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Honda’s CT125 concept set for the Tokyo Motor Show.
Honda’s all-new CT125 concept is set to debut in a month’s time at the Tokyo Motor Show – and we’ve got some snaps of it courtesy of our pals at YoungMachine. Honda’s been having a lot of luck refreshing iconic machines from its illustrious past of late. Last year saw the return of the much…
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RUMOUR: Has Kawasaki bought Bimota?
It’s the hottest of topics at the moment and the Italian rumour-mill is in full swing – but if true then it could lead to the resurrection of one of the motorcycle world’s most iconic bike building brands. Appearing yesterday (Tuesday) the news could be one of the biggest stories of the year, i true.…
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WSB: French round coming up this weekend at Magny Cours – here’s 10 the top stats you need to know
1. Magny Cours Race 1 will see 2019 becoming the first WorldSBK season in history with 29 WorldSBK races in a season. So far, the record length was 28 (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013). 2. The most successful riders at the French race track are Noriyuki Haga and Jonathan Rea, with five wins each. Rea reached Haga’s total…
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Tamburini: the father of the Ducati 916, MV Agusta F4 and Bimota SB2 honoured with bronze bust in Rimini
Legendary motorcycle designer and true two-wheeled visionary Massimo Tamburini has been honored in his home town of Rimini, Italy, with a bronze bust of the great man’s portrait. Created in sharp relief by CRC modeler and former collaborator with Tamburini, Renzo Jarno Vandi, the memorial evening was attended by various MotoGP riders and other luminaries…
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FOUR new ELECTRIC world speed records for The University of Nottingham’s Zero TT racer.
Zef Eisenberg’s added four more world speed records to his collection this weekend – but this time, he’s been riding the University of Nottingham’s electric race bike. At the Straightliners ACU/FIM World Speed Records event at Elvington, Eisenberg put in some scorching times on board The University of Nottingham’s Isle of Man TT electric race…
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OOOOhhhh…. look at this cgi of the Honda Superblade from our Japanese mates. How hot is this?
Made by the excellent soothsayers in the land of the rising sun, this image of the next-generation, hot-for-2020 Superblade from Honda is boiling hot. Equipped with MotoGP-esque wings and active aerodynamics, the bike is going to be the flagship model in the 2020 road-going line up and will have former Ducati WSB darling Alvaro Bautista…
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Honda confirms THREE new Africa Twins for 2020. Here’s everything you need to know.
Honda’s just revealed all the information about its new CRF1100F Africa Twin – and for 2020 there are three different models to choose from. There’s a standard Africa Twin, an Africa Twin Adventure Sports and a tricked out, electronically assisted Adventure Sports. Building on the massive success of the 2016 CRF1000L Africa Twin and 2018…
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WSB: CONFIRMED Alvaro Bautista has SIGNED for Honda in 2020 World Superbike campaign
The Spaniard has got a HRC contract to take on the Super Blade and get it on the podium. It’s a done deal now, the 34-year-old WILL be on the all-new Super Blade next year in WSB. Bautista, who has taken an unprecedented 15 wins in 2019 has lost his grip on the title due…
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Saga putting motorcycle insurer Bennetts up for sale
Well this is going to worry a few people – a six-month interim report from Over-50s insurer Saga Plc has flagged up that the company is looking to sell its motorcycle venture, Bennetts Insurance. The news, pre-reported in the Evening Standard, comes on the back of Saga’s interim results for the six months up to…
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BSB: Redding lights up Assen to lead Showdown into Donington Park
Scott Redding completed a stunning double victory in the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Assen to fire himself to the top of the standings ahead of his Be Wiser Ducati teammate Josh Brookes with the next round of the Showdown at Donington Park in two weeks’ time (October 4/5/6). At the start of…
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BSB: Redding wins Showdown opener from Brookes as Bridewell crashes out.
Scott Redding scored the opening victory in the British Superbike Championship Showdown by stealing the show in race one at Assen to move into the lead in the standings by just two points from his Be Wiser Ducati teammate Josh Brookes. At the start of the race Redding hit the front of the pack ahead…
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MotoGP: Marquez reels in victory at MotorLand on 200th GP start
It’s now Championship point to the Repsol Honda rider as two Ducatis battle a Yamaha for the final two podium spots On his 200th GP start, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) decimated his competitors to claim victory at the Gran Premio Michelin de Aragon. The Spaniard led from start to finish as a fierce podium…
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MotoGP: Championship leader Marc Marquez takes POLE at Aragon.
