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Yoshimura releases new pipes for Honda’s new Monkey 125
WE’RE big fans of the new Honda Monkey 125. Okay – it’s just a 125, but there’s something about that phat munkee style that just makes you grin. Plus, we were always taught that a small bike is just the job for perfecting your 12 o’clock wheelies in comfort and safety. So Honda Monkey 125…
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RoSPA: “DEBATE the clock change – and SAVE LIVES.”
National accident prevention charity RoSPA has come out in support of a plan to change the current daylight savings system – claiming that a move to British Summer Time (GMT+1) all year, could save many lives by providing an extra hour of daylight through the Autumn and Winter. The announcement comes as the House of…
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VIDEO: Yamaha FINALLY confirms Ténéré 700 is coming. Set to be UNVEILED at EICMA (we think).
It seems that Yamaha is FINALLY gearing up to release the production version of its Tenere 700 lightweight adventure machine – at EICMA in a couple of weeks’ time. After its journey across the Atlantic from Argentina, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 has been spending some time in Europe as part of the final stage of…
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Zero Motorcycles UNVEILS new 2019 model line-up. Updated TECH. New COLOURS.
Zero Motorcycles has just announced the release of its 2019 model line-up – and the new bikes have been updated with a range of brand new tech features and bold new styling. Sam Paschel, CEO of Zero Motorcycles said: “At Zero Motorcycles, we’ve defined the electric motorcycle industry over the past 13 years by developing…
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VIDEO: Marc Márquez rides the HAKONE TURNPIKE in Japan.
Marc Márquez has been out to Japan for MotoGP – and ahead of the weekend’s racing, he took the chance to blast up the Hakone Turnpike on his race-ready Honda RC213V. Red Bull was on hand to produce this brilliant short film of him firing his way up the famous stretch of tarmac, which runs…
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NEW GEAR: Dainese’s Antarctica Jacket and Pants
RRP: (J) £1,299.95 (P) £749.95 // www.dainese.com Dainese has just introduced its new range of Explorer textile gear, that’s been designed for both on and off-road Adventure Touring from the glacial cold of the Arctic Circle to scorching hot deserts of the Sahara. In essence, the new Dainese Explorer products are designed to protect riders…
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VIDEO: Red Bull’s NEW MX web series. Episode One. Cairoli and Herlings.
Red Bull has just launched its latest web series on Youtube – and the first episode takes a look at what it takes to compete at the highest level of MX racing. MX World is Red Bull’s all-new web series, with episodes released every Friday. The first one was unveiled last week, and it’s a…
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EVENTS: Dougie Lampkin and John Banks CONFIRMED for Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show.
The Classic Dirt Bike Show, sponsored by Hagon Shocks, is heading back to Telford on February 16-17 – with iconic off-road champs Dougie Lampkin and John Banks confirmed as the guests of honour. Multiple world, indoor and British Trials champion Dougie Lampkin and four-time British motocross champion John Banks will be on hand throughout the…
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Ural Air LE. DRONE-equipped sidecar outfit. ONLY 40 available.
Ural has officially stepped into the 21st century – unveiling its new drone-equipped Air LE sidecar unit. But if you fancy getting your hands on one, you better act fast, because there are only 40 up for grabs. If you’ve been hiding under a rock and have never heard of Ural Motorcycles, the iconic…
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VIDEO: NEW Yamaha YZF-R125 out on TRACK.
Yamaha has just released a video which shows its all-new YZF-R125 learner legal sportbike being put through its paces. And it looks like a hell of a lot of fun. First unveiled at Intermot a few weeks, the new Yamaha YZF-R125 is a special bit of kit. In fact, it’s the first 125cc machine with…
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Alta Motors STOPS production. Looking for INVESTMENT after Harley-Davidson split.
Californian electric motorcycle manufacturer Alta Motors has ceased operations as a result of lack of capital – following the collapse of its partnership with Harley-Davidson. Alta Motors has made a name for itself over the last few years, producing specialist electric off-road and supermoto bikes. It’s competed at the highest levels of motorsport, been praised…
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VIDEO: KTM’s NEW 790 Adventure R TEARING up the trails.
