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MotoGP: Zarco “Taking over from Valentino would be a dream”
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Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Johann Zarco has been upping his own paddock ante this year on track and reckons that if his form continues then he’d be an obvious choice to take over from fellow Yamaha man, Valentino Rossi. Yep. The Frenchman bagged his first MotoGP podium in France and was then top Yamaha…
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Max Biaggi undergoes operation on lung, condition improving slowly
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After an horrific crash 11 days ago at the Sagittarius Latina supermoto circuit, six-times World Champion Max Biaggi has undergone an operation on his lung to repair the considerable damage he suffered in the spill. Biaggi has spent the time in intensive care since the accident which saw him break 11 ribs and puncture a…
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Ducati unveils new Multistrada 1200 Enduro PRO
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Ducati has added the new Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro to the range with the new model getting a bit more off-roadie than others in the family. The bike will be available here in the UK from next month (July) and prices will start from £18,995. The Pro gets a new colour scheme (sand coloured with…
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TVS Akula RR 310S (BMW S310RR) launch date confirmed and rumoured price revealed
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Following frequent sightings of the Akula testing over the last few months, TVS has finally confirmed that the bike will be making it the Indian market this August – and it’s rumoured to be priced at £2150. Showcased as a concept at the 2016 Auto Expo, the hotly anticipated TVS Akula RR 310 S (or…
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Laverda unveils new prototype. Is the iconic Italian brand set to make a comeback?
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After an 11 year absence, Laverda has just unveiled its new prototype called the SFC / 4. While it’s only a prototype at this stage, the SFC / 4 sportbike did a couple of laps of the Sydney Motorsport Park during the Sydney International Festival of Speed – as part of celebrations of the history of…
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Don Vesco and Gene Romero’s 1977 Yamaha TZ750 up for auction
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Gene Romero’s Yamaha TZ750 which he rode in the 1977 AMA SBK Championship is being auctioned on eBay. The machine up for grabs belonged to the ex-racer and Yamaha dealer Donald A. Vesco, who ran the machine for Gene Romero in the AMA SBK Championship. But Don Vesco ‘s real passion was pure speed –…
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Video: Ducati teases final Panigale with pre-release video
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Ok, so maybe we’re jumping the gun a bit here with the ‘final Panigale’ bit – but it’s either that or a special edition Laguna special 1299 on the way. Whatever it is, above these words is the video sent out from the factory last night. The bike in the footage is slated for…
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Suzuki test ride tour heads to Super Sausage Café
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This weekend, June 24-25, you can get a demo ride on a host of new Suzukis including the all-new GSX-R1000 which will be available to try from the popular café, located on the A5 near Towcester. The 2017 GSX-R1000 – which won this year’s Senior TT on the Isle of Man in the hands…
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Honda kicks out six customised bikes at Wheels and Waves
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Three of the motorcycles that were on display from the Japanese bike builder have been created by passionate dealer partners, based on models from the ’70s and ’80s. The first is a 1977 CB500 re-worked by Honda’s 3C dealer in Bayonne and Ben Rameix, the lead designer of a premium French surfboard manufacturer. The pair…
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All-terrain BMW K 100 custom
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Italian custom house, Gessi Motorcycles has unveiled its latest creation – an awesome all- terrain BMW K 100. BMW K series machines have been customised for years – they’re widely available on the market, they’re generally priced quite low, and they are renowned for being reliable. That’s why Mauro Gessi picked it as the base for his ‘Straßenbauer’…
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