2018
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Yamaha MT-15 unveiled in Thailand. REDESIGN for Yamaha MT-125?
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Celebrating MotoGP’s first visit to Thailand, Yamaha has unveiled its latest model of the MT family; the new Yamaha MT-15. And although the 150cc machine won’t be making it across to Europe, we reckon it’s pretty likely that the unveiling indicates that there are FINALLY some changes afoot for the next generation MT-125. Honda has…
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PARIS: Mash unveils World War Two-inspired Force 400. ONLY 200 available.
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Last week, Mash unveiled its limited edition Force 400 at the annual Parish Motor Show – and it takes styling cues from the historic motorcycles used during World War II. Of course, Mash has some experience creating limited edition machines, previously producing a custom Five Hundred model in partnership with Von Dutch. But now, it’s…
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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…
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MotoGP: Marc Marquez emerges victorious in breathtaking Buriram battle.
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Championship leader and Dovi went head-to-head once more as Viñales and Yamaha make a welcome return to the podium Breathtaking. A word that perfectly encapsulates the first ever PTT Thailand Grand Prix which saw Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) emerge victorious to take another giant leap towards the 2018 MotoGP™ World Championship, as the battle…
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MotoGP: Q1 to pole: Rossi runs masterful Marquez close in Q2
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Championship leader becomes the first rider to take pole after progressing from Q1, with ‘The Doctor’ just 0.011 behind in P2 World Championship leader Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) secured his 50th premier class pole position at the PTT Thailand Grand Prix to become the first rider to qualify P1 after progressing through from Q1.…
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MotoGP: Marquez and Rins progress to Q2
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Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) safely secured his place in Q2 at the PTT Thailand Grand Prix after setting a 1:30.031 to go 0.890 quicker than second place Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar), who snatches a Q2 place from Franco Morbidelli (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) by 0.002 on his final flying lap.
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Trans Siberian-Express inspired CUSTOM Ural
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An Austrian Ural dealer has created a limited edition version of the iconic Russian motorcycle and sidecar – inspired by the Trans-Siberian Express train. Dubbed Ural Transsib, the custom sidecar outfit is based on Ural CT model – but comes with a more powerful engine, custom forks, screen for the sidecar, and arguably most importantly,…
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INTERMOT: Biking on a budget. SYM unveils TWO new 125’s for 2019.
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Taiwanese bike builder SYM has just unveiled two new 125cc models at INTERMOT in Cologne – perfect, if you’re looking for your first bike on a budget. In essence, the road-oriented SYM-NH X and adventure styled SYM-NH T are very similar machines – aside from styling. They share suspension, chassis and equipment, including a 124cc…
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Motorcycle crime DROPS in Edinburgh (by over 50%).
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Operation Soteria was set up in 2016 to help tackle motorcycle crime across Edinburgh – using a range of tactics including DNA tagging and the deployment of off-road bikes. And as a result of its efforts, there’s been a significant reduction in motorcycle crime across the region. Operation Soteria is Edinburgh Division’s response to significant…
