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Zero DSR Black Forest – touring on an electric motorcycle?
Zero has introduced the DSR Black Forest, the first electric bike specially developed for the European market with significantly improved range for touring. Addressing one of the biggest challenges for electric motorcycle manufacturers, Zero Motorcycles has unveiled its new Zero DSR Black, making longer trips with an electric motorcycle possible, at last. According to Zero,…
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VIDEO: Harley-Davidson XG750 replica flat tracker from Japan
Japan-based Asterisk Custom Works has created a unique flat tracker from the bones of a Harley-Davidson Street 750 – and it looks awesome. Four years ago, Harley-Davidson unveiled its affordable, versatile and affordable model for A2 licence holders; the Harley-Davidson Street 750. And last year, the Milwaukee brand reinforced its range with a second, sportier…
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Legendary racer Luigi Taveri has died
Luigi Taveri has passed away at the age of 88. Taveri, who won three 125 World Championships in 1962, 1964 and 1966, was the one of the greats of the era and has been described as a “true gentleman”. Debuting in 1954 in the 500 and 250 World Championships, the Swiss rider scored points and…
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Valentino Rossi makes HUGE retirement statement: “I’ll probably race for the next two years then talk about running a Yamaha satellite team after that.”
Earlier this year Valentino Rossi said he could retire after the first three races of 2018, and now it looks like the Yamaha-shaped carrot that has been dangled in front of the nine-times world champ is just too tasty to leave the MotoGP party for. After Tech 3 and Yamaha announced that they were parting ways…
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Harley-Davidson invests in Alta Motors and commits to an electric future
Harley-Davidson has announced it has invested in California-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Alta Motors, a month after Harley-Davidson President and CEO Matt Levatich told investors the company was on track to deliver its first electric motorcycle ‘within 18 months’. Speaking about Alta Motors, Levatich said: “Alta has demonstrated innovation and expertise in EV and their objectives…
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Ridden: 2018 Suzuki GSX-R125 & GSX-S125
When I was 16 and rode around on my 50cc Suzuki S, all I dreamt about was a 125cc sportsbike. All the cool kids were riding them. There were Gileras, Hondas, Cagivas and all manner of other exotic – and oh-so-unattainable – bikes on the roads. But I never got one. The price of…
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VIDEO: Casey Stoner gets to grips with the new Ducati Panigale V4
Casey Stoner has been out to Valencia to ride the new Ducati Panigale V4, the first mass-produced Ducati to be equipped with a 4-cylinder engine, derived from the Desmosedici of the MotoGP. And he’s really impressed. Check out the video below to find out why… https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=-zF9y72Hv8Q For more information on the new Panigale V4, click…
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So can I ride my motorcycle in the snow?
It’s that time of year again when some asking ‘can I ride my motorcycle in the snow?’. We spoke to the Institute of Advanced Motorists Chief Examiner, Peter Rodger, who gave us his top tips for riding in the snow… Make sure you are warmly dressed, all over. If you don’t have a mist-clear arrangement on…
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Moto2: The Kalex Triumph gets out in first pre-season test. 1.3s off lap record
We’ve already shown you the first dyno runs of the 765cc Triumph Moto2 enging wrapped in the exquisite Kalex chassis (you can see that again by clicking HERE) – and now the bike has stretched its legs in a first pre-season test at Valencia. Originally set for three days of action, the test had to…
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Meet the future of speed cameras – it weighs less than a pound and fits into the palm of your hand. And the Met Police are trialing it now…
Called the TruSpeed SE at 132 x 114 x 53mm in size, the speed camera is about the same size as a pair of small binoculars.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Indeed, the camera does look like a…
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Launch ride: 2018 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tour
There’s a long line of shiny new 2018 Gold Wings parked outside our hotel in Austin, Texas. A beautiful sight, but there’s something wrong with the picture – I can see my own breath. Usually it’s around 20C around here, but a freak cold snap has forced temperatures into minus figures. Article continues below… Advert…
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1976 Kawasaki H2 race replica from a new Ninja 300
Bexton Craft Motorcycles has created an awesome replica of Gary Nixon’s 1976 Kawasaki H2 – from a 2014 Ninja 300. Bexton Craft Motorcycles has recreated Gary Nixon’s FIM Formula 750 Cup machine, from a 2014 Ninja 300. Modifications include cutting the sub-frame, utilising a modified Yamaha TZ250 body, and adding Racing Green paint, a single seat,…
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Brrrr! The snow coats Europe’s top tracks this morning… how many can you name?
