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KTM closes factory in fight against coronavirus – two week stop will affect 2020 business plans in the long run
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The Austrian factory has just closed for two weeks in an attempt to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. KTM itself says that whilst the shutdown won’t affect sales and deliveries, it will affect the firm’s business plans for the rest of 2020. Stopping production at the plant in Mattighofen is a measure to not…
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VIDEO: Rea and Lowes put Kawasaki’s ZX-25R through its paces at Jerez.
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Kawasaki’s finally released video of its new ZX-25R in action. And it shows Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes ripping round Jerez. We told you it was coming and here it is. Kawasaki’s dropped the video of Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes tearing around Jerez on the new Ninja ZX-25R – and it shows that the…
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Want to see Yamaha's plans for a carbon-fibre road bike that BRUISES when damaged and emits LIGHT from a wound to the frame?
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Here’s a design patent from Yamaha that’s going to blow a few minds – a carbon-fibre framed motorcycle that BRUISES when the frame is damaged, even if the bike falls over at a standstill. It might sound like a thought-pattern straight from the latest sci-fi blockbuster movie, but the truth of the matter is that…
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Norton collapse: MPs raise question over pensions scheme
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Questions have been raised in parliament over whether regulators should have got involved sooner in investigating the pension scheme set up by Norton Motorcycles and Stuart Garner. Norton owner Garner was a trustee of three pension schemes all of which were linked to the motorcycle company. And now MPs from the Work and Pensions Committee…
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Here’s CFMoto’s 300 SR new sport bike that makes nearly 30bhp and weighs just 165kg road-ready!
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It may only be heading for the Asian market, but this gorgeous 300 is definitely worthy of your attention. The CFMoto 300 SR uses a single-cylinder 293cc motor (which can be taken down to 250cc) and kicks out 29.2hp @ 8,750rpm. Torque-wise there’s 25.3Nm @ 7,250rpm. It has a six-speed gearbox and a 140/60…
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PRODUCTS: Shark Helmets launches range of iridium visors that you can use at NIGHT.
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Shark Helmets has just revealed a new range of iridium visors – and they’re certified for use in the day and at night. If you own a Shark Spartan, Spartan Carbon, Skwal 2 and D-Skwal 2, gone are the days of having to carry a spare visor for when the light fades. That’s because the…
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Zontes 800cc triple coming for 2022? MT-09 challenger from China.
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A graphic render is doing the rounds which suggests Chinese factory Zontes is working on an 800cc triple – and if looks anything like the design, it’s one to get excited about. Zontes has made a name for itself over the past few years – thanks to its consistent output of stylish, capable and affordable…
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VIDEO: Honda’s 2020 Fireblade gets its taps opened up in Japan. Turn this up LOUD!
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Check this out, it’s a video from our friends at Japanese magazine Young Machine of their top-end test on the new Honda Fireblade. Riding the bike at the Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI), specifically on the very high speed Yatabe test course, the bike was put through a series of high-speed runs with the test…
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VIDEO: KTM’s 1290 Super Duke R goes full HOOLIGAN.
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KTM’s released a short film showing its 1290 Super Duke R in action – showing just what its new machine’s capable of on the road and track. There’s some top riding on show in the clip, as the bloke at the helm of the Super Duke R flicks between smooth and fast to downright outrageous…
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Husqvarna’s 701 Enduro LR is available NOW. And it’s got a 25 litre fuel tank.
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Husqvarna has just announced the release of its new 701 Enduro LR for 2020. Building on the success of its standard 701 Enduro, the only significant change for the LR model is that it gets a massive 25 litre fuel tank. And according to Husky, it’s perfect for extended, adrenaline-filled on or off-road adventures –…
