2019
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Norton Motorcycles lands £20 MILLION Japanese export deal. 200 UK jobs. 1,000 bikes. 5 years.
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Norton Motorcycles has signed a new £20m export deal to Japan, which will support 200 jobs in the UK and see around 1,000 new motorbikes sold to Japanese customers over the next five years. The deal was announced yesterday, as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Prime Minister Theresa May in London – and it’s…
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Watch your SPEED. New SMART motorways that NEVER switch off.
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A new set of permanent speed cameras have been introduced to smart motorways across the UK’s major road network – and motorists could now be handed fines at any time of the day or night, even if there isn’t a visible speed limit displayed overhead. The cameras are switched on 24/7, but were thought to…
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CES 2019: SHOEI unveils new SMART helmet.
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Shoei Helmets has joined forces with NS West, unveiling its new smart helmet ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. If you’ve not heard of NS West before, the Japanese company creates automotive and information equipment and hardware from its base in Hiroshima. And now, it’s joined forces with Shoei to create…
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KTM Boss Stefan Pierer: “Ducati would suit us well.”
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In an amazingly frank interview with Speedweek.com, KTM Stefan Pierer (above) has outlined how he sees the Austrian brand taking Ducati into the company, possibly. The comments are sure to make some waves for the Italian brand, especially as they come in the wake of recent thoughts from Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess. The VW company…
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Happy New Year from MoreBikes. Roll on 2019!
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It’s officially 2019 – and we just wanted to thank you for all your support over the last 12 months, helping MoreBikes to cement itself as one of the go-to websites for all things motorcycling. We’ve been first to the story again and again, bringing exclusive biking content to the masses every day – and…
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WSB: World Superbikes DATES confirmed for 2019. Here’s the FULL schedule.
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The dates have been set for next year’s World Superbike Championship – and we don’t have that long to wait before the action starts, with the race season kicking off at Philip Island in Australia on February 24. HERE’S THE FULL CALENDAR: February 24 – Philip Island (Australia) March 17 – Buriram (Thailand) April 7…
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Touratech releases its LIMITED EDITION R9X enduro bike. CUSTOM BUILT from a BMW R nineT.
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Over the years, Touratech has made a name for itself producing an eclectic mix of protective parts, accessories and luggage for a range of touring and adventure motorcycles. In that time, it’s also created a range of one-off tricked out machines to showcase just what can be achieved with its gear. But it seems like…
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SAVE SOME CASH: Up to 45% OFF heated grips with SUZUKI.
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Suzuki is currently offering up to 45% off its genuine accessory heated grips – perfect to help you stay warm through the winter. Suzuki’s heated grips boast a slim design and easy operation, and give riders the choice of three heat settings, depending on the conditions. Running until the end of February 2019, the offer‘s…
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NEW GEAR: R&G ClickNRide quick-release indicators.
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RRP: From £41.66 // www.rg-racing.com Protection specialists R&G has just announced it’s adding CLICKnRIDE quick-release indicators to its range this winter. Developed in Australia, the clever system is compatible with most motorcycles – and is the perfect solution to stop your indicators getting damaged, no matter whether you thrashing around on track, or bombing about…
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Wayne Rainey goes after Casey Stoner to race in the American Championship. Apparently.
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Three-times 500cc GP World Champion Wayne Rainey has a big plan to inject some life back into the Moto America race series – the icon of motorcycle racing in the 1980s and 1990s is reportedly making a play to land Casey Stoner (above) as a rider in the USA for 2019. Former MotoGP World Champion…
