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Update: 2017 Kawasaki Z800 getting full fairing
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We’ve already seen a few patents around the next generation of Kawasaki Z800 (a more sporty riding position, some movable cockpit bodywork to act as a mini-adjustable fairing type of thing and better tech kit has all been shown so far) and another extra bit of info for the 2017 model has now appeared.…
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Review: Furygan Jean 01
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Reviewed by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £119.99 // Size: 36-50 // Colour: Blue denim/Black These straight cut jeans from Furygan have the real denim look, but under the surface there’s clever stuff like Kevlar lining and D3O knee protectors. What I like about these jeans is that just looking at them you could be excused…
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Suzuki announces new insurance scheme for classic models
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Suzuki has announced details of a new Vintage Insurance scheme, which offers owners of classic models bespoke policies with a great range of added benefits. Available on machines over 20 years old, Suzuki’s Vintage Insurance continues the Japanese manufacturer’s drive and commitment to servicing the needs of owners of older models, with Suzuki’s Vintage Parts Programme already…
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Two more specials surface from Honda in Bangkok – check out the sweet 300TT cafe racer
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A couple more Bangkok Show specials have surfaced today with these two Hondas. MotoSaigon.vn was the first to peg up pictures of the gorgeous CB300TT special and the slightly-more ho-hum gold-coloured CB650 Scrambler-derived bike. Out of the two, we really like the CB300TT cafe racer special, but given how many of these Honda-show specials we’ve…
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Suzuki’s SV650 Rally Concept: Q&A reveals possible future for cafe racer idea
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Suzuki’s SV650 Rally Concept: Q&A reveals possible future for cafe racer idea. Last weekend, Suzuki showed off this SV650 Rally Concept bike on the factory stand in Osaka, Japan. Details of the bike were scarce but the middleweight looked funky enough to get a lot of attention from the attending crowd. Since then, we’ve…
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AMG to take over MV Agusta rumours – statement from MV Agusta is issued
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Last week we brought you news that Italian big business was awash with rumours that AMG Mercedes were on the verge of buying MV Agusta because it was claimed that the motorcycle factory couldn’t meet the demands of creditors. The amount of cash that is reported to be the sticking point is huge at €40 million.…
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Fixing UK potholes would cost £11.8bn and take 14 years to complete
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A damning report into the state of Britain’s roads has turned up what every motorcyclist knows – our network of highways is crumbling almost beyond reasonable repair. The latest annual report into the state of the nation’s highway surfaces, called the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey claims that a perfect storm of…
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2017 Yamaha R6 to be ‘virtually identical to R1’ looks – claim
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It’s another claim by the top Japanese magazine YoungMachine and it features a serious bit of information about the next generation middleweight from Yamaha. According to the publication, the Yamaha is going to be a virtual lookalike of its bigger capacity sibling. The new bike’s face in the mock-up image on the cover of the…
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Japanese magazine claims ‘Super Blade’ to appear in 2018 line-up
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Japanese motorcycle magazine YoungMachine has put a date on the Super Blade from Honda, saying that the uber-version of the bike will appear in 2018, a year after a suped-up version of the current Fireblade makes its debut. In the latest issue of the magazine, the lads in Japan say that the 2017 version of…
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Meet the HARLEY-DAVIDSON Adventure bike! Yeah!
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Meet the HARLEY-DAVIDSON Adventure bike! Yeah! This is the big surprise of the Bangkok Motor Show – with awesome coverage by the chaps at the Rushlane website – and it’s is happening right now, it’s a 2016 Street 750 Harley-Davidson that’s been converted into an Adventure bike. And although the official word is that this…
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