2016
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Celebrity ‘Wall of Death’ TV Show coming to Channel 4 – presented by Guy Martin
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Channel 4 is commissioning a new version of Guy Martin’s Wall of Death Live, which will see the Lincolnshire lorry mechanic and motorcycle racer showing celebrity contestants how to ride the Wall of Death. The show is based on Martin’s televised 2016 attempt — which saw him bag the Wall of Death world speed record,…
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Triumph recalls Thruxton and Thruxton R Motorcycles
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Triumph is recalling 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles due to problems with its engine, engine cooling and electrical systems – which could potentially affect 2,824 Thruxton and Thruxton R’s in the USA. Basically, the engine may unintentionally stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly, while the clutch lever is pulled in – and…
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Ducati turnover and sales continue to grow
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The year’s financial data presented at the AUDI AG annual press conference 55,451 motorcycles sold and €731 million turnover for Ducati in 2016 Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “Solid growth once again demonstrates the effectiveness of our strategy” 2016 was another positive year for Ducati according to figures released by the Italian motorcycle giant.…
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Meet the Ducati Panigale R Cafe Racer – ‘The Blue Shark’
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You all know the 2016 Ducati Panigale R pretty well. Out last year, and costing just shy of £30,000 – the Panigale R is pretty much state of the art as far as buyable Ducatis go… Now, imagine cutting one up and making this…’The Blue Shark’. In 2016, this bike rolled straight off the Ducati…
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Motorcycle Live! A 2017 stand to go to: Triumph
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Motorcycle Live! A 2017 stand to go to: Triumph. So here we go then, Motorcycle Live! is on and it’s packed and brilliant, so get to it. We’ve been and had a squint around and we reckon that you should get over to the Triumph stand. Here’s some of the things you’ll see on there…
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Motorcycle Live! A 2017 stand to go to: Kawasaki
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Motorcycle Live! A 2017 stand to go to: Kawasaki. So here we go then, Motorcycle Live! is on and it’s packed and brilliant, so get to it. If you’re keen on Kawasakis then the big green stand is a must-see of course, but even if you’re not then still head over to that large lump…
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BSB: Last round – Brands Hatch – preview. Here we go again.
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By Philip Wain After 11 rounds and 23 races, the 2016 British Superbike Championship rolls into its final destination this weekend and with three more races on the schedule around the Brands Hatch GP circuit, it really is time for the Showdown. Just 17 points separate current leader Shane Byrne (Be Wiser Ducati) and…
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BSB Preview: Round 6, Thruxton
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By Philip Wain This weekend sees the MCE British Superbike Championship reach its halfway point with round six of the series taking place at Thruxton and if the previous five rounds are anything to go by, we can expect another unpredictable set of races. The Hampshire circuit is the fastest on the BSB calendar with…
