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NEW GEAR: New COLOURS for the Shoei Neotec II.
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The Shoei Neotec II flip front helmet is one of the best lids we’ve had a chance to try in the last couple of years. And now there are a handful of new colour schemes for the top specification lid for 2019. For the uninitiated, the Neotec II is jam packed with innovative new technology –…
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Jorge Lorenzo breaks wrist! Operation on it happening today.
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Repsol Honda rider sustained a fracture to the left scaphoid while training in Italy and will be operated on today. Jorge Lorenzo (Repsol Honda Team) has broken the major bone in the joint and will undergo surgery today (Monday) after sustaining the break in the bone whilst training in Italy. The five-time World Champion was…
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0% finance now available on Suzuki GSX-R1000R
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Suzuki has added the GSX-R1000R to its 0% finance until the end of March 2019. And to give customers choice on the finance, the deal is available on both PCP and hire purchase plans. Requiring a minimum £1,000 deposit, the bike can be had for £212.83 per month over 37 months on a PCP agreement – the…
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The Hoverbike from Hoversurf. PRE-ORDER yours NOW.
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Founded by Russian entrepreneur Alex Atamanov, technology firm Hoversurf has been stealing headlines since it first unveiled its prototype flying motorcycle back in 2016. And now, punters can finally pre-order their own flying bike for $150,000 (around £120,000) — along with a compulsory $10,000 (around £8,000) three-day flight training course in California. Hoversurf hopes to…
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VIDEO: Do you remember your ‘First Ride’? AMA short film aims to inspire the next generation of racers.
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There’s no denying that kids today aren’t getting into motorcycling at the same rate their parents and grandparents did. And that’s why filmmaker Brett Smith from wewentfast.com has created this brilliant short film for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Called ‘First Ride’, it follows the progress of a young boy who discovers a passion…
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Suzuki files PATENT for new variable valve control system. More POWER. Less EMISSIONS.
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Suzuki has filed a patent, which reveals that the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is working on a new variable valve control system to help improve power output while meeting ever stricter emissions regulations. Of course, variable valve control systems are nothing new especially for Suzuki. The current GSX-R 1000 employs a system which uses flyweights on the…
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Valentino Rossi talks fears, favourite tracks, and racing at forty.
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Valentino Rossi has been in Milan talking to Radio Deejay about all things MotoGP. The interview touched upon the 2019 MotoGP season, his career, his fears, his favourite tracks, and the young talent in the field that he’s got his eye on. Valentino, yesterday you saw your new bike… “Yesterday really was the start of…
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VIDEO: The Silent Samurai. Red Bull’s NEW Dani Pedrosa documentary.
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To celebrate Dani Pedrosa’s retirement from the MotoGP World Championship, Red Bull has created a brilliant half hour film called ‘El Silencio del Samurái’, which centres around the successful Spanish racer’s farewell to top flight racing – while following the progress of his very special café racer custom build. It’s well worth a watch if…
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Is KTM going to make a RC790? Hmmm….
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Rumours abound right now that our favourite Austrian firm could be about to slot the 790 motor from the Duke (and/or Adventure) into the RC chassis and make a cracking new mid-weight superbike. The lovely image (above) was put together by the Indian Autos Blog website. It’s a nice image, it looks real, it look…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Arai RX-7V Helmet
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RRP: From £699.99 // Sizes: XS – 2XL // Colours: A range of colours and designs As soon as you unbox Arai’s RX-7V helmet, it becomes evident that you’re holding a top quality lid. It’s clearly well made, and comes packed with an abundance of features that’ll leave you safe in the knowledge that your…
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