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2016 Zero Motorcycles range revealed
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2016 Zero Motorcycles range revealed. Electric bike manufacturer Zero Motorcycles has released details of the new 2016 models in the US, including a 67bhp dual-sport machine. There are two new models and technical updates across the line. All new bikes feature internal 120-volt chargers, Showa suspension, J-Juan brakes, Pirelli tyres and Bosch ABS. New this…
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Ducati reveals new Monster 1200R
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Ducati reveals new Monster 1200R! Ducati has revealed its latest addition to the 2016 line-up, this Monster 1200R. The latest version of the big bike gets the 1198cc Testastretta DS R motor which features a number of revisions over the 1200S model for more power delivered in a more ‘superbike’ way. The Dual Spark engine…
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VIDEO SCOOP: Yamaha 2016 XSR700 custom REVEALED
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Yamaha is to launch a new custom 700 – here’s the first pics, video and words from the factory on it – it’s a bit ‘factory speak’ but we reckon you won’t mind us just putting up what Yamaha itself said about its new bike: NEW XSR700 EVOLVES YAMAHA ‘FASTER SONS’ PROMISE The Faster Sons…
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Podcast episode 13: Stickers, Steve and Silliness…
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Catch up with the MoreBike’s team as they talk about their recent escapades and adventures. Tony talks about his trip to America to test out some Pirelli tyres and Carli talks about presenting at the Stafford Show. They voice their opinions on what is suitable riding gear and is it ever ok just to wear…
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Free ticket to the BSB? Buy a set of Pirelli Angel GT tyres
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As the official tyre supplier and sponsor to the MCE British Superbike Championship, Pirelli will reward customers with a free three-day BSB ticket for selected rounds when they purchase a set of ANGEL GT tyres. The twelve round 2015 MCE British Superbike Championship is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested…
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Scoop! Triumph launches Speed 94 and Speed 94R special editions
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We’ve just got this information from Triumph about a new bike for the 2016 – we like the look of it, here’s what they said about it: Special edition based on 2015 Speed Triple and Speed Triple R Tribute paint schemes in iconic Speed Triple colours Enhanced blacked-out parts echo classic Speed Triple look…
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2015 Zero electric motorcycles review
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2015 Zero electric motorcycles review | From $9845 | 67bhp | 106lb-ft | Permanent high-temp magnet brushless motor Tested by: Alan Cathcart Photos: Kevin Wing The American electric motorcycle industry, (and so by definition the world’s), is on the brink of attaining critical mass, with the unveiling last year of Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire concept E-cruiser,…
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2015 Ducati Scrambler review
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2015 Ducati Scrambler review | From £7030 OTR | 75bhp@8250rpm | 50lb-ft @5750rpm | 803cc air-cooled, Desmodromic 90° V-twin Tested by: John Milbank Forget Ducati; the Scrambler is its own brand. The Scrambler is tee-shirts, jackets, open-face helmets, watches, goggles… it’s being hip, it’s self expression, it’s style. The fact that it’s also a…
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2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 review
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2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 review | £9749| 120bhp@9000rpm | 88lb-ft@7500rpm | 1043cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke inline-four Tested by: John Milbank The Versys 1000 is more than just a facelift. It’s also more than just a bigger version of the 650. And, according to Kawasaki, it’s not an ‘Adventure bike’. While many similar machines are sold…
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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 | 2015 new motorcycles
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For 2015 the high-performance naked Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 gets a larger engine now making 175bhp@11,000rpm and 89lb-ft@9000 rpm. Two versions will be available – the RR and Factory, which both feature a more protective top fairing, comfier 15mm-lower saddle, narrower bars and a kerb weight of around 204kg. The chassis has been tweaked with…
