Dragster
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HIGH OCTANE THRILLS AT SANTA POD THIS SPRING
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THERE’S less than a month to go until Race, Rock ‘n’ Ride – the brand-new biking extravaganza from Santa Pod Raceway, Fast Bikes and Backstreet Heroes. Race, Rock ’n’ Ride, sponsored by Principal Insurance, will take place on the weekend of May 21-22, offering two days of non-stop biking action at one of the world’s most…
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Lewis Hamilton: F1 is broken and MotoGP is cool (and I want to ride a MotoGP bike)
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Reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has said that Formula One is broken and MotoGP is a better championship. Speaking to Autosport magazine, after the penultimate day of testing at Barcelona, Hamilton was asked if F1 was: “Broken, lacking direction, or in rude health?” He answered: “I would probably say the first two you suggested.” He…
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MV to launch new 675cc Brutale soon – confirmed
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MV Agusta has confirmed that a new 675cc Brutale (the current one is pictured, above) will be launched in the second quarter of this year. A lot of the changes for the small Brute will echo those of the 800cc version of the bike that we’ve already seen – revised geometry with updated electronics that…
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Video: Lewis Hamilton’s limited edition MV Agusta Dragster
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In this video Lewis Hamilton talks about creating his limited edition 800cc MV Agusta dragster with their design team. The Dragster RR LH 44 features an Alcantara quilt pattern saddle, numerous parts made from Ergal (brake lever, handlebars, fuel filler cap, brake pump cover) and a special anodised red finish on the logos, frame, footpegs…
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And here’s that Lewis Hamilton MV Dragster promo film
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And here’s that Lewis Hamilton MV Dragster promo film. Remember when we told you about the Lewis Hamilton MV special run of bikes that are on the way? Well, it might feel like it’s one of those ‘also ran’ stories but MV has put out a video about it, so here’s the footage. Hamilton, who…
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Lewis Hamilton to get own run of MV Agustas named after him – like Senna
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Lewis Hamilton to get own run of MV Agustas named after him – like Senna. 2015 F1 world champion elect, Lewis Hamilton, is going to produce his own limited edition run of MV Agusta motorcycles. In an announcement on twitter the Brit said that something was coming soon that would involve him and the Italian…
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2015 Yamaha Dealer Built Winners Unveiled
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2015 Yamaha Dealer Built Winners Unveiled. This summer kicked off with the first ever Yamaha Dealer Built competition. The initiative follows from the massive success of Yamaha’s Yard Built campaign that has seen the world’s top customizers collaborating to create stunning builds based on the Sport Heritage range. The activity saw European Yamaha Dealers create…
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Feline: Italian designer offers 170bhp 800cc triple dream-bike
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Italian designer Yacouba Galle has introduced his vision of a high-tech, deluxe motorcycle – Feline. “Its unique look creates an immediate impact with its unusual sensual panther style.” says the press release. We’re told the machine – the result of four years of technological research – will be made from the highest quality materials, with parts manufactured by…
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2015 Yard Built Yamaha VMAX revealed
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Yamaha’s Yard Built projects see the world’s top customisers adding their unique style to the Japanese company’s machines. One of these projects last year also led to the new-for-2015 XJR1300 and XJR1300 Racer. Now, 30 years after the Yamaha VMAX was launched, the company has revealed the first pictures of German Builder JvB-moto’s take on…
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Confederate Hellcat X132 Speedster review
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Confederate Hellcat X132 Speedster | $65,000 (around £43,150) | 121bhp@5100rpm | 140lb-ft@2000rpm | 2163cc air/oil cooled triple camshaft OHV V-Twin Tested by Alan Cathcart Photos by Phil Hawkins As Design Director of Ducati, Pierre Terblanche was responsible for such landmark models as the Multistrada, Hypermotard and MH900e. He briefly joined Alabama, USA-based Confederate motors to…
