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TT 2020: Tickets on sale NOW for Hillberry – one of the best spectating areas on the Mountain Course
If you’ve already been to the Isle of Man TT races then you know that Hillberry is iconic. You get to see about half a mile of TT circuit from a proper seat and there’s options to watch the fast lads from either open air seating or a covered grandstand. The grandstand at Hillberry gives…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT
WORDS: Mikko Nieminen – Motorcycle Sport and Leisure magazine / PHOTOGRAPHY: Suzuki We can all agree that Suzuki’s flagship adventure bike has been in need of a bit of an update for a while now. What’s unlikely to be agreed quite so universally is whether the new V-Strom 1050XT now has all the bells and…
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CONFIRMED: Jorge Lorenzo is BACK at Yamaha MotoGP! He’s on the test team.
Ok, so this isn’t unexpected – there’s been rumours of this happening for a while now – but there is ONE line in this news from Yamaha that will raise more than a few wishful eyebrows. And that’s THIS line: So far, no wild card rides are planned for Lorenzo in 2020, but Yamaha is…
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MotoGP: Valentino Rossi and Yamaha agree to take time to decide future plans
A decision on whether the Italian will remain an active rider in the MotoGP World Championship in 2021 will be taken mid-2020 as the nine-time World Champion contests his 15th year of competition in a global series. Following yesterday’s bombshell news that Yamaha had, effectively, retired Rossi from the factory Yamaha number one squad in…
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Honda CLOSES two motorcycle factories in China due to CORONAVIRUS outbreak.
Following the coronavirus outbreak, Honda has announced that it will extend the closure of two of its Chinese factories in Tianjin and Taicang. Responding to requests from the Chinese authorities following the outbreak of the coronavirus, Honda has announced that it’s keeping two of its motorcycle factories shut until February 9th. The two Chinese factories…
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Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration
British motorcycle maker Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration. The company, based in Leicestershire has been reportedly struggling to pay a £300,000 tax bill and recently faced a winding-up order from the HRMC offices over outstanding amounts to pay. The administration order now puts around 100 jobs at risk at the company’s Castle Donington assembly…
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MotoGP: Valentino Rossi is OUT of the factory Yamaha squad next year. Replaced by Fabio Quartararo.
2019 Rookie of the Year Fabio Quartararo will join Maverick Viñales at Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team in 2021 and 2022. The news means that Valentino Rossi will either stay on a Yamaha with factory backing in another set-up, switch to another manufacturer for 2021 or retire at the end of this season – and even the…
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MV Agusta’s President confirms “an adventure bike is coming”.
In an interview with Motociclismo.it, Timur Sardarov the President of MV Agusta has been speaking about the Italian factory’s plans for the future – and the big news is that there’s an adventure bike on the way. Speaking about the news the MV Agusta’s moving a part of its production to China, Sardarov confirmed that…
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FIRST RIDE: KTM’s 390 Adventure – a 2020 motorcycle for the masses, no matter what you want to do.
We’ve got the first ride on the small Adventure. Insiders say the Austrians had been coaxing their friends in Pune, India to make a small-capacity ADV, something that tied in with all their Dakar wins, but partners at Bajaj weren’t sold on the idea. The one thing you cannot accuse Bajaj of is not having…
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Honda and Kawasaki’s PATENTS for cameras and sensors on its motorcycles
Honda and Kawasaki have filed patents for sensors and cameras that detect possible risks out on the road. Patents filed by Honda and Kawasaki confirm that the next advance in safety equipment is much closer to becoming a reality. Kawasaki has already announced that it will be launching models equipped with radar technology – and…
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Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes out shooting the promo video for the 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R motorbike.
We’re expecting the lovely little 250 to be officially launched in Indonesia soon and these photos pretty much underline that the launch date for the screamer will be happening soon. Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes have both been out in action at Jerez on the small bikes, shooting the snazzy footage that will no doubt…
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Honda and Nottingham Trent University showcase motorcycling to students.
Honda and Nottingham Trent University have been working together to gauge students attitudes towards motorcycling. The average age of motorcyclists continues to rise as fewer and fewer young people take to two wheels. And to understand the trend and gain a better understanding of students perceptions of motorcycling, Honda UK and Nottingham Trent University have…
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Arai releases replica Jonathan Rea RX-7V helmet. And YOU can BUY one.
