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NEW GEAR: Knox’s NEW Zero 3 Winter Gloves.
Knox has just introduced its all-new Knox Zero 3 winter motorcycle gloves – and it reckons they’re the most waterproof gloves the British brand has ever produced. The product of an extensive R&D program, Knox’s Zero 3 gloves incorporate new waterproof technology from eVent, primaloft insulation, Knox’s own scaphoid protection system, in addition to the…
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Look Again: SPY SHOTS: Next generation KTM RC390 spotted TESTING.
We showed you these first-look photos of KTM’s next generation RC390 sportbike a couple of weeks ago and figured it was worth putting them out again in case you missed them. Next year’s bike has been spotted out testing in Austria by our spy snapper and he’s sent us some shots of the new machine…
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Google Maps testing SPEED CAMERA warning system.
Google Maps is one of the most popular navigation systems worldwide – but up to this point it’s been missing one thing, a speed camera warning system. But it looks like that’s all about to change, as it’s begun Beta testing the new tech on a selection of mobile devices. Following on from its acquisition…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Honda CB650R & CBR650R
Words: Mikko Nieminen, Editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine. Photos: Zep Gori, Francesc Montero, Ciro Meggiolaro, Ula Serra-Prats. Honda has produced some great bikes over the years. Some of them have been iconic (the Fireblade and the Africa Twin for instance), others almost indescribable (I still don’t quite know what to call the X-ADV),…
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CUSTOM Kawasaki KX 450 F – with 3D PRINTED parts. The Kawa 3D Core.
Ex-Freestyle MX star Alvaro Dal Farra has just unveiled his awesome 3D printed Kawasaki KX 450 F – called the Kawa 3D Core. Built with the help of Codoro Studio, Scorpion Engineering and several other accessory manufacturers – the majority of the components for the custom motocross machine were produced using the 3D printing process.…
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Giacomo Agostini: “Mike Hailwood was like Marc Márquez today”
In an interview on Italian TV, motorcycle racing legend Giacomo Agostini has been sharing his thoughts on the Isle of Man TT, Mike Hailwood and Marc Marquez. Speaking about the dangers of racing in his heyday, the 15-time World Champion said: “We ran because we had a lot of passion, a lot of desire to…
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The FIM wants Trial-E to become an OLYMPIC sport. Aiming for Paris 2024.
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) is working to get Trial-E added to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris – and if it’s accepted, electric Trials would become the first motorsport to be officially recognised as part of the Olympic Games. Jacques Bolle (FIM Vice President and French Motorcycling Federation President), Jean-Pierre Mougin (FIM Honorary Deputy…
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RUMOURED: Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 on the way. Expected for 2020.
Rumours circulating in the Indian motorcycle media suggest that there’s a more powerful, 650cc variant of the Royal Enfield Himalayan on the way in the not too distant future. Siddhartha Lal, CEO of Royal Enfield, said that the manufacturer was working on a more powerful Himalayan back in 2017 – and now rumours are swirling…
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VIDEO: How NOT to accelerate. DRAG race goes WRONG.
We’ve just been sent this brilliant video of what happens when you get too excited on the start line of a drag race. It’s well worth a watch if you’ve got a minute to spare – and shows just what can happen when you whack the throttle open on a big sport bike without much…
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NEW GEAR: Resurgence’s New Wave motorcycle jeans.
RRP: £299.00 // Waist: 30” – 44”/Leg: Med (30”) – Long (32”) Resurgence Gear has just released its latest pair of motorcycle jeans; the New Wave’s. And from what we’ve been told, they’re revolutionary bits of kit, incorporating the Canadian brands own PEKEV Ultra Single Layer denim fabric. If you’ve not heard of Resurgence Gear…
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MotoGP: Morbidelli -“If Lewis Hamilton wants to try my MotoGP bike, I can give it to him.”
At the Petronas Yamaha SRT and Petronas Sprinta Racing launch in Kuala Lumpur, Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo said that they would be happy to see five-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton on their MotoGP machines in the future. In an interview with Crash.net, Morbidelli, Quartararo and their team CEO Razlan Razali spoke about the prospect…
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Kawasaki trademarks ‘Meguro’ name. HINTS that there’s another RETRO model on the way.
Kawasaki has filed a new trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office – and it’s looking like the Japanese factory will be adding another modern retro machine to its stable. This time – it’ll be called the Meguro. It doesn’t come as a massive surprise that Kawasaki is looking to make the most…
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MotoGP: Valentino Rossi talks training, teaching and turning 40.
