2018
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UPDATED Ducati Scrambler Icon revealed. ON SALE from November.
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Ducati has just announced the first machine to be unveiled as part of its ‘Joyvolution’ campaign is its updated 800cc Scrambler Icon. Just four years on from the launch of the brand, more than 55,000 Scrambler’s have been sold worldwide. And now Ducati is building on that success, launching an updated Scrambler Icon. It’s a…
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Alpinestars unveil MICK DOOHAN Supertech R Race Replica Boots
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Alpinestars has just unveiled it’s all new set of Supertech R Race replica boots – and this time, they’re celebrating iconic Australian racer and five time 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan. Doohan dominated racing’s premier class until 1998, winning five consecutive world titles. And to celebrate, Alpinestars has created the Limited Edition Doohan Supertech R…
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MotoGP: We’ve FINALLY worked out why Rossi wouldn’t shake Marquez’s hand…
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We’ve just clocked this brilliant meme on the social media site of Dutch biker site Olipeil – following on from Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez’s awkward exchange at the Misano MotoGP press conference. Made us smile first thing on a Monday morning. After refusing to shake hands with Marquez, Rossi said during the press conference…
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Highways England BOSS: Motorway speed limits ‘could rise to 80mph’
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Highways England boss, Jim O’Sullivan has said that Motorway speed limits ‘could rise to 80mph’ – but reckons it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon, as a result of mixed public opinion. Back in 2011 an official plan to increase the speed limit on motorways was launched by then transport secretary Philip Hammond, but nothing came…
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MotoGP: Rossi’s ALL-NEW ‘Back to the Future’ inspired AGV helmet.
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Valentino Rossi has revealed his latest one-off helmet design at his home Misano MotoGP – and it’s inspired by cult movie ‘Back to the Future’. Saturday morning at an Italian MotoGP round can only mean one thing. A new helmet design for Valentino Rossi. And this year the nine-time world champion is celebrating his…
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MotoGP: Fenati gets two-race suspension. Crutchlow calls for lifetime ban.
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Romano Fenati has been slapped with a two-race ban after grabbing Stefano Manzi’s brake lever during the Moto2 race at this past weekend’s Misano GP. FIM MotoGP Stewards 📋 Black flag Romano Fenati for irresponsible riding 🏴#Moto2 #SanMarinoGP pic.twitter.com/sTqv6nhZer — MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 9, 2018 Having previously clashed on track, Fenati dangerously leant over and squeezed…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Shark Explore-R Helmet
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RRP: £299.99 // Sizes: XS – XL // Colours: A range of colours I got my hands on Shark’s Explore-R helmet towards the tail end of summer in 2017 – and since then, it’s been my go to lid of choice. Despite its outwardly off-road oriented appearance, it’s actually three helmets in one brilliant, versatile…
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BSB: Leon Haslam takes SECOND win at Silverstone. Bradley Ray confirmed in the Showdown.
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Leon Haslam added to his winning tally to secure the second Bennetts British Superbike Championship win of the weekend at Silverstone, despite a clash with Bradley Ray who secured his place in the Showdown with one race to decide the final Title Fighter. At the start of the race Ray again got off to a…
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MotoGP: Dovizioso plays it to perfection at Misano
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Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) took an expertly-crafted victory in the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, picking his way into the lead and unleashing incredible pace to secure only the second ever win for Ducati at the venue. His win also makes it three in a row for the Borgo…
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MotoGP: Lorenzo, Miller and Vinales take top three in qualifying.
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Five-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo has set a new record, picking up his fourth Misano pole in five years – as Marquez crashes out. Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team) broke his own 2016 pole lap record at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in an adrenaline-fuelled qualifying on the Adriatic, searing around the venue in a 1:31.629…
