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Ducati presents its 2018 line-up at gala pre-EICMA launch show
There’s the much-awaited V4 superbike (that’s more MotoGP-for-the-road than anything we’ve seen before) and a Scrambler 1100 that’ll get your juices flowing. The global event on Sunday evening was hosted by Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, who unveiled a host of new bikes including a 1100 Scrambler and V4 MotoGP bike for…
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Want to watch the LIVE Ducati launch of its 2018 motorcycles? Well you can. Right here, for FREE.
The countdown has begun to the Ducati World Première 2018, scheduled to take place in Milan, at the Linear Ciack theatre, on Sunday 5 November 2017. The Ducati Model Range for next year will be presented tomorrow at 9.00pm (that’s 8.00pm UK time) by Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali. The live screen is on this page,…
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Kevin Schwantz RGV500 to be restored at Motorcycle Live
Kevin Schwantz’s 1989 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500 is to be restored to full working order at this year’s Motorcycle Live – which takes place from 18-26 November at the NEC in Birmingham – as part of the Japanese manufacturer’s presence at the annual event. The iconic Grand Prix machine will be completely stripped, before being carefully…
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WSB 2018 Provisional Calendar Confirmed
WSBK has decided on the final dates for 2018’s action – the season kicks off on February 23 in Australia (Phillip Island, natch) and ends in Qatar on October 27. The UK round will be held at Donington Park on May 27 but the Argentinian round scheduled to be held on October 12-14 is still…
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Suzuki shows the 2018 Hayabusa, GSX-R750 and GSX-R600. Don’t get too excited… sigh…
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Well, this might just be a cat-out-the-bag a bit early but Suzuki Motor of America has released these images of new-2018 models in the USA range. The announcement reported on by Road Racing…
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Met Police show off new BMW F700GS and stinger spikes to combat bike theft
Scotland Yard has unveiled a handful of new tools to help in the battle against bike theft. Met Commissioner Cressida Dick announced the new tactics today, claiming they were already making a difference with a fall in the number of moped offences since July. Metropolitan Police have commissioned four specialist off-road ready BMW F700GS bikes, in…
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Keanu Reeves to launch three bikes at EICMA next week
This just in from the American outlet Asphalt and Rubber: movie icon Keanu Reeves has been confirmed to be at next weeks’ EICMA show in Milan where his ARCH Motorcycle company will show THREE models to the world.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to…
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Kawasaki H2 SX power claims made. And if true… aren’t up to much. Even with a supercharger bolted on.
According to the scoop-kings over at the Dutch outlet Oliepeil, the power output on the supercharged H2 SX bike coming from Kawasaki for 2018 isn’t exactly mind-blowing.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The Dutch lads say that the…
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Amazon drones could charge electric motorcycles on the go
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. A new Amazon patent could be set to fix the issue with electric powered travel by delivering essential power by DRONE to wherever you need it. The patent filed by the…
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Video: Teaser trailer confirms mystery BMW as new F850GS
Earlier this year we brought you news of a mystery BMW GS – and a teaser trailer released today confirms it’s the hotly anticipated 2018 F850GS. The bike is due to enter the range as the top-of-the-range for the middleweight Adventure machines with familiar but sharper styling. It gets an all-new aluminium frame, revised engine layout…
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Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda’s new 2018 models all destined for Motorcycle Live!