With just over a week to go until the MotoGP paddock gets back together for the first pre-season test of the year in Sepang, Valentino Rossi has put in an appearance on Italian TV show, Che Tempo Che Fa, talking about how he’s feeling about the coming season, his VR46 Academy – and turning 40…
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VIDEO: INSPIRING the next generation of RACERS. Ohvale’s GP-0 mini-bike.
Italian manufacturer Ohvale has made a name for itself over the last few years – producing a series of super-cool mini-bikes to inspire the next generation of motorcycle racers. Back in 2013, Valerio Da Lio first created the Ohvale brand, which specialises in the manufacture of high-performance mini-bikes. And with the help of Mariano Fioravanzo,…
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UNDER THE HAMMER: Steve McQueen’s 1938 Triumph Speed Twin sets NEW auction RECORD.
A 1938 Triumph 5T Speed Twin formerly owned by Steve McQueen has been sold at Bonhams’ annual Las Vegas motorcycle auction for a world record auction fee of $175,500 (around £132,000). Steve McQueen was well-known for his passion for motorcycles – in particular his fondness of British-built Triumph’s. But as it turns out, there are…
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WSB: Rea tops final day of pre-season testing at Portimao. Lowes second. Bautista third.
Reigning World Champion Jonathan Rea continued his strong pre-season form yesterday, coming out on top during the final day of pre-season testing at the Autodromo do Algarve in Portimao – ahead of 2019 Superbike World Championship season kicking off in Australia next month. Despite suffering a small crash during the minutes of the test, Northern…
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Yeah, Petronas Yamaha SRT wins the MotoGP 2019 colours competition for this year.
This season’s brand-new premier class team launched its MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 machines in Kuala Lumpur. And the bike’s scheme is just… gorgeous… For its maiden MotoGP campaign, Petronas Yamaha SRT is running 2018 Rookie of the Year Franco Morbidelli and 2019 rookie Fabio Quartararo. Both are up for the job, as you can imagine……
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Are you ready to race? Rade/Garage unveils RALLY KIT for KTM’s 450 EXC.
Czech-based KTM and Husqvarna aftermarket accessories specialist Rade/Garage has created a brilliant kit for KTM’s 450 EXC, allowing customers to convert their bike into a ready to race Rally Raid machine. Priced at just shy of 1,100 euros (which works out less than £1000), the new Rally Kit is compatible with all 2017 EXC four-stroke…
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WSB: Jonathan Rea sets the pace at Portimao.
Jonathan Rea has taken the top spot during the first day of testing at Portimao, keeping up his impressive pre-season pace from Jerez last week. 14 WorldSBK and 10 WordSSP riders are at the Autodromo do Algarve Portimao for the final European winter test ahead of the 2019 Superbike World Championship season kicking off in…
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Harley-Davidson’s Battle of the Kings CUSTOM build-off KICKSTARTS. Cast your VOTE.
Harley-Davidson’s annual Battle of the Kings dealer custom build-off competition has kicked off for 2019 – and voting is already open for the UK’s entries . This year is set to be bigger and better than ever before, with even more countries, including the USA, joining the battle to be crowned the best builders in the world.…
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If Tesla made a motorcycle, hope it made a motorcycle that’s pretty much like this…
What do you reckon to these designs from industrial designer James Gawley for an all-electric motorcycle that would fit into the Tesla style of future vehicles? The fellas at German site, Motorrad have uncovered these designs by Gawley for an electric motorcycle that features a large hole in the front third to let the maximum…
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Honda X-ADV 300 rumoured. Could appear THIS YEAR.
Rumours from Japan suggest that Honda is working on a smaller capacity version of its game-changing X-ADV adventure scooter – built from the bones of its recently updated Forza 300. At this stage it’s simply speculation – but considering the success of the X-ADV, it would make perfect sense for Honda to introduce a new,…
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WSB: Jerez Test: Jonathan Rea returns to the top on the final day of testing
Busy two-day test comes to an end at Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto with reigning World Champion back at the top of the charts. The sun shone down on the final day of testing at the Spanish circuit of Jerez, where the WSB riders tested on the final day of the two-day long session. With…
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So, you’re wearing a shield that connects to a frame that you also wear…
Designed to save a rider in the event of a head-on collision, the Torga research project’s shield idea is a wearable front ‘shield’ that combines with a seat unit and a rear-mounted frame to reduce the impact of a straight-line crash. It might look like the rider’s sitting on a backwards ejector seat with a…
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