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Honda’s Cub gets a proper make-over for the Tokyo Show 2017 – and how
With the Tokyo Show just around the corner (at the end of this month) there’s going to be much to see – including these versions of the Honda Cub. The pictures of the Honda Super Cub, the special 60th anniversary and the Cross Cub (the off-road version that was originally shown at the 2013 Tokyo…
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Fancy a factory KTM look? Get it sharpish for 2018 direct from the factory
KTM has just released its factory PowerWear Casual and Accessories 2018 collection which covers every KTM fan from tiddler to full-on Sunday hero. Men, women and children are served by the STYLE, REPLICA, ORANGE, MECHANIC or KINI collections and there’s an addition to the line-up with the new EMPHASIS collection, for use whilst training off…
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Suzuki showing iconic bikes at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Stafford Show
Suzuki GB is making a big appearance at the annual Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show at the Staffordshire County Showground, and will be bringing an array of iconic production and race bikes to the event, which takes place on 14-15 October. Showcasing Suzuki’s racing heritage will be both of Barry Sheene’s world championship-winning RG500s, the 1976…
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Triumph launches its all new Bonneville Speedmaster
With the success of the new Bonneville generation range of modern classic machines, Triumph has launched its latest model; the Bonneville Speedmaster. The new Bonneville Speedmaster builds on the authentic Triumph classic custom heritage, and features the iconic character and design DNA of the Bonneville with a sculpted Bonneville tank, machined engine fins, carb-styled twin…
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Triumph opens its new factory visitor experience
Triumph Motorcycles has opened the doors to an immersive new Visitor Centre that will allow fans to go behind-the-scenes and journey through its 115 years of motorcycling history. The new Triumph Factory Experience tells the full story of the iconic brand and showcases Triumph’s historic and modern achievements in design, engineering, racing and popular culture.…
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Video: Remember Road Rash? Well, now there’s Road Redemption.
Road Redemption, the spiritual successor to the iconic ‘90s Road Rash video game is being released tomorrow. Originally starting life out as a crowdfunded project, the aptly named Road Redemption sees players once again attacking their opponents while driving at high speeds. Of course, Road Redemption will be getting some much-needed upgrades, including better graphics…
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Video: R.M. Williams joins forces with Blitz Motorcycles for its new Craftsman Collaboration
Australia’s iconic boot maker, R.M.Williams has teamed up with Paris-based custom garage, Blitz Motorcycles to create an exclusive custom motorcycle and footwear collection. R.M.Williams and Biltz Motorcycles have handcrafted a bespoke scrambler which will launch at Harrods on 29th September, 2017. The collaborative project seeks to celebrate craftsmanship and R.M.Williams’ passion for hand-tooled leathers while…
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Limited Edition Motocross of Nations Alpinestars Tech 10 Boots
The annual Motocross of Nations race returns to Matterley Basin after an 11-year gap – and to celebrate, Alpinestars has launched a pair of limited edition Tech 10 boots. The top riders from around the world have been hand selected to represent their Country in a test of speed, endurance and teamwork. The iconic race…
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Crash Tested: Richa Bonneville Jacket
RRP: £199.99 – £219.99 // Colours: Black, Green, Sand // Sizes: S – 6XL If you’re looking for a stylish motorbike jacket that keeps you safe and dry out on two wheels then you could do a lot worse than the retro Bonneville jacket from Belgian bike brand Richa. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Suzuki set to display a host of rare bikes at next month’s Stafford Classic Bike Show
Suzuki is bringing a host of championship winning machines to this year’s Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, which takes place on October 14-15. On display will be the two RG500s which Barry Sheene powered to world championship success in 1976 and 1977, joined by Kevin Schwantz’s 1993 championship-winning RGV500 and Kenny Roberts Jr’s 2000…
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Birmingham’s ‘lock it or lose it’ campaign proving effective
Following an increase in the theft of powered two wheelers from Birmingham City Centre during the early part of the summer, a ‘lock it or lose it’ campaign was launched – and it seems to be working. The campaign is being delivered by West Midlands Police, in partnership with the Motorcycle Industry Association’s MASTER Security…
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Kelvin Fletcher passes his bike test with Kawasaki
Kelvin Fletcher, best known for his role in Emmerdale, has recently passed his motorcycle test after taking a five-day Kawasaki Rider Training Course with Kawasaki Rider Training Services (KRTS). Although the character he plays in Emmerdale is most at home on a tractor, off-screen Fletcher is no stranger to motorcycles and his two-wheeled CV consists…
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1989 Suzuki RG500 with ONE mile on the clock goes under the hammer!
An unregistered and unused iconic two-stroke Suzuki RG500CH Grand Prix replica is up for sale at the Bonhams Auction, at the Stafford Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show this October. Since the birth of motorcycling, manufacturers have long since capitalised on competition successes by having one or two ‘race replica’ models in their range.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy…
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Video: Meet the electric cruiser you can buy (yeah, buy it now, if you want)
Umm… what do you make of this then? This is the T-Cruiser from Italian firm Tacita – it’s an electric cruiser that, it’s claimed can do 270 km (167 miles) on a single charge.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE…
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The clock is ticking for Rea’s WSB Champion moment
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is the location for Round 11 of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, and it could be the setting for a British rider to have his name permanently in the history books. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) could take the world title for the third consecutive season, a feat which has…
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Suzuki set to unveil its new SV650X at Tokyo Motor Show
Suzuki will unveil its SV650X at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show – an evolution of the SV650 Rally concept shown at last year. The original concept payed homage to Suzuki’s rally cars and bikes of the 1970s, and the new ‘neo-retro’ SV650X gets a bikini fairing, a tinted screen, fog lamps, clip-on handlebars and a…
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Two classic beauties from Sammy Miller at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show next month
Two incredibly rare motorcycles have been confirmed to be making an appearance at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show. The event, held at the Stafford County Showground on October 14-15, is the best motorcycle show of the year and two incredibly fine motorcycles are being displayed by the Sammy Miller Museum. Article continues below……
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Bennetts Rider Panel finds ‘over half of motorcycle thefts take place at home’
The first Bennetts Rider Panel survey focused on the topic of motorcycle and scooter thefts – surveying 2,330 riders from the UK and Northern Ireland. Seven out of 10 respondents said they are concerned about their bike being stolen and 19% have been a victim of motorcycle theft. Over half (55%) of those who have…
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New collection of Furygan Autumn/Winter gloves
Furygan has added four brand-new gloves to its Autumn/Winter collection – designed to keep riders warm and dry in the most adverse weather conditions. James D3O All SeasonsArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The all-weather version of the…
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Valentino Rossi: “I will try to ride my M1 this weekend”
After testing his fitness on a Yamaha R1 for a number of laps at Misano earlier this week, Valentino Rossi reckons he’s fit enough to prepare for this weekend’s upcoming Aragon GP. The Italian will need to pass as fit in order to take to the track – but ‘the Doctor’ sounds optimistic, with his sights set on…
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Video: Alpinestars testing Tech Air for motocross
Alpinestars is working with some of the world’s top off-road racers, aiming to adapt its innovative Tech-Air technology for off-road motorcycle sport. Alpinestars already equips many of its MotoGP racers with the Tech-Air system, which famously helped Marc Marquez to survive a 210mph off at Mugello – but the R&D department has been hard at work,…
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Ana Carrasco becomes the first female to win a solo championship race
Participating in round 10 of the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship in Portimao, Portugal, Carrasco rode to victory ahead of Yamaha riders Alfonoso Coppola (by 0.053sec) and Marc García (0.062). Ok, so she won by just one-tenth of one second, but it was enough for Carrasco and her Kawasaki Ninja 300 to make world history,…
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Win Win Win! Gore-Tex riding gear worth over £1000!
How would you like to get your hands on some top-quality Gore-Tex riding gear? Well, here’s your chance! Our Motorcycle Sport and Leisure cousins have teamed up with Richa and TCX to bring you a competition where one lucky winner will get kitted head-to-toe in Gore-Tex goodness worth over £1000. And it doesn’t cost a penny…
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Triumph test Moto2 engine for 2019 – unveil new 765 Daytona in the process?
Triumph is hard at work, developing its Moto2TM race engine ready for the 2019 season – and in the snaps we’ve seen, the bike its powering looks a lot like a new 765 Daytona. Of course, there’s been no official word from Triumph – but adding two and two together, we’re sure that the Moto2…
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