-Dakar inspired styling, here’s an interview with the man behind it, Marco Lambri. 1) You’re a member of The Clan and a diehard Guzzi fan. Where did your love for the “Eagle” originate…
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It’s the Thai WSB round this coming weekend! Here’s some handy stats to know, going in to the second round of the season
1. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) has never finished lower than second here, winning five times out of six.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. 2. Rea’s team-mate Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) has won the only race his team-mate hasn’t…
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Review: Shoei RYD Helmet
Shoei RYD Helmet Tested by: Ross RRP: £349.99 // Colours: Tangerine Orange, Matt Blue, Black, Matt Black, Grey, Matt Grey, White // Sizes: S-XXLArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Brand new for 2017, Shoei’s RYD lid is a step…
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EXCLUSIVE FIRST RIDE: KYMCO AK550
Full of curves and amazing little vistas, the AK550 fills the senses with more than just a nice side-on, or tantalising tail-end view – as looks go, this is one mighty fine scooter Mr KYMCO. First impressionsArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or…
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VIDEO: KTM Duke 390 vs TVS Apache RR 310
We’ve been telling you about the TVS (or rather BMW) Apache RR 310 for the last 18 months, and it’s finally made it into production. And to see how it performs in the real world, a couple of lads from India have pitted it against the KTM Duke 390. Inevitably, there are a few notable…
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Launch ride: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS
The Kawasaki Z900RS may be the latest Zed in Kawasaki’s line up, technically derived largely from the Z900 street fighter, but the first thing you notice about the bike is the striking resemblance to the iconic Kawasaki Z1. And the impressive thing is that the likeness is not just a result of a paint…
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Rossi unveils latest neo-retro lid design – inspired by Formula One helmets of the 70s and 80s
Valentino Rossi has unveiled his latest helmet design, at the first round of the MotoGP World Championship in Dubai. Looks awesome, right? Following on from the helmet Rossi wore during the Sepang test, inspired by a lid he wore 20 years ago – here’s his latest classic styled AGV helmet, inspired by the Formula One racers…
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Triumph Daytona 765 coming soon?
If you go to Triumph’s website, you will notice that the Daytona 675 is missing from the lineup. But, where’s it gone? The short answer is that like a multitude of models before it, the Daytona 675 has become a victim of Euro 4 homologation. Euro 4 drastically reduces the acceptable levels of emissions and…
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MotoGP: Dovizioso takes first honours of 2018 in Qatar
Andrea Dovizioso took the first victory of the new MotoGP season at the Losail International Circuit – just 0.027 seconds ahead of Marc Marquez in second place. Opening the season with a sensational final lap performance, Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) beat Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) to the line at the Losail International Circuit by just…
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MotoGP: Johann Zarco takes surprise pole position and sets new lap record in Dubai
Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) has taken pole position at the Grand Prix of Qatar – setting a new lap record for the Losail Circuit, with a lap time of 1.53.680. Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) will line up in second position on the grid, with the reigning world champion putting in a time…
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VIDEO: Short film shows life inside a Bangkok biker gang
Joshua Gordon’s latest film, Krahang, shows how motorcycles provide freedom for young boys living in Bangkok’s poverty. London-based filmmaker Joshua Gordon’s latest short film, delves deep into the life of a young group of Thai boys who find freedom through biking amongst the crime and poverty of Bangkok. If you’ve got a spare half hour,…
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Futuristic CF-Moto concept inspired by the KTM Duke 790
CF Moto recently joined forces with KTM – as the Austrian brand looks begin production of a range of mid-capacity bikes for emerging markets. And following its partnership with KTM, the Chinese mega-brand has unveiled its new Duke-inspired V.02-NK Concept. Visually, there’s no denying the similarities between the CF-Moto and the KTM 790 Duke –…
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MotoGP: Dovizioso, Rossi, Marquez top the pile in FP1
Battle has commenced as action kicks off for the start of the MotoGP season at Losail International Circuit in Dubai. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) went fastest in FP1 in Qatar, showing good form to start the season – the first in which he says he can be called a title contender from Day 1. But…
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VIDEO: Colin Furze explains how to build your own flying motorcycle
British inventor and science nut Colin Furze has posted a bunch of videos explaining how to go about creating your own flying motorcycle. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The flying bike has been built using light alloy, which…
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Rossi signs new two-year deal with Movistar Yamaha – 39 years old now, still MotoGP-ing it when he’s 41…
Valentino Rossi has signed a new two-year deal to continue in MotoGP with the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team. The announcement will see the 39-year-old compete in a record 24 seasons of Grand Prix racing and continue his association with the Japanese manufacturer in the premier class for 15 years. Rossi’s first season with Yamaha was 2004, where…
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VIDEO: Ian Lougher to ride the Suter MMX 500 in the Senior TT
10 times TT winner, Ian Lougher is set to return to the 2018 Senior TT on-board the Suter MMX 500 two-stoker. Aged 54, Welshman Ian Lougher is one of the most experienced riders on the road racing circuit. He made his debut in 1984 and won his first (Junior) TT race in 1990 beating Steve…
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Cagiva returns for 2018 – but this time, it’s focusing on electric motorcycles
Iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer Cagiva is set to relaunch for 2018, with a new range of electric motorcycles. And if there’s one that looks like the C594 GP machine below, which was lauded as the most beautiful race bike in the world back in its day, we’re in! Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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