2019
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CHANGES to the Highway Code to help PROTECT bikers and cyclists. NEW method for opening car doors.
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The Department for Transport is considering adding the Dutch Reach to the Highway Code – meaning you may soon be obliged to open car doors in a whole new way. For the uninitiated, the Dutch Reach is a method for opening cars doors which was thought to have been pioneered in the Netherlands in the ‘70s.…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro (2019)
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SMALLER. BIG(GER). MIGHTY(ER) With upgrades to just about every aspect you could think of, Ducati reckons its incredible Multistrada 1260 Enduro has just got even better… Words: Carl Stevens // Images: Ducati Europe When Ducati first released the Multistrada Enduro back in 2016 we were all chomping at the bit to get a go. But…
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Evoke Motorcycles is TESTING new fast charging MODULAR batteries. ZERO to 80% CHARGE in 15 MINUTES.
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Beijing-based Evoke Motorcycles has just announced that it’s testing a new, second generation modular battery for its electric motorcycles. The new batteries are designed to allow for ultra-fast charging – and Evoke claims that they can be recharged from 0-80% in just 15 minutes. Evoke’s current generation batteries can be recharged using a wall charger in…
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NEW GEAR: Alpinestars LIMITED EDITION Casey Stoner SUPERTECH R boots.
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To celebrate this weekend’s Australian MotoGP at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, Alpinestars has released a limited edition version of its race-ready Supertech R boots inspired by two-time MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner – who took six consecutive premier class wins at his home GP during his illustrious career. Alpinestars’ most iconic road riding boot…
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Yamaha UNVEILS its new MotoGP-inspired YZF-R3 for 2019.
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Yamaha has revealed its new entry-level R3 sportbike for 2019 – and it comes with a range of upgrades to help improve rider comfort and control, as well as receiving a bit of a makeover to bring it in line with rest of the YZF range. From a styling perspective, the changes include a redesigned…
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RoSPA: “DEBATE the clock change – and SAVE LIVES.”
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National accident prevention charity RoSPA has come out in support of a plan to change the current daylight savings system – claiming that a move to British Summer Time (GMT+1) all year, could save many lives by providing an extra hour of daylight through the Autumn and Winter. The announcement comes as the House of…
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VIDEO: Yamaha FINALLY confirms Ténéré 700 is coming. Set to be UNVEILED at EICMA (we think).
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It seems that Yamaha is FINALLY gearing up to release the production version of its Tenere 700 lightweight adventure machine – at EICMA in a couple of weeks’ time. After its journey across the Atlantic from Argentina, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 has been spending some time in Europe as part of the final stage of…
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Zero Motorcycles UNVEILS new 2019 model line-up. Updated TECH. New COLOURS.
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Zero Motorcycles has just announced the release of its 2019 model line-up – and the new bikes have been updated with a range of brand new tech features and bold new styling. Sam Paschel, CEO of Zero Motorcycles said: “At Zero Motorcycles, we’ve defined the electric motorcycle industry over the past 13 years by developing…
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EVENTS: Dougie Lampkin and John Banks CONFIRMED for Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show.
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The Classic Dirt Bike Show, sponsored by Hagon Shocks, is heading back to Telford on February 16-17 – with iconic off-road champs Dougie Lampkin and John Banks confirmed as the guests of honour. Multiple world, indoor and British Trials champion Dougie Lampkin and four-time British motocross champion John Banks will be on hand throughout the…
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VIDEO: NEW Yamaha YZF-R125 out on TRACK.
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Yamaha has just released a video which shows its all-new YZF-R125 learner legal sportbike being put through its paces. And it looks like a hell of a lot of fun. First unveiled at Intermot a few weeks, the new Yamaha YZF-R125 is a special bit of kit. In fact, it’s the first 125cc machine with…
