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Why Triumph was RIGHT to (mistakenly) disclaim the Tiger’s off-road ability
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I hate to be a pedant, but while the internet is chuntering on about Triumph’s new Tiger video showing Bear Grylls riding the 800 XC off-road, then at the end having a disclaimer stating the bikes aren’t intended for off-road use; in such a litigious world, I’m not that surprised. However, I spoke to Triumph at Motorcycle Live…
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Triumph’s big bike build off – Bobber V Scrambler
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Following the unveiling of two factory customs at this year’s EICMA (Milan, 4th– 9th November) exhibition, Triumph Motorcycles is calling for riders across the world to vote for their favourite model in their big bike build off. With the winner set to be announced at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham (22-30 November), the custom competition will finally…
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Kawasaki H2R and H2 price officially revealed
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Unveiled at the Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, the 310 horsepower Ninja H2R track-only machine debut was followed by the Milan EICMA show for its supercharged sibling, the road-going H2 model. Now details have been officially released of the H2R and Kawasaki H2 price and launch specifications. The Ninja H2R – complete with carbon fibre bodywork and a…
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Akrapovic exhaust system for Kawasaki Ninja H2
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A brand-new concept Akrapovic exhaust caused quite a stir when it was unveiled at the recent Intermot show, as did the Supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2R – a machine labeled as “Built Beyond Belief.” Now the pair have met at EICMA in Milan, Italy, in the guise of the new road-going Kawasaki Ninja H2 machine and Akrapovic’s production…
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Metzeler Racetec RR: New racing supersport tyres unveiled
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Metzeler has released details of a new racing supersport tyre – the Metzeler Racetec RR – at EICMA. Here’s what the press release has to say… RACETEC™ RR, the successor of RACETEC INTERACT™, is the new METZELER tyre available in K1, K2 and K3 compounds and is characterised by high grip in all conditions, with…
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Mercedes and MV Agusta announce partnership
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Mercedes and MV Agusta have announced that they have signed a cooperation agreement on a ‘long-term partnership’. Back in July, we reported the possibility of US car manufacturer Daimler to purchase a stake in MV Agusta – Mercedes-AMG is the sports-car and performance brand of the Daimler AG. The partnership between the two high-end brands…
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Kawasaki Z300 | 2015 new motorcycles
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Based on the Ninja 300, the Kawasaki Z300 carries the same 38bhp@11,000rpm / 20lb-ft@10,000rpm 296cc parallel-twin in a naked chassis. ABS will be an optional extra, and the new-rider-friendly bikes will feature petal discs, flat bars and 37mm forks. Here’s what the press release had to say… EICMA 2014 is an important event for the…
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Honda RC213V-S prototype | 2015 new motorcycles
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Already leaked online, details are sketchy surrounding the Honda RC213V-S – a road-going prototype of the Championship-winning MotoGP RC213V machine. Inspired and developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) with input from many legendary GP riders, the RC213V-S Prototype is said to be the ‘ultimate road going motorcycle’. Two machines have been presented; a static bike painted…
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Ducati 1299 Panigale | 2015 new motorcycles
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The new Ducati 1299 Panigale takes the additional 87cc of its Superquadro 90° V-Twin to produce 205bhp @ 10,500rpm (up from 195bhp@10,700rpm) and 106.7lb-ft @ 8750rpm (up from 98.1lb-ft @ 9000rpm). Weight stays the same, at 190.5kg, while the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) brings Cornering ABS and Wheelie Control. A quickshifter is fitted as standard,…
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New MV Agusta 2015 model teased
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We’ve been sent a teaser for the new MV Agusta 2015 touring bike – when we know more, so will you! It looks like all will be revealed at EICMA next week and rest assured, here at MoreBikes.co.uk we’ll be reporting on the new bikes as soon as they’re unveiled..
