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Kawasaki’s plan for new 800 naked appear with adjustable bodywork and more sporty aspirations
Kawasaki has pushed through another update for it’s big naked model range with an as-yet-specified model getting updated bodywork and a more sporty riding position. The model is likely to end up in the 2017 model range and the drawing has just been filed with details of an updated air intake into the motor (although…
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Metzeler Offroad Park welcomes enduro riders
Metzeler has completed the work on its first track, the Metzeler Offroad Park, located in Pietramurata, Trentino in north-east Italy. The six kilometers long track has been designed with with different skills levels in mind, and it even allows training to take place at night thanks to artificial lighting. The track has been designed for…
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Rope strung across 60mph Dundee road ‘could have killed biker’
Road safety campaigners have warned that a rope strung across a 60mph Dundee road in the pitch black could have killed a biker, according to reports in local paper The Courier. One man, who has asked not to be named, was driving on Templeton Road in Dundee at about 12.10am last Friday when he nearly…
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Ducati’s Diavel gets the ‘Mad Max’ treatment
Check out what you can do with a crashed Ducati Diavel and loads of time (plus a serious amount of cash) – should you be a bit ‘Mad Max’. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. This Diavel special started when…
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Lewis Hamilton investigated by NZ Police after Harley riding selfie
Lewis Hamilton was investigated by police in New Zealand after he allegedly filmed himself riding a Harley-Davidson on a motorway and posted it online. The two clips were apparently recorded while the Formula One world champion was on a brief trip in Auckland ahead of this weekend’s opening round of the 2016 F1 world championship which…
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Save money with Fast Bikes magazine digital editions
The future is digital, fast and full of bikes! That’s if you subscribe to the digital edition of our sister publication Fast Bikes. In addition to the good old print issues, you can now purchase digital editions of the mag. Read your favourite stories on your smart phone, tablet or computer – anytime, anywhere. Subscribing…
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Honda’s new motorcycle hybrid engine appears in published patent
This image has appeared showing a patent drawing from Honda for a hybrid electric/petrol engine that’s destined for a motorcycle. Although the patent is not exactly new it is the first time we’ve seen this design set out in this way and specified for a motorcycle on the engine description. The bulk of the design…
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Fugitive biker arrested and remanded in custody
A motorcyclist has pleaded guilty to a series of driving offences after riding through Sussex at speeds of more than 100mph and crashing twice. Gavin Collett, of Bramber Road, Broadwater, was seen speeding on the A24 before crashing at a junction with the A27 last Thursday.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…
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New Pilgrim boots from Spada
Spada has announced an interesting addition to their boot range: the Spada Pilgrim boots have been introduced as part of the company’s new ‘everywear’ range. The pilgrim is a classic laced style leather boot with an authentic wooden and leather sole to finish off the look.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…
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Video: The three-second long police chase ends in biker fail
Video: The three-second long police chase ends in biker fail. It’s bad enough that he’s going to jail, but he also has to live with the shame of an internet biker fail. Police in Sandy Springs, Georgia USA, were recording on their dash cam when a motorcycle rider decided to run. But he made it an…
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Shoei’s X-Spirit III in stores now
Shoei has now put the highly anticipated X-Spirit III into dealerships (in plain colours only at the moment). The helmet is all-new with what Shoei says are improved aerodynamics, ventilation and comfort as well as an ultralight shell, according to the Japanese factory it is their most technologically advanced sports helmet to date.Article continues below… Advert…
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Video: Ice drifting on a Harley-Davidson Dyna
Video: Ice drifting on a Harley-Davidson Dyna. If you think it’s a bit too cold to get out on your bike (and primarily, if you think that because your bike is a cruiser) then think again.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read…
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Fugitive biker says he avoided police by getting a haircut – and will hand himself over to authorities
It’s the most bizzare of biking stories from the past seven days and it’s still going strong – the fugitive biker who was chased by seven police cars and two helicopters during a 100mph+ chase, crashed twice then raced away without his helmet before fleeing on foot says he’ll give himself up to police. According…
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WorldSBK: Sykes Strikes Back
Rea (Kawasaki) in P2, Sykes (Kawasaki) on the top step and Davies (Ducati) in P3 Kawasaki Racing Team’s Tom Sykes took an incredible victory in a three-way fight for the win at Chang International Circuit in Thailand. The Yorkshireman was locked in a battle with teammate and reigning Champion Jonathan Rea and Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s…
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Cluzel takes World Supersport Win in Tahiland
Frenchman Jules Cluzel won the WorldSSP Race at Chang International Circuit, holding off Puccetti rider Kenan Sofuoglu and Honda’s PJ Jacobsen. The MV Agusta rider scored his 11thcareer victory and his first since being sidelined through injury in the latter half of 2015, with the battle a four-way fight between the MV Agusta rider and Jacobsen,…
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SCOOOOOP! But what the hell is this bike that we’ve got a patent drawing for? It’s a Honda, we know that. And a V-twin…
OK people, listen up – we’ve found this drawing buried deep (so, so deep) inside a Honda file registered for a front mudguard patent somewhere on this planet… but we haven’t got a bloody clue about exactly what this bike is.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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WIN WIN WIN! Head-to-toe riding kit for FREE!
We’ve teamed up with the brilliant people at MotoDirect to offer you the chance to win one of two head-to-toe kits worth over £1500! That’s right, enter our FREE competition and you can be the lucky winner to make your riding life top notch.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…
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UK FIRST: Plug-and play cornering bike headlight
MoreBikes.co.uk and our sister magazine, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, are the first in the UK to test the incredible new JW Speaker 8790 Adaptive Cornering Headlight. MSL is building a special Yard Built Yamaha XSR700 that you’ll be able to see on the Yamaha stand at 2016’s Motorcycle Live in the NEC. Intended to be…
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Police hunt motorcyclist who clocked over 100mph, crashed and lost helmet then crashed AGAIN!
The Mail is reporting that Police are currently hunting a biker who led them on a three hour long chase, rode at over 100mph, crashed and lost his helmet then crashed AGAIN before losing them by running away from the wrecked motorcycle… And they’ve still not found out who he is despite officials getting the…
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Spy Shots: KTM 390 Duke gets updated for 2017
Spy Shots: KTM 390 Duke gets updated for 2017 These are the latest pictured of the next-generation KTM 390 Duke which is currently undergoing consumption tests in Spain.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Pictures, grabbed by our top spy…
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Review: Squidgy custom earplugs from Ultimate Ear
Reviewed by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £65+p&p // Sizes: Custom fitted // Colours: Red, yellow, green, blue, blue/red, clear I had been meaning to get custom earplugs made for years, but never quite got round to it. Something always got in the way. Then last year at Motorcycle Live in the NEC I bumped into…
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Suzuki adds TL1000S to vintage programme and lists on Ebay store
Suzuki has added the TL1000S to its Vintage Parts Programme and has made it even easier for customers to order parts, with owners now able to order all available components through its own eBay store. The TL1000S is one of a number of iconic machines included on the store as part of Suzuki’s Vintage Parts…
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WorldSSP: Wildcard Wilairot fastest on Friday
Local rider Ratthapong Wilairot tops combined times on the way to Tissot-Superpole session. Wildcard Thai rider Ratthapong Wilairot locked out the top of the timesheets on Friday in Buriram to outpace reigning Champion Kenan Sofuoglu and rival Jules Cluzel.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or…
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WSB: Van Der Mark tops Thai Friday
Dutch Honda rider leads the sprint to Superpole in Buriram. A fastest lap of 1’34.770 saw Honda WorldSBK Team’s Michael Van Der Mark (pictured above) go quickest on the first day of the MOTUL Thai Round at Chang International Circuit in Buriram. Second fastest was Pata Yamaha’s Sylvain Guintoli, followed by Althea BMW rider Jordi Torres…
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