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SPY SHOTS: Benelli’s BN600 caught on camera. NEW naked set for 2020 release?
Benelli has undergone a serious resurgence over the last few years, with a raft of new models rolling out of Italian factories doors. And now some spy shots have appeared in China which confirm that there’s another on the way. This time it’s a naked sportbike – and it’s called the BN600 (or TNT 600,…
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VIDEO: Kawasaki H2R racing against old superbikes in the rain… (yes, it’s awesome)
We like ourselves a good biking video at MoreBikes – and although it’s now a few years old, it doesn’t get much better than this. The video has been put online by the people who look after the Taste of Tsukuba race series in Japan, the series is basically a championship where old superbikes race with…
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Look again! SPY SHOTS: Triumph’s NEW Rocket caught testing in finished form. Check out our MEGA gallery.
We were the first to show you these photos of the next generation Rocket III from Triumph and it’s worth showing you these excellent spy shots once again. We told you Triumph was working on something special behind the scenes after leaked images of a new cruiser emerged from its international dealer conference back in…
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RUMOUR: According to das Germans… they’ve SEEN the 2020 Ducati Multistrada V4 out on test (but didn’t get a photo)
We’ve been banging on about the V4 Strada from the Italians for a while now, the gossip grapevine out of Italy has had the bike under development for well over a year now, but it’s been a slippery beast to try and pin down. Until now. The fellas over at top German magazine Motorrad are…
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ROADS: Michael Dunlop CONFIRMED to race at this year’s Ulster Grand Prix
Michael Dunlop has confirmed that he WILL return to Dundrod at the 2019 Ulster Grand Prix. It’s the first time he’s been back at the famous road race for two years. The six times UGP winner will contest a Tyco BMW S1000RR in the superbike races alongside his own MD/ Racing CBR600RR Honda and BMW…
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NEW COLOURS for BMW’s 2020 model line-up.
BMW Motorrad has recently revealed the new colour schemes for its 2020 model line-up. They’re straight from Germany, so there’s no guarantee this is what we’ll see on British shores – but if all goes to plan, here’s what we’ve got to look forward to next year. BMW G 310 GS – The mini-GS is…
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Get £500 free accessories with new Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 650 models
Want some free stuff if you buy a new Suzuki V-Strom this summer? Then this news is going to be right up your Adventure-based street. The Japanese factory has announced that buyers of its V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 650 models – including the XT variants of both machines – between 1 July and 30 September…
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SPY SHOTS: Finished and ready to rock – here’s the COMPLETE KTM 1290 Super Duke R for 2020 in all it’s glory… check out that pipe…
Have you seen the latest photos of NEXT YEAR’S KTM Super Duke 1290R? We showed them to you last week, but with the racing action dominating the news over the last few days, we thought they’d be worth another look. At first glance, the bike doesn’t appear to be too radically different from the 174hp,…
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MotoGP: Marquez completes a decade of dominance in Germany
Reigning Champion equals Rossi’s Mugello record of 10-straight wins at a single circuit to stretch his lead in the Championship Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) completes a decade of dominance at the Sachsenring after cruising to a 4.5 second victory at the 2019 HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, the reigning Champion makes it 10…
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WSB: Rea overcomes charging Toprak for first triple treat of 2019!
Jonathan Rea made it three wins at Donington Park, putting on a spectacular show in front of a large, supportive British crowd! In the final action of the weekend for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, it was yet another thrilling encounter from lights-out to the chequered flag. It was action right from the start,…
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WSB: Rea wins dramatic red-flagged Tissot Superpole Race!
It was another home win for Rea, who prevailed as winner after a red-flag for a multiple rider incident curtailed the Tissot Superpole Race! It was a scorching encounter in the Tissot Superpole Race, as a four-man scrap at the front of the field. Under glorious blue skies, it was frantic and feisty from Lap…
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WSB: Rea takes championship lead with Race 1 win, Bautista crashes again!
A pivotal point in the 2019 championship race, as Jonathan Rea returns to the top of the standings after Alvaro Bautista fell heavily! A wet Race 1 proved to be dramatic in the 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, as Donington Park hosted yet another thrilling encounter. A frantic start saw Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing…
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MotoGP: Perfect 10: Marquez survives Quartararo pressure for pole
King of the Ring keeps his qualifying crown, but the injured Frenchman runs him close as Viñales completes front row Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made it 10 Sachsenring pole positions in a row as the reigning World Champion holds off a Q2 challenge from injured Petronas Yamaha SRT rider Fabio Quartararo, the pairing split…
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WSB: Sykes storms to Donington Park pole, Hickman surprises!
A topsy-turvy grid sees a jumbled-up order as Tom Sykes takes a 49th career pole and heads an all-British front row! After the sun shone on Friday, unfortunately the typically inclement British weather turned nasty on the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. A whole host of riders had their moments in the spotlight at the top…
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WSB: Sykes on top after mixed Donington Park FP1, Bautista outside top ten!
Shocks and surprises trail in Tom Sykes’ wake after FP1, with four Independent bikes in the top ten; but where are the Ducatis? The 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship visits Donington Park this weekend, with the opening Free Practice taking place under sunny skies. With the first 50-miute session complete, it was a mixed…
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BMW unveils NEW R nineT /5 to celebrate 50 YEARS of the R50/5, R60/5 and R75/5.
BMW has just unveiled an exclusive version of its R nineT to mark the 50th anniversary of its iconic /5 series motorcycles – in addition to celebrating 50 years of BMW Motorrad production in Berlin Spandau. BMW automobile production increased enormously in the 1960s, so the decision was taken to build BMW motorcycles in Berlin.…
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MotoGP: Quartararo, Marquez and Rossi take top THREE spots in FP1 at German GP.
Fabio Quartararo has made a strong start at the Sachsenring, beating Marc Marquez to first place by less than a tenth of a second in FP1. Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) beat nine-time Sachsenring winner Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) to first place after putting in a 1:21.390 lap. He was 0.074 seconds ahead of…
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MotoGP: Michelin to supply ASYMMETIC SLICKS for this weekend’s racing at the Sachsenring.
Michelin will be supplying a full range of asymmetric rubber to teams at the German MotoGP this weekend – to help riders deal with the demanding conditions of the Sachsenring. The Sachsenring is an anti-clockwise circuit which puts huge stress on the left-hand side of the tyre. That’s because there are 10 left corners and…
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WSB: Peter Hickman set to REPLACE Markus Reiterberger at Donington Park.
Peter Hickman is set to return to the World Superbike paddock this weekend at Donington Park – replacing a flu-ridden Markus Reiterberger for BMW. Reiterberger is suffering from a severe flu infection and high fever, and spent Wednesday night in hospital under observation – and that means that for this weekend’s Donington Park WSB round,…
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WSB: Eugene Laverty CONFIRMED for this weekend’s British round at Donington – but only for FP1, so far!
The Irishman has been out with injury since May but, after an extensive recuperation period, will be back this weekend to put on a show. Possibly. After a lengthy absence since his horrendous crash at Imola, Laverty has been declared fit to take part in the UK Round this weekend. He will be reunited with…
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MotoGP: Danilo Petrucci has signed to stay with Ducati for 2020
It’s just happened. Danilo Petrucci is staying with Ducati for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship. The Italian rider will once again pair with Andrea Dovizioso on the factory Desmosedici GP. Petrucci, 28, made his debut this year with the factory team after four seasons riding for the Ducati satellite squad, Pramac Racing Team. So far…
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WSB: FULL schedule for this weekend’s ACTION at Donington Park.
This weekend World Superbikes heads to Donington Park – and ahead of the action kicking off, here’s a look at the full practice, qualifying and race schedule to help you get the most out of the action. SATURDAY 09:00 – 09:30 – WorldSSP300 – FP1AArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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WSB: TEN things to know about DONINGTON PARK ahead of this weekend’s racing.
Ahead of this weekend’s on track action at Donington Park, here’s a selection of key facts and figures to help you impress your mates down the pub. 1988 – Donington Park was the stage of the inaugural Championship round back in 1988. On the 3rd April of that year Davide Tardozzi (Bimota) and Marco Lucchinelli…
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Pikes Peak 2019: Official statement from the organisers says NO SIGNS of mechanical failure with the Ducati V4 Streetfighter
An official release from the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race Director and Race Safety Team has been made public. In it, the organisation says that it has inspected the Ducati Streetfighter V4 machine that Carlin Dunne was riding when he suffered a fatal accident on Sunday and found that there were no signs of…
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