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Ducati reveals 2016 Diavel Carbon
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Here’s the second of the updated bikes for the Ducati 2016 range – and it’s the new Diavel Carbon. Basically, the bike has come in for cosmetic touches and little else. So while the feet-forward cruiser option of the Diavel that’s been touted around for ages now may still be an addition to next year’s…
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Rea wins World Superbike crown
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The Pirelli Spanish Round has gone down in history as the WorldSBK race meeting at which Jonathan Rea was crowned World Champion of 2015. The British rider, standard bearer of the Kawasaki Racing Team, clinched the ultimate goal in Race 1 courtesy of his fourth position. He has been pursuing the title since his first full…
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Circuit of Wales boss lashes out
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Michael Carrick, head of the Circuit of Wales, has hit back at critics. Following news the Welsh Deputy Minister for Farming & Food is “Mindful to grant” the circuit’s application to deregister common land needed, Carrick took the chance to take critics to task. “First it’s that we’re not going to get planning consent, then…
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What can this Dakar racer teach you about road riding?
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Motorcycle Sport and Leisure magazine is the original – and best – bike mag. Since 1962 it’s bought you the real stories on the latest bikes, as well as the most in-depth interviews with the industry’s top players. It’s packed with touring ideas and experiences, columns from around the world, and some of the most…
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Harley-Davidson Street 750 first ride review
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The Harley-Davidson Street 750 is the latest addition to the American firm’s Dark Custom range, which was launched in the US back in 2008. But it’s also the key to what Harley-Davidson is calling its rebirth during a two-day launch in Barcelona. “Don’t think black,” we were told in the presentation: “Think blank.” Dark Custom is…
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Sponsored story: Get ready for your best year of biking, with Carole Nash
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We’ve all been there – the sun’s out, you’re gearing up for a thrilling ride-out to a summer bike meet when all of a sudden your trusty steed just won’t start. Or maybe it’s temporarily off the road. Wouldn’t it be handy to hop on your mate’s bike instead, if only your insurance would cover…
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Honda’s recall over fire worries
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We’re hearing reports of a mass recall of Hondas because of concerns about the starter relay switch on a range of models. According to our friends in Germany and the USA, certain Honda models there have been singled out as having the problem – which could see the relay burn and cause a fire. So…
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Get yourself to Europe’s largest off-road show (and it’s here in the UK!)
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INTERNATIONAL DIRT BIKE SHOW: Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November 2015, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire The International Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry in Warwickshire, has become something of an annual, must-do event for dirt biking aficionados. BUT … you don’t have to be completely fanatical about off-road to enjoy the…
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30th Anniversary GSX-R colours revealed
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It’s the 30th anniversary of the production of the GSX-R, a bike that changed the motorcycle world. To mark the occasion Suzuki is painting the 1000cc bike in special colours that ape the original scheme. We’ve been sent the pictures and the bike looks very coo. Here’s what Suzuki itself says about the historic…
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Launch report: Suzuki GSX-S1000FA
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Tested by: John Milbank Pictures by: James Wright and Ula Serra £9,999//143.5bhp @ 10,000rpm//78.2lb-ft @ 9,500rpm//214kg//www.suzuki-gb.co.uk The new GSX-S1000FA has been carefully targeted by Suzuki – its typical buyer is expected to be an experienced forty-plus rider with an above-average income. They previously owned a sportsbike and they’re expected to be using this for weekend rides without…
