2018
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MotoGP: New guidelines for ‘aerodynamic appendages’ in 2019
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It has been announced that starting next year, MotoGP teams will be stuck with the front fairings and ‘aerodynamic appendages’ that are approved at the start of the season. Since their debut in 2015, ‘aerodynamic wings’ in MotoGP have been much discussed and deliberated – and over the last few months, it’s been suggested that…
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First Ride: Honda CRF250L Rally
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Of all the bikes in Honda’s line-up, the CRF250L Rally is arguably the most interesting. Honda claims it’s inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally – but despite its name and looks, the little Honda is not a rally bike. More accurately, Honda describes the CRF250L Rally as being ‘ready for a weekend adventure, long-distance touring,…
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Honda makes commitment to motorcycle security. Fitting FREE trackers to all of its new road bikes.
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Honda UK has joined forces with Datatool, to offer tracking equipment free-of-charge for each of its road going motorcycles. Honda is offering Datatool’s innovative Thatcham-approved tracking solution (TrakKING Adventure system) supplied and fitted at no extra cost to all new road bikes. And if you’ve got an older Honda, then you can get the system…
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VIDEO: Kenny Roberts and Randy Mamola showboating at Laguna Seca in ‘85
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We’ve been sent this fantastic footage which shows Kenny Roberts and Randy Mamola tearing round Laguna Seca on 500cc two-strokers, with plenty of back wheel action, during the 1985 Champion Spark Plug 200 GP round. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIOvB-pb2L0 The action mainly features triple 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts, taking on racer-turned-TV commentator Randy Mamola – with some…
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New carbon modular helmet from LS2 – the Vortex
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If you’re in the market for a new flip-front lid – check out LS2’s Vortex. It’s comes with a carbon fibre shell, Bluetooth connectivity and dual-homologation, meaning you can wear it open and closed. And best of all, it looks pretty stylish too. Made from 100% high-grade carbon fibre – the same material used in…
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VIDEO: NEW plastic road signs ‘will save bikers lives’
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European vehicle safety experts DEKRA are trialling a new range of plastic road signs in Germany – to minimise the risk of injury for motorcyclists involved in accidents. The majority of road signs are currently manufactured from steel – and as a result, they can be a real hazard for motorcyclists. And that’s why DEKRA…
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VIDEO: Weird and wonderful Honda CBR1000F ‘MotoHome’
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26-year-old Californian student Jeremy Carman has created one of the strangest two-wheeled projects we’ve ever seen; The MotoHome. The base bike is a ’93 Honda CBR1000F, but Carman’s made a few changes to make the bike more capable on challenging terrain (and to take the weight of the cabin at the rear). In essence, he’s…
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Kit out your 4×4 with MotoTote’s BRILLIANT motorcycle carrier
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We’ve just been sent details of a brilliant bit of kit from MotoTote. Essentially, its MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier is a clever solution to allow you to transport your bike with as little hassle as possible. Instead of having to buy a stand-alone trailer to carry your motorcycle (and if you’re in the UK –…
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Yamaha’s Yard Built XSR700’s inspired by ‘Back to the Future’. Which is your favourite?
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Yamaha unveiled six Yard Built SXR700’s at this year’s Wheels & Waves Festival – all inspired by ‘Back to the Future’. This year, it was down to bike builders and custom shops from Miss Bikes, Ton Up Garage, Le French Atelier, Russell Motorcycles, Yamaha Klein and Ironwood Motorcycles to make their marks on the XSR700…
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Kit out your Royal Enfield Himalayan. Termignoni unveils new exhaust system for mini-adventure machine.
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Termignoni has just announced a badass exhaust system, exclusively designed for the Royal Enfield Himalayan. The new Termignoni exhaust system is a cool looking thing – and best of all, it helps the mini-adventure machine shed close to two kilograms of weight, and offers a marginal performance boost too. In terms of performance it offers…
