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Rumours: Kawasaki about to launch a new cafe racer
Our friends from TMC blog in Indonesia have uncovered what looks like an importer’s manifest (image above) that has something very interesting hiding on row 218: Kawasaki ZR900B! This could be a new street bike to sit between the Z800 and Z1000, or it could be a brand new modern cafe racer from the green…
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Fancy being famous in a Carole Nash charity calendar?
Motorcycle insurance broker, Carole Nash, is searching for 12 faces to star in its 2017 annual calendar. Following the recent success of the firm’s ‘Biker vs Non Biker’ campaign, where bikers were rated as more attractive,Carole Nash is now looking for the 12 faces of its 2017 calendar. Both bike lovers and those with a…
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2017 Yamaha R6 image appears in Japan – looks AMAZING
Check out this gorgeous image of the 2017 Yamaha R6 that’s been sent to us from sources in Japan. This comes to us from the same source that was the first to reveal the piggyback exhaust ends on the Honda CBR250RR. Our source had that information absolutely spot on – and now they have come…
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Guy Martin posts fastest ever Triumph speed – 274.2mph in Utah
Triumph has released the speed figure it managed with Guy Martin at the controls in the Infor Streamliner during testing at the Bonneville Salt Flats yesterday – the twin-Rocket III engined enclosed bike did a best of 274.2mph. Previously Triumph has logged a best of 245.667mph with Bob Leppan clocking up an unofficial best of…
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Secret’s OUT: Kawasaki’s braking regeneration patent for it’s future range of bikes REVEALED
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Here’s the next phase of Kawasaki’s electric-engine programme – a complex motorcycle braking-regeneration electrical feed system that the factory has just patented. It is a set up that will be applied…
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Guy Martin Land Speed Record latest: pics from the first run are in – Guy’s verdict on the test: “Spot on”
Guy Martin has said that his first ever powered run in the Triumph Streamliner world land speed record machine was “Spot on” and that being out in Utah at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats was, “Lush”.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read…
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Video: HORROR moment Roland Sands ploughs into crowd on his custom Indian bike at Sturgis Rally – injures four
Video: Roland Sands ploughs into crowd on his custom Indian bike at Sturgis Rally – injures four. Motorbike trend merchant Roland Sands has reportedly crashed a new Indian custom bike off a Sturgis Rally stage and injured several members of the watching crowd.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly…
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SPY shots: BMW G310R caught in final pre-proddie testing guise. PLUS secret extra bike hidden in the corner of the garage!
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Pictures have emerged this morning of the production-ready version of the BMW G310R being testing in India. The bike is going through final shake-down mileage tests on the road and looks great. Check…
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New Skidmarx touring screens for Triumph Tiger Explorer XR and XC
Skidmarx has designed two new touring screens for the Triumph Tiger Explorer XR and XC models. Both screens are 64 cm tall, and according to Skidmarx provide significantly more protection from wind and rain than the factory-fitted screen. Made in Skidmarx’ UK factory from 4 mm cast acrylic, the screens are supplied pre-drilled and ready…
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Indian shows gorgeous FTR750 flat-track racer at Sturgis
Indian Motorcycle has unveiled its all-new FTR750 flat track racer at the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Indian Scout FTR750 is Indian Motorcycle’s bid for a strong return to AMA Pro flat track racing (FTR stands for Flat Track Racer).Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe,…
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Photos of Suzuki RG400 as you’ve never seen it
How about this! The Suzuki RG400 Lazareth custom photos that just landed on our desks look a bit lovely! The bike that was once a regular faired RG400 still boasts the original two-stroke, four-cylinder engine, but pretty much everything else has been modified. The frame has been updated from aluminium alloy to tubular steel. The…
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Shakey rules the BSB roost at Brands Hatch
By Philip Wain Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne’s grip on the 2016 MCE British Superbike Championship tightened ever so slightly at Brands Hatch over the weekend with the Be Wiser Ducati rider taking yet another double to move onto 74 career BSB wins. As per previous rounds though, he certainly didn’t have it easy and, on…
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Skully’s dream of augmented reality helmets is over
Two weeks ago we reported that Skully might be going out of business. Now it has been confirmed by Asphalt & Rubber website that it really is the end of the road for the manufacturer of augmented reality helmets. The news follows Skully’s recent top management changes, assurances that helmets will be delivered (the most recent blog…
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KTM Moto2 bike confirmed for 2017 – could this be the start of the KTM road 600 project?
