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VIDEO: The history of the Paris Dakar Rally from 1979 to 1997
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Held each year since 1978, the Dakar Rally is an event like no other. With sections containing treacherous rocks, vast open deserts and hundreds upon hundreds of kilometres of untamed wilderness, the Dakar Rally pushes the best drivers and riders to their limits as they use everything from nimble motorcycles to big rig trucks to…
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VIDEO: TT 2018 – ‘Time waits for no Mann’ Trailer
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Greenlight has just released its second trailer, ahead of the 2018 Isle of Man TT – and it’s one of the best we’ve ever seen. It may still be months away, but the excitement is already building for the 2018 Isle of Man TT, which will run from May 26 through to June 8. And…
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VIDEO: Behind the scenes at Rossi’s Ranch
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When he’s not out on track, nine times MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi trains in the quiet hills of his home-town, Tavullia, Italy. And GoPro has released an awesome video, going behind the scenes with Valentino and his team at the infamous Rossi Ranch… There’s no denying, Rossi is one of the most iconic, important…
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Rea joins Haslam and Watanabe on Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR’s for the 2018 Suzuka 8 Hours
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Triple World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea will partner Leon Haslam and Kazuma Watanabe at the 2018 Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race – as Kawasaki looks to topple three time consecutive winners Yamaha. Last year, Kawasaki finished in second place at the iconic Japanese endurance – with Haslam, Watanabe and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman coming in just…
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MotoGP: Dovizioso takes first honours of 2018 in Qatar
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Andrea Dovizioso took the first victory of the new MotoGP season at the Losail International Circuit – just 0.027 seconds ahead of Marc Marquez in second place. Opening the season with a sensational final lap performance, Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) beat Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) to the line at the Losail International Circuit by just…
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VIDEO: Ian Lougher to ride the Suter MMX 500 in the Senior TT
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10 times TT winner, Ian Lougher is set to return to the 2018 Senior TT on-board the Suter MMX 500 two-stoker. Aged 54, Welshman Ian Lougher is one of the most experienced riders on the road racing circuit. He made his debut in 1984 and won his first (Junior) TT race in 1990 beating Steve…
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BMW to offer ride-sharing in congested cities
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BMW is looking to start offering up the back seats of its motorcycles and scooters to get around congested cities. BMW already offers car sharing through its DriveNow brand, which allows customers to rent a range of vehicles by the minute. As a first step to bring motorcycles to a broader audience, the Bavarian brand…
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Celebrating 25 years of the Ducati Monster
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March 5 is a date to remember. Exactly 25 years ago, the first Monster came off the Ducati production line in Bologna – and to celebrate, the iconic Italian brand has a busy programme of events planned around its game-changing Naked. It’s an important anniversary for Ducati, and the Bologna-based brand has plenty planned to…
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Get your hands on a front fairing from Kevin Schwantz’s 1988 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500
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If you want to get your hands on a rare piece of motorcycle racing history, a genuine Suzuki RGV500 fairing from Kevin Schwantz’s 1988 French Grand Prix machine is up for sale on eBay. 1988 was a big year for Kevin Schwantz. To kick it off, he won the Daytona Superbike race with a broken…
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VIDEO: Harley-Davidson XG750 replica flat tracker from Japan
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Japan-based Asterisk Custom Works has created a unique flat tracker from the bones of a Harley-Davidson Street 750 – and it looks awesome. Four years ago, Harley-Davidson unveiled its affordable, versatile and affordable model for A2 licence holders; the Harley-Davidson Street 750. And last year, the Milwaukee brand reinforced its range with a second, sportier…
