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BREMBO: New stopping power
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One of the biggest names in the game has created a new braking system for the current range of supersport rides Brembo is a big deal. For years it’s been synonymous with the best braking performance; and has had its kit fitted to the finest bikes from the biggest brands. The company knows what it’s…
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BIMOTA: Returning to racing…
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Italian firm Bimota is set to make a return to racing in 2025 – and the various rules and regulations mean that we’re also going to see a limited-edition production version of its new sportbike that’s built for the road. The world’s an increasingly surprising place. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. The bad was Kawasaki announcing…
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KTM: Ready to race
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KTM’s living up to its mantra once again: revealing a prototype 990RC R that’s tipped for production for 2025 Austrian firm KTM has been out of the road-going sportsbike sector for nearly a decade, having dropped its quirky, yet acclaimed, RC 8R 1195 V-twin in 2016. And although it’s played its part in MotoGP during…
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NOSTALGIA: Eddie Lawson mind games
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VJMC’s Steve Cooper looks back to the racing of 1989… There’s probably nothing quite like internecine race team politics to destabilise a rider and when that rider just so happens to be your very own World Champion things can rapidly slide sideways. Lawson found himself in precisely this situation despite being the world’s Number One.…
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TESTED: Aprilia RS 457
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Bruce Wilson gets to grips with the A2 friendly Assassin… Fixated on goals and the chance to lift the bar in the hotly-contested A2 sportsbike market, there were two sets of numbers that mattered above all else for the firm from Noale: 175 and 47. To elaborate, the lightest an A2 machine can weigh is…
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KTM: Limited-Edition RC 8C
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KTM’s revealed the latest version of its dedicated track weapon: the RC 8C It’s that time of the year when the Austrian factory whips the covers off its limited-edition, all-singing, all-dancing, track-only sportbike. It’s very, very similar to last year’s model – though for 2024, there’re only 100 of them rolling off the production line.…
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KIT: Arai RX-7X Schwantz 30th Anniversary
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In honour of the renowned 1993 500cc world champion, Kevin Schwantz, Arai Helmet has released the RX-7X Schwantz 30th Anniversary – a magnificent display of artistry and style that should not be overlooked. It’ll be available in May and will be limited to just 1,993 units. The special edition helmet honours the iconic colours worn…
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CFMOTO 450SR: Host of upgrades
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Chinese firm CFMoto seems to be going from strength to strength. It’s been doing good business in the UK for years, but since it’s properly joined forces with the Pierer Group (who own KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas), things have certainly seemed to ramp up. The latest bike to be added to its ever-expanding range is…
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Fancy a race?
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Fancy spending a couple of days pretending you’re a MotoGP racer? KTM’s got you covered with its new ‘Academy of Speed’. The Austrian firm has come up trumps again, with a small selection of dates for its track riding school. The two-day events are taking place at the Salzburgring, Red Bull Ring, and Slovakiaring. Sessions…
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MotoGP runner-up Jorge Martin to appear at London Motorcycle Show next month
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Those heading to the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show next month will have the chance to meet MotoGP fan favourite and 2023 World Championship contender Jorge Martin. Martin will regale the crowds on the MCN World of Bikes stage and Adventure Base Camp stage with his behind-the-scenes stories and racing insights in February. Martin…
