2017
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Husqvarna to introduce fuel injected 2-strokes!
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Following on from the announcement by KTM a couple of weeks ago, Husqvarna has revealed that they also have a couple of fuel-injected 2-stroke enduro motorcycles going into production next year. As the first company to ever produce a purpose-built off-road bike, Husqvarna Motorcycles have always been a great advocate of 2-stroke technology – so it’s…
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SignalWear Smart Gloves – innovative new tech to help you be seen on the road!
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These clever new smart gloves from SignalWear, automatically blink when you change lane or turn – to help you be more visible when out on two wheels. If you ride a bike, you’re inevitably well aware of the risks and dangers facing you out on the road. And although there’s already a raft of existing…
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Energica electric bikes updated for 2017
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Italian motorcycle manufacturer Energica has updated their Ego and Eva electric motorbikes for 2017, managing to increase horsepower and torque, while bringing them in line with Euro 4 regulations – plus they’ve just introduced a couple of loyalty packages. The new Ego sportbike now has 145bhp (previously 136) while the Eva naked sportsbike has 108bhp…
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Test ride a Triumph and receive a FREE complimentary T-shirt!
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Britain’s largest motorcycle manufacturer Triumph is currently running a range of promotions, encouraging people to commit to the Triumph brand. Triumph Motorcycles is giving away an exclusive complimentary T-shirt with every test ride of a Triumph Tiger 800 or Triumph Explorer. The promotion is only running until April 30, 2017, so if you fancy a…
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Indian Motorcycle unveils new Chieftain Elite and Chieftain Limited motorcycles for 2017
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Indian Motorcycle has just released two new models for 2017; the top-of-the-line Chieftain Elite and the Chieftain Limited. Only 350 of the Elite models will be sold globally: “With Chieftain Elite we wanted to design the most-premium, feature-packed Chieftain that we could possibly imagine,” said Reid Wilson, Director of Marketing for Indian Motorcycle. “In the end,…
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Treat your battery right with the Optimate 4-1A Dual Program V3!
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This is a really cool little gadget from Optimate, which works to diagnose, recover, charge, test and maintain your motorcycle battery all year round. The Optimate 4-1A Dual Program charger has been updated for 2017 (they’re onto the third incarnation!), offering more efficient power circuitry, a 1 Amp charge current and refined software control.…
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First look: Alpinestars 2017 range sneek peak at new Gore-Tex boots and armoured Hoodie
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Alpinestars is about to launch its Spring 2017 collection and here’s a couple of sneak peeks at two new elements from it. First up is the firms’ new Air Plus V2 Gore-Tec XCR Boot. No price for these as yet, expect that soon, but here’s what we do have from the Italian company so…
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Kawasaki ZXR-750 J1 and J2 Silicone Hose Kit from SamcoSport
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SamcoSport has just launched a brand new hose kit for the Kawasaki ZXR 750 J1 and J2 – the iconic 749cc sports bike from the early 90’s. The ZXR750 J built on the successes of the Kawasaki ZXR750 H1 and H2, featuring 43mm upside down forks, a lighter, diamond section alloy chassis, a new short…
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Wirelessly connect to your Harley or Honda with the Sena FreeWire!
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Sena has joined forces with Harley and Honda, launching the FreeWire, a Bluetooth adapter which allows users to wirelessly connect to their bikes. Developed by Bluetooth innovators Sena, the FreeWire is the first device that’s been specifically designed to work with both Harley-Davidson and Honda Gold Wing infotainment systems. In short, it’s an eagerly anticipated…
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Video: Built in GPS at your fingertips with the TurnPoint!
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The TurnPoint is a Bluetooth-enabled GPS device that embeds into a specially made motorcycle glove, and connects to a smartphone app to provide turn-by-turn directions. The brainchild of Lab Brothers, an Atlanta based technology start-up; the awesome little gadget uses a Bluetooth connection and LEDs to tell you which direction to go. Lab Brothers…
