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Amputee Iraq veteran overcomes all odds to get back to motocross
After losing his leg to an IED during the Iraq conflict, Craig Hall beat all the odds – and within five months of prosthetic surgery, was back on his bike doing what he loves most. Craig has always had a passion for motocross, and it would seem that no improvised explosive device could change that…
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MotoGP: KTM to try out new ‘big bang’ motor instead of ‘screamer’ engine at Jerez
KTM is using a revamped version of its MotoGP engine to Jerez this weekend and could end up with the ‘big bang’ lump in the bikes for the premier race on Sunday. The motor was out at Le Mans earlier this week for some hard laps with Pol Espargaro, Bradley Smith and test rider Mika…
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Alpinestars launches Maverick Vinales ‘Mach 1’ limited edition Supertech R boot
Alpinestars has released a new Limited Edition Maverick Vinales Supertech R boot ahead of the first European stop of the 2017 MotoGP Championship in Jerez, Spain. The Limited Edition ‘Mach 1’ Supertech R, which Maverick will wear for his home GP, is a Supertech R in a limited edition colorscheme (grey, red, and black).Article continues…
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TVS Akula 310 (BMW S310RR) caught on film
The new TVS Akula 310 has been caught taking part in road testing in India – hinting that the small capacity sportsbike is nearly ready to be rolled out in showrooms across Asia. The 300cc mini-superbike has been made by TVS with some serious input from BMW – and will end up as the BMW…
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MXGP3 – Official Motocross Videogame to be released later this month!
The brand new official motocross videogame, MXGP3, will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC later this month. The new MXGP edition, based on the 2016 race season, has been updated with a series of innovative graphics and techniques which are made possible by the all new Unreal Engine 4 engine. Article continues below… Advert…
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Avon launches new Spirit ST sport touring tyre
The Spirit ST is the successor to Avon’s Storm 3D range and, according to the factory, has been designed to provide excellent levels of wet grip, together with ultra-high performance handling, on a wide range of popular sport-touring bikes. Featuring a radical new tread pattern, the Spirit ST uses the very latest high-silica synthetic rubber…
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REVEALED! Britain’s most profitable speed cameras
· The most productive camera charges £1,661 a day · The same camera racked up over 6,000 speeding offences in just one yearArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The nation’s highest earning speed cameras have been revealed, as part of new research from…
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MotoGP: Guintoli gets call up to French round. Will replace injured Alex Rins on the factory Suzuki
Sylvain Guintoli has been designated the rider to race Suzuki´s GSX-RR in the French GP in Le Mans on May 21st and following races, until Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s factory rider Alex Rins is fully recovered and able to return to competition. Guintoli will join Team Suzuki MotoGP, already in Jerez, to take part in Tuesday´s…
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BMW boss: We will launch 14 new models this year and you’ll be able to choose between drive trains
It’s good news for BMW fans – in a new statement by Harald Kruger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW, the factory boss says that there’s a load of new bikes slated to appear this year. Here’s what Kruger says about the next 12 months from the German factory: “There will also be…
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Quick Spins – 1995 Triumph Daytona 900
MoreBikes Quick Spins are brought to you by Classic Motorcyce Mechanics Magazine – the BEST magazine for great bikes from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Click on the link to get the CMM world on your screen. When it comes to bikes, few tales are more heartening than the revival of the Triumph brand. An…
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Video: Willy goes over a cliff (it’s more the story of his friends finding him though…)
Check out this video of a motorcyclist crashing over a barrier and down a cliff. It’s not as horrific as you might think though and the footage is fascinating because you see it all from the perspective of a helmet cam.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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Three Sisters Race Circuit closes amid financial turmoil
The Three Sisters Race Circuit has closed amid financial turmoil causing shock waves ripple through the racing community – and as more details emerge of the site’s complex history, the future is looking uncertain for the North West circuit. The track hosts a range of track days, karting races and Supermoto race rounds throughout the year,…
