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£10,000 reward offered after two classic motorcycles stolen
There’s a £10,000 reward on offer for information leading to the return of two classic motorcycles. An immaculate 1952 Vincent 1000 Rapide and a unique MV Agusta, built in 1974 by the race workshop factory for Phil Read were stolen from the Clarke International office in Epping, Essex at around 2am on Tuesday, August 29th.…
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Team Monster Energy DRT announce huge Kawasaki exhibit for Dirt Bike Show
Team sponsor and leading gear/accessories distributor Bike It International will stage a state-of-the-art race bike paddock display at this year’s Dirt Bike Show. Visitors to the four-day MOTUL-sponsored show, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from October 26-29, 2017, will be able to meet and talk tech with the factory team technicians of…
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REVEALED: Kawasaki’s designs for its supercharged superbike that YOU tune on the move.
Here’s the latest plans from Kawasaki for a supercharged superbike – a model that’s expected to be part of the 2018 model year. We’ve seen plenty of detail designs for a supercharger that’s going to be fitted in one of the current models (ZX10, ZX6 etc albeit updated versions) but these designs – which…
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Should WSBK look to BSB for inspiration?
The World Superbike needs a stimulus – and even its most fervent of fans would struggle to deny it. In the vast majority of races, there are only three riders with a real chance at victory. Jonathan Rea, Tom Sykes and Chaz Davies monopolise the WSBK championship, with the occasional appearance from Marco Melandri. Without…
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Dougie Lampkin to star at revamped Dirt Bike Show
EUROPE’S leading indoor off-road event will see live action from 12- time trials world champion Dougie Lampkin’s display team. New features added to the show this year also include a Motoball match between France and Germany, where the four-strong teams will go wheel to wheel and try and score past the opposition goalkeeper. There will…
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Bosch’s synthetic fuel absorbs CO2 emissions
As ‘zero emissions’ electric motorcycles continue to gain popularity – Bosch has proposed a different alternative: a synthetic fuel that minimises emissions, while absorbing CO2 during its production. Of course, there is no true ‘zero emissions’ vehicle. An electric car or motorcycle may not physically generate emissions, but CO2 is inevitable when producing the electricity…
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New range of Fuchs Silkolene Classic oils
German automotive lubricant manufacturer Fuchs Silkolene has unveiled its updated Classic oil range. Classic lubricants are important in the preