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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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MV Agusta reveals TWO A2-licence motorcycles. Restricted F3 675 and Brutale 800 Rosso coming soon?
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MV Agusta’s expanding its model range for 2020 – and the big news for learner riders is that there are two A2-compatible motorcycles coming very soon. Ok, so the news has come from Germany – and there’s been no official confirmation from UK distributors if we’re going to see the restricted bikes in dealers anytime…
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New photos of the Zero SR/S emerge from the States. Looks 1990s Ducati-ish
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These great screen grabs of a leaked video have appeared on the excellent American website Asphalt&Rubber – and because they show you so much of the upcoming Zero SR/S fully faired electric bike (unveiled officially in the next few days), we figured we’d show you them. Basically, the bike is a SR/F naked bike with…
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WSB: Charity auction of star’s kit plus WSB experience days is on to help Aussie bush fire victims
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Ahead of the 2020 season opener at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (Feb 28 – Mar 1), the WSB paddock has united to stage a charity auction in aid of the victims of the recent Australian bush fires. The funds raised will go to BlazeAid, a volunteer-based set-up working alongside rural families and individuals impacted…
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Norton collapse: “Significant interest” from potential buyers raises hopes of saving the motorcycle brand
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This could be the first chink of light in the dark Norton story, with a new statement from BDO – the company brought in to oversee administration of the company which collapsed at the end of January. BDO was brought in by Metro Bank to oversee the administration aspect of Norton Motorcycles three weeks after…
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Norton collapse: Production stops at Castle Donington, cars taken away, concrete blocks placed in front of entrances
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It’s reported that production of motorcycles has now stopped at Norton Motorcycles in Castle Donington, but there have so far been no redundancies announced. Reporting in Leicestershire Live, Business Editor Tom Pegden, has filed that concrete blocks have been placed at the entrances to Norton Motorcycles at Castle Donington. The action has come as administrators…
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Bennetts insurance sold to company that owns Carole Nash and Swinton
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Mortorcycle insurance company Bennetts has been sold to Ardonagh’s Atlanta division which already owns Autonet, Carole Nash and Swinton. Ardonagh has exchanged contracts ahead of the purchase going through, the news means that Bennetts is now leaving the Saga Services group which has owned the brand since 2015. Back then, Saga Services paid £26.26m for…
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Voltu’s naked ELECTRIC motorcycle: the Rod 1. 250Nm. 150hp. 155mph.
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Voltu’s just revealed its newest electric motorcycle – and it’s based on its Moto X prototype from a few years ago. Presented at the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Munich, the Rod 1 naked has been created by Voltu and DB-Matik – and from the sounds of things, it’ll be a seriously capable bit of kit…
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CAUGHT! Here’s our SPY SHOTS of Triumph’s secret 1200 Tiger in secret tests
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So this bike IS going to continue in the Triumph range for 2021 then – as our exclusive spy shots prove. This is the new Triumph Tiger 1200 undergoing final tests today on a secret road route. And whilst our brilliant spy snapper managed to bag a few prime shots of the bike in action,…
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Norton collapse: Stuart Garner does not show up at pensions hearing
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Allegations made by the pension fund members whose money was tied up in Norton shares were heard yesterday (Thursday) by the pensions ombudsman – but Norton owner Stuart Garner failed to attend the meeting even though he was scheduled to do so. Garner was meant to show up to answer claims from 30 separate members…
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Moto2: Sam Lowes will miss Jerez test after crash fractures shoulder
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Following a crash earlier this week while testing the Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS bike at Jerez, Sam Lowes, 29, has been forced to the sidelines whilst his mashed right shoulder receives urgent treatment. Sam went to the Hospital University Dexeus in Barcelona for the shoulder to be checked out after the fall and Doctor Xavier…
