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Suzuki to supply V-Strom 1000 marshal bikes for Welsh Road Race
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Suzuki has announced it will supply a fleet of V-Strom 1000 marshal bikes for this year’s Welsh Road Race, which takes place from 3-5 August near the Brecon Beacon National Park. With the V-Strom 1000 specifically selected for its ease of use and practicality, with carrying capacity for the required equipment of event staff, Suzuki…
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VIDEO: Here’s the TVS Apache RR 310 (or, if you’d prefer, the BMW S310RR mini-superbike). Finished. Looks AWESOME.
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For the best part of two years we’ve been showing you the development of the TVS Apache (which has been developed in partnership with BMW – so this is also the BMW S310RR mini-superbike). And now the bike is here. Making 34bhp @ 9,700rpm and 27.3Nm @ 7,700rpm, the bike is powered by the 4-stroke,…
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Video: A tribute to the Suzuki Katana
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A group of Italians have been hard at work, creating a custom Suzuki Katana tribute from the bones of a GSX-S1000F. The original Katana 1100 remains one of the most exciting and innovative machines of its era, and to this day holds a dear place in the hearts of many who witnessed its arrival on…
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Suzuki shows 2018 colours for GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R (£13,599 and £16,099 respectively)
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Suzuki has shown its new colour options for the 2018 GSX-R1000R, with the superbike available in a white and black version of the firm’s MotoGP-inspired livery. The GSX-R1000 is also available in the same white paint scheme as the GSX-R1000R (above), as well as a matt black for 2018, with blue accents and wheels (below).…
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Video: Honda Adventure Roads 2017 – Oslo to Nordkapp on an Africa Twin
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Earlier this year, a group of 40 motorcyclists embarked from Oslo to Nordkapp on the first Honda Adventure Roads ride – and Honda has just released an epic short film documenting the journey. The group of riders travelled from Oslo to Nordkapp, the northernmost point in Europe, winding their way along the twisting roads that line…
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Video: Honda Neo Sports Cafe teaser shows bits of things to come
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Honda is upping the tease-video game nicely ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show at the end of the month with a nice pointer towards something cafe racer on the way. This video (below) is the latest from the Honda Neo Sports Cafe (yeah, that’s the name – we like it) and is clearly sticking to…
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SPY SHOTS: BMW 2018 S 1000 RR caught out in tests
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There’s not many pics (as in, there’s one) that’s broke surface at the moment, but this is the first picture of the 2018 BMW S 1000 RR. The bike has been caught out and about by the top German magazine Motorrad. And, as you might expect, is the star of the next issue of…
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TT 2017: Video of Ian Hutchinson’s crash during Senior TT
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During last week’s Senior TT, Ian Hutchinson suffered a broken femur, after crashing out at the 27th Milestone – causing a full course red flag. The footage doesn’t give a huge amount away, but highlights Hutchy’s use of his (hand operated) back brake – while a post on social media, appears to suggest that…
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TT 2017: Guy Martin will not race today’s Senior TT
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Guy Martin and Honda Racing will not participate in today’s six-lap Senior TT, after a tumultuous forthnight on the Isle of Man, in which poor weather has limited on-track action. In a statement released by Honda Racing, Guy Martin said: ‘I came back to the TT this year to race and try to win with…
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John McGuinness’s 2013 Superstock TT HM Plant Honda CBR1000RR for sale
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Four years ago, John McGuinness came in third in the Superstock TT race aboard his Padgett’s HM Plant Honda CBR1000RR, at an average speed of 126.7mph. And you could get your hands on your own piece of TT history, as McGuinness’s race bike is up for sale. McGuinness, who has sadly had to sit out…