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VIDEO: Marc Marquez makes MUSIC with a Honda X-ADV.
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Marc Marquez has joined forces with DJ Roger Wid to create an electronic music track, using samples of a Honda X-ADV in action. Have you ever thought about making a piece of music with your bike? Chances are you probably haven’t. But that’s exactly what MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has done with a Honda X-ADV…
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WSB: Tomorrow (Thursday) will see emergency meeting over tyre longevity in Australia. Tyres changes during the race could be mandatory, again.
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Nothing official on this so far but we’re getting chatter from the paddock that a meeting has been called for tomorrow between riders, Pirelli and race organisers Dorna to see about mandatory tyre changes in this weekend’s first round of 2019. Last year WSB bosses were forced to shorten the Supersport race from 18 laps…
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PATENT reveals Kawasaki is working on an ELECTRIC motor. AND it’ll be LIQUID COOLED.
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Patent drawings have emerged which confirm that Kawasaki is working on an electric motor – suggesting that the Japanese factory probably isn’t too far away from unveiling its first electric motorcycle. Admittedly, a patent application doesn’t necessarily mean that the technology will make it into series production. But at the very least, we know Kawasaki’s working…
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WSB: Bautista flying on the Ducati in Australia while the Brits get down to business
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Spaniard smashes the times again, Tom Sykes second quickest despite shoulder injury, Alex Lowes has a big crash and Haslam beats Rea to third fastest time. Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) stormed to the top of the timesheets again today (Tuesday) at Phillip Island with a best lap of 1’30.303 – a massive 0.440 seconds…
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World Supersport: Mandatory tyre change for all bikes during Phillip Island race this weekend
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We told you yesterday that a meeting was to be called today (Thursday) between riders, WSB organisers and tyre giant Pirelli to review what would happen during this weekend’s races down under. The meeting has happened after concerns were raised about the longevity of tyre life at the Australian circuit following a recent bought of…
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WSB: Bautista dominates day one in Australia. Lowes second, Rea third
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Four different bikes take four top spots in thrilling opener at Phillip Island After three weeks of rest the World Superbike circus is back in action at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the final pre-season test before the racing action kicks off. Amidst chilly temperatures and winds, Ducati’s debutant Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)…
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Suzuki files PATENT for an upside-down engine.
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Suzuki has filed a new patent in Japan – and it shows a bike’s entire engine and transmission flipped into a different position. But why? Well, according to the patent application, the USD layout would allow for a shorter wheelbase – which should help to improve handling – while making room for a longer swingarm…
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NEW COLOURS for Yamaha’s Tracer 900 and Tracer 900 GT.
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Yamaha Japan has just unveiled a new colour scheme for its Tracer 900 and Tracer 900 GT sport touring machines – and Young Machine has fired over some images to give us one of the first looks at Yamaha’s updated machines. The updated model features a grey base, with a red accent – the wheels…
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NEW GEAR: Michelin’s retrofit TYRE pressure management system.
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Tyres in poor condition are the second most common mechanical defect contributing to motorcycle accidents – and that’s why Michelin has just launched its first tyre pressure management system for motorcycles, mopeds and scooters. Created by British technology firm Fit2Go TPMS – a global licensee for Michelin – the new ‘plug and play’ retrofit kit…
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RMK’s revolutionary HUBLESS electric motorcycle; the E2.
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Finnish technology start-up RMK has announced it’s now taking pre-orders for its E2 electric motorcycle – which features a revolutionary hubless wheel design. Blending traditional cruiser and roadster styling and ergonomics with thoroughly modern technology, RMK’s E2 electric motorcycle is driven by a rear rim-mounted motor with a hubless design. It’s a clever idea –…
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