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New mega-off-road school unveiled by legend Dave Thorpe (and it uses Africa Twins!)
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An all-new Honda Adventure Centre is to open in South Wales next March and it’s going to be stocked with the new Africa Twin adventure bike. The news follows today’s much-anticipated UK unveiling of the new CRF1000L Africa Twin at Motorcycle Live. Offering customers a two-day riding experience on some of the UK’s most varied,…
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Africa Twin will cost £10,499 for ABS, £11,299 for DCT versions – Honda announces
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It’s the first day of the Motorcycle Live show at the NEC today and Honda has decided to announce the UK prices for both models of its new Africa Twin. The ABS model (that’s the one with switchable ABS at the rear wheel) will sell for £10,499 whilst the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) option is…
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Road-rage woman who hit biker with car, physically attacked him and then drove off spared jail
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A 42-year old woman who was on the phone whilst driving, rowed with a motorcyclist who admonished her actions when the pair were stopped at a red light then later on ran into the back of the motorcyclist so hard that his bike and helmet were written off – has escaped jail. Leah Keyworth, 42,…
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New 250mph speed record attempt launched from Italian genius mate of John Britten
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Check out this high-speed beast that’s going to try and nudge 250mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats next year. This is a speed-record attempt bike that’s much more like an everyday motorcycle than any of the Streamliner types we’ve already seen – and the Italian’s who have built it call the 2,500cc beast ‘Tribute…
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Video: KTM 1290 Super Duke R put through its paces in Detroit
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KTM has just released this video of the 1290 Super Duke R in action in Detroit. The video, titled ‘The Beast Conquers Detroit’, is full of high-octane action with wheelies, burnouts and the rest. A word of warning: It makes you want to jump on a bike and give it some – instantly. Here it…
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MEGA-sale of huge motorcycle kit range going on now at Ghostbikes.com
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Check this out if you’re in the market for some price-slashed biking gear. There’s a massive sale of kit going on at Ghostbikes.com because the company is relocating its warehouse. Called the Instore Warehouse Clearance Event, the sale is going to include everything you need to ride motorcycles on the road and motocross on the…
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Knox launches new UK-designed products at Motorcycle Live
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Knox launches new UK-designed products at Motorcycle Live Knox will unveil new additions to their Studio Collection at Motorcycle Live (Stand 3C05). Designed in Knox’s London design studio, the new lines for 2016 complement the current range of jackets from Knox. This what the guys from Knox say will be launching at the NEC: …
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Revealed: SWM’s 600cc trick-looking Adventure bike for 2016
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Revealed: SWM’s 600cc trick-looking Adventure bike for 2016. This is the new SWM Superdual, a pretty awesome-looking 600cc adventure bike from the Chinese/Italian manufacturer. Effectively, this bike is a 2012 Husqvarna TE630 with some new clothes and serious-looking luggage. At the heart of the bike is the same 600cc DOHC single which makes around 50bhp.…
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Ducati VR46: British designer drafts the ultimate superbike for 2018
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Ducati is as famous for its style as it is for its engineering, but the Ducati VR46 (Valentino Rossi special edition) concept designed by young British automotive designer Steven Galpin adds to the Italian brand’s looks in an elegant way. We’re seriously impressed! The bike is designed as close to the GP version as possible…
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TCX to showcase latest products at Motorcycle Live
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TCX will be showcasing the latest products for the 2016 season at Motorcycle Live (28 November – 6 December) at The NEC in Hall 3. The Italian firm offers a range of motorcycling boots from urban to racing and touring boots. This is what they say will be on show at Motorcycle Live: Highlights of the…
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