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Spy Shots: New KTM 790 Adventure caught in action
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KTM’s new 790 Adventure has been caught in action – and it’s looking very close to showroom ready. Unveiled in prototype form at EICMA 2017, the KTM 760 Adventure is one of the most hotly anticipated adventure machines to emerge from the Italian expo (even if it was a prototype) – but thanks to an…
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Harley-Davidson’s Battle of the Kings custom competition opens for 2018
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Harley-Davidson’s dealer-led Dark Custom competition returns for its fourth year – and online voting is now open. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTMS3nHdlk&feature=youtu.be This year all you’ve got to do is visit the Battle of the Kings (BOTK) online hub, and vote for your favourite entry from official Harley-Davidson dealers across 21 countries – including 15 from across the UK…
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Yamaha gets serious about three wheels and acquires patent for Brudeli Leanster
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Following the recent announcement of the new Yamaha Niken – the Japanese brand has got its hands on a patent for another leaning multi wheeler, the Brudeli Leanster. The first incarnation of the Brudeli Leanster was unveiled at EICMA way back in 2005, built in a garage by Geir Brudeli and his friends. The innovative…
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LAUNCH RIDE: Benelli Leoncino 500 (2017)
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BENELLI BACK WITH A BANG, REIMAGINING ITS ICONIC LEONCINO Owned by China’s Qiangjiang for over a decade, the long-awaited revival of Italy’s oldest existing motorcycle brand is well underway. With a plethora of new models unveiled at EICMA 2017, Qianjiang/Benelli is leading the charge of Chinese manufacturers making strides in the European market. Back in…
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Audi CEO confirms commitment to Ducati (for now)
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Earlier this year, we brought you the news that Audi was poised to sell Ducati – but Audi’s chief executive Rupert Stadler has finally confirmed its commitment to the iconic Italian brand. Stadler explained that, Audi is working to reduce costs by €10 billion, cut red tape and deepen ties with fellow Volkswagen-owned brand Porsche,…
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Video: The Ducati Panigale V4 in a wind tunnel. Goodness… it’s beautiful…
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So, by now, you’re probably more than a little bit aware that there’s a Ducati Panigale V4. And you’re probably aware that it’s a heady blend of MotoGP goodness and road going missile. And if you’ve seen it in the flesh at one of the recent shows then you’re tripley aware of just how…
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KTM reveal pricing for its 790 Duke
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Having wowed the crowds at the EICMA show in Milan, and currently enjoying plenty of attention at Motorcycle Live, KTM UK has revealed the 2018 price of its new 790 DUKE. The 790 DUKE will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of £8,499. SPECIFICATIONS • Parallel twin cylinder, 4-stroke DOHC, eight valves actuated via DLC-coated…
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Video: A tribute to the Suzuki Katana
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A group of Italians have been hard at work, creating a custom Suzuki Katana tribute from the bones of a GSX-S1000F. The original Katana 1100 remains one of the most exciting and innovative machines of its era, and to this day holds a dear place in the hearts of many who witnessed its arrival on…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS – Benelli Leoncino 500
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Back in 1951, Benelli launched its original Leoncino 125cc; one of the most popular machines in the iconic Italian brands illustrious 106 year history – and for 2017, an all-new Leoncino 500 has made it to market. Staff writer Ross has been out to Italy for the Leoncino launch, and took the chance to put…
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FIRST PICS: Here’s the finished 2018 KTM 790 Adventure prototype in ACTION
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Here’s the first pics of the finished 790 Adventure KTM in action. And seeing the bike out in the hands of a factory test rider proves that the prototype we showed you first from the EICMA show in Milan weeks really WAS a forerunner to a production version of the hot mid-weight Adventure bike.…