This week has seen some of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers unveil brand-new models – all of which will be making their UK debut at Motorcycle Live at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November. Yamaha announced an innovative new three-wheel leaning motorcycle called the Niken, which translates to ‘two swords’ in Japanese. The model was…
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Video: Triumph Street Triple Custom from Italy
Custom house Italian Dream Motorcycle based in Reggio Emilia, Italy has unveiled its latest creation, a Triumph Street Triple special, dubbed the ‘Tripla 0.0 675cc’. Italian Dream Motorcycle’s latest creation is a unique Triumph Street Triple custom, that’s been built in conjunction with highly specialised racing parts manufacturers. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More…
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Fan’s favourite Rutter to star at January Winter Classic
Few motorcycle racers can boast a CV that comes close to Michael Rutter’s, Guest of Honour at the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show. In a career spanning over 20 years, which goes back to the early 1990’s, when a teenage Rutter took to the track following in his famous father Tony’s footsteps…
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VIDEO: Yamaha’s MOTOBOT is back. And the damn thing is getting quicker and closer to Valentino Rossi…
You ever see that film The Terminator? Where machines rise up against humanity? Check out this video from Yamaha of the latest step in the factory’s Motobot project. The any-bike riding bolt-on robot’s team has been tasked with using the latest tech and a combination of learning AI to make a bot that can be…
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CAUGHT: Here’s the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen snapped out in final road miles!
Our friends at the excellent Soymotero.net have been out and about hunting down the Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen 2018 motorcycle – and bagged these great photos of the prototype undergoing final pre-production tests. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The…
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Here’s the first official pic of the 2018 Africa Twin Big Tank (it won’t be called that… should be, but won’t…)
We told you some time ago that Honda was bringing out a seriously updated version of the hugely popular Africa Twin Adventure Bike and what we have here (above) might well be the first official look at the bike courtesy of Honda itself. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…
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Yamaha unveils new pickup truck for motorcyclists at Tokyo Motor Show
Yamaha revealed its four-wheel drive, cross-country pick-up; the Cross Hub Concept – and it looks awesome. The Cross Hub Concept is a middle-weight SUV equipped with top-notch Falken rubber, raised suspension and four-wheel drive – and uses a unique diamond-shaped seating arrangement that puts the driver’s seat at the front, with a passenger seat directly behind…
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2018 Honda Gold Wing is the first bike with CarPlay
Unveiled yesterday at Tokyo Motor Show, Honda’s new Gold Wing for 2018 is the first motorcycle that comes fully-equipped with CarPlay. The new 2018 Honda Gold Wing features a 7-inch LCD in the dashboard, much like a standard in-car dashboard, to which you can connect an Apple iPhone to the bike using a USB input…
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Review: Furygan Serpico Jacket
Furygan Serpico Jacket RRP: £160 // Sizes: S – 4XL // Colours: Black Tested by: Mau SpencerArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. In early 2016, Furygan launched their ‘Legend’ range of lightweight summer jackets and one of the styles…
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Honda Neo Sports Café unveiled at Tokyo
After a few months of teasers and trailers, Honda has finally presented its hotly anticipated new Neo Sports Café at Tokyo Motor Show. Although, at this stage, Honda is still describing it as a concept – we know that a production-ready version will be revealed at EICMA show on November 6 in Milan. Article continues…
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Purchase a Tracer 700 and get a FREE winter warmer kit worth over £1000
Yamaha has announced its new ‘Winter Warmer’ campaign, giving away over £1000 worth of accessories with every new Tracer 700. Yamaha’s Tracer 700, utilises the best components from its hugely popular MT-07, and adds a protective fairing and comfortable riding position to create a practical all-round machine that’s just as capable nipping to the shops…
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0% Finance on a range of new 125cc Yamaha machines
Getting on two wheels isn’t always easy – buying a bike can be costly and there’s an abundance of choice on the market. But, Yamaha is making it easier, offering 0% finance on a range of its 125cc machines. Yamaha has a reputation for quality and design – not to mention many years of…
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Full technical details for the all-new Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
Redesigned from the wheels up, the new Honda Gold Wing is sharper, more compact and lighter than ever – and we’ve got the stats to prove it. Since its introduction as a naked 1000cc machine in 1975, the Honda Gold Wing has created an enduring reputation for luxury, quality and comfort. But, in response to…
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All-new Kawasaki Z900 Retro Spirit revealed at Tokyo
Kawasaki has re-entered the retro market with its hotly anticipated Z900RS, which was today debuted at the Tokyo International Motor Show. The Z900RS pays homage the iconic Z1 Super Four 900 of 1972 – while taking advantage of the best of modern technology, with a new lightweight trellis frame and new engine tuning that means…
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