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KTM to offer unique MX experience at famous Californian tracks
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KTM has just announced its partnership with former FIM World Motocross Vice-Champion and KTM Global Race Director, Kurt Nicoll and California-based Champion MX Vacations – offering the chance to ride some of California’s iconic motocross tracks aboard new 2018 KTM models. Champion MX offers riders the chance to book a holiday to Southern California and…
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VW union leaders resist Ducati sale
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Since the start of the year, a swirl of speculation has surrounded the Ducati brand, as VW look to offload the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer – and release funds to deal with the ongoing Dieselgate scandal. In the intertim, we’ve reported that a bunch of big names have expressed an interest in taking ownership of…
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It’s nearly time for the 2017 Classic TT
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The Classic TT kicks off on the Isle of Man from 19 August to 1 September – offering fans and enthusiasts chance to experience the sights and sounds of the TT throughout the ages. Roll back the years to the golden age of motorcycling at the Classic TT. What’s the Classic TT? The Classic TT…
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John Mcguinness: What makes the Classic TT so special for me
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23-time TT winner John McGuinness is synonymous with the Isle of Man and motorcycle racing, and the Classic TT holds a special place in his heart… “I won’t be riding at the Classic this year after the crash I had at the Northwest 200 back in May, which also ruled me out of the Isle…
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Ducati to announce ‘the sound of a new era’
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Ducati has sent out a cryptic press release, telling us to prepare for the arrival of ‘the sound of a new era’ from the Italian brand on September 7th. The statement gives very little away, but reveals that the event will coincide with the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rivera de Rimini in…
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Bennetts offer cover for lost or stolen keys
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Motorcycle insurer Bennetts has announced that it will now offer key cover as standard, for policyholders with comprehensive insurance cover. If your key is lost or stolen, Bennetts will pay up to £400 towards the cost of any replacement, no matter if it’s for the ignition, transponders, steering lock, seat lock and side panel lock…
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Norton Motorcycles join forces with Chinese manufacturer Zhongshen
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Norton and Zhongshen have entered into a 20 year Design and Licence agreement based around Norton’s all new 650cc twin-engine. The 650cc twin-engine has been jointly engineered and developed by Norton and Sussex-based Ricardo engineering and has been specifically designed to the requirements of Zhongshen. It will be Euro 4 compliant, which enables Zhongshen to…
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Lambretta UK importer announced – models arrive Dec 17
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The latest Lambretta scooter models will be distributed in the UK and Eire by the MotoGB group. Initial stock will arrive early December 2017 and will hopefully be with dealers prior to Christmas. THE LAMBRETTA BRAND In the scooter world, the Lambretta brand has always been an icon and has been a popular choice since…
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Kawasaki closes down USA streets to shoot commercial for NEXT YEAR’S Ninja 400.
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OK, so this cat’s well out of the bag. We’re getting a new 400 Ninja for next year. As you’d expect, there’s no details on the new bike but put you can be sure that this motorcycle is definitely going to be a part of the 2018 model year because Kawasaki has been using the…
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SPY SHOTS: BMW 2018 S 1000 RR caught out in tests
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There’s not many pics (as in, there’s one) that’s broke surface at the moment, but this is the first picture of the 2018 BMW S 1000 RR. The bike has been caught out and about by the top German magazine Motorrad. And, as you might expect, is the star of the next issue of…
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