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McGuinness and Mercer test TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge video game
Information about the exciting Isle of Man TT video game has started to trickle through – and with John McGuiness and Steve Mercer involved, expectations are running high. Although the agreement was initially announced last year (accompanied by some early gameplay footage – below) we still know remarkably little about the new game which is…
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Video: On board at the TT with Guy Martin and Michael Dunlop at 200mph!
At this time of year, as news and announcements trickle though, we always start to get very, very excited about the Isle of Man TT. And with this years spectacular now only 51 days away here’s some truly incredible footage to help you get in the mood. It shows Guy Martin and his Tyco Suzuki Superbike tearing around the famous Isle of Man…
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Husqvarna to introduce fuel injected 2-strokes!
Following on from the announcement by KTM a couple of weeks ago, Husqvarna has revealed that they also have a couple of fuel-injected 2-stroke enduro motorcycles going into production next year. As the first company to ever produce a purpose-built off-road bike, Husqvarna Motorcycles have always been a great advocate of 2-stroke technology – so it’s…
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Mitas SPORT FORCE+ radial tyre with new OSC technology
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Mitas SPORT FORCE+ radial tyre is designed for sport, naked, supermoto and touring motorcycles. SPORT FORCE+ is the result of recent development activities, intensive testing and high-end elastomers built into a tyre compound. OSCT – Optimum Steel Cord Technology The completely…
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SignalWear Smart Gloves – innovative new tech to help you be seen on the road!
These clever new smart gloves from SignalWear, automatically blink when you change lane or turn – to help you be more visible when out on two wheels. If you ride a bike, you’re inevitably well aware of the risks and dangers facing you out on the road. And although there’s already a raft of existing…
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Energica electric bikes updated for 2017
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Energica has updated their Ego and Eva electric motorbikes for 2017, managing to increase horsepower and torque, while bringing them in line with Euro 4 regulations – plus they’ve just introduced a couple of loyalty packages. The new Ego sportbike now has 145bhp (previously 136) while the Eva naked sportsbike has 108bhp…
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Test ride a Triumph and receive a FREE complimentary T-shirt!
Britain’s largest motorcycle manufacturer Triumph is currently running a range of promotions, encouraging people to commit to the Triumph brand. Triumph Motorcycles is giving away an exclusive complimentary T-shirt with every test ride of a Triumph Tiger 800 or Triumph Explorer. The promotion is only running until April 30, 2017, so if you fancy a…
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Indian Motorcycle unveils new Chieftain Elite and Chieftain Limited motorcycles for 2017
Indian Motorcycle has just released two new models for 2017; the top-of-the-line Chieftain Elite and the Chieftain Limited. Only 350 of the Elite models will be sold globally: “With Chieftain Elite we wanted to design the most-premium, feature-packed Chieftain that we could possibly imagine,” said Reid Wilson, Director of Marketing for Indian Motorcycle. “In the end,…
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Video: 69 year old driver who deliberately swerved into motorcyclist gets 15 years in prison
https://youtu.be/g8FuaSRiTOI Texas man, William Sam Crum, 69, who was caught intentionally swerving into passing motorcyclist in Hood County has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Crum has been convicted of two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click…
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Treat your battery right with the Optimate 4-1A Dual Program V3!
This is a really cool little gadget from Optimate, which works to diagnose, recover, charge, test and maintain your motorcycle battery all year round. The Optimate 4-1A Dual Program charger has been updated for 2017 (they’re onto the third incarnation!), offering more efficient power circuitry, a 1 Amp charge current and refined software control.Article…
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First look: Alpinestars 2017 range sneek peak at new Gore-Tex boots and armoured Hoodie
Alpinestars is about to launch its Spring 2017 collection and here’s a couple of sneak peeks at two new elements from it. First up is the firms’ new Air Plus V2 Gore-Tec XCR Boot. No price for these as yet, expect that soon, but here’s what we do have from the Italian company so…
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Kawasaki ZXR-750 J1 and J2 Silicone Hose Kit from SamcoSport
SamcoSport has just launched a brand new hose kit for the Kawasaki ZXR 750 J1 and J2 – the iconic 749cc sports bike from the early 90’s. The ZXR750 J built on the successes of the Kawasaki ZXR750 H1 and H2, featuring 43mm upside down forks, a lighter, diamond section alloy chassis, a new short…
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REVEALED: Suzuki’s plans for its own in-helmet display system linked to a bike mounted rear camera that moves as you move your head!
