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RUMOURED: Dakar Rally heading to SAUDI ARABIA for 2020?
After 11 years on South American soil, it looks as though the Dakar Rally might be uprooting for 2020 – with Saudi Arabia rumoured as the latest venue for the iconic Rally Raid event. At least that’s what we’ve been led to believe by a couple of Saudi Arabian drivers, Mohammed Al Twaijri and Yazeed…
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WSB: Sensational Spaniard checks-out of Australia with 13 point championship lead!
The final race of the Yamaha Finance Australian Round in the opening meeting of the 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship went the way of Alvaro Bautista (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati), who completed a dream WorldSBK debut. The Spaniard becomes the first rider to win both WorldSBK races on his debut weekend since John Kocinski…
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WSB: Spanish Rookie Alvaro Bautista dominates from lap one to take first WorldSBK win, whilst Rea and Melandri join him on the podium.
The opening race of the 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship was a classic and went the way of Rookie, Alvaro Bautista (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati), who set a scintillating pace and was able to clear off at the front of the pack from lap one. Bautista took the win in a convincing manner, winning…
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VIDEO: Suzuki KATANA in ACTION. Nobuatsu Aoki’s FIRST impressions.
Suzuki Japan has just released a short video, giving us the first glimpse of its new 2019 Katana in action. And it’s been ridden by ex-MotoGP rider Nobuatsu Aoki. Ok, so it’s worth noting that this video has been made by Suzuki – so it’s not a massive surprise to hear Aoki’s overwhelmingly positive impressions…
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Karl Lagerfeld’s Triton CAFÉ RACER
Following the death of the 85-year-old German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld last Tuesday, today we’re looking back at the Chanel café-racer, which was used in 2009 by the man himself. The unveiling of the Triton Chanel came as a surprise ten years ago, when the fashion company presented its spring 2010 collection in the centre of Paris.…
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NEW COLOURS for Suzuki’s GSX-S1000F, GSX-S1000 and GSX-S750.
Suzuki Japan has just unveiled a range of new colours for its GSX-S1000F. GSX-S1000 and GSX-S750 – and our friends Young Machine has fired over some images, to give us one of the first looks at the updated machines. And here they are… Suzuki GSX-S1000F Suzuki GSX-S1000 Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by…
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TYGA’s Honda RS250R project. Grand Prix RACE bike for the ROAD.
Thailand based Tyga Performance has made a name for itself over the last twenty years, since its inception, with its eclectic mix of race-oriented parts, accessories and full bodywork kits – and it’s just unveiled its latest project, a super trick Honda RS250R that’s been kitted out for the road. Very cool. Historically, Tyga’s projects…
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WSB: Bautista bags top spot with 13 riders covered by one second!
WorldSBK Rookie Bautista got his 2019 championship charge off to a fine start, toppling Jonathan Rea late on in FP2 to go into Saturday on top. The final session of the opening day of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship concluded with Alvaro Bautista (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) taking over at the top of combined…
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European Parliament set to VOTE on making SPEEDING impossible.
Today the European Parliament will vote for or against the compulsory use of Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) in all road vehicles. Some cars with the ISA system fitted are already on sale, but if the proposals are agreed, the law hopes to be applied to all road vehicles in the European market by 2022. By…
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Inside Valentino Rossi’s 40th birthday party celebration
And according to some photo-watchers, there just might be a bit more to this than you think… Photographs of the Rossi celebration for his 40th birthday have emerged in Italy with top site motociclismo.it posting various shots from the party. Images have also appeared on the Instagram account of Rossi and his girlfriend Francesca Sofia…
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VIDEO: Marc Marquez makes MUSIC with a Honda X-ADV.
Marc Marquez has joined forces with DJ Roger Wid to create an electronic music track, using samples of a Honda X-ADV in action. Have you ever thought about making a piece of music with your bike? Chances are you probably haven’t. But that’s exactly what MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has done with a Honda X-ADV…
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WSB: Tomorrow (Thursday) will see emergency meeting over tyre longevity in Australia. Tyres changes during the race could be mandatory, again.
Nothing official on this so far but we’re getting chatter from the paddock that a meeting has been called for tomorrow between riders, Pirelli and race organisers Dorna to see about mandatory tyre changes in this weekend’s first round of 2019. Last year WSB bosses were forced to shorten the Supersport race from 18 laps…
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PATENT reveals Kawasaki is working on an ELECTRIC motor. AND it’ll be LIQUID COOLED.
