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TT 2016: Holden and Winkle still fastest in the chairs but competition closing in
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The third Sidecar session of the 2016 Isle of Man TT races, fuelled by Monster Energy, got underway slightly later than scheduled at 7.57pm on Wednesday night. Dave Molyneux/Daniel Sayle were first away and hoping to get their first proper flying lap in of the week, with Ben and Tom Birchall, John Holden/Andy Winkle…
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Sidecar TT: Holden and Winkle on a flyer in second qualifying session on The Island
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Sidecar TT: Holden and Winkle on a flyer in second qualifying session on The Island. With perfect conditions lasting long into the evening for qualifying for the 2016 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, the Formula Two sidecars enjoyed a good session, which got underway at 8.05pm. After setting the quickest time…
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Movie motorcycle chase scenes: What the IAM says…
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how advanced riding skills might have changed the outcome of some of the greatest movie motorcycle chase scenes… The cinema loves a chase scene – if it’s on two wheels, even better. But quite often these high-octane stunt sequences don’t end too well for our hero, who barely…
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British motorcyclist smashes three land speed records
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Steve Walton, 54, of Latchingdon, smashed three British Land Speed records at the weekend. The record-breaking rides took place at the British Land Speed Records meeting at Pendine Sands, a seven mile beach in South Wales. Steve broke two BLS records for the 1.5-mile sprint in the 1000cc and 1350cc classes, reaching the incredible top…
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Pirelli Angel CiTy – new road tyre for smaller capacity bikes
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Pirelli has introduced a new tyre: The new Pirelli Angel CiTy is a specific development that has a starting point in the Angel GT. The new tyre is specifically designed smaller displacement bikes, with an X-Ply construction and dedicated materials. It is aimed at urban bikers using their machines for commuting and therefore needing mileage,…
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KTM SX latest models in British dealers soon
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The READY TO RACE KTM SX Motocross range MY 2017 is currently arriving in dealers with various refinements and upgrades across its 2-stroke and 4-stroke line-up, as well as a brand new 250 SX machine. The range includes: 125 SX, 150 SX, 250 SX, 250 SX-F, 350 SX-F and the 450 SX-F. After last…
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BMW unveils supercharged retro 500cc custom ‘special’
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BMW has unveiled this air-cooled 500cc boxer twin as a part-concept/part-tribute bike to the firm’s legendary R 5 motorcycle from 1936. It was shown to the public for the first time at the Italian event, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este at the weekend. BMW says it’s a concept bike, but the supercharger unit – specially…
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And here it is! Vinales CONFIRMED as Yamaha rider for 2017/18 alongside Rossi – Iannone switches to Suzuki
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Lovely stuff. As we outlined and dated a week ago. Here’s the announcement: Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd announce the signing of Maverick Viñales to ride for the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team for 2017 and 2018. Viñales, who is presently fifth in the MotoGP Championship standings, will partner nin-time World Champion Valentino Rossi, whose contract…
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WSB Sepang: Savadori Fastest on Friday
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WSB Sepang: Savadori Fastest on Friday. IodaRacing rider Lorenzo Savadori went quickest on Friday at Sepang International Circuit, beating Honda’s Nicky Hayden to the top spot by just over two tenths of a second in the final minutes of the second practice session. Kawasaki rider Tom Sykes finds himself outside the top ten on Day…
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Suzuki’s All-star track day return to Silverstone GP circuit this summer
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Suzuki’s All-star track day return to Silverstone GP circuit this summer. Suzuki’s annual All-Star track day returns to Silverstone for 2016, with this year’s event taking place on the prestigious Grand Prix circuit on August 11. The event has become a key feature of Suzuki’s event calendar, and will again be attended by a…
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