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Yamaha shows 2016 red and white colour R3 and R25 colour scheme in Japan
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Yamaha has just released this colour scheme on the YZF-R3 and R25 in Japan. The red and white set-up is being sold alongside the same blue-and-white and grey-and-red schemes that we get in Europe on the beginner-friendly bike. There are no changes to either model as such, it’s just a colour-scheme change – but we…
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New racing tyres from Metzeler
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Metzeler has launched two new tyres for track use: Racetec RR Slick, for the races, and Racetec RR COMPK Slick, for training and amateur use on the track Racetec RR Slick is available for both the front and rear in the K1 and K2 compounds. Racetec RR Compk Slick uses a more versatile compound designed…
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All sub-800cc Kawasakis eligible for 0% finance
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Kawasaki Motors UK has announced that all sub-800cc Kawasaki machines – including the brand new J125 scooter – will be eligible for three years, 0% finance with a minimum deposit of just £99. Here’s what Kawasaki says the options will look like: Representative Example: Based on Versys 650 ABS on Hire Purchase Cash Price…
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VIDEO: Roland Sands two-stroke attack
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Here’s a bit of good old two-stoke action to start your week out right. The video is from Roland Sands Design and this time the legendary bike builder has combined a 1974 vintage Yamaha RD 400 motor with a 1997 TZ chassis. The end result features lots of parts from Roland’s own stock pile as…
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Pictures: Moto Guzzi enduro custom
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Moto Guzzi produces stylish bikes as standard, but this one-off custom bike caught our eye as something a bit special. It’s based on Moto Guzzi V50 and features the iconic V-twin engine, but most of the rest has been modified to turn this into a proper enduro bike. The results are pretty impressive. Here’s all…
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Fancy camping at Donington Park for the World Superbike Championships?
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Spectators attending and camping at the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship rounds at Donington Park on 27-29 May will be able to take advantage of an exclusive camping area on the new elevated circuit infield, which will also include additional entertainment and interaction. Camping is normally based outside the circuit perimeter, but the change…
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Prime Factors Racing moves to BSB for 2016
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Surrey based Prime Factors Racing will move to the MCE British Superbike Championship for 2016, following a year competing in the FIM Endurance World Championship. The BMW team, managed by former BSB star Steve Plater, will run in both Superbike and Superstock classes. Formed in 2014, Prime Factors Racing made an immediate impact when they…
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Triumph Street Twin store launch
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Triumph has announced that Thursday 11th February 2016 is the day for the national store launch of the Hinckley firm’s all-new Street Twin. The first of the 2016 Bonneville range to hit dealerships, the 900cc model has already attracted rave media reviews, including our Triumph Street Twin video review. With an official unveiling, special…
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2015 best year for commuter bike sales since records began
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Ahead of releasing the full details, the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has announced that more ‘commuter-sized’ (i.e. 101-125cc) motorcycles and scooters were sold during 2015 than in any other year since comparative records began in 1983. During 2015 more than 43,700 new motorcycles (including scooters) between 101-125cc were sold. Exact figures will be adjusted later…
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SCOOP: Yamaha announces Phase 2 for Motobot – track laps at 125mph+ AND it’s going to choose its own race lines…
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Yamaha has gone on the development offensive at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently being held in the USA by saying that its Motobot project will be riding on track at speeds over 125mph by the end of the year. Yamaha is clearly using the program, first announced at the Tokyp Motor Show last…
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