The formidable Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) showed no signs of letting up his Gran Premio Michelin de Aragon stranglehold after taking pole position this afternoon. Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) claimed second and Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) finished up third. The previously forecasted rain was nowhere to be seen as the premier…
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BSB: Scott Redding claims pole position at Assen.
Scott Redding maintained his position at the top of the British Superbike Championship times in Qualifying at Assen this afternoon, lapping 0.742s inside the existing record. The Be Wiser Ducati rider held off Tommy Bridewell who closed to within 0.175s of his Showdown rival during the final fight for pole position. Redding had topped the…
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BSB: Scott Redding takes top spot in Free Practice after lapping Assen 0.270 seconds under the RECORD.
Scott Redding leads the field after after FP1 and FP2 at the British Superbike Championship Showdown at Assen. He lapped the circuit 0.270s under the existing lap record to top the times ahead of title rival Tommy Bridewell. Redding set the benchmark early in the session – but with ten minutes to go, he set…
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MotoGP: Yamaha trio top FP2, Marquez remains the man to beat
Viñales leads the way from Rossi, Quartararo on Friday afternoon but it’s a Repsol Honda who sits over a second clear in Aragon Marc Marquez’ (Repsol Honda Team) incredible 1:46.869 in FP1 sees the reigning World Champion sit over a second clear of the field on Day 1 at the Gran Premio Michelin de Aragon.…
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Yamaha’s 2020 WR250F to make debut at international Dirt Bike Show NEXT WEEK
Confirmed earlier this month, the faster, stronger and lighter WR250F will appear in the metal for the first time at Europe’s largest off-road show at the Stafford County Showground on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September. At the same time as being a podium contender in the E1 class in the World Enduro Championship, the WR250F is…
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MotoGP: Time schedule: changes to the GP Michelin de Aragon
Sunday sees the MotoGP race take place at an earlier time at MotorLand Aragon Before the paddock jets off to Asia and Australia for four fly-away races, the Gran Premio Michelin® de Aragon is ready to be tackled as we see a schedule change for the MotoGP race on Sunday. Friday sees a normal European…
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MotoGP: Marquez blitzes field in FP1 to go 0.2 off Aragon lap record
Reigning Champion sits over a second clear of Viñales with Quartararo P3 on Friday morning Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) wasn’t messing about in FP1 at the Gran Premio Michelin de Aragon. The reigning World Champion slammed in a breath-taking 1:46.869 to go just two tenths off the lap record, with Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy…
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VIDEO: Listen to THIS – HM Quickshifter going through the gears UP and DOWN. Sweeeeeeeet as. Turn it up LOUD…
So that’s what this video is. It’s awesome. The upshifts we’ve all seen and heard a million times before, but pay attention to the downshifts – just excellent and spot on for a bit of Friday fun. The video is safe for work – and make sure you’re listening to it loud for the best…
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SMART motorway CAMERAS expected to make £600,000 a year. EACH.
According to road chiefs, individual smart motorway cameras are expected to rack up £600,000 in fines every year – and police forces across the country are hiring more staff to deal with the extra workload. Around one million motorists are caught speeding in Britain each year – and with more stretches of smart motorway being…
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Yoshimura’s custom Suzuki Katana set to be unveiled at EICMA. Are you taking notes Mr. Suzuki?
Have you seen this? Young Machine in Japan has got its hands on some top quality snaps of Yoshimura’s new custom Katana. If you were one of the bikers a little disappointed when Suzuki’s Katana was unveiled last year, there’s some good news on the horizon. Yoshimura’s created a range of parts and accessories to…
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MotoGP: FULL SCHEDULE for this weekend’s Aragon GP.
The MotoGP circus has descended on the MotoLand Aragon circuit – and ahead of the action kicking off tomorrow, here are all the dates and times you need to stay across the racing. Thursday 19th September 16:00 – MotoGP – Pre-Event Press ConferenceArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly…
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