2017
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Fenati’s not the first. Or the last. Dangerous MotoGP moves through history.
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Romano Fenati isn’t the first rider to lose his cool while racing. That’s no excuse – but throughout the history of MotoGP, some of the greatest names in motorcycling have made some irresponsible and erratic decisions that have put other riders at risk. Here are some of the most famous incidents… Freddie Spencer vs…
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VIDEO: Met Police (finally) gets TOUGH on scooter crime. Footage of officers RAMMING riders.
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The Metropolitan Police Force has just released footage which shows its new tactic to stop offenders of scooter and motorcycle crime in their tracks – in an attempt to curb the crime wave in the capital. The growth of scooter-related crime has exploded by 1,000 percent over the last three years in the UK – but…
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NEW GEAR: Protect your HELMET using The Frog.
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The Frog is a clever new accessory, which allows you to protect your helmet from scratching, getting dirty or getting wet. Essentially, it’s a rear mounted stand which means you don’t have to put your helmet directly on the floor when you’re not wearing it. The first models were handmade by Luis de Arquer, a…
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Paton celebrates 60 years of RACING. Reveals NEW road-legal S1-R.
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To celebrate 60 years of racing success, iconic Italian bike builder Paton has just unveiled a road-going version of its race winning Paton S1-R. Essentially, it’s a road-legal replica of the Paton S1-R Lightweight race bike – inspired by the TT winning machine of Michael Dunlop. And honestly, it looks the business. Delving deeper into…
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Veldt Helmets unveils new LIMITED EDITION modular lid. Could it be the MOST expensive helmet in the world?
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Veldt Helmets has joined forces with Italian luxury shoe maker Berluti to create an all-new limited edition modular helmet. And with a price tag of £2840 – could it be the most expensive helmet ever? If you’ve not heard of Veldt Helmets before, that’s because the Isle of Man based manufacturer has only been around…
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EICMA 2018: Husqvarna shows Vitpilen 701 AERO CONCEPT. Futuristic FUNKY roadster.
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Husqvarna has just unveiled three new models at EICMA in Milan – and two of them will be making it to market in 2019. Of course, the headline news is the big reveal of its new production Svartpilen 701 – which joins the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 and 701 in the iconic Swedish brands…
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Harley-Davidson to RECALL over 250,000 motorcycles
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Harley-Davidson has begun a massive recall due to a problem with the secondary clutch actuator of some of its 2017 and 2018 models – and it could affect as many as 250,000 motorcycles. H-D has said that a fault with the secondary clutch actuator, which was produced by an external supplier, could lead to hydraulic…
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TEN ways to get on TWO WHEELS at Motorcycle Live
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Motorcycle Live – the UK’s biggest bike show – is now only a month away, and this year there will be no fewer than 10 FREE chances to get on two wheels. Running from 17-25 November at the NEC in Birmingham, the show is not just for seasoned motorcyclists, so whether you’re a wannabe biker,…
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ON SALE NOW. All-new Vespa Elettrica.
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Starting from today, you can get your pre-orders in for Vespa’s all-new Elettrica scooter. The new Vespa Elettrica is the iconic brands first electric machine – that’s been hotly anticipated since it was first unveiled as a concept a couple of years ago in Italy. The Elettrica kicks out a fairly meagre 4kW of power,…
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Yamaha RD350. With TWIN front disc brakes and ABS.
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A bike builder in India has created a special version of the iconic Yamaha RD350. He’s not done a typical custom job – the bike’s not been chopped or café racer-ed – instead, he’s kitted out his RD350 with top quality disc brakes and an ABS unit. There’s no denying that Yamaha’s RD350 is an…
