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  • VIDEO: Suzuki releases new teaser for 2019 model (it’s the start of the Katana campaign)

    VIDEO: Suzuki releases new teaser for 2019 model (it’s the start of the Katana campaign)

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      Here’s the first in the upcoming line of teaser videos for a major new model for Suzuki’s 2019 model line up. As you’d expect, the video isn’t giving a whole lot away about what this bike is – but we’ve heard from our people in Japan that this is the start of a campaign…

  • Indian unveils updated Chieftain. NEW styling. THREE rider modes. MORE customisation.

    Indian unveils updated Chieftain. NEW styling. THREE rider modes. MORE customisation.

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    Indian Motorcycle has just announced its redesigned Chieftain line-up – and for 2019, the Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse and Chieftain Limited are set to receive a range of updates to help make the bikes better than ever before. First off, the Chieftain range will receive restyled fairing and saddlebags, with sharper lines and harder edges. It’s…

  • Nicky Hayden: Family seek SIX MILLION EUROS compensation. Trial begins on October 10.

    Nicky Hayden: Family seek SIX MILLION EUROS compensation. Trial begins on October 10.

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    Following the death of Nicky Hayden last year – it has been reported that the former MotoGP champion’s family are seeking six million Euros in compensation from a lawsuit which is set to go to trial on October 10. Nicky Hayden lost his life after being involved in an incident in Misano, Italy in May…

  • NEW GEAR: Arai’s NEW RX-7X SP Freddie Spencer Replicas.

    NEW GEAR: Arai’s NEW RX-7X SP Freddie Spencer Replicas.

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    Arai has just launched a couple of special versions of its RX-7X SP sports helmet. And they are dedicated to three-time world champion Freddie Spencer.   Way back in 1983, Freddie Spencer became the youngest 500 World Champion in history, beating Kenny Roberts (and his Yamaha V4) on his three-cylinder Honda. Admittedly, Marc Márquez broke that…

  • COMING FOR 2019: BMW’s 2019 F850GS ADVENTURE. Caught out in action during SECRET endurance tests.

    COMING FOR 2019: BMW’s 2019 F850GS ADVENTURE. Caught out in action during SECRET endurance tests.

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    Ahead of the big motorcycle shows kicking off in a month or so – we’re going to be reminding you of all the NEW bikes we’re expecting to be unveiled ready for 2019. Next month the action kicks off with INTERMOT in Cologne, followed a few weeks later by EICMA in Milan – and we…

  • Video: Valentino Rossi – Passion. Watch this, it’s excellent!

    Video: Valentino Rossi – Passion. Watch this, it’s excellent!

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      This is a 13 minute-long film about Valentino Rossi. It’s been shot and made by GoPro. It’s terrific and we think you’ll like it. Nothing more to say about this. Enjoy.

  • MotoGP: Silverstone STILL on the calendar for 2019.

    MotoGP: Silverstone STILL on the calendar for 2019.

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    We’re over halfway through the 2018 MotoGP season – and with the end in sight, the provisional calendar for next season has been unveiled. The announcement from MotoGP comes as Silverstone’s CEO Stuart Pringle promised a full investigation following the cancellation of the British GP. Heavy downpours left thousands of racing fans unable to watch…

  • First look: Moto Guzzi’s production V85 (three colour schemes, looks gorgeous)

    First look: Moto Guzzi’s production V85 (three colour schemes, looks gorgeous)

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      Here’s the official first pictures of the 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 enduro bike. The motorcycle has been tested by Italian magazine Motociclismo ahead of its global unveiling at Eicma in two months time. Motociclismo has featured the bike in three colour schemes; the white, yellow and red that we saw on last year’s V85…

  • Mick Doohan’s CUSTOM Glemseck Honda CB1000R.

    Mick Doohan’s CUSTOM Glemseck Honda CB1000R.

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    Australian racing legend and five-time 500cc GP World Champion Mick Doohan has been busy this weekend. He’s been at Glemseck in Germany – riding an AWESOME one-off custom from Honda Racing UK, called the Glemseck CB1000R. Each year, swarms of two-wheeling enthusiasts descend on the historic Solitude circuit of Leonberg in Germany. They’re there to…

  • Kawasaki’s NEW J125 and J300 for 2019.

    Kawasaki’s NEW J125 and J300 for 2019.

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    Kawasaki has just revealed the latest incarnations of its successful J125 and J300 scooters – and they’re set to receive a design update for 2019. The learner-legal J125 has made a name for itself since its first launch, with its sprightly performance and surprising comfort. Perfect for tackling the commute, thanks to its nimble, lightweight…


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