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Suzuki recalls GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R
Suzuki is recalling its GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R models after a problem was picked up in the bike’s ECU. Suzuki says that the recall affects just over 600 registered motorcycles in the UK. The affected bike’s ECU units will be replaced.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here…
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Now that’s some serious horsepower… Shetland pony smashes up £3000 custom motorcycle and ends up in Judge Rinder’s courtroom
A Shetland pony stands before TV’s Judge Rinder accused of smashing up a £3,000 custom motorbike. Wee Bob (just to be clear, that’s the horse) is being sued for damages by Callum Woods – who reckons he bust out of his field and trashed his custom motorcycle, worth £3000. The miniature nag was defended by…
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Richard Hammond tumbles off a TVS during Grand Tour filming
Richard Hammond has got a pretty chequered history when it comes to crashing – so it’ll come as no surprise that he dropped his bike during filming for the Grand Tour charity adventure across Mozambique. In the episode which is set to air on Amazon Prime on the 16th February, Hammond fell off his TVS…
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VIDEO: TT 2018 – John McGuinness joins Josh Brookes at Norton
Three weeks ago we told you that John McGuinness had said that he was: “Very, very interested in a Norton deal for the TT,” and today we can confirm he has signed to ride for the Norton factory team in the Superbike and Senior TT Races at the 2018 Isle of Man TT. McGuinness joins 2015…
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Keanu Reeves takes the mickey out of himself in bike-surfing, bike flying and hand-in-fire videos. We like them.
Here’s some pretty quirky videos from that there Keanu Reeves bloke where he’s advertising Squarespace (a web site building service) whilst taking the mick out of himself riding, flying and surfing his Arch motorcycle. Made us smile. Make it happen.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here…
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First Ride: Sinnis Bomber 125cc EFI
Economy, efficiency and effortless commuting ability in a stylish small capacity package. Seeing the Sinnis Bomber for the first time, I couldn’t help but admire it. Yet another well-styled machine originating from China, I thought… Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read…
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VIDEO: SHARK launches Jorge Lorenzo Austrian GP Race-R Pro Replica
Last year, Shark launched a limited edition replica of the “White Shark” that Jorge Lorenzo wore at the Aragón GP in 2016 – and for 2018, it has created a special edition replica of his top of the range GP Race-R Pro that he wore at the Austrian GP 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=NJMUB7IXZco The Shark Race-R Pro…
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How YOU could help a major movie being made about 500cc GP World Champion Wayne Gardner
A documentary is being made about legendary 500cc GP World Champion Wayne Gardner – and the makers are hoping that some of YOU might have film gold in your collections. The new project (called: Wayne) is already underway. It will tell the life story of the Australian former world motorcycle champion, Gardner, and is being directed by…
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Cops cancel 250,000 speeding fines in a 12-month period – as officer numbers continue to decline
Police across the UK have been forced to scrap one in 10 speeding fines issued in a 12-month period – and in some cases, forces have scrapped more than a quarter of the fines handed out to drivers. According to analysis by Dr Adam Snow, a lecturer in criminology at Liverpool Hope University, more than…
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Jorge Lorenzo-approved Ducati Scrambler ‘Trackster’
Melbourne-based Skunk Machine created this AWESOME MotoGP inspired Ducati Scrambler ‘Trackster’ – and then Jorge Lorenzo signed it at last year’s Melbourne GP! The bike was brought to Skunk Machine’s owner Carl Cerra by a long-time customer Anthony who wanted something special creating to sit in his new bar. His brief to Carl was fairly…
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VIDEO: MotoGP Sepang Test – Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins getting to grips with their 2018 Suzuki Ecstar GSX-RR’s.
Suzuki has released a brilliant behind the scenes video of the SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP test at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia earlier this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBprG55kk9E&feature=youtu.be The video shows on track action with riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins as they test various new parts and settings on their 2018 GSX-RR machines – plus there’s interviews…
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John McGuinness: “I’m very, very interested in a Norton deal for the TT”
JOHN MCGUINNESS, 23-times TT winner was explaining about his return to action after an horrific crash at last year’s North West 200 event which left him with back and leg injuries when he told guests at the annual Joey Dunlop Foundation dinner that he is ‘Very, very interested’ in riding for Norton at the TT. The…
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SECRET! Check out these AMAZING plans from Suzuki for live light projection tech to keep us safe (and make us faster…)
Suzuki has filed designs for a new warning and rider aid system that projects complex LED lights at the ground to both help the rider see what’s in front of them AND act as a bright, warning beacon to other road users. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly…
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Fancy building an Indian Scout flattracker?
