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Kawasaki Ninja H2 ZX1000M: Capable of 209mph | 2015 new motorcycles
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After the excitement surrounding the track-based H2R, the road-going Kawasaki H2 is here, and we can reveal that it’s capable of an incredible top speed of 209.2mph. In 1999, Suzuki’s first Hayabusa was clocked on track at 200.1mph, and its gearing pointed to a possible top speed of 200.7mph at the 10,800rpm rev limit. The…
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Yamaha R1 | 2015 new motorcycles
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The 2015 Yamaha R1 is a bike designed from scratch to reinvigorate the flagging supersport market by offering an experience as close as possible to the MotoGP YZR-M1. The four-cylinder crossplane engine makes 200bhp@13,500rpm and 83lb-ft@10,000rpm (before taking into account ram-air) in an incredibly light 199kg wet weight. Advanced computer control makes this exciting power-to-weight…
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Suzuki V-Strom 650XT | 2015 new motorcycles
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The Suzuki V-Strom 650XT builds on the machine’s popularity with wire-spoked aluminium wheels, new styling and a wider range of accessories (those panniers are optional extras). Here’s the full press-release from Suzuki: Following the introduction of V-Strom 1000 ABS, Suzuki proudly presents the newest line of motorcycle in its V-Strom range. 12 years after the…
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Reader Review: 2012 Kawasaki Z1000SX | Reader review
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Name: Suneil Raval From: Hayling Island, Hampshire Occupation: Further Education Tutor Owned bike for: 18 months Tell us about it: Previously I had a Yamaha Fazer S2 600, and did around 30,000 miles working towards my IAM Advanced riding test, and touring Europe. I had great fun but wanted a bit more grunt for less revs over…
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MotoGP at Silverstone
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The FIM MotoGP World Championship returns to Silverstone this weekend (28-31 August) for the Hertz British Grand Prix. Five Brits – Bradley Smith, Cal Crutchlow, Scott Redding, Michael Laverty and Leon Camier – will line up on the starting grid alongside legends of the sport including Marc Márquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi, who…
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Exclusive MotoGP grid passes on offer at Day of Champions
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Riders for Health and MotoGP™ are offering fans the exclusive chance to get the hottest tickets in motorcycle racing at this year’s British MotoGP. Grid passes for the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races will all be up for grabs in the Riders for Health auction at this year’s Day of Champions, which takes place on…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long-term review | In the workshop
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Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 510 (+45 on the back of a recovery truck) Miles in total: 1070 Current fuel economy: 45.3mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top box Highlights this month: Poking my nose into Kawasaki UK’s workshop Lowlights this month: Sitting at the side of…
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Valentino Rossi video: The new S20 EVO from Bridgestone
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Bridgestone has launched the BATTLAX Hypersport S20 EVO; the successor to the award-winning S20 tyre with the help of a new ad starring Valentino Rossi… To be honest, you could get Rossi saying anything, and we’d just enjoy listening to him! Not sure about the pout at the end though. What do you reckon?! When developing…
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Bridgestone to withdraw from MotoGP after the 2015 season
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Bridgestone, the Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP™ since 2009, has agreed a one-year extension to its current tyre supply contract with series promoters Dorna to supply tyres for the 2015 season, after which the Japanese tyre manufacturer will withdraw from the role of Official Tyre Supplier. Bridgestone entered the MotoGP™ World Championship at…
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Watch Bridgestone’s new Rossi film
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Bridgestone and motorcycle racing legend Valentino Rossi recently came together near the nine-times World Champion’s home, Tavullia, Italy to collaborate on a stunning promotional film celebrating their winning partnership. The film showcases how both Bridgestone and Valentino ‘share’ a winning DNA, starting out from humble beginnings before going on to become leaders in the world…
