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  • Rare Mike Hailwood watch to be auctioned at Stafford

    Rare Mike Hailwood watch to be auctioned at Stafford

    A rare timepiece given to Mike Hailwood by gifted watchmaker and pioneer entrepreneur Jack Heuer will feature in the Bonhams auction at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford later this month. Regarded as one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time, “Mike The Bike” Hailwood later went on to compete in Formula One and other…


  • Kawasaki’s 2020 Ninja 250 – official photos revealed ahead of the Tokyo Show

    Kawasaki’s 2020 Ninja 250 – official photos revealed ahead of the Tokyo Show

    The Kawasaki Ninja 250 will first be officially unveiled at the Indonesian motorcycle show in a couple of days time.


  • WSB: Leon Haslam out of Kawasaki factory team

    WSB: Leon Haslam out of Kawasaki factory team

    Haslam has scored six podiums in 2019’s WSB championship and is sixth in the standings, but it’s not enough for him to hold onto his Kawasaki factory seat.


  • WORLD LAUNCH: THIS Wednesday we’re riding Honda’s NEW Africa Twin in Sardinia. We’ll bring you our FIRST IMPRESSIONS of the bike, right HERE.

    WORLD LAUNCH: THIS Wednesday we’re riding Honda’s NEW Africa Twin in Sardinia. We’ll bring you our FIRST IMPRESSIONS of the bike, right HERE.

    This week we’re heading out to Sardinia for the WORLD LAUNCH of Honda’s new Africa Twin and Africa Twin Adventure Sports for 2020. And ahead of us flying out, we wanted to remind you that there’s going to be regular updates across the next few days as we get the chance to put Honda’s flagship…


  • Family Fun at Motorcycle Live…

    Family Fun at Motorcycle Live…

    The show – at the NEC from Saturday 16 November until the 24 November – offers families a great place to bring their budding bikers. With free entry for children five and under** and just £1* entry for 6-16 year olds*, there’s no excuse not to bring the kids along for a fun-filled day for all.  Get them on two…


  • VIDEO: Keanu Reeves waxes lyrical about Ducati’s Panigale V4S. And now Domenicali’s invited him to Mugello to try the 2020 bike.

    VIDEO: Keanu Reeves waxes lyrical about Ducati’s Panigale V4S. And now Domenicali’s invited him to Mugello to try the 2020 bike.

    We all know Keanu Reeves loves his bikes – but in the last few years, we’ve only really seen him riding his own Arch Motorcycles.  But while out at the Calafat circuit in Catalonia, the Hollywood actor has been caught riding Ducati’s Panigale V4S. And it seems like he’s a big fan, after he posted…


  • BSB: Redding rules with Donington Park double to head the Showdown to Brands Hatch

    BSB: Redding rules with Donington Park double to head the Showdown to Brands Hatch

    Scott Redding ruled the Bennetts British Superbike Championship action at Donington Park today, doubling up on victories to maintain the lead in the Showdown standings ahead of the Brands Hatch title decider. At the start of the race Brookes got a flying start off the line to lead the pack into Redgate for the first…


  • BSB: Redding remains on top in race one at Donington Park

    BSB: Redding remains on top in race one at Donington Park

    Scott Redding maintained his winning momentum in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Showdown by claiming the opening victory at Donington Park, managing the race from the lead to hold the advantage over Tommy Bridewell and Josh Brookes. At the start of the race Brookes had launched off the line to lead the pack into Redgate…


  • BSB: Irwin leads the way from Title Fighter Mackenzie in warm up

    BSB: Irwin leads the way from Title Fighter Mackenzie in warm up

    Andrew Irwin led the Bennetts British Superbike Championship warm up times for Honda Racing at a damp Donington Park this morning, moving to the top of the timesheets in the final moments ahead of this afternoon’s opening race. The session got underway and Tommy Bridewell had been one of the first riders to launch to…


  • MotoGP: Marquez prevails in epic Quartararo fight to become Champion

    MotoGP: Marquez prevails in epic Quartararo fight to become Champion

    The Spaniard had to work hard as rookie Fabio Quartararo led for the majority of the race, before the two came to blows at the final corner The PTT Thailand Grand Prix won best Grand Prix of the year last year and once again, it was a fierce battle out front at the Chang International…


  • BSB: Redding holds off Brookes to claim Donington pole position

    BSB: Redding holds off Brookes to claim Donington pole position

    Scott Redding will start from pole position for tomorrow’s opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Donington Park after edging out his Be Wiser Ducati teammate Josh Brookes in Datatag Qualifying as the pair fight for the advantage in the Showdown. The final stage of Datatag Qualifying began with Luke Mossey at the top, but…


  • BSB: Brookes versus Redding ahead of Datatag Qualifying in FP3

    BSB: Brookes versus Redding ahead of Datatag Qualifying in FP3

    Josh Brookes saved his best until last in Bennetts British Superbike Championship Free Practice 3 at Donington Park, moving 0.387s ahead of his Be Wiser Ducati teammate Scott Redding in the closing minute of the session ahead of Datatag Qualifying. At the start of the session, Peter Hickman had been one of the first riders…


  • MotoGP: Quartararo prevails in three-way pole battle in Buriram

    MotoGP: Quartararo prevails in three-way pole battle in Buriram

    A fourth pole of the season and crashes for the leading riders, Q2 provided plenty of action in a record-shattering qualifying session The PTT Thailand Grand Prix MotoGP qualifying session burst into life, as the first four rows on the grid were there for the taking. The Chang International Circuit had been subject to a…


  • MotoGP: Petrucci heads Pol Espargaro to Q2 in Thailand

    MotoGP: Petrucci heads Pol Espargaro to Q2 in Thailand

    The Mugello race winner leads the returning KTM star into Q2, having both got the better of a late-charging Cal Crutchlow A critical Q1 for the MotoGP session saw Mugello race winner Danilo Petrucci (Ducati Team) and Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) head for Q2. Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) was briefly in…


  • MotoGP: Quartararo on top in FP4 as MotoGP readies for qualifying

    MotoGP: Quartararo on top in FP4 as MotoGP readies for qualifying

    The Frenchman will look to build on more fantastic form, with FP4 going to the Petronas Yamaha SRT rider After the action of wet FP3 earlier in the day, FP4 was sunny and back to familiar conditions for the MotoGP class at the PTT Thailand Grand Prix, at the Chang International Circuit. Providing the perfect…


  • MotoGP: Quartararo on top overall, Dovizioso fights back in FP3

    MotoGP: Quartararo on top overall, Dovizioso fights back in FP3

    With Quartararo on top, eyes were on Andrea Dovizioso who stormed to the front of the field in FP3, although the top ten remain unchanged After a slight delay at the PTT Thailand Grand Prix for the MotoGP FP3 session, the premier class was back out on track for their first ever wet session in…


  • BSB: Irwin mugs Hickman for top spot in FP2 at the chequered flag

    BSB: Irwin mugs Hickman for top spot in FP2 at the chequered flag

    Andrew Irwin snatched the top spot in the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice at Donington Park for Honda Racing, setting his fastest time on the final lap of the afternoon session to steal the advantage from Peter Hickman at the chequered flag. The session began with a brief shower but the conditions then…


  • WORLD LAUNCH: We’re going to be riding Honda’s new Africa Twin next week. If you have ANY questions that YOU would like us to put to the team behind the bikes, WE want to KNOW.

    WORLD LAUNCH: We’re going to be riding Honda’s new Africa Twin next week. If you have ANY questions that YOU would like us to put to the team behind the bikes, WE want to KNOW.

    It’s nearly time for the world launch of the Honda’s 2020 Africa Twin and Africa Twin Adventure Sports. And ahead of the us getting the chance to swing a leg over the three new models in Sardinia next week, we’re asking for you to submit questions that YOU would like us to put to the…


  • BSB: Buchan leads the pack after opening Donington Park free practice

    BSB: Buchan leads the pack after opening Donington Park free practice

    Danny Buchan kicked off the Bennetts British Superbike Championship weekend at Donington Park by topping the timesheets in the opening free practice session, holding off Joe Francis by 0.159s at the chequered flag. Andrew Irwin had surged up the times into third place in the losing stages for Honda Racing, nudging Taylor Mackenzie into fourth…


  • LEAKED PHOTO: This is the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS 765 – first snap has appeared

    LEAKED PHOTO: This is the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS 765 – first snap has appeared

    It’s going to be officially revealed in all its glory on Monday (October 7) but for now, this photograph has appeared on an Italian website. There’s not much to tell about the bike ahead of the official release date of Monday, but at least you can see it in all its real glory here. More…


  • MotoGP: Quartararo heads Yamaha 1-2-3 after Friday in Thailand

    MotoGP: Quartararo heads Yamaha 1-2-3 after Friday in Thailand

    The Iwata manufacturer made sensational gains by setting a stunning Friday pace, whilst Marquez returned from hospital after an FP1 crash After the intensity of FP1, the MotoGP class took to the Chang International Circuit for the second session of their PTT Thailand Grand Prix. Fighting ‘fit’ and eager to send a warning to his…


  • Do YOU remember Bata’s Motor Sandal? Anyone know where we can get a pair?

    Do YOU remember Bata’s Motor Sandal? Anyone know where we can get a pair?

    We were just talking in the office and we were wondering whatever happened to the MotorSandal? Does anyone know where we can get a pair for next year’s riding season? You might remember Bata’s Motor Sandal doing the rounds a few years ago. Designed and engineered for bikers, the sandals came with fibreglass reinforced soles,…


  • MotoGP: FULL SCHEDULE for this weekend’s Thailand GP.

    MotoGP: FULL SCHEDULE for this weekend’s Thailand GP.

    This weekend MotoGP racing heads to Buriram for the Thailand GP – and with free practice already underway here are all the times to help you stay across the action over the next few days. Friday 4 October: 09:00-09:40 – Moto3 – FP1Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly…


  • MotoGP: Viñales blasts clear in FP1, Marquez crashes hard in Buriram

    MotoGP: Viñales blasts clear in FP1, Marquez crashes hard in Buriram

    There were plenty of talking points from the opening session for the premier class, with the Championship leader crashing heavily Dry weather provided a dramatic opening session for the MotoGP class, with plenty of headlines coming from the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. Champion-elect Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) was top of the session…



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