2018
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Huh? Suzuki’s STRANGE second plans for live light projection. Beams light onto the roof of tunnels.
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Suzuki has filed designs for a new LED light system that projects a beam of light onto the ceiling of a tunnel, to help riders be better seen. It’s a strange concept – but it fits in with what else we’ve seen from Suzuki this year, and will most likely form part of a comprehensive…
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VIDEO: 168bhp Suzuki GSX-R 1000 dirt bike. And it could be yours.
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Stunt Freaks Team has just released an awesome video of its shed-built GSX-R 1000 dirt bike tearing up the trails. Built from the bones of a 450cc Kawasaki crosser and a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 – the video shows just how capable to monster machine is in the dirt. And if you fancy getting your hands…
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VIDEO: John Reynolds and Pete Boast on the Team Classic Suzuki Katana at German Speedweek
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Team Classic Suzuki has released an awesome little documentary from its outing at German Speedweek at Oschersleben – with John Reynolds and Pete Boast onboard the Katana. It was the second outing for Team Classic Suzuki this season, after Reynolds teamed up with Michael Neeves and Steve Parrish at Donington Park. After leading the race…
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Moto Gymkhana UK joins forces with Devitt Insurance
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Moto Gymkhana has announced its new partnership with Devitt Insurance to promote the enhancement of rider skills in a fun and supportive environment. Andrew Freeman, Director of the Moto Gymkhana Association said : “We believe the improved bike control skills that Moto Gymkhana develops frees up a rider’s mental capacity to keep them safer…
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Harley-Davidson set to move some of its production out of the U.S. (because of E.U. tariffs)
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In an attempt to mitigate the impact of a widening trade dispute between the U.S and Europe (well, actually, the U.S. and everywhere else), Harley-Davidson has confirmed it plans to move some of its manufacturing outside of the United States. Harley-Davidson confirmed that it was shifting some of the production of its motorcycles outside the…
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XTR Pepo unveils its custom Ducati Ulster – inspired by 70s and 80s road racing
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Built from the bones of a Ducati Monster – custom house XTR Pepo has created a beautiful Ulster Desmo, which pays homage to the history of road racing, and Mike Hailwood’s 900SS from 1978. Using a 2001 Monster 750 as a base – while drawing inspiration from Ducati’s iconic racing history – is the perfect…
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WSB: Jonathan Rea roars ahead in race one to seventh win in 2018 at Laguna Seca
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Trademark consistency pays off for defending champion in new battle with Davies. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) proved that his Friday form was no fluke by taking his seventh win of the campaign in Race 1 at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship witnessed a new battle between the…
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Updated Honda CB1300 with Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes – inspired by the CB750F
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There’s been talk that an updated CB1300 is in the works – and that it’ll come kitted out with a range of sport performance bits and pieces. Our mates Young Machine in Japan has fired over some mocked up images of the CB1300 SP, based on what’s been said about the updated model so far.…
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VIDEO: Yardbuilt Yamaha XSR900 with 3D printed parts
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Yamaha Europe has revealed its latest Yard Built custom – made by French bike builders, DAB MOTORS. Based on XSR 900, ‘The ALTER’ incorporates the latest 3D modelling and printer technology, with a range of custom parts and accessories. Clever stuff. The ALTER utilises a range of 3D printed parts – including its aluminium seat…
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S kitted out with Bosch’s radar system
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Over the last few of months, we’ve brought you news of Bosch’s radar system and revealed that KTM and Ducati are working on integrating it into its new models for 2020 – and our friends at Young Machine have spotted a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S kitted out with the clever new tech. We’ve covered…
