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WSS Preview: Krummenacher looking to boss it in Thailand
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World Supersport rookie Randy Krummenacher rode his new Kawasaki brilliantly in difficult conditions at Phillip Island, with the Swiss rider inheriting a well-deserved lead to cross the line more than two and a half seconds clear of the pack and taking his first win in WorldSSP on the first attempt. The Swiss rider and Championship leader has never ridden at…
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WSB Preview: Thai Round at Chang International Circuit – follow the action for FREE without the need for a TV subcription
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A few hours north-east of the capital city of Bangkok, Chang International Circuit in Buriram is the most recently constructed venue on the World Superbike calendar. Last year, the inaugural WorldSBK meeting at the circuit saw eventual champion Jonathan Rea claim the first double win of his title winning campaign. The season opener saw the reigning number 1 come out on top…
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Podcast: 034 Hydrogen-powered motorbike, Suzi Perry’s MotoGP future and Valentino Rossi first-lap madness
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The MoreBikes.co.uk team have a lunchtime chat about the new Hydrogen-powered bike that challenges electric future, speculate on Suzy Perry’s return to hosting MotoGP, and take comfort in the fact that even the best riders can get too carried away and bin it before completing a lap.
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Triumph confirms Thruxton and Thruxton R prices and availability
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Triumph Thruxton and Thruxton R are right up there among the most beautiful bikes of the season. And Triumph has just announced that you could get your hands on one for just a touch over £10k. Not bad, considering that the main rival, Norton Dominator, is priced at £19,950. The OTR price for Thruxton 1200…
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Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black prices and availability announced
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While our guys are testing the bikes in Portugal, Triumph has announced the price and availability of the new Bonneville T120 and T120 Black. Both bikes are priced at £9,600.00 OTR for the base model. If you fancy a splash of colour on the bike the charges are: Metallic £150.00, Matt £150.00 (including VAT), Twin…
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Ohlins issues urgent recall reminder on affected rear shocks
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Öhlins has put out an urgent reminder of its rear shock recall for its TTX RT, TTX GP and TTX 36 Mkll units because not all owners have yet come forward. The recall started a year ago but has yet to be completed according to watchdog authorities, hence the reminder. The cause for this recall is…
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Want to be in Quadrophenia spin-off movie?
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Fancy being in a Quadrophenia spin-off film? Well you can for a wedge of cash. It’s a film called ‘Being’ which is being shot in London and Brighton later this coming summer. It’s going to star Mark Wingett (Dave in the cult 1979 movie) and Trevor Laird (Ferdy). The project is being sourced through a…
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The new Triumph Tiger Explorer rolls on Metzeler Tourance Next tyres
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The Tourance Next enduro street tyres from Metzeler, have been announced as original equipment on the new Triumph Tiger Explorer with 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL front and 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL rear. The tyres from the German manufacturer are said to have excellent grip in the wet and achieve high mileage and exceptional…
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Tweaked image of BMW/TVS sportster 300 appears
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It’s only a mock-up, but we like it. This is a finished off tweaked image of the BMW/TVS Akula 310, a faired version of the BMW G310R that was launched last year. The Akula (Russian for Shark, donchaknow) is expected to be launched later this year. TVS and BMW have been working together on…
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Police investigating death at Scooter rally in Dorset on Saturday
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A police investigation has been launched after a man was killed whilst attending a scooter rally at the weekend. Police were called to reports of a serious assault at Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset, around 2.20am in Saturday morning and a man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 41-year-old man from Torquay, thought to be known…
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