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Harley-Davidson’s Battle of the Kings custom competition opens for 2018
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Harley-Davidson’s dealer-led Dark Custom competition returns for its fourth year – and online voting is now open. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTMS3nHdlk&feature=youtu.be This year all you’ve got to do is visit the Battle of the Kings (BOTK) online hub, and vote for your favourite entry from official Harley-Davidson dealers across 21 countries – including 15 from across the UK…
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Yamaha gets serious about three wheels and acquires patent for Brudeli Leanster
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Following the recent announcement of the new Yamaha Niken – the Japanese brand has got its hands on a patent for another leaning multi wheeler, the Brudeli Leanster. The first incarnation of the Brudeli Leanster was unveiled at EICMA way back in 2005, built in a garage by Geir Brudeli and his friends. The innovative…
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LAUNCH RIDE: Benelli Leoncino 500 (2017)
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BENELLI BACK WITH A BANG, REIMAGINING ITS ICONIC LEONCINO Owned by China’s Qiangjiang for over a decade, the long-awaited revival of Italy’s oldest existing motorcycle brand is well underway. With a plethora of new models unveiled at EICMA 2017, Qianjiang/Benelli is leading the charge of Chinese manufacturers making strides in the European market. Back in…
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Audi CEO confirms commitment to Ducati (for now)
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Earlier this year, we brought you the news that Audi was poised to sell Ducati – but Audi’s chief executive Rupert Stadler has finally confirmed its commitment to the iconic Italian brand. Stadler explained that, Audi is working to reduce costs by €10 billion, cut red tape and deepen ties with fellow Volkswagen-owned brand Porsche,…
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Video: The Ducati Panigale V4 in a wind tunnel. Goodness… it’s beautiful…
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So, by now, you’re probably more than a little bit aware that there’s a Ducati Panigale V4. And you’re probably aware that it’s a heady blend of MotoGP goodness and road going missile. And if you’ve seen it in the flesh at one of the recent shows then you’re tripley aware of just how…
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KTM reveal pricing for its 790 Duke
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Having wowed the crowds at the EICMA show in Milan, and currently enjoying plenty of attention at Motorcycle Live, KTM UK has revealed the 2018 price of its new 790 DUKE. The 790 DUKE will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of £8,499. SPECIFICATIONS • Parallel twin cylinder, 4-stroke DOHC, eight valves actuated via DLC-coated…
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FIRST PICS: Here’s the finished 2018 KTM 790 Adventure prototype in ACTION
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Here’s the first pics of the finished 790 Adventure KTM in action. And seeing the bike out in the hands of a factory test rider proves that the prototype we showed you first from the EICMA show in Milan weeks really WAS a forerunner to a production version of the hot mid-weight Adventure bike.…
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Ducati starts V4 production and the first one’s ready to go. Yeah, the most gorgeous bike so far is here!
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The first Ducati V4 has rolled off the production line with factory workers marking the occasion with a ceremony for the MotoGP-machine-on-the-road. Joining the workers were Claudio Domenicali (CEO Ducati Motor Holding – pouring the Prosecco) and Silvano Fini (Plant Director). The 210bhp superbike is the Italian factory’s pinnacle of road-going tech right now with a…
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Benelli unveils its Diavel-inspired 402S for 2018
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At EICMA 2017, Benelli unveiled a huge range of new models that are set to make it to market in 2018 – and our favourite is the Ducati Diavel-inspired 402 S urban cruiser. Underpinned by an exposed trellis frame which drops down towards the saddle, the Benelli 402 S gets a short sub-frame which almost…
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Here’s what you can see of the 2018 motorcycles at Motorcycle Live from November 18
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The annual EICMA show took place in Milan, Italy this week, with the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers taking the opportunity to unveil their brand-new new 2018 models – many of which will be heading straight to Motorcycle Live at The NEC next week to make their UK debut. Ducati was the first manufacturer to announce new…