Suzuki is going to launch its own in-helmet augmented-view system that will be linked to a variety of motorcycles and will give live, real-time link ups to rear facing cameras in the back of a bike! The system will use a small screen and projector to feed information on to the inside of the visor…
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Wirelessly connect to your Harley or Honda with the Sena FreeWire!
Sena has joined forces with Harley and Honda, launching the FreeWire, a Bluetooth adapter which allows users to wirelessly connect to their bikes. Developed by Bluetooth innovators Sena, the FreeWire is the first device that’s been specifically designed to work with both Harley-Davidson and Honda Gold Wing infotainment systems. In short, it’s an eagerly anticipated…
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Video: See how Ducati’s Superleggera engine is put together
https://youtu.be/uXFjfOZHq-c Check out this video from Ducati of its 1299 Superleggera engine. The film is just a minute and a half of animation showing the engine being put together. It’s a fine way to spend a bit of time this morning. We’ve watched this a dozen times already.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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Keep your eyes peeled: New-look Speed Camera Vans confirmed!
If you’ve been anywhere near social media over the last few days, you might have spotted some blurry photos of suspected new-look speed camera vans that have been doing the rounds. Initially we weren’t sure if they were legit, but a bit of digging has revealed they are. It turns out that they’ve been introduced…
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Video: Built in GPS at your fingertips with the TurnPoint!
The TurnPoint is a Bluetooth-enabled GPS device that embeds into a specially made motorcycle glove, and connects to a smartphone app to provide turn-by-turn directions. The brainchild of Lab Brothers, an Atlanta based technology start-up; the awesome little gadget uses a Bluetooth connection and LEDs to tell you which direction to go. Lab Brothers…
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Behind the scenes of ‘Ghost in the Shell’ with the Honda NM4 design team!
We’ve already told you (multiple times) how excited we are for the the live-action version of Ghost in the Shell – and in time for today’s release Honda Japan has posted a fascinating blog piece from one of the designers involved, who breaks down the production process which began back in the summer of 2015.…
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Customised your Triumph? WIN the chance to have your bike on display at The Bike Shed Show 2017!
If you’ve got an interesting post-2011 Triumph custom and would like to enter the competition, all you’ve got to do is post a photo of your bike on the Triumph UK Facebook page with a brief description of its modifications, and why you’ve made them. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTriumphUK/videos/10155274117032625/ If you win, your bike will be displayed on…
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Go to the Prescott Bike Festival on April 9! Advance tickets with money off are on sale right now!
Iconic British manufacturer Norton will be the featured marque at this year’s Prescott Bike Festival, which takes place at the famous Gloucestershire Hillclimb on 9 April. The Norton Owners Club is set to stage a huge display, including parade runs, with two rare Nortons expected, the 1956 Manx 350cc Reverse Head, built by…
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John McGuinness opens up about concerns over Guy Martin’s TT ambitions this year: “I’m a bit worried about him. He needs a year or two back.”
Legendary Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness has spoken about his worry over Honda teammate Guy Martin in this year’s event on The Island. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Motor Sport magazine, out now, McGuinness says that he’s nervous that Martin is out of practice when it comes to racing.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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MotoGP: Suzuki’s Alex Rins has broken his ankle
This just in from Suzuki, the factory is playing it down – but it’s a fracture in the ankle for the MotoGP rider… Team SUZUKI ECSTAR rider Alex Rins had a slight accident while training on Thursday with his Suzuki RM-Z motocross machine. Apparently without major incident, but with some pain in the right ankle,…
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Review: Furygan Caprino D30 Sympatex Boots
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. I’ve been wearing these boots pretty much non-stop since they landed on my desk. Although they may look like your normal fashion boot (and pretty nice ones at that), they offer…
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Buy a 2017 Jurby T-shirt and help support the Manx Grand Prix injured riders and helicopter fund
Over the past two years, Wemoto has raised over £26,000 for the Manx Grand Prix Supporters’ Club through that sale of its Festival of Jurby T-shirts. This year, it wants to raise more.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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