It’s not just us in Blighty who’ve been hit with the snow. Various (really, rather iconic) racing circuits across Europe has also been hit with a smack of snow.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Don’t they look lovely…
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BMW Boss: “The electric motorbike does not interest us, we are betting everything on the scooter”
Our friends at Motociclismo Italy have been speaking to Stephan Schaller, Managing Director of BMW, about the Bavarian brand’s green future. Schaller said; “Two-wheeled electric vehicles will increase, but I believe that their diffusion will be limited to vehicles that will move in the city, basically will be scooters like our C Evolution or the…
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VIDEO: Luckiest biker alive! Watch this – you’ll wince (but he’s OK)
https://youtu.be/ezf5oeP3eRE Wow. Check out this video of one of the luckiest bikers on the planet . This video was posted on the HAMMY MOTO channel. (which you can get to by clicking HERE). Hammy himself says that he got into a tankslapper and slid through the tiny gap between the truck’s rear tyres and the…
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Yamaha President: “More three wheelers on the way”
So it’s not just going to be the arriving-next-month, MT-09 powered Niken three-wheeler from Yamaha – there’s more tri-fun on the way and that’s been confirmed by Yamaha President and CEO Yoshihiro Hidaka.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.…
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TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge goes on sale next month
After several months of waiting, the hotly anticipated TT Isle Of Man – Ride on the Edge video game is set to finally arrive in stores on March 6. TT fans far and wide will be able to imitate their favourite riders from the comfort of their own home, tackling in excess of 250 corners…
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VIDEO: Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb
With a blanket of snow covering the UK this morning, here’s all the action from last month’s Harley Davidson Snow Hill Climb to offer a bit of two wheeled inspiration, and show you just what’s capable with a set of studded tyres.
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Video: A day with the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
No matter whether it’s on the beach, off-road, on the road or flat-out on track, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R takes it all in its stride – and KTM has released a beautifully shot video showing just how capable it is.
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Quick Spins – 1996 Triumph Speed Triple
All was set and sorted. But then, after some overnight contemplation, Speed Triple owner Stuart Wallace developed cold feet and things went disappointingly Pete Tong. ‘Sorry, I’ve changed my mind. I can’t let you ride it. It’s just too special to me, I can’t take the risk,’ was the general sentiment of his decline. Having…
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Ducati announce its 2018 track days at Donington and Silverstone
Ducati UK is set to host two exclusive track days for Ducati owners at Silverstone circuit on May 31, and Donington on July 5 – in conjunction with California Superbike School. California Superbike School will be on hand providing expertise and guidance as well as monitoring track activity – and there will be a number…
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VIDEO: Start your bike with your fingerprint
Indian-based tech start-up Nevon has come up with an amazing bit of kit to allow you to start your bike using a fingerprint scanner. Aside from offering keyless ignition, Nevon’s fingerprint bike starter system comes with an anti-theft and anti-towing feature which’ll alert you instantly via text message if your bike is on the move,…
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Alpinestars unveils its new Tech-Air compatible Revenant adventure touring jacket
Revenant GORE-TEX Pro Jacket: £849.99 + Tech-Air Street Airbag: £999.99 Alpinestars has just unveiled its new, fully-featured adventure touring jacket – the Revenant – that’s been built to withstand extreme weather and riding conditions. It’s from an advanced GORE-TEX fabric, which helps to offer breathability, waterproofing and windproofing. And for added protection, the jacket is…
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Burt Munro Bonneville Salt Flats Tee from Indian
Indian Motorcycles has just announced its new long-sleeved tee, which pays homage to Burt Munro’s 183.59mph record on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Cool right? For more information, visit: www.indianmotorcycle.euArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.
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