2017
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Three Sisters Race Circuit closes amid financial turmoil
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The Three Sisters Race Circuit has closed amid financial turmoil causing shock waves ripple through the racing community – and as more details emerge of the site’s complex history, the future is looking uncertain for the North West circuit. The track hosts a range of track days, karting races and Supermoto race rounds throughout the year,…
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This weekend: The Despatch Rally, Dorset
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The Despatch Rally takes place this weekend, on Saturday May 7, 2017, in Dorset – aiming to bring together the wider motorcycling community to celebrate and honour wartime motorcycle despatch riders. The day is set to consist of themed destinations and challenges throughout the Dorset countryside, testing your skills as a Despatch rider, including; shooting, motorcycle…
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SHARK Helmets release Race-R PRO ‘White SHARK’ replica of the lid worn by Lorenzo
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SHARK Helmets has released a limited and numbered edition of the Race-R PRO White SHARK Replica of the helmet worn by Jorge Lorenzo at the 2016 Aragon MotoGP. There’s a worldwide production run of just 1,500 and each lid comes one in special premium packaging. The helmet comes in an exclusively designed White SHARK box that…
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Launch Ride: Harley Street Rod
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Hardcore Harley devotees best look away now. Flag-waving Trump supporters probably won’t be impressed either, but for many riders – particularly those a little younger – be they open-minded new bikers, or indeed anyone looking for their first Harley, this could well be a game-changer. Words: John Milbank, editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure…
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Next weekend: Action packed KTM extravaganza at the brand new Gear 4 showroom
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KTM specialist Gear4 is opening a brand new showroom – and next weekend they’re running an action packed open day to celebrate. If you’ve not heard of Gear4 before – they are the UK’s largest stockists of KTM gear (from clothing, to bikes, to spare parts – and there’s even KTM bicycles for sale too). But…
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Free Multistrada 1200 Enduro Experience coming to the UK!
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The Multistrada 1200 Enduro Experience is heading to South Wales from the 5th – 7th May as part of the Touratech Travel event in Ystradgynlais, near Swansea. It will be the first time that course has taken place outside of Italy, and UK riders will get the chance to try it for free! The Multistrada 1200 Enduro…
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TVS Akula (BMW S310RR) caught dyno testing!
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The upcoming TVS Akula 310 has been caught taking part in dyno testing in Indonesia. The 300cc mini-superbike has been made by TVS with some serious input from BMW – and will end up as the BMW S310RR. This is the second time in as many weeks that the TVS Akula 310 has been spotted…
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Face the Race: Free leathers from Aprilia
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Throughout May, Aprilla are giving away a free complimentary customised racing suit or leather jacket with every purchase of a new 2017 Aprilia RSV4, Tuono V4 1100, RS 125 and Tuono 125. If you opt for one of the new V4 models, you’ll be entitled to pick up a personalised, tailor-made leather racing suit, made by…
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Valentino Rossi is the oldest rider to top the World Championship since 1949
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At the grand old age of 38 years old (and 66 days), Valentino Rossi is still breaking records. The 15 year veteran of the MotoGP grid has just achieved another huge milestone, by becoming the second oldest rider in history to lead the MotoGP World Championship, after his podium in Austin this weekend. Valentino is…
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WSBK: All the stats ahead of this weekend’s Assen round in Holland
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The Superbike World Championship is heading back to the Assen circuit in the Netherlands this weekend – and in preparation for the action packed weekend, here’s a bunch of facts and figures about WSBK racing at the iconic Dutch track. Assen has held 50 WSBK races over the years, and is second only to…
