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Honda’s refined the Gold Wing for 2020
There’s not a huge amount of things that are different on the Japanese firm’s premier tourer, but what has been changed makes life on the big bike that bit easier. For 2020 the Gold Wing now gets revisions to its fuel injection and DCT updates to improve slow-speed manoeuvrability and in the ‘Tour’ versions the…
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Kawasaki launches the SUPERCHARGED Z H2 at Tokyo! The first Hypernaked motorcycle of 2020 is GO
So here we go then, the first of the ‘hyper nakeds’ has appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show. Kawasaki has smashed it with the 197bhp (200hp), 239kg supercharged monster. Showa BPF forks and quality rear suspension plus the comparatively low weight (1kg more than the Ninja H2 and 20kg less than the H2-SX) will keep…
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Honda’s getting serious about ELECTRIC. Benly E and Gyro E unveiled at Tokyo – and it’s rolling out charging infrastructure across Japan in time for March 2020.
We told you about Honda’s Benly and Gyro e-scooters a few weeks ago – but alongside the official unveiling of the new bikes at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Japanese factory has confirmed it’s going to be rolling out charging infrastructure and battery swapping stations across Japan in time for March 2020. The electric variants…
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The ZX-25R baby Ninja motorcycle gets unveiled at Tokyo – gets trick bits.
When we showed the first images of this bike caught in Indonesia six weeks ago, we also said that there’s rumours about there being TWO versions of this bike – an A2 friendly, 45bhp bike and an all-screaming, all-dancing 60bhp version. And now we’ve got the official unveil of this 2020 model from Kawasaki. Well,…
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Yamaha’s Tricity 300 for 2020. NEW Leaning Multi Wheel machine revealed at Tokyo. And you can ride it with a CAR LICENCE.
Yamaha’s just unveiled the next step in its Leaning Multi Wheel line-up at the Tokyo Motor Show – confirming that the Tricity 300 is coming for 2020. Building on its experience producing its Tricity 125 and NIKEN three wheelers – in addition to the widespread attention its 3CT concept attracted when it went on display…
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Kawasaki’s new W800 for 2020 unveiled at Tokyo.
Kawasaki’s just unveiled a new W800 at the Tokyo Motor Show – creating a THREE model line-up for 2020. In addition to the recently released W800 Street and W800 CAFE, Kawasaki has just shown its newest W800 which takes direct inspiration from the Japanese factories original 1966 W1. It’s powered by Kawasaki’s 47bhp, air-cooled 773cc…
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Meet the 2019 British Superbike and World Superbike Champions at Motorcycle Live
The BSB race season may be over, but Motorcycle Live is offering visitors the chance to meet their favourite riders and biking celebrities – including recently crowned British Superbike Champion, Scott Redding and five-time World Superbike Champion, Jonathan Rea – for signings and selfies galore at the NEC, Birmingham, between 16-24 November. Over the course…
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The Ultraviolette F77 ELECTRIC motorcycle from India. 34bhp and 450Nm.
Alongside Emflux’s yet to be released electric motorcycles, there’s another Indian-built bike to watch out for. The Ultraviolette F77. Set to be released on November 13, the Ultraviolette F77 is being tipped as the first naked electric motorcycle out of India. While there’s still very little information available about the new machine, there are a…
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KTM releases THIRD motorcycle teaser video for the 2020 Super Duke R bike
Due to be shown at EICMA in Milan on November 5, the uprated and updated 2020 KTM Super Duke R is getting plenty of hype from the factory. Here’s the third teaser video (shot in Almeria, Spain, that keeps the actual image of the motorcycle under the usual tight wraps – but that’s OK because…
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Harley-Davidson resumes LiveWire motorcycle production after charging issues.
Harley-Davidson has restarted production and deliveries of LiveWire, its first electric bike, after resolving an issue with the bike’s charging technology. The company has said that the first owners of the all-electric motorbike from the Milwaukee brand can resume charging their motorcycles from home after warning them to stop home-based charging until the issue was…
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SHARK Helmets celebrate Scott Redding British Superbike Championship win with one-off custom helmet
SHARK-sponsored rider Scott Redding celebrated a title victory at the final round of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch circuit on Sunday, crowning him the 2019 British Champion. His long-term sponsor, SHARK Helmets, prepared a one-off custom helmet to mark the occasion. Fresh from his double victory at the penultimate round at Donington Park,…
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LOOK AGAIN: SPY SHOTS of BMW’s new R18 motorcycle for 2020. TWO models caught out ROAD TESTING.
