2020
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NEW GEAR: Arai’s ‘80s-inspired Rapide helmet. YOU can order one NOW.
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It seems like all the big names in cool motorcycle kit are showcasing retro-inspired products for 2020 – and here’s one of our top picks; Arai’s new Rapide neo-retro helmet. It taps into popularity of all things retro in the motorcycling world at the minute – taking obvious inspiration from the iconic Japanese factories lids…
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Honda WINS the Dakar Rally for the first time since 1989 with Ricky Brabec ending KTM’s 18 year winning streak.
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Honda’s Ricky Brabec has triumphed at the 2020 Dakar Rally, taking the title for the Japanese factory for the first time since 1989. After 18 years of KTM dominance, Honda’s taken the top spot at this year’s Dakar Rally – and Brabec has become the first American to ever win the race. Speaking about the…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Triumph’s Bonneville Thruxton RS for 2020. FIRST impressions.
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Escaping the grey, dreary skies of Great Britain in January is always nice. And it’s even nicer if you get to experience some sunshine in Portugal aboard the new Triumph Thruxton RS. While the Thruxton has been a model name in the Hinckley factory’s line-up since 2004, it is only since the 2016 version was…
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NIU’s 100mph ELECTRIC urban commuter. The RQi-GT.
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NIU’s made a name for itself over the last few years with its range of affordably priced electric scooters – and now it’s revealed its first motorcycle; the RQi-GT. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NIU has unveiled its all new electric motorcycle – and with a top speed of 100mph and a…
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Nico Bakker’s 160bhp BMW GS built from a K1600GT.
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Renowned chassis builder Nico Bakker’s just revealed his latest project; and it’s a custom BMW K1600GT that’s been turned into an adventure-ready GS. Nico Bakker of Bakker Framebouw is a big name in the world of motorcycle racing – having worked for the likes of Giacomo Agostini and Phil Read back in the ‘70s.…
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NEW GEAR: Alpinestars reveals its FIRST autonomous AIRBAG vest. The Tech-Air 5.
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Alpinestars has revealed its new Tech-Air 5 airbag at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas – and it’s the first standalone airbag vest from the Italian manufacturer. The big news about Alpinestars latest Tech-Air vest is its versatility – it’s compatible with pretty much any motorcycle jacket from pretty much any manufacturer, providing you’ve…
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Kawasaki release TWO videos of the Z H2. LEARN more about the 200bhp supercharged naked motorcycle.
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Kawasaki has released two videos which offer the inside scoop on the new Z H2 for 2020. Kawasaki’s all-new supercharged Z H2 was one of the best received bikes of the show season at the end of last year – and ahead of the launch of the 200bhp naked, the factory has released two videos…
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Mash’s X-Ride 650 Classic. French-built RETRO enduro motorcycle unveiled TODAY.
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Mash has released its second retro-styled 650cc at the Brussels Motor Show – and it’s called the X-Ride 650 Classic. Joining the Dirt Track 650 which has been built around the 40bhp 650cc single-cylinder engine which was used in the old Honda Dominator, the French factory has confirmed it’s gearing up to reveal a second…
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Motorcycle or suitcase? Polestar’s SLR salt lake RACER prototype.
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Ever thought about putting in some high speed runs on Bonneville Salt Flats? Chances are you weren’t thinking about doing it on something like this; Polestar’s SLR concept. We like to showcase the weird and wonderful of the motorcycling world – and while the Polestar SLR is weirder than most, we thought it was well…
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Everything YOU need to know about Triumph’s £7,900 Street Triple S for 2020. FULL technical specifications, the OFFICIAL documents from the factory and a MEGA photo gallery.
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Triumph has just announced that there’s a new 660cc Street Triple S on the way for 2020 – and we’ve got our hands on all the information about the British factories latest generation, A2 licence compatible naked sportbike. Following the launch of the full fat Street Triple RS over a month ago, we’ve been eagerly…
