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  • Tamiya launches its Kawasaki H2R model kit in time for Christmas

    Tamiya launches its Kawasaki H2R model kit in time for Christmas

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    Tamiya launches its Kawasaki H2R model kit in time for Christmas. Christmas is coming so should you be suffering from any major motorcycle withdrawal symptoms over the festive period then how about this to get a bit of what you need. This Tamiya Kawasaki H2R kit. Of course, that’s not the only terrifically detailed model…

  • We’re liking this Royal Enfield Continental GT Liberty Moto special… pretty funky

    We’re liking this Royal Enfield Continental GT Liberty Moto special… pretty funky

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    We’re liking this Royal Enfield Continental GT Liberty Moto special… pretty funky So far, this is only a ‘special’ being shown at the Thai Motor Expo in Thailand, but we like it (and wouldn’t be at all surprised is this turns up as a proper model in the range pretty soon). Essentially, the bike is the usual…

  • Launch ride: 2017 Yamaha MT-09

    Launch ride: 2017 Yamaha MT-09

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    Revamped for 2017, the new MT-09 remains true to its values… WORDS: John Milbank, Editor, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine PHOTOGRAPHY: Yamaha What each of us can afford to pay for a bike is invariably subjective. What some might consider a bargain price, others might well struggle with. But there can be no argument, surely,…

  • KTM Chairman says that a 1000cc V4  that makes 240bhp is coming for 2018! – look out Honda RC213V-S…

    KTM Chairman says that a 1000cc V4 that makes 240bhp is coming for 2018! – look out Honda RC213V-S…

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    KTM Chairman says that a 1000cc V4  that makes 240bhp is coming for 2018! – look out Honda RC213V-S… KTM has said that it WILL make a 1000cc V4 MotoGP-bike-that-you-can-buy for 2018. And it’s going to make 240bhp! Speaking to the German publication SPEEDWEEK, KTM Chairman Stefan Pierer (above) said: “Next year we well be…

  • Guintoli to spearhead Bennetts Suzuki British Superbike assault

    Guintoli to spearhead Bennetts Suzuki British Superbike assault

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    Sylvain Guintoli will spearhead Suzuki and Hawk Racing’s assault on the 2017 British Superbike championship, with renowned insurance firm Bennetts renewing its association with Suzuki for a third consecutive season. Announced at Motorcycle Live, the 2014 World Superbike champion will return to the Suzuki fold to race the all-new GSX-R1000R, after riding for the Japanese…

  • Video: Now this is how you mix a cocktail – BMW-style!

    Video: Now this is how you mix a cocktail – BMW-style!

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    We’re loving this season’s greetings video from BMW, with a bit of S1000 XR on ice action, but more importantly the coolest (literally) way to mix your cocktails this festive season – watch and learn:

  • Video: Check out these incredible stoppie stalls and motorcycle stunts

    Video: Check out these incredible stoppie stalls and motorcycle stunts

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    We like a good stunt riding video, and this one featuring Francisco Escoto is pretty sweet! There are some incredibly well controlled wheelies and stoppie stalls here. Have a look:  

  • Moto GP: Lorenzo’s first thoughts on the Ducati Desmosedici GP

    Moto GP: Lorenzo’s first thoughts on the Ducati Desmosedici GP

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    Jorge Lorenzo’s speed was rather impressive at the post-season Valencia test, considering that this was his first ride on the Ducati Desmosedici GP. He finished the test in 8th position, 0.769 seconds behind the quickest rider, Maverick Viñales on the Yamaha M1 (a bike that Lorenzo knows very well indeed). Officially Lorenzo was not allowed…

  • Get 25% more power with a bolt-on drum charger. And it won’t cost the earth!

    Get 25% more power with a bolt-on drum charger. And it won’t cost the earth!

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    Want to get up to 25% more power and torque out of your bike without spending a fortune? This new bolt-on drum charger might be just the thing you need! The power gains are reasonable, and although official prices aren’t available yet, the simple design of the product suggests that it will be more affordable…

  • Check this out: huge design’s Mono Racer idea

    Check this out: huge design’s Mono Racer idea

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    Check this out: huge design’s Mono Racer idea. Huge moto is a custom motorcycle design and fabrication shop run by a handful of motorbike enthusiasts with industrial design and engineering backgrounds. the company is a spin-off from a product design firm located in San Francisco, California — huge design. The american outfit is now tackling its most ambitious…


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