2017
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VIDEO: Racer gets run off the track and exacts revenge
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A video of a motorcycle race has gone viral after two riders were caught on camera in a furious battle – and it doesn’t end well for either of them. The clip shows a large crowd assembled to watch the racing, as two bikes round a corner close together. But, one of the competitors…
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VIDEO: Number of new drivers banned for using a mobile phone on the rise
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The number of new drivers banned for mobile phone use has sky-rocketed in the last year, after new laws were introduced in March 2017. A Freedom of Information request has revealed that close to 11,000 new drivers lost their licence in 2017 – and the number of new drivers who lost their licence for using…
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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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Now that’s some serious horsepower… Shetland pony smashes up £3000 custom motorcycle and ends up in Judge Rinder’s courtroom
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A Shetland pony stands before TV’s Judge Rinder accused of smashing up a £3,000 custom motorbike. Wee Bob (just to be clear, that’s the horse) is being sued for damages by Callum Woods – who reckons he bust out of his field and trashed his custom motorcycle, worth £3000. The miniature nag was defended by…
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Richard Hammond tumbles off a TVS during Grand Tour filming
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Richard Hammond has got a pretty chequered history when it comes to crashing – so it’ll come as no surprise that he dropped his bike during filming for the Grand Tour charity adventure across Mozambique. In the episode which is set to air on Amazon Prime on the 16th February, Hammond fell off his TVS…
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VIDEO: TT 2018 – John McGuinness joins Josh Brookes at Norton
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Three weeks ago we told you that John McGuinness had said that he was: “Very, very interested in a Norton deal for the TT,” and today we can confirm he has signed to ride for the Norton factory team in the Superbike and Senior TT Races at the 2018 Isle of Man TT. McGuinness joins 2015…
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First Ride: Sinnis Bomber 125cc EFI
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Economy, efficiency and effortless commuting ability in a stylish small capacity package. Seeing the Sinnis Bomber for the first time, I couldn’t help but admire it. Yet another well-styled machine originating from China, I thought… It appears that there is an abundance of relatively low-priced 125cc bikes that will suit both new riders and those…
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VIDEO: SHARK launches Jorge Lorenzo Austrian GP Race-R Pro Replica
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Last year, Shark launched a limited edition replica of the “White Shark” that Jorge Lorenzo wore at the Aragón GP in 2016 – and for 2018, it has created a special edition replica of his top of the range GP Race-R Pro that he wore at the Austrian GP 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=NJMUB7IXZco The Shark Race-R Pro…
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Cops cancel 250,000 speeding fines in a 12-month period – as officer numbers continue to decline
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Police across the UK have been forced to scrap one in 10 speeding fines issued in a 12-month period – and in some cases, forces have scrapped more than a quarter of the fines handed out to drivers. According to analysis by Dr Adam Snow, a lecturer in criminology at Liverpool Hope University, more than…
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Jorge Lorenzo-approved Ducati Scrambler ‘Trackster’
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Melbourne-based Skunk Machine created this AWESOME MotoGP inspired Ducati Scrambler ‘Trackster’ – and then Jorge Lorenzo signed it at last year’s Melbourne GP! The bike was brought to Skunk Machine’s owner Carl Cerra by a long-time customer Anthony who wanted something special creating to sit in his new bar. His brief to Carl was fairly…