Patent drawings have emerged which confirm that Kawasaki is working on an electric motor – suggesting that the Japanese factory probably isn’t too far away from unveiling its first electric motorcycle. Admittedly, a patent application doesn’t necessarily mean that the technology will make it into series production. But at the very least, we know Kawasaki’s working…
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WSB: Bautista flying on the Ducati in Australia while the Brits get down to business
Spaniard smashes the times again, Tom Sykes second quickest despite shoulder injury, Alex Lowes has a big crash and Haslam beats Rea to third fastest time. Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) stormed to the top of the timesheets again today (Tuesday) at Phillip Island with a best lap of 1’30.303 – a massive 0.440 seconds…
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World Supersport: Mandatory tyre change for all bikes during Phillip Island race this weekend
We told you yesterday that a meeting was to be called today (Thursday) between riders, WSB organisers and tyre giant Pirelli to review what would happen during this weekend’s races down under. The meeting has happened after concerns were raised about the longevity of tyre life at the Australian circuit following a recent bought of…
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WSB: Bautista dominates day one in Australia. Lowes second, Rea third
Four different bikes take four top spots in thrilling opener at Phillip Island After three weeks of rest the World Superbike circus is back in action at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the final pre-season test before the racing action kicks off. Amidst chilly temperatures and winds, Ducati’s debutant Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)…
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Suzuki files PATENT for an upside-down engine.
Suzuki has filed a new patent in Japan – and it shows a bike’s entire engine and transmission flipped into a different position. But why? Well, according to the patent application, the USD layout would allow for a shorter wheelbase – which should help to improve handling – while making room for a longer swingarm…
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NEW COLOURS for Yamaha’s Tracer 900 and Tracer 900 GT.
Yamaha Japan has just unveiled a new colour scheme for its Tracer 900 and Tracer 900 GT sport touring machines – and Young Machine has fired over some images to give us one of the first looks at Yamaha’s updated machines. The updated model features a grey base, with a red accent – the wheels…
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NEW GEAR: Michelin’s retrofit TYRE pressure management system.
Tyres in poor condition are the second most common mechanical defect contributing to motorcycle accidents – and that’s why Michelin has just launched its first tyre pressure management system for motorcycles, mopeds and scooters. Created by British technology firm Fit2Go TPMS – a global licensee for Michelin – the new ‘plug and play’ retrofit kit…
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RMK’s revolutionary HUBLESS electric motorcycle; the E2.
Finnish technology start-up RMK has announced it’s now taking pre-orders for its E2 electric motorcycle – which features a revolutionary hubless wheel design. Blending traditional cruiser and roadster styling and ergonomics with thoroughly modern technology, RMK’s E2 electric motorcycle is driven by a rear rim-mounted motor with a hubless design. It’s a clever idea –…
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Ducati’s CEO “Racing in Moto3 makes sense – but it is not a priority for us.”
Ducati’s CEO Claudio Domenicali has been speaking about the possibility of Ducati making the move into Moto3 – and although he sees the value, he’s said it’s not going to happen too soon. It’s well documented that Ducati race manager Gigi Dall’Igna has expressed a desire to expand the Ducati Racing project to include Moto3.…
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TT 2019: Motorcycle ferry crossings STILL available. Book NOW.
Duke Travel, the Isle of Man TT’s travel partner has just announced that there’s still availability for motorcycles on the ferry for the 2019 TT. Leaving from Heysham or Liverpool, riders setting off from England can take their bike with them on the opening weekend of practices (25th and 26th of May), or any day…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer
Words: Mikko Nieminen, Editor, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine Photography: Kawasaki The new Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is not an adventure bike in the dirt-riding, back-to-basics kind of sense; but with its effortless handling, smooth engine and mind-boggling array of electronic rider aids, it is just the thing for black-top adventures. The bike we tested…
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VIDEO: Get READY for the MotoGP season with Red Bull. NEW bikes and NEW teams at the Sepang TEST.
Last week saw the first MotoGP test of 2019 out in Sepang, and Red Bull has rustled up a short video going behind the scenes as the riders’ take their first chance to get familiar with their new bikes. If you haven’t had a chance to keep on top of the action, find a few…
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