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Ducati reveals 2016 Diavel Carbon
Here’s the second of the updated bikes for the Ducati 2016 range – and it’s the new Diavel Carbon. Basically, the bike has come in for cosmetic touches and little else. So while the feet-forward cruiser option of the Diavel that’s been touted around for ages now may still be an addition to next year’s…
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Victory cruisers get Akrapovič exhaust option
All of the motorcycles in Victory Motorcycles’ cruiser category can now be fitted with performance Akrapovič exhausts. Owners of the Gunner, Judge, Hammer S, Hammer 8-Ball, Vegas 8-Ball and the High-Ball can simply make a straight swap of their standard exhausts for these new Akrapovič ones.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly…
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SCOOP Yamaha MT-15 super naked spied testing
Pictures have emerged of this secret prototype bike – a Yamaha pre-production 150 naked with quality suspension and new chassis parts. The bike, being called the MT-15, has been spotted going through final road testing programs abroad and looks likely to be part of the Yamaha asian-market rosta for 2016. It seems unlikely that the…
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Brad Pitt spends £250,000 on WWII nazi sidecar combo
We all know that actor Brad Pitt loves his bikes, he’s got a growing collection and recently part-funded and narrated the MotoGP film Hitting the Apex, but his latest motorcycle purchase might raise a few eyebrows. Pitt has splashed out a quarter of a million punds on a rare WWII motorbike. The motorbike itself is a…
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Yamaha’s Speed Block R1 and second block of R1-Ms announced
Yamaha has announced that is to sell the awesome R1 superbike in Yamaha North America colours – the iconic yellow and black speed blocks.The 200bhp superbike is also getting a titanium slip-on Akrapovic end can. The Japanese company is also going to sell another production run of the higher-sped R1-M after the initial production cycle…
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Rea wins World Superbike crown
The Pirelli Spanish Round has gone down in history as the WorldSBK race meeting at which Jonathan Rea was crowned World Champion of 2015. The British rider, standard bearer of the Kawasaki Racing Team, clinched the ultimate goal in Race 1 courtesy of his fourth position. He has been pursuing the title since his first full…
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Student invents universal Allen key set
Peter Wen, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Toronto has designed a universal Allen key set. Called Telehex, it is just half the weight of a conventional kit and significantly less bulk. Whilst the Telehex was originally designed for cyclists, it is a practical solution for motorcyclists, who share similar space issues on…
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Distinguished Gentlemen hit $1 million milestone for prostate cancer charities
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has broken the $1 million barrier in its fundraising efforts almost two weeks prior to the annual event taking place. The worldwide movement, which takes place on 27 September, will see over 30,000 motorcyclists from more than 400 cities worldwide don their finest attire and come together to raise funds for…
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Suter to launch new 500cc V4 two-stroke
Fancy a new 500cc V4 two-stroke racebike? Well you can get your hands on one pretty soon when the Suter 500 V4 – called the ‘Legends 500’ is officially revealed at the end of the month.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or…
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MV F3 in Solar Beam yellow = coolest paint of the day
Now then, this bike is nothing more special than a paintjob – but still… it’s pretty cool even though it’s ‘just’ a paintjob! This is what MV is calling the ‘Solar Beam’ livery on it’s F3 800. The bike has been done to celebrate the partnership between MV Agusta and AMG Mercedes (AMG is a…
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Evel Knievel’s movie bike up for auction – expected to go for $200,000
A dressed up road bike ridden by Evel Knievel in the 1970s movie, Viva Knievel, could top $200,000 in an online auction on October 1. The Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Eagle ‘Stratocycle’ which was, in reality, a 1976 Harley XLCH Sportster 1000, is going up as part of a Hollywood memorabilia auction taking place at Invaluble.com.Article…
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Aero-X hoverbike going on sale in 2017! Flying bikes are here (nearly)
Aero-X hoverbike going on sale in 2017! Flying bikes are here (nearly).Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. We’ve been waiting for this news for a long time, and yes this is a (sort of) bike, so we’re counting…
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VIDEO Tom Sykes rides 2015 H2R and 1974 H2R
VIDEO Tom Sykes rides 2015 H2R and 1974 H2R! Former World Superbike Champion Tom Sykes has been out and about playing on his 2015 Ninja H2R AND his 1974 H2R,Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Sykes owns both bikes…
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VIDEO David Beckham as bad boy biker in motorcycle movie Outlaws
Check out this video – David Beckham as a bad boy biker in motorcycle movie Outlaws! The film has been made for Belstaff and released on September 22. It’s described as: “A surreal movie starring the former footballer as a character called The Stranger – a mysterious drifter and motorcycle stuntman…”Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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VIDEO of the new-for-2016 Ducati Monster 1200R in action
Here’s some video of the new-for-2016 Ducati Monster 1200R in action. This is the official bit of film that you’ll see at all the motorcycle shows in the coming winter, it’ll be shown in all Ducati dealers, too. Tell us what you think about the bike, is Ducati onto a winner with this version of…
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VIDEO Marc Marquez rides the Africa Twin
VIDEO Marc Marquez rides the Africa Twin. Honda’s MotoGP man, Marc Marquez (he of the elbow-down, twice world MotoGP world champion titles) has been out riding the new Africa Twin.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Here’s the video of…
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Ducati reveals new Monster 1200R
Ducati reveals new Monster 1200R! Ducati has revealed its latest addition to the 2016 line-up, this Monster 1200R.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The latest version of the big bike gets the 1198cc Testastretta DS R motor which features…
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Get your GSX-R on display at Motorcycle Live
With 2015 marking the 30th anniversary of the legendary GSX-R range, Suzuki is celebrating the milestone at this year’s Motorcycle Live with a special GSX-R display, and is inviting owners to win the chance of having their bike on display too. In the run up to this year’s show, GSX-R owners are being invited to…
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Shark S600 ‘Folie’ helmet
(www.getgeared.co.uk – £99.99 for plain colours, £119.99 for graphics like the Folie), by Laura Pickett When my previous Shark gave up the ghost after five years, I wanted to keep with Shark. I also wanted something feminine but not too over the top… then at a show my husband spotted the Folie and pointed it…
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Could you be part of Kawasaki’s Ninja Evolution?
Kawasaki UK are looking for owners of 2004 ZX1000-C1H models to be part of their Ninja Evolution at this year’s Motorcycle Live at the NEC. As part of their impressive stand at Motorcycle Live at the NEC from Saturday 28th November to Sunday 6th December, Kawasaki will be showcasing the Ninja Evolution including the 2016…
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Podcast: 026 Head to head with the head of Honda: Nick Campolucci
https://soundcloud.com/morebikes/026-head-to-head-with-the-head-of-honda-nick-campolucci
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VIDEO: Doug Danger Breaks Evel Knievel’s Record in Sturgis
Doug Danger risked it all, but successfully made the 22 car jump on Evel Knievel’s 1972 XR-750 at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, breaking the previous record.
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National Motorcycle Museum announces “Live” Open Day
The National Motorcycle Museum has announced 31st October as the date for their second annual free open day. Carl Fogarty and James Whitham will be on hand, hosting two one-hour chat shows as well as running some of the museum’s most iconic race bikes. The afternoon culminates in a handover to Fogarty of one of…
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Motorcycle swept away by Japanese tsunami washes up in Canada
A Harley-Davidson motorcycle lost in last year’s tsunami has washed up on a Canadian island about 4,000 miles away, according to Japanese media reports. The rusted bike was found in a large white container where its owner, Ikuo Yokoyama, had kept it. He was located through the number plate number, Fuji TV reported on Wednesday.…
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