BMW’s new R18 cruiser motorbike has been caught on camera as it undergoes final testing on the road. And there are TWO of them. Following on from the spy shots of BMW’s new R18 being shifted around under a tarpaulin last week, two versions of the 1800cc cruiser have been caught on camera out…
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BSB: Josh Brookes takes the race WIN. Scott Redding takes the championship.
Josh Brookes celebrated the final British Superbike Championship race win of the 2019 season at Brands Hatch this afternoon, but despite his hat trick of victories over the weekend, Scott Redding has been crowned champion in front of a packed crowd at the season finale. At the start of the race Brookes instantly hit the…
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BSB: Josh Brookes takes race two WIN at Brands Hatch.
Josh Brookes claimed victory in race two following a dramatic dogfight with his Be Wiser Ducati teammate Scott Redding on the last lap. At the start of the race, Brookes took the advantage from Jason O’Halloran and Christian Iddon with Tommy Bridewell in close contention. Redding was fighting back but running wide at Druids dropped…
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MotoGP: Marquez wins at Motegi and clinches manufacturers title for Honda in the process.
Marc Marquez made it four wins on the bounce with a superb victory at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan. The 2019 World Champion held off an early challenge from second place finisher Fabio Quartararo, who was made to sweat in the final stages by third place Andrea Dovizioso. It wasn’t the perfect getaway for…
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BSB: Brookes reduces Redding’s advantage with race one victory at Brands Hatch
Josh Brookes delivered an inch-perfect performance in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race in the triple-header decider at Brands Hatch to reduce his Be Wiser Ducati teammate Scott Redding’s advantage to 19 points ahead of tomorrow’s season finale. At the start of the race Brookes had taken the lead into Paddock Hill Bend ahead…
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MotoGP: Marquez bags first MotoGP Motegi pole ahead of Petronas duo
2019 Champion sits just over a tenth clear of Morbidelli and Quartararo in a dry Japanese GP Q2 session 2019 World Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) got the business done in Q2 at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, setting a 1:45.763 to claim his first-ever MotoGP pole position at Motegi. Behind the Spaniard…
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Got a Ducati 916, 996 or 998 bike? Want to be part of a Ducati display at Motorcycle Live this year?
It is 25 years since the Ducati 916 arrived on the global stage, changing the superbike world forever and immediately becoming a modern motorcycle icon. Ever since its debut, the Ducati 916 has been beloved by motorcycling fans throughout the world, becoming an instant classic due to its Italian-style, dynamic and lightweight design that was…
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MotoGP: Ducati’s race BOSS confirms TESTING of a ‘completely new’ bike at Valencia.
Ducati’s race boss, Gigi Dall’Igna has been speaking about the development of the Desmosedici GP bike, and has confirmed that the Italian team will be testing a ‘completely new and better bike’ at Valencia next month. Ahead of this weekend’s Japanese GP at Motegi, Gigi Dall’Igna sat down with MotoGP.com to talk about this seasons…
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LOOK AGAIN: Design drawings for the 2020 BMW F850 R motorcycle have surfaced.
This is the final part of the 2020 BMW 850 puzzle, revealed by some spot-on design patents released in Brazil. The F 850 R is joining the stable next to the F 850 RS that we first told you about last November. These designs were posted on the Italian outlet Moto.It. What you can see…
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November issue out now!
Your monthly guide to life On Two Wheels! This month, we cover the launch Piaggio MP3 300HPE, review the Honda CB300R and the two new E-bikes from SuperSoco, we help you survive roundabouts, plus so much more!
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AMPED electric balance bikes now on sale in the UK. Get your little motorcyclist started early.
The new AMPED A10 electric cycle bridges the gap between standard balance bikes and motorcycles, offering the perfect way to introduce the skills of throttle control and balance to children aged from two to six years. The AMPED A10 uses a 100W motor, powered by a 18V IBV Lithium battery, capable of a top speed…
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YOU can SUPERCHARGE your 50cc and 125cc motorcycles. NCI’s kit increases airflow and improves POWER.
Do you ride a small capacity motorcycle? Would you like to get more power from its little 50cc or 125cc engine? Then NCI’s supercharger kit sounds like it could be just what you’re looking for. Created by American company Nextar Consult, Inc. – the kit is essentially a compressor which increases airflow into the engine…
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MotoGP: 10 Ducati facts going into this weekend’s Japanese round
This weekend is the Grand Prix of Japan for the MotoGP circus, held at the Twin Ring circuit, Motegi. It’s the 16th round of the season. Before the games get underway, here’s 10 points to know about the Ducati squad’s attack for the top step of the podium in the Land of the Rising Sun:Article…
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