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WORLD LAUNCH: Indian FTR1200
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Words: Mikko Nieminen Photography: Felix Romero, Ula Serra American bikes are big, brash and bathed in bling, right? Not this one! The new FTR1200 from Indian Motorcycle is sleek, stylish and, well, rather European-looking. The FTR1200 is inspired by Indian’s FTR750 flat track racer, and has similar looks, but shares virtually no components with its…
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NEW GEAR: A wiper for your motorcycle helmet. The Wipey.
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The brain-child of a team of Slovenian inventors, the aptly-named Wipey is a clip-on windscreen wiper for your motorcycle helmet. And if you want to get in on the action, they’re now about to start crowdfunding to mass-produce the clever bit of kit. We’ve all been there. The rain’s coming down and you’re not travelling…
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BSB: Brookes claims victory at Oulton Park
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Josh Brookes has become the third different rider to claim a victory in the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship – after taking the win at Oulton Park this afternoon. The 2015 champion held off Tommy Bridewell as Ducati became the third race-winning manufacturer so far this season to celebrate the first win for the new…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: First ride of ZERO’s SR/F streetfighter.
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It’s a game-changer. The all-new American-made Zero SR/F – as in StReetFighter – sets new standards for an electric motorcycle that anyone can buy. Costing £17,990 inc VAT but not OTR with a 3 kW onboard charger, or £19,990 for the Premium version, including heated grips, a flyscreen and aluminum bar ends, plus a 6…
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THIS WEEKEND: Celebrating 100 YEARS of the TT. Meet HUTCHY and the BIRCHALL BROTHERS at the WORLD’S biggest Classic Motorcycle Show.
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This year’s Stafford International Classic MotorCycle Show will be celebrating 100 years of the Isle of Man TT – with a raft of top quality guests and rare machinery in attendance. Although it was first staged in 1907, two world wars, and the UK foot and mouth epidemic put a temporary stop to racing on…
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BSB: Mackenzie fights back to victory in second race at Silverstone.
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The Bennetts British Superbike Championship had two new race winners after the opening round of 2019 at Silverstone as Tarran Mackenzie fought back in the second race to score his first victory, after missing out in race one following a penalty. On the opening lap Mackenzie hit the front of the pack, but he didn’t…
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BSB: Mackenzie and O’Halloran clash in fight for victory in season opener.
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The opening race of the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season ended in drama for the McAMS Yamaha team as team-mates Jason O’Halloran and Tarran Mackenzie went head-to-head on the final lap, with the pair colliding and the Australian contender crashing out of the race. At the start O’Halloran launched off the line into the…
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BSB: Brookes first to strike in first free practice session of the season at Silverstone
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Josh Brookes was first to strike as the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship kicked off with the opening free practice session of the season at Silverstone this morning, topping the times by 0.013s for Be Wiser Ducati with the top 18 riders covered by just 0.977s. It was a frantic switch during the 45 minute…
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BSB: ‘Shakey’ Byrne joins the Eurosport team for 2019
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Eurosport has confirmed that Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne will join its Bennetts British Superbikes team for the 2019 season. After successful stint in 2018, Shakey’s joining the team full time alongside lead commentator Jack Burnicle, analysts James Whitham and James Haydon, presenter Matt Roberts and pit-lane reporter Rachel Stringer. Oh, and Greg Haines will be on…
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Guy Martin racing at Cookstown. Don’t hold your breath.
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If you were hoping to see Guy Martin in action at the Cookstown 100, don’t get your hopes up. It has emerged that his entry provisional. In an official statement, Cookstown’s club chairman, John Dillion said: “Guy’s management team made contact with the club and explained that Guy’s entry was on a provisional basis and…
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