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Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts meet type approval
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Specific Akrapovič motorcycle exhausts produced in 2014 will now meet one of two European type approval standards to make them readily available not only in EU countries but also in many UN member states around the world. The new type approval will be added to all Akrapovič motorcycle exhaust systems and the Slovenian company’s products…
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Honda CB500 | Used motorcycle buying guide
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Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal There was a time when a 500cc parallel twin was the zenith of motorcycle desirability, but then the motors grew to 650, and the Japanese came along and rewrote the rule books. Japan’s relationship with big twins has…
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Rare chance to buy Barry Sheene memorabilia
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As part of the 19th October Stafford Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Bonhams is to offer a selection of racewear, trophies and awards from the Barry Sheene Collection. Barry Sheene MBE was the iconic British pin-up of motorcycling throughout the 1970s, famed for his fearless speed chasing, World 500cc Championship wins, and on more than one…
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Custom motorcycle fork tubes now available
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Internet parts specialist Wemoto continues to be the UK’s largest distributor of Tarozzi fork tubes, now listing nearly 800 different tubes in its ever expanding range. Replacing fork tubes when they have become rusty, chipped or bent can be very expensive. Tarozzi fork tubes are manufactured in Italy to OEM standards, but without the hefty…
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Maria Costello joins high-level instructors for women’s road racing camp
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Maria Costello MBE is among the leading trainers to take part in a top-level road racing training camp at the Brno MotoGP circuit later this month. The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and its women in motorcycling commission CFM have joined forces with Bike Promotion to promote the women’s road racing camp in the Czech Republic.…
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Special edition Triumph Thruxton Ace revealed
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A new Special Edition, the Triumph Thruxton Ace, was revealed as part of the annual Brighton Burn Up celebrations last weekend (September 12–14, 2014), when more than 25,000 café racer fans descended onto the Brighton seafront. Unveiled at the iconic Ace Cafe by Mark Wilsmore, managing director of the globally recognised venue, on Friday evening…
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Shoei commemorative beanies help to raise more than £7,800 in the memory of Simon Andrews
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In tribute to Simon Andrews and his life, Feridax produced the SHOEI commemorative beanie available for sale both online and in store to help keep SHOEI Rider Simon’s memory alive, to give his fans a chance to show their respect and to raise funds for Simon’s and his family’s chosen charities. And raise funds they…
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Biggest online motorcycle memorabilia auction launched by Riders for Health
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The 21 auction items, which range from boots to yearbooks, have been signed by some of the biggest names in MotoGP, including World Champion Marc Marquez and one of the most popular stars of the sport, Valentino Rossi. The auction will run on the Riders for Health eBay page from 15th September until 25th September.…
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Supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 could restart the top-speed battle
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Inspired by the Kawasaki legend – the 1971 750SS MkIV, or H2 – Kawasaki’s latest video talks of the original bike being ‘renowned as the world’s fastest motorcycle with incredible acceleration’. The H2 ‘made a great sensation in the motorcycle industry’. It’s been a while since the big four battled it out for the fastest…
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Is the Apple Watch going to make our roads more dangerous?
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Leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning drivers about the potential risks associated with smart watches while driving, a situation which, if the claims are to believed, could result in more risk on the roads for bikers. The latest piece of wearable technology from Apple will allow users to make…