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This weekend: The Despatch Rally, Dorset
The Despatch Rally takes place this weekend, on Saturday May 7, 2017, in Dorset – aiming to bring together the wider motorcycling community to celebrate and honour wartime motorcycle despatch riders. The day is set to consist of themed destinations and challenges throughout the Dorset countryside, testing your skills as a Despatch rider, including; shooting, motorcycle…
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SHARK Helmets release Race-R PRO ‘White SHARK’ replica of the lid worn by Lorenzo
SHARK Helmets has released a limited and numbered edition of the Race-R PRO White SHARK Replica of the helmet worn by Jorge Lorenzo at the 2016 Aragon MotoGP. There’s a worldwide production run of just 1,500 and each lid comes one in special premium packaging. The helmet comes in an exclusively designed White SHARK box that…
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AUGMENTED REALITY AND LASER LIGHTING: THE FUTURE OF MOTORCYCLING IS REVEALED
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. Advertisement feature The motorcycling industry is seeing a rapid change with technological advances in augmented reality, protective gear and the bike itself creating a safer and more seamless riding experience. Carole Nash, recently voted the UK’s favourite and best motorcycle insurance broker, has…
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Diary date: Classic Endurance Legends race at Donington Park – May 6-7
We’re going to this excellent event and we figured we’d flag this up for you, so that you could whack it in the diary and make sure you’re trackside to see loads of pre-1987 bikes in three different classes (F1 Classic 750cc – 1300cc, F1 Superbike 750cc – 1300cc, Formula 2 247cc – 749cc) a…
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Want a Mark Hamill SIGNED HJC Star Wars Skywalker road-legal helmet? Here you go…
When we brought you the first look at the HJC Star Wars Rebel Pilot (Luke Skywalker’s lid) replica road-legal lid last year from the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, we said that we wanted one.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read…
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REVEALED: Honda’s secret NEW CBR600 patents (yeah, and a French Honda boss says that the 600 ISN’T dead!)
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Well, well, well – would you look at these. These are the secret Honda design drawings that PROVE that a CBR600 is in the works. And this run of drawings look…
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KTM’s 2018 SX model range set to arrive in dealers – including the KTM 85 SX
For 2018 KTM introduces a brand new KTM 85 SX for junior riders that are cutting their teeth in the schoolboy ranks. With the serious competitor in mind, this machine has a new engine that is 0.69kg lighter than the previous model, with improved power and rideability throughout the complete RPM range. The KTM 85…
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Video: Japanese wheelie nut Masaru Abe in action setting world’s longest wheelie record… yeah…
Whatever you did over the Band Holiday weekend, it wasn’t as dull as this. A wheelie is always a bit of a laugh but 8 hours on the back wheel takes the mickey. 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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Review: RST Tractech Evo Race Glove
RRP: £89.99 // Sizes: 8-12 (7 in black) // Colours: Black / White / Blue / Flo Green / Flo Red // Info: www.rst-moto.com If you’re looking for a glove that will protect your hands to the level required by racers, then the Tractech Evo race glove is one to check out. It’s a race…
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Bookings to open for the 2018 Isle of Man TT ferry crossings!
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has confirmed provisional bookings for sailings to the 2018 TT will open at 8.30am on Monday, 29th May. Provisional bookings, which are held with a deposit, can be made by visiting www.steam-packet.com or by calling 08722 992 992 (UK) or 0044 8722 992 992 (ROI & outside UK).Article…
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Video: Tom Cruise crashing off (and riding around on) a couple of stunt BMW R nineT bikes in Paris for Mission Impossible 6
Check out this couple of videos caught by Parisian film site StormShadowCrew whilst Tom Cruise has been filming a climactic motorcycle chase stunt for the upcoming Mission Impossible 6 film.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. There’s a bit…
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Launch Ride: Harley Street Rod
Hardcore Harley devotees best look away now. Flag-waving Trump supporters probably won’t be impressed either, but for many riders – particularly those a little younger – be they open-minded new bikers, or indeed anyone looking for their first Harley, this could well be a game-changer. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by…
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