2017
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TT 2017: Guy Martin OK after yesterday’s off during Superbike race
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Yesterday, Guy Martin came off at 120mph during the TT Superbike race at Doran’s Bend – and his Twitter feed suggests that the problem was mechanical, with the bike going into neutral on a downshift. ‘Guy crash today on the Superbike. Bit bruised but ok. 120mph on his arse. Bike went into neutral on downshift.’…
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TT 2017: Racing to go ahead today after course inspection
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Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has confirmed that the extended schedule for today WILL go ahead. Thompson has just come back in from inspecting the course and despite there being damp under overhanging trees, the revised schedule outlined earlier this morning is going ahead. Here’s how the day’s action (as far as it…
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MotoGP: Yamaha removes Rossi’s wing for Mugello GP
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We’ve been sent a couple of images this morning, comparing Rossi’s racebikes from Le Mans and Mugello. The more eagle-eyed among you, will spot the changes to the wing design on Rossi’s Yamaha M1. In Le Mans, Rossi’s machine was equipped with the typical internal wing, which works by offering increased downforce on the front…
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TT 2017: Two hour delay to Monday’s race programme
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With poor weather set to batter most of the British Isles today, the Isle of Man TT event is on standby as a day of racing is due to happen. As a result of the impending high winds and driving rain, Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has confirmed a two hour delay to…
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Deus Sea Sider: Surfboard ready Honda C70
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Custom house Deus has unveiled its latest creation, a gorgeous Honda C70 that’s capable of carrying a surfboard. If you’re a surfer, you’ve probably been using four-wheels to transport your board to the beach – but what if there was another option? Bali based Deus have customised a Honda C70 scooter, transforming the bike into…
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Ducati Panigale C Concept (inspired by Lamborghini Centenario)
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This gorgeous Ducati Panigale C Concept from Tamás Jakus of Jakusa Design, ‘draws’ on the close relationship between Ducati and Lamborghini (who are both part of the VAG Group). Tamás Jakus created the Ducati Panigale C Concept, inspired by one of the most exclusive Lamborghini’s of recent times – the Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4. Only 20…
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Harley-Davidson to teach a town to ride
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Harley-Davidson revealed plans to encourage 2 million people over the next decade to ride motorcycles – and their first step is to try to teach a whole town how to ride. Harley is rolling into the appropriately named Ryder, North Dakota, to deliver a two day motorcycle training programme to the town’s 50 eligible residents.…
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TT 2017: Video with Guy Martin on events so far. “There’s no pressure on me at all!”
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Check out this cracking bit of video interview with Guy Martin from the guys at Duck and Weave. It’s Guy Martin talking about being on The Island so far this year and he opens up a bit about how he’s feeling – pressure-wise – about this year’s event.
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TT 2017: Weather forecast for Monday’s racing – loads of rain and strong winds
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The latest news about the incoming weather fronts to the Isle of Man aren’t looking good for the start of next week. With the racing already having to be moved from Saturday to Sunday it looks like there’s more bad news on the way with heavy and persistent rain and strong winds forecast for…
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BMW G310R Supersport, Scrambler and Café Racer concepts
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Adding a small capacity machine their lineup, BMW Motorrad is pulling out all the stops to try and get younger riders onto two wheels. And the new BMW G310R should offer a pretty convincing argument – but what if BMW unveiled three more models alongside the G310R? Sadly, these are not ‘official’ concepts. They’re…