Brad Binder and Tom Luthi will contest the new KTM Moto2 bike in the 2017 season. The news comes from KTM boss Stefan Pierer who, speaking to Speedweek, has confirmed that the KTM bike will make its debut in the competitive class next season.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…
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Same day, different class of MotoGP rider’s down-time…
Ever wondered why some MotoGP riders get the titles and some don’t? For some it’s good machines, hard work and a bit of luck in the racing world. And the more they work the luckier they seem to get. Take two top names in MotoGP and what they were up to a couple of days…
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2017 GSX-R250 illustration shows factory bodywork on new bike
Last week we brought you the first look at the final set of CAD drawings for Suzuki’s newest 2017 bike. The GSX-R250 is on its way and is being launched against the likes of Kawasaki’s Ninja, Honda’s CBR250RR BMW’s S300RR and Yamaha’s R3. In the drawings, which we’ve posted below, you can see that the…
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Guy Martin land speed record attempt MEGA GALLERY from first day
Guy Martin’s attempt on the world land speed record with Triumph is: “All going according to plan,” according to the man himself – and we’ve got a mega-gallery of the first hours on the Bonneville Salt for you. Yesterday we first brought you the news that Guy and the team were out in Bonneville with…
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Product video: Quick look at the new Spidi EvoRider leather jacket
We had a quick look at the new Spidi EvoRider leather jacket, and it looks pretty sweet. The sporty styling and added comfort in the way of stretch panels should be a nice combination. There’s also decent armour in shoulders and elbows, and of course the classy Spidi styling. Here’s the video: Article continues below……
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Spied: CFMoto 650MT
This is what the new CFMoto 650MT will look like. Australian sources have credited the images to CFMoto itself, so this may well be bang on what the new bike will look like when it rolls off the production line in 2017. The engine is a parallel twin, very much like the Kawasaki ER6, and…
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BSB Preview: Brands Hatch this weekend!
BSB Preview: Brands Hatch this weekend! By Philip Wain This weekend sees round seven of the 2016 MCE British Superbike Championship take place on the Brands Hatch GP circuit, also marking the start of the second half of the season. And whilst the top of the Championship table has a ring of familiarity about it,…
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Is today the day? Guy Martin going for the land speed record run or is it a shakedown test?
It looks as thought Guy Martin could indeed be going for his first run on the Bonneville Salt Flats in America today. This image (above) has been posted on the attempt’s twitter feed.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. There’s…
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Build your own Tracer with Yamaha My Garage app
Yamaha has added sport tourers in its My Garage app family. The apps let you choose and accessorise your own versions of the Japanese manufacturer’s bikes and scooters and view them in 3D. The latest app is loaded with the new sport touring models, meaning that every FJR1300 and Tracer customer can now build the…
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Video: Meet the Taurus 2×2 – the Russian plodder that can go anywhere
Check this bike out – it’s a 60kg mud-plugger sitting on 12-inch wide, 25-inch high tyres. It’s Russian and can be packed into the boot of a car. It’s called the Taurus 2×2 and whilst it’s been doing the rounds in the motherland for a few months it’s starting to get noticed in Europe. Designed…
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2017 GSX-R250 Suzuki: final design drawings appear
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Here’s the first full patent, finished drawings of the upcoming Suzuki GSX-R250 – the quarter-litre sports bike that we first brought you details of last year. Article continues below… Advert These images…
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