Winter is traditionally the time for tinkering, and Indian is encouraging riders to pick up their tools and flattrack their Scouts – taking inspiration from the Indian Super Hooligan that’s making a name for itself in the American Flat Track championship. Indian says it is starting to see an increase in riders in Europe who…
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Valentino Rossi SHOCK announcement. He’ll decide after the first three races in 2018 whether he stays or LEAVES MotoGP!
It’s the news about Rossi that will have die-hard Valentino fans worried – but the nine-times world champion has confirmed that his plans for this year in MotoGP are NOT sorted. Speaking at the three-day test at Sepang this week, the Italian Yamaha rider let out the shocking statement which has been first reported by…
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Northern Ireland set to host World Superbike NEXT YEAR
Northern Ireland is set to host a round of the World Superbike Championship for the first time at the new £30m Lake Torrent Circuit in Coalisland. The circuit is under construction currently on a former clay pits site.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to…
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Video: “She’s running a bit rich…” – Campsite carnage at Le Mans 24 Hour
Have you ever wondered how to fire flames out of your bikes exhaust? Well, here’s a short video of some fairly mental flamethrower fun at last year’s Le Mans 24 Hour. https://www.facebook.com/dkracing2294/videos/1684643714880887/ Aptly named French Youtuber SpitBike has published a Vlog from last year’s Le Mans 24 Hour – showing the absolute carnage, after hours.…
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Bennetts Motorcycle Insurance maintains its Defaqto 5 Star Rating
Bennetts Motorcycle Insurance has successfully achieved a 5 Star Defaqto rating for the eighth year on the trot. Defaqto Star Ratings provide consumers, advisers and brokers with an accurate benchmark so that they can see at a glance different how market offerings compare. The Star Rating for motorcycle insurance takes all aspects of a provider’s…
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Cycling supremo Mark Cavendish to make the move to motorcycle racing?
In an interview with Esquire Middle East, British cycling legend and Manxman Mark Cavendish said that he’d love to race bikes (with engines, not pedals). It’s well reported that Cavendish is a big fan of motorsports, and as a close friend of British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow he’s well aware of what it takes at…
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Britain’s Roads Policing Chief: Punish speeders who go 1mph over limit!
It’s a stark warning to all road users – don’t stray over the speed limit even by the smallest amount. if you do then things could get much more dire.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Britain’s Roads Policing…
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Australian SBK Test – Day One: Troy Bayliss takes tenth place at Phillip Island
Troy Bayliss took to the track for the first official tests of the 2018 Australian SBK Championship season – after 10 years of racing retirement, and a 21 year absence from the series. The 48-year-old WorldSBK legend and multiple champion last contested the series way back in 1997, before he made a move into British…
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Harley-Davidson to launch electric motorcycle within 18 months
Harley-Davidson has announced that it is just 18 months away from releasing its first production electric motorcycle. Harley-Davidson revealed its first electric motorcycle back in 2014, with its popular LiveWire concept – which pumped out 74bhp and 56 lb-ft of torque, offered a zero-to-60 time of around 4 seconds, and a range of 50 miles.…
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Spy Shots: New KTM 790 Adventure caught in action
KTM’s new 790 Adventure has been caught in action – and it’s looking very close to showroom ready. Unveiled in prototype form at EICMA 2017, the KTM 760 Adventure is one of the most hotly anticipated adventure machines to emerge from the Italian expo (even if it was a prototype) – but thanks to an…
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MotoGP Sepang Test: Lorenzo dominates third and final day
Five-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo put in the fastest ever lap of Sepang, during Day Three of the MotoGP Test. Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team) decimated the competition on the third and final day of the Sepang MotoGP Test, setting the fastest ever lap around the Malaysian venue; an impressive 1:58.830. His closest challenger was Repsol…
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