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Harley-Davidson’s Bronx streetfighter disappears from website. Is it still happening?
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The Milwaukee factory has removed all references to the Bronx streetfighter from its website. A couple of weeks ago Harley-Davidson confirmed its plans to release its Pan America 1250 adventure bike in 2021 – but strangely there was no mention of the Bronx streetfighter it was launched alongside. Is it still happening? Maybe not, if…
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Indian Motorcycle reveals stretched-out FTR750 hillclimber. Ready to race in the AMA Pro Hillclimb Series.
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Indian Motorcycle is returning to its Hillclimbing roots; racing a modified FTR750 in the AMA Pro Hillclimb series. Indian Motorcycle has announced it’ll be participating in this year’s AMA Pro Hillclimb Racing series – returning to a sport it dominated over 80 years ago. Riding the stretched-out Indian FTR750 will be ten-time AMA Pro Hillclimb…
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Ultimate Sportsbike: Kawasaki ZX-10RR
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We’re counting down to Fast Bikes magazine’s flagship Ultimate Sportsbike test this year, this time taking a closer look at the Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
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RUMOURS: Is there a Ténéré 300 on the way from Yamaha?
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It’s nothing concrete – but one of Yamaha’s managers has said there’s potential for a baby Ténéré to go into production. The sub-500cc adventure bike market has swelled in recent years. BMW, Kawasaki, Suzuki and KTM have all got in on the action – releasing small capacity version of their flagship machines. And now there’s…
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Honda files PATENTS for electric CB125R
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That’s right. Honda’s filed another set of patents for an electric two-wheeler. But this time, it’s a motorcycle. Whether you like it or not, electric is here to stay. The major manufacturers are all working away on a range of battery powered bikes and scooters, with a focus on urban mobility. And Honda’s been busier…
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Ultimate Sportsbike: Ducati Panigale V2
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Watch the video for a sneak peek at this gorgeous machine – but how does it perform?
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MoreBikes Podcast: An interview with Allen Millyard
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Welcome to this special episode of the MoreBikes Podcast. Today we would like to present to you an exclusive interview with the genius engineer Allen Millyard. Millyard is behind some of the wackiest bike creations, including his award-winning ‘Flying Millyard’, which is powered by a gigantic, 5.0-litre V-twin engine designed for an aeroplane. It resembles…
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Honda’s CB125F tops the UK’s motorcycle SALES charts for July
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There’s a new king of motorcycles sales in the UK; Honda’s CB125F. Last month it was Royal Enfield’s Interceptor 650 which took the top spot, but this month it’s been overtaken by Honda’s CB125F which sold a total of 233 units in July. Honda’s has a good month all round, with its PCX 125 topping…
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Ultimate Sportsbike: Suzuki GSX-R1000R
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As part of Fast Bikes magazine’s flagship Ultimate Sportsbike test this year, we’ve been testing the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R1000R on the dyno, on the road and on the track.
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PATENT: BMW’s single-unit CARBON frame and swingarm
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BMW has filed a design patent for a new carbon fibre chassis, which sees the frame and swingarm constructed as a single unit. Carbon fibre frames are nothing new, nor are carbon fibre swingarms – but BMW taking things one step further, filing a patent which integrates the two together. Unlike a conventional setup, there’s…
