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VIDEO: The Himalayas on a Hayabusa
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The Suzuki Hayabusa is an iconic machine. One of the fastest production motorcycles ever made – it still maintains a cult status with speed freaks worldwide. Despite not being known for its off-road prowess, Youtuber Jasminder Singh decided to tackle the treacherous terrain between Leh, Ladakh and Delhi on his 1340cc hyper-sportbike. Singh undertook the…
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Steve McQueen’s ‘On Any Sunday’ Husqvarna 400 Cross goes under the hammer
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The King of Cool’s 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross which appeared in the cult documentary, On Any Sunday and on the front of Sport Illustrated, is set to be auctioned by off by Bonhams. The 1970 ‘Husky’ 400 Cross was owned by the Hollywood legend, and comes with extensive documentation, including the ownership card from…
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PRODUCTS: Dainese Cyclone D-Air jacket
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RRP: £1,699.95 // Sizes: 38” – 48” // Colours: Black, White/Black, Red Airbag technology for motorcyclists has made leaps and bounds over the last few years. No longer the preserve of professional racers, if you’re happy to spend some serious cash, you could get your hands on some of the most revolutionary life-saving kit to…
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Ducati to auction twelve Panigale V4’s from its ‘Race of Champions’
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Twelve race-configured Ducati Panigale V4 S bikes will be going under the hammer straight after World Ducati Week’s ‘Race of Champions’. They’ll be ridden by veritable who’s who of Ducati racing – including Dovizioso, Lorenzo, Petrucci, Miller, Davies, Melandri, Rinaldi, Pirro, Abraham, Rabatand Fores, in addition to Ducati legend, Troy Bayliss – and will…
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WATCH THIS VIDEO: The desert dunes of Morocco with the Tènèrè 700 World Raid
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Yamaha has released an awesome video showing the 700 Tenèrè World Raid in action out in the Moroccan desert. It’s bloody superb. Picking up the reins from Rodney Faggotter (who showed off the bike in Australia), six-time Dakar champion Stephane Peterhansel has been riding the Yamaha Tènèrè 700 World Raid around the dunes of the…
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EVENTS: Suzuki announce CLASSIC trackday at Cadwell Park
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Suzuki has announced that it will host a classic Suzuki-themed trackday at Cadwell Park on September 13 – in partnership with its Vintage Parts Programme. Spots are available for £125 – and will be open to all Suzuki machinery manufactured before 2000, with riders able to book into one of four groups – novice, two-strokes,…
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Ducati and Audi test vehicle to vehicle communication. Aiming to STOP collisions.
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Ducati has been working with Audi, testing its new vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system for motorbikes and cars – that hopes to stop collisions between cars and motorcycles. Ducati has outlined a strategic line, called the “Safety Road Map 2025”, for the development of new safety systems and technologies for its machines. The first steps in…
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‘Speed limits should be slashed’ according to government report
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A review commissioned by the The Department for Transport suggests that the 60mph speed limit on country roads should be slashed – in an attempt to improve safety on Britain’s roads. That’s not all. The report also points towards the introduction of more average speed cameras and a lower drink-driving limit, as part of sweeping…
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First Ride: Honda CRF250L Rally
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Of all the bikes in Honda’s line-up, the CRF250L Rally is arguably the most interesting. Honda claims it’s inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally – but despite its name and looks, the little Honda is not a rally bike. More accurately, Honda describes the CRF250L Rally as being ‘ready for a weekend adventure, long-distance touring,…
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VIDEO: Aleix Espargaro and Scott Redding ride Mugello on a Piaggio MP3. Mental.
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Aprilia MotoGP riders Aleix Espargaro and Scott Redding challenged themselves at Mugello, riding a Piaggio MP3 around the iconic Italian circuit. Looks like a lot of fun.
