2020
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BMW brochure TEASES new F 850 RS. Coming for 2019?
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We’ve just been sent some images of BMW’s 2019 brochure – and it references a completely new model; the F 850 RS. The images, which came in courtesy of MoreBikes user Paul show an F 850 RS sitting alongside BMW’s R 1250 RT and K 1600 GT in the tour section of the brochure. But…
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ZERO unveils new SR/F streetfighter. £16,490 for the STANDARD. £18,490 for the PREMIUM.
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Last night, Zero Motorcycle launched its all new SR/F streetfighter – which it’s calling the first fully ‘smart’ motorcycle. Zero claim that the SR/F is the first fully ‘smart’ motorcycle – thanks mostly to its Cypher III operating system. Interestingly, it’s also the first electric motorcycle to integrate Bosch’s MSC system, which is renowned for…
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RUMOURED: Dakar Rally heading to SAUDI ARABIA for 2020?
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After 11 years on South American soil, it looks as though the Dakar Rally might be uprooting for 2020 – with Saudi Arabia rumoured as the latest venue for the iconic Rally Raid event. At least that’s what we’ve been led to believe by a couple of Saudi Arabian drivers, Mohammed Al Twaijri and Yazeed…
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European Parliament set to VOTE on making SPEEDING impossible.
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Today the European Parliament will vote for or against the compulsory use of Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) in all road vehicles. Some cars with the ISA system fitted are already on sale, but if the proposals are agreed, the law hopes to be applied to all road vehicles in the European market by 2022. By…
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PATENT reveals Kawasaki is working on an ELECTRIC motor. AND it’ll be LIQUID COOLED.
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Patent drawings have emerged which confirm that Kawasaki is working on an electric motor – suggesting that the Japanese factory probably isn’t too far away from unveiling its first electric motorcycle. Admittedly, a patent application doesn’t necessarily mean that the technology will make it into series production. But at the very least, we know Kawasaki’s working…
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Ducati’s CEO “Racing in Moto3 makes sense – but it is not a priority for us.”
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Ducati’s CEO Claudio Domenicali has been speaking about the possibility of Ducati making the move into Moto3 – and although he sees the value, he’s said it’s not going to happen too soon. It’s well documented that Ducati race manager Gigi Dall’Igna has expressed a desire to expand the Ducati Racing project to include Moto3.…
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NEW COLOURS for Honda’s CB250R, CRF250L and CRF250L Rally.
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As part of a dealer meeting during which the new colours for Honda’s Super Cub 50/110 Street, Super Cub C125 and Monkey 125 were announced – visitors were given sneak peak of the new colour schemes the Japanese factory’s CB250R, CRF250L and CRF250L Rally. And we’ve got some photos, courtesy of our good friends YoungMachine.…
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Honda X-ADV 300 rumoured. Could appear THIS YEAR.
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Rumours from Japan suggest that Honda is working on a smaller capacity version of its game-changing X-ADV adventure scooter – built from the bones of its recently updated Forza 300. At this stage it’s simply speculation – but considering the success of the X-ADV, it would make perfect sense for Honda to introduce a new,…
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Suzuki files PATENT for new variable valve control system. More POWER. Less EMISSIONS.
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Suzuki has filed a patent, which reveals that the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is working on a new variable valve control system to help improve power output while meeting ever stricter emissions regulations. Of course, variable valve control systems are nothing new especially for Suzuki. The current GSX-R 1000 employs a system which uses flyweights on the…
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SPY SHOTS: Check out Husqvarna’s 801 Classic Adventure (Scrambler) that we’ve caught out in secret tests!
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Husqvarna is working on a scrambler motorcycle with funky styling that echoes some of the major cosmetic touches of the Svartpilen and Vitpilen roadster models. Our exclusive spy shots show the new bike undergoing secret tests recently and from what we can see, the prototype is already looking like a ‘proper’ modern Husqvarna for the…