To celebrate his fifth World Superbike Championship win on the bounce, Jonathan Rea has created a special version of his Arai RX-7V helmet with the help of Aldo Drudi. Rea’s new ‘5-in-a-row’ Arai RX-7V has been designed by Aldo Drudi to celebrate the Northern Irishman’s winning ways – and if you’re a fan of the…
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COMING SOON: Zero Motorcycles fully-faired SR/S SPORTBIKE.
Zero Motorcycles has been teasing the release of its new Zero SR/S sportbike – and all eyes are on February 24th for the big reveal. At this stage, all we’ve got is the date and a smoky image of the new machine – but connecting a few dots, it’s not too difficult to work out…
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2-stroke fans rejoice! JL Exhausts has bought JOLLYMOTO. More 2-stroke pipes from the pipe legend Lomas
Yes, it’s true. JL Exhausts – you’ll know the name from the originator of the wonderful, 2-stroke exhaust makers, Jim Lomas – has bought Jollymoto, another very well known 2-stroke exhaust maker. What does this mean in terms of supply from either company? There’ll be not too much different for the immediate future but both…
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And here they are: The Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO (£11,295) and Sport PRO (£12,795).
Well, we told you last week that this was going to happen today – and it’s happened today. Yep, this is the official reveal of the new Ducati Scramblers (1100 PRO and 1100 Sport PRO). Both bikes get model-specific Ducati Traction Control, ABS cornering and three standard riding modes. The Sport PRO gets Ohlins suspension,…
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WSB: Scott Redding FASTEST at Portimao after first day of TESTING.
Scott Redding took control of the first day of testing at Portimao – ending the day at the top of the time sheets on his ARUBA.IT Racing Ducati. Ahead of the World Superbike Championship kicking off next month, the paddock has been out testing at Portimao in Portugal – and at the end of the…
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VIDEO: MotoCorsa’s TerraCorsa: off-roading on a Ducati Panigale 1199.
Ever seen a Ducati Panigale tear up the dirt? No. Then you need to watch this video. A few years ago, American Ducati dealer MotoCorsa turned a Panigale 1199 into an off-road ready machine ready to hit the dirt. And it’s called the TerraCorsa. Ok, so there’s been plenty of debate on the web about…
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YESSS! The french are making these PEANUT roundabouts instead of crossroads. Instant little racetrack, anyone?
Look at this and tell us that you aren’t thinking the same thing. It’s even got a pitlane (to the left) with handy parking spots for a bit of spanner-twirling when you’re not out on a lap. OK, we’re getting carried away – but come on, these might be the latest idea for easing up…
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MotoGP: Dovi’s new ass-leathers-logo: so this is where he is, for this season…
You know, it’s a weird time in racing when the testing phases are underway and a rider has a lot of time to think about what ‘message’ they send out to the rest of the paddock. Valentino Rossi, at the height of his powers, would often wrap up a test early and go and sit…
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Top Ten Budget Motorcycle Winter Gloves under £100
Fret not, there are plenty of very decent gloves out there which won’t break the bank!
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GET READY FOR ADVENTURE: Suzuki announces THREE accessory packs for the V-Strom 1050.
Suzuki has revealed three unique accessory packs for its hotly-anticipated V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050XT – which is due to arrive in dealers this March. To help you get ready for your next adventure, Suzuki’s launched three accessory packs for its all new V-Strom 1050. There’s a fully-loaded Explore pack which kits the DR-BIG inspired…
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MotoGP: Ducati unveils its Desmosedici GP race bike for 2020. MEGA gallery and TECH SPECS.
Ducati’s just presented its new Desmosedici GP 20 race bike with the help of Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci. Although the first round of the season isn’t until March, Ducati’s just presented its new Desmosedici race bike for 2020 – which means things are beginning to hot up ahead of the start of the race…
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It’s on! Triumph and Bajaj Auto CONFIRM partnership. Small capacity Triumph motorcycles are on their way
It’s a pretty dry statement from Triumph that doesn’t say much – but what it means is that Triumph and Bajaj are joined at the hip, producing what they say will be mid-capacity (that’s 200cc to 750cc) bikes with: “multiple options to address different segments in this class”. Could that mean something electric? Dunno. But…
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