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WORLD LAUNCH: Ducati’s NEW Diavel 1260. FIRST LOOK.
MoreBikes is out in Marbella, Spain for the world launch of the 2019 Ducati Diavel. Essentially, the bike has been given an extensive make-over for this year with major work happening on the motor, chassis and looks (even though, at first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking that this new bike looks pretty much…
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TT 2019: Watch the OFFICIAL launch event LIVE. Tonight from 8pm.
Tonight is the Official TT Launch Show for the 2019 event – and if you fancy watching a series of interviews with some of the biggest names in the game, you can watch it online for FREE. All the leading riders will be about to talk to ITV4’s Matt Roberts and Steve Plater – including…
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TT 2019: RACE and QUALIFYING schedule.
The schedule for the 2019 Isle of Man TT has just been released – and to ensure you’re prepared for the action kicking off here are all the dates you need for your diary. TT 2019 – SCHEDULE PRACTICE WEEK 25th May 2019 Solo Newcomers’ Speed Controlled Lap – 18:20 – 18:45 Sidecar Newcomers’ Speed…
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VIDEO: Adventure INSPIRATION. The Stelvio Pass from the AIR.
Widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest roads, Italy’s Stelvio Pass is a pilgrimage for bikers the world over – and if you watch this beautifully shot short film from Atellani, you’ll see why. For more information, visit: www.atellanii.com
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TT 2019: Start numbers and entries CONFIRMED.
As part of the Isle of Man TT launch event, entries and start numbers have been confirmed for the 2019 event. It’ll be local lad Conor Cummins who will lead the field away on the Padgetts Motorcycles Honda’s. He takes the number one place for the second successive year, but it’ll be Dean Harrison following…
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TT 2019: Isle of Man Steam Packet announces annual TT ferry TICKET resale. Get yours NOW.
The Isle of Man TT and Steam Packet has announced its annual resale of ferry tickets for TT – so if you’re still not sorted for the TT and fancy getting a ferry over to the island for some race action, now’s your chance. But you better act fast, because they won’t take long to sell…
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VIDEO: Scott Redding TOPS British Superbike timesheets at Monteblanco during TESTING.
It was ex-MotoGP rider Scott Redding who set the pace for the official British Superbikes test at Monteblanco, coming out top of the timesheets at the end of the three day test. And here’s a video of him in action on his Ducati V4R. And now the BSB boys are out at Portimao in Portugal…
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Harley-Davidson and UCLA study finds that motorcycling is good for your mental and physical health.
A UCLA study funded by Harley-Davidson has revealed a selection of potential mental and physical benefits to riding a motorcycle. Many motorcyclists champion riding as an invaluable tool for stress relief and positive mental health – and now the results of a neurobiological study conducted by UCLA researchers has yielded pioneering scientific evidence to support…
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VIDEO: How to WHEELIE an ADVENTURE bike with Chris Birch.
Eight-time New Zealand Enduro champion and three-time Roof of Africa winner Chris Birch has released a video explaining how to wheelie an adventure bike. Chris Birch is working on creating an eight part coaching series, called Say No to Slow – and in the first video he explains in detail the four processes to a…
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Norton’s Stuart Garner: “Brexit has kicked us up the backside.”
The big boss of the British firm has spoken to Sky News about what leaving Europe really means for the revived brand. In the exclusive interview by Adam Parsons, which you can see in full HERE, Garner say he’s changed his mind on the Brexit issue. Norton’s chief executive says that he voted remain on…
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WSB: Bautista makes it SIX wins in Buriram Race 2!
The Spaniard put in a stunning performance to take another emphatic victory, at a circuit where Jonathan Rea has been so dominant In what has been a dream opening six races in Alvaro Bautista’s WorldSBK career, he took yet another race win to become the first rider since Neil Hodgson to win the opening six…
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WSB: Bautista battles to win in Buriram after on-track clash with Rea!
The gloves have finally come off as Alvaro Bautista and Jonathan Rea ignite their rivalry in the high temperatures of Thailand The opening race of the Pirelli Thai Round in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship saw Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) and Alvaro Bautista (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) clash on track early on,…
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WSB: Bautista blitzes Buriram lap record in stunning pole position!
Fantastic Tissot Superpole sees five riders under the existing lap record, even though Bautista romped to pole position! The Pirelli Thai Round Tissot Superpole session was red-hot, much like the weather and track temperature, with action and drama all the way through. Whilst a lot of riders went out together on the opening stint, a…
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VIDEO: Red Bull’s racer challenge. MotoGP vs F1.
Red Bull’s just released its second video which pits six young racers from MotoGP and F1 against each other. In this episode, Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly, Daniil Kvyat, Alex Albon, Andrea Dovizioso and Pol Espargaró found themselves both quizmasters and under the spotlight in a entertaining Q&A session ahead of the start of their respective…
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LEAKED: Royal Enfield’s OFF-ROAD ready Bullet 350 and 500.
Following on from the success of its Himalayan adventure machine, and its 650 Interceptor and Continental GT, Royal Enfield is gearing up to release an off-road version of its iconic Bullet. The Bullet is definitely due an update – and Royal Enfield has decided to go one step further and create a new scrambler version…
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WSB: Bautista remains on top in FP2, Cortese surprises in third!
The Rookies were out in force at the Chang International Circuit, with Sandro Cortese being the revelation of the day! MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship action concludes at the Chang International Circuit, with Alvaro Bautista (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) being the first rider to tackle the soaring temperatures. The Spanish rider had a strong opening…
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NEW COLOURS for Suzuki’s V-Strom 650 and 1000 for 2019.
Suzuki Japan has announced a range of new colourways for its V-Strom adventure machine for 2019 – and we’ve got our hands on some snaps of the upcoming machines courtesy of our pals Young Machine. At this stage, there’s been no news if the new colourways will make it over to the UK and Europe…
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WSB: Bautista beats Rea in FP1 after heated opening session in Buriram
Bautista and Rea swapped places continuously in the latter stages of the session, whilst Yamaha are also in the mix. The first session of the Pirelli Thai Round at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram went the way of Alvaro Bautista (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati). As the sun bared down and the temperatures rose, on-track…
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TESTED: Guy Martin’s Proper Cleaner
RRP: £8 // www.guymartinproper.com // Tested by: Andy Catton From the Isle of Man TT to Transit vans, Guy Martin’s always got something different on the go. The latest project from the Lincolnshire lad is a selection of cleaning products. Created with the intention of reducing packaging, Guy Martin’s Proper Cleaner negates the need to send…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Suzuki Katana
Words: Mikko Nieminen, Editor, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine Photography: Suzuki Re-imagining iconic bikes of yesteryear is no new thing. Among others, we have seen the Kawasaki Z900RS nod in the direction of the Z1, and Triumph recently launched a new Speed Twin to resurrect the famous moniker. The latest bike to get a modern…
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MotoGP: Ducati aero decision to be confirmed before the Argentina round
Protests by four factories after the Qatar GP about Ducati’s rear swingarm devices has been referred to the MotoGP Court of Appeal. Following the MotoGP race at the VisitQatar Grand Prix on 10th March, the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel composed by Freddy Spencer (IRTA-USA), Bill Cumbow (FIM–USA) and Ralf Bohnhorst (FIM-GER) received protests from Aprilia…
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Cold ride in this morning? Try getting some Blaze Wear kit to warm things up
Specialists in heated apparel and accessories, Blaze Wear, has launched a range of heated clothing specifically designed for motorcycles and scooters. The Blaze Wear Moto Range is designed in the UK and consists of items that can be connected directly to your two-wheeled machine as well as battery powered options – suiting all riders tastes.…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Moto Guzzi’s V85 TT
MoreBikes is out in Sardinia for the launch of Moto Guzzi’s new V85 TT – and after spending the day carving corners on the Italian island here’s our brief first impressions of the funky retro adventure machine. The new Moto Guzzi V85 TT marks the Italian factory’s first foray into the adventure bike market since…
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Suzuki’s Katana will cost you £11,399.
And you can get a special accessory pack on the launch of the bike that will add £999 to that (but it’ll save you £383 over buying the bolt-ons separately). Included in the kit is a fly screen, red and black accessory seat, carbon effect front mudguard and engine covers, a protective tank pad, wheel…
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