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Honda’s new motorcycle hybrid engine appears in published patent
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This image has appeared showing a patent drawing from Honda for a hybrid electric/petrol engine that’s destined for a motorcycle. Although the patent is not exactly new it is the first time we’ve seen this design set out in this way and specified for a motorcycle on the engine description. The bulk of the design…
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Fugitive biker arrested and remanded in custody
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A motorcyclist has pleaded guilty to a series of driving offences after riding through Sussex at speeds of more than 100mph and crashing twice. Gavin Collett, of Bramber Road, Broadwater, was seen speeding on the A24 before crashing at a junction with the A27 last Thursday. He was followed by a police helicopter but later…
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New Pilgrim boots from Spada
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Spada has announced an interesting addition to their boot range: the Spada Pilgrim boots have been introduced as part of the company’s new ‘everywear’ range. The pilgrim is a classic laced style leather boot with an authentic wooden and leather sole to finish off the look. The boots feature reinforced toe, heel and gear pad,…
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Video: The three-second long police chase ends in biker fail
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Video: The three-second long police chase ends in biker fail. It’s bad enough that he’s going to jail, but he also has to live with the shame of an internet biker fail. Police in Sandy Springs, Georgia USA, were recording on their dash cam when a motorcycle rider decided to run. But he made it an…
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Shoei’s X-Spirit III in stores now
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Shoei has now put the highly anticipated X-Spirit III into dealerships (in plain colours only at the moment). The helmet is all-new with what Shoei says are improved aerodynamics, ventilation and comfort as well as an ultralight shell, according to the Japanese factory it is their most technologically advanced sports helmet to date. Shoei itself says:…
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Video: Ice drifting on a Harley-Davidson Dyna
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Video: Ice drifting on a Harley-Davidson Dyna. If you think it’s a bit too cold to get out on your bike (and primarily, if you think that because your bike is a cruiser) then think again. Well, we say think again like anyone would actually do this sort of thing… but in reality we’re just…
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Fugitive biker says he avoided police by getting a haircut – and will hand himself over to authorities
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It’s the most bizzare of biking stories from the past seven days and it’s still going strong – the fugitive biker who was chased by seven police cars and two helicopters during a 100mph+ chase, crashed twice then raced away without his helmet before fleeing on foot says he’ll give himself up to police. According…
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WorldSBK: Sykes Strikes Back
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Rea (Kawasaki) in P2, Sykes (Kawasaki) on the top step and Davies (Ducati) in P3 Kawasaki Racing Team’s Tom Sykes took an incredible victory in a three-way fight for the win at Chang International Circuit in Thailand. The Yorkshireman was locked in a battle with teammate and reigning Champion Jonathan Rea and Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s…
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Cluzel takes World Supersport Win in Tahiland
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Frenchman Jules Cluzel won the WorldSSP Race at Chang International Circuit, holding off Puccetti rider Kenan Sofuoglu and Honda’s PJ Jacobsen. The MV Agusta rider scored his 11thcareer victory and his first since being sidelined through injury in the latter half of 2015, with the battle a four-way fight between the MV Agusta rider and Jacobsen,…
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SCOOOOOP! But what the hell is this bike that we’ve got a patent drawing for? It’s a Honda, we know that. And a V-twin…
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OK people, listen up – we’ve found this drawing buried deep (so, so deep) inside a Honda file registered for a front mudguard patent somewhere on this planet… but we haven’t got a bloody clue about exactly what this bike is. And we need your help. So here’s the relevant info. The description for…
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