2018
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VIDEO: Colin Furze explains how to build your own flying motorcycle
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British inventor and science nut Colin Furze has posted a bunch of videos explaining how to go about creating your own flying motorcycle. The flying bike has been built using light alloy, which is resistant enough to support the weight and efforts of two Rotax engines used the power the machine. Once up in the…
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VIDEO: Ian Lougher to ride the Suter MMX 500 in the Senior TT
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10 times TT winner, Ian Lougher is set to return to the 2018 Senior TT on-board the Suter MMX 500 two-stoker. Aged 54, Welshman Ian Lougher is one of the most experienced riders on the road racing circuit. He made his debut in 1984 and won his first (Junior) TT race in 1990 beating Steve…
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Cagiva returns for 2018 – but this time, it’s focusing on electric motorcycles
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Iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer Cagiva is set to relaunch for 2018, with a new range of electric motorcycles. And if there’s one that looks like the C594 GP machine below, which was lauded as the most beautiful race bike in the world back in its day, we’re in! The MV Agusta owned brand stopped production back in 2012,…
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Review: Hedon Hedonist Helmet
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RRP: From £309.00 // Sizes: XS – 2XL // Colours: A range of colours and designs Tested by: Chris Knight The first time I ever went on a motorcycle was in 1976 I was almost 9 years old. Our neighbours consisted of a family of 3 brothers and 2 sisters plus Mum and Dad obviously,…
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Neil Tuxworth confirmed as Guest of Honour at the April Stafford Classic Bike Show
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Racing legend and ‘King Maker’ Neil Tuxworth has been confirmed as the guest of honour at the 38th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show on April 21-22 at Stafford County Showground. From his first track outing at Cadwell Park, in 1969 aboard a humble BSA Bantam to racing in British National and International meetings and…
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Royal Enfield working on an electric motorcycle
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Most of the big players in the motorcycle world are beginning to invest in electric technology – and Royal Enfield is the latest to join the ranks, with its Company President Rudratej Singh confirming there’s an electric RE in the works. More specifically, Singh said: “Royal Enfield has several projects in the pipeline and the…
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Bell Helmets unveil new modular flip-front lid for 2018
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Iconic helmet manufacturer, Bell has unveiled its new 2018 collection – and there’s a new modular lid in the range. Looking to the year ahead, Bell has launched a swathe of new graphics for its existing helmets, and a range of new models too. Interestingly, the American brand has introduced its first modular helmet to…
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VIDEO: John McGuinness and Lee Johnston to ride the Mugen at this year’s Zero TT
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We were at GhostBikes Grand Opening over the weekend – and during a Q&A with John McGuinness and Lee Johnston, the lads let slip that they’re going to be riding the Mugen at this year’s Zero TT. It’s not a surprise that McGuinness is back on the Mugen for 2018 – but the big news…
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Innovative ex-BMW designer moves to Indian Motorcycles
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Indian Motorcycle Company has announced it has hired motorcycle industry design veteran, Ola Stenegard – the man behind the R-nineT – as its new Director of Product Design. The innovative ex-BMW designer will play a key role in the iconic American brand’s long-term growth strategy, bringing nearly two decades of product-design experience, a life-long passion…
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VR VIDEO: On-board the Team Ecstar Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP machine with Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins
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Team Suzuki Ecstar has released a couple of incredible VR 360-degree videos of Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins on the GSX-RR MotoGP machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4t1AFEbcI4 While virtual reality hasn’t exactly been embraced by the average consumer, it’s becoming more advanced, and more affordable, at every turn. And to give us a taste of the future, Ecstar…