KTM has just released this brilliant short video, showing its all-new 790 Adventure R being put through its paces in Sardinia, ahead of its big launch at EICMA in just a few weeks’ time. Unveiled in prototype form at EICMA 2017, the KTM 790 Adventure R is one of the most hotly anticipated adventure machines…
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MotoGP: Magnificent 7 – Marc Marquez seals title with win in Motegi
A race-long battle with Dovi ends with the Italian crashing with two to go, handing the Spaniard title number seven Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) wrapped up a sensational seventh World Championship title at the home of Honda after claiming a stunning victory at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, a race-long battle with Andrea…
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VIDEO: Charley Boorman’s French ROAD TRIP with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.
Got a weekend spare? Not one to waste a few days’ free time, Charley Boorman rounded up a few friends and decided to go on a mini-adventure in France. The short film follows Charley and his mates as they venture along scenic backroads, through ‘petite’ French villages and explore the stunning Normandy coast. To get…
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MotoGP: Dominant Dovi storms to pole as Marquez settles for P6
Italian is on track to deny the Spaniard of a title win at Motegi in Zarco and Miller complete the front row Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) will start Sunday’s Motul Grand Prix of Japan from pole position after a fantastic Q2 session saw the Italian set a 1:44.590, enough to ensure he launches from his…
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MotoGP; Bautista and Nakagami through to Q2 shootout
Spaniard left it late to top the session ahead of the home hero, Petrucci misses out Alvaro Bautista (Angel Nieto Team) shot to the top of the times on his final lap in Q1 to top the session as he heads for Q2, with Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) joining the Spaniard after a fantastic…
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MotoGP: Marc Marquez tops FP4 despite crash, Cal Crutchlow P2
Championship leader set the pace ahead of fellow HRC rider but suffered a late fall at Turn 9 Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) topped the final Free Practice of the weekend at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, setting the fastest time of 1:45.531 to beat Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) by 0.310, with Team…
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MotoGP: Freddie Spencer appointed Chairman of the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel
American Champion and MotoGP Legend set to take on a new role for 2019 MotoGP Legend Freddie Spencer will be taking on a new role in 2019, with the American set to assume part of the role of Mike Webb and become Chairman of the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel. Webb is currently both Race Director…
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CLASSIC RACER magazine latest issue OUT NOW. Get your hands on the best classic magazine around. Where legends live on.
The latest issue of the brilliant Classic Racer magazine has just hit the shops so make sure you get your hands on the issue before they’ve all sold out. This time, Classic Racer visits 1987 for brilliant bike racing journalist Michael Scott’s recollections of the era which gave us so many iconic racers.Article continues…
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VIDEO: Best film you’ll see today. Triumph turns into potential ship anchor. Really funny. Watch this – you’ll LOVE IT!
You know when people say that a Triumph would make a good anchor? Well, check out this superb video from the EverythingEmpire guys and see if that’s true.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. It’s superb. A brilliant video…
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MotoGP: Out of the shadows: Dovizioso fastest on Friday
Italian topped the dry FP1 session to take opening day honours in Japan as Pedrosa goes quickest in mixed FP2 Thanks to his FP1 time, Ducati Team’s Andrea Dovizioso ends Day 1 at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan as the man to beat as Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) set the fastest FP2 time…
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MotoGP: Dovizioso heads Crutchlow and Zarco in FP1
Italian kicks off his weekend in fine form to lead the way by just over a tenth, Marquez fourth fastest Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) was the man to beat in the opening premier class session of the weekend at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, a 1:45.358 enough to beat second fastest Cal Crutchlow (LCR…
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Jonathan Rea: “I could do better than Cal Crutchlow in MotoGP”
Four-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea has claimed that he could “do better” than Cal Crutchlow in MotoGP. Rea is surely flying high after clinching his fourth-straight WSB title at Magny-Cours, but it seems the Northern Irishman is thinking about what might have been – after drawing a series of strange comparisons between himself at…
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VIDEO: Two-stroke track day with Ryan Dungey. Sounds GLORIOUS.
Ahead of this weekend’s Red Bull Straight Rhythm, Ryan Dungey has been out testing his 250cc KTM two-stroker on track. Looks like he’s having a lot of fun. For this year’s Red Bull Straight Rhythm, riders will be leaving their fancy factory four-strokes at home and will run what they brung as they tackle the…
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