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From this month the new publication MoreBikes combines the very best of Motor Cycle Monthly as well as its sister title On Two Wheels – the paper made specifically for those who want to get into motorcycling, return to it, or stay on smaller capacity machines. Subscribe here.
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INTERMOT: Indian’s FTR1200 road bike – here’s the official VIDEO
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Want to see the FTR1200, the 2019 road model, in action? Fancy watching the launch footage that accompanied the factory unveil of the bike last night in Intermot, Germany? Here you go. We’re really looking forward to riding this thing.
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INTERMOT: Here’s Yamaha’s 2019 YZF-R125 – the FIRST 125 with variable timing!
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Talk about taking on the competition head-on! This is the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R 125 – a landmark small capacity motorcycle that’s going on sale as the first 125cc bike to feature variable valve timing. The high-tech system uses a version of the system that we’ve already seen on the firm’s R6 and R1 that…
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INTERMOT: New colours for XSR700 and XSR900 revealed
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Now, this is a nice scheme that’s going on the XSR700 (above) and XSR900 (below) bikes for next year. A mix of the firm’s thick horizontal red stripe with a black outline and a lot of silver finishing touches add to the overall retro theme and both models get red stitching on the seat. Expect…
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INTERMOT: Ducati shows the tweaked XDiavel in Germany
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We know that Ducati is going to be releasing a new Diavel soon but here’s an early look at one tweaked version of a bike for next year – the 2019 XDiavel. The bike gets a pretty funky matt grey colour scheme with brown seat and loads of gun metal colour touches. Expect a lot…
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INTERMOT: INDIAN finally unveils ROAD-GOING FTR1200 and FTR1200S. Click for FULL DETAILS.
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We’ve been telling you that Indian has been quietly working on a road going version of its hugely successful flat track machine for a couple of years now – and we’ve finally been proved right, as the iconic American bike builder has just revealed its all-new FTR1200 and FTR1200S at INTERMOT in Cologne. Inspired by…
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MAG wins Clean Air Zone exemption for bikes in Birmingham
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Motorcycle Action Group has won exemption for motorcycles of all ages from Birmingham City Council’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) – after arguing that motorcycles act as net reducers of congestion and pollution in the wider transport system. Birmingham’s CAZ policy was approved by the council earlier this month – and once endorsed by government, the…
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VIDEO: Marquez, Pedrosa and Cairoli swap two for four wheels. Who’s the quickest?
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MotoGP maestros Marc Márquez and Dani Pedrosa were joined by motocross champ Tony Cairoli at the Red Bull Ring in Austria – and the trio swapped two wheels for four, taking the chance to put in a hot lap in a Formula One motor. Red Bull has produced this brilliant short documentary showing what went…
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VIDEO: Unpimp My Ride (with James May). Removing a screen from a Honda Fireblade.
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James May has appeared in this low-resolution video, taking the time to ‘un-pimp’ his ride – a Honda Fireblade. It’s only short, but well worth a watch if you’ve got a minute or so to spare. Made us smile. May’s renowned for liking his vehicles as close to original as possible. And in the video,…
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BSB: Dutch drama: Haslam’s double delight as Dixon out of Assen race two.
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The rollercoaster in the fight for the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship title race continued at Assen as Leon Haslam doubled up on victories but it was disaster for closest rival Jake Dixon as a technical problem put him out of race two ahead of the title decider at Brands Hatch (October 12/13/14). There was…
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WSB: No easing off for the champion: Rea makes it a double in France.
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Eighth consecutive win for the KRT rider who matches best WorldSBK winning streak since 2006 The champion is not taking an early vacation just yet: Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) roared ahead to grab a phenomenal double at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours as the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship shut up shop for…
