2017
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Bosch’s synthetic fuel absorbs CO2 emissions
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As ‘zero emissions’ electric motorcycles continue to gain popularity – Bosch has proposed a different alternative: a synthetic fuel that minimises emissions, while absorbing CO2 during its production. Of course, there is no true ‘zero emissions’ vehicle. An electric car or motorcycle may not physically generate emissions, but CO2 is inevitable when producing the electricity…
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New range of Fuchs Silkolene Classic oils
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German automotive lubricant manufacturer Fuchs Silkolene has unveiled its updated Classic oil range. Classic lubricants are important in the preservation of most classic motorcycles – and they also offer improved performance, in line with the specific technical characteristics of each motorcycle. Fuchs Silkolene produces a range of oils developed specifically to protect the engines, gearboxes…
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Motorcycle medics saving lives in the South West
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Emergency services across the UK are looking at ways to get to accidents on motorways and major roads more quickly – and one group of paramedics from South Western Ambulance Service have been specially trained on motorbikes, hoping to improve response times. It is often difficult for ambulances to get to an emergency when there…
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Yamaha PES1 electric motorcycle coming soon?
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Honda and Yamaha has joined forces, working together on the E-Kizuna project in the city of Saitama, Japan. But it has emerged that Yamaha is hard at work, honing its range of electric machine – and the first to make it to market looks set to be the futuristic Yamaha PES1. In 2013 Yamaha…
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Alpinestars new and improved 2018 collection unveiled
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Alpinestars has launched its innovative 2018 Motorcycling Collection with a range of footwear, protection and apparel for men, women and youths. Improved technological protection and performance has been the on-going goal for Alpinestars footwear, apparel and protection for the 2018 International Technical Motorcycling Collection. This translates to an expansion in Alpinestars industry leading Tech-Air™…
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Rossi gives his Mugello helmet to the Hayden family
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Rossi has given the family of Nicky Hayden the helmet he wore during the Mugello Italian Grand Prix – which fused 46 and 69 to pay tribute to the Kentucky Kid. Admired on and off the track, the motorcycling community sent messages of encouragement to both Nicky in the days after the accident and his…
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This 1980 Ducati 900 SS could be yours for £30,000!
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One of the most important two-cylinder machines in the history of Ducati, a first generation 900 SuperSport is up for sale for £30,000. In the late 70’s, Ducati’s management reckoned its line-up lacked a super sport bike capable of competing with the Japanese superbikes – and the Ducati 900 Super Sport was developed to fill…
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Guy Martin joins F1 Williams crew for Belgium GP
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Guy Martin will join Williams as a mechanic for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Williams revealed that Martin, who works as a lorry mechanic in between road racing and television appearances, “will be tasked with helping to set up the garage before assisting the car crew build the FW40 car. Guy will proceed…
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Triumph offers money back on modern classics this Autumn
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If you buy a modern classic machine from Triumph this Autumn, you could be in with a chance of winning your money back. Anyone who purchases a modern classic motorcycle between last Friday August 18 and the end of October will be entered into the ‘Classic Kickback’ draw – and one lucky buyer will be…
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Video: Behind the scenes of the new TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge video game
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Kylotonn Studio and Bigben Interactive have released a new video of its TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge official game, breaking down the technical challenges that they have faced during its development and production. Bigben Interactive and Kylotonn Studio has been hard at work developing the new Isle of Man TT video game…
