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Rossi unveils latest neo-retro lid design – inspired by Formula One helmets of the 70s and 80s
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Valentino Rossi has unveiled his latest helmet design, at the first round of the MotoGP World Championship in Dubai. Looks awesome, right? Following on from the helmet Rossi wore during the Sepang test, inspired by a lid he wore 20 years ago – here’s his latest classic styled AGV helmet, inspired by the Formula One racers…
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Triumph Daytona 765 coming soon?
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If you go to Triumph’s website, you will notice that the Daytona 675 is missing from the lineup. But, where’s it gone? The short answer is that like a multitude of models before it, the Daytona 675 has become a victim of Euro 4 homologation. Euro 4 drastically reduces the acceptable levels of emissions and…
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MotoGP: Dovizioso takes first honours of 2018 in Qatar
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Andrea Dovizioso took the first victory of the new MotoGP season at the Losail International Circuit – just 0.027 seconds ahead of Marc Marquez in second place. Opening the season with a sensational final lap performance, Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) beat Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) to the line at the Losail International Circuit by just…
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MotoGP: Johann Zarco takes surprise pole position and sets new lap record in Dubai
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Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) has taken pole position at the Grand Prix of Qatar – setting a new lap record for the Losail Circuit, with a lap time of 1.53.680. Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) will line up in second position on the grid, with the reigning world champion putting in a time…
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MotoGP: Dovizioso, Rossi, Marquez top the pile in FP1
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Battle has commenced as action kicks off for the start of the MotoGP season at Losail International Circuit in Dubai. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) went fastest in FP1 in Qatar, showing good form to start the season – the first in which he says he can be called a title contender from Day 1. But…
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VIDEO: Ian Lougher to ride the Suter MMX 500 in the Senior TT
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10 times TT winner, Ian Lougher is set to return to the 2018 Senior TT on-board the Suter MMX 500 two-stoker. Aged 54, Welshman Ian Lougher is one of the most experienced riders on the road racing circuit. He made his debut in 1984 and won his first (Junior) TT race in 1990 beating Steve…
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Neil Tuxworth confirmed as Guest of Honour at the April Stafford Classic Bike Show
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Racing legend and ‘King Maker’ Neil Tuxworth has been confirmed as the guest of honour at the 38th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show on April 21-22 at Stafford County Showground. From his first track outing at Cadwell Park, in 1969 aboard a humble BSA Bantam to racing in British National and International meetings and…
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Bell Helmets unveil new modular flip-front lid for 2018
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Iconic helmet manufacturer, Bell has unveiled its new 2018 collection – and there’s a new modular lid in the range. Looking to the year ahead, Bell has launched a swathe of new graphics for its existing helmets, and a range of new models too. Interestingly, the American brand has introduced its first modular helmet to…
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VIDEO: John McGuinness and Lee Johnston to ride the Mugen at this year’s Zero TT
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We were at GhostBikes Grand Opening over the weekend – and during a Q&A with John McGuinness and Lee Johnston, the lads let slip that they’re going to be riding the Mugen at this year’s Zero TT. It’s not a surprise that McGuinness is back on the Mugen for 2018 – but the big news…
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VR VIDEO: On-board the Team Ecstar Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP machine with Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins
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Team Suzuki Ecstar has released a couple of incredible VR 360-degree videos of Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins on the GSX-RR MotoGP machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4t1AFEbcI4 While virtual reality hasn’t exactly been embraced by the average consumer, it’s becoming more advanced, and more affordable, at every turn. And to give us a taste of the future, Ecstar…
