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Alpinestars has just revealed its new GP Plus suit for kids!
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In advance of the race season kicking off, Alpinestars has just unveiled its new, specially designed GP Plus race suit for kids (and smaller framed riders) – and it looks awesome. The new Youth GP Plus suit pulls together the top level performance technologies developed in MotoGP and World Superbike racing, in a smaller, more compact package,…
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Suzuki recalls GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R
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Suzuki is recalling its GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R models after a problem was picked up in the bike’s ECU. Suzuki says that the recall affects just over 600 registered motorcycles in the UK. The affected bike’s ECU units will be replaced. Suzuki says that it has identified a potential fault when riders upshift from first to…
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VIDEO: TT 2018 – John McGuinness joins Josh Brookes at Norton
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Three weeks ago we told you that John McGuinness had said that he was: “Very, very interested in a Norton deal for the TT,” and today we can confirm he has signed to ride for the Norton factory team in the Superbike and Senior TT Races at the 2018 Isle of Man TT. McGuinness joins 2015…
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SECRET! Check out these AMAZING plans from Suzuki for live light projection tech to keep us safe (and make us faster…)
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Suzuki has filed designs for a new warning and rider aid system that projects complex LED lights at the ground to both help the rider see what’s in front of them AND act as a bright, warning beacon to other road users. The system projects lights to the relevant side of the bike as it’s…
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Australian SBK Test – Day One: Troy Bayliss takes tenth place at Phillip Island
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Troy Bayliss took to the track for the first official tests of the 2018 Australian SBK Championship season – after 10 years of racing retirement, and a 21 year absence from the series. The 48-year-old WorldSBK legend and multiple champion last contested the series way back in 1997, before he made a move into British…
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MotoGP boss Ezpeleta praises Valentino Rossi
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According to Carmelo Ezpeleta, he and Valentino have something in common – they’re both passionate about what they do. In an interview with Motociclismo.es, Carmelo Ezpeleta said: “Valentino has played a vital role in the development of the Championship. He’s been here longer than anyone. I always say that the most important thing is that…
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Agostini: “I think Márquez will be able to match or exceed my record of titles”
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Legendary racer Giacomo Agostini has revealed that he reckons Marc Márquez is capable of winning the MotoGP championship again and again, eventually knocking him off the title top spot. Agostini currently holds the record for the highest number of Grand Prix victories (123 in total) and the highest number of world titles (he’s won 15).…
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Aprilia RSV4 RR set to arrive in UK showrooms next month
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Aprilia has announced its new 2018 RSV4 RR will be making it to UK dealers in February. The RSV4 RR features the same class-leading 201bhp V4 engine, adjustable frame and aPRC electronics as its award-winning sibling, the RSV4 RF. There’s plenty to set the two models apart though, with updated graphics, Sachs (instead of Ohlins)…
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Team HRC heads to Suzuka 8 hours in 2018
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Honda has announced that its official Team HRC will participate in both the JSB1000 class of the All Japan Road Race Championship 2018 and the next running of the Suzuka 8 hours. Riding a CBR1000RR will be Takhashi Takahashi , reigning Japanese national champion, who will try to retain his title after unseating Yamaha and…
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Video: Latest trailer for Isle of Man: Ride On The Edge
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Kylotonn Games has created a new trailer for its upcoming Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge video game – and has confirmed it will be finally released this March. https://www.facebook.com/TTIoMtheGame/videos/312879109229814/ With the potholes, signs, trees and houses used by riders as a reference for braking, the new trailer aims to show off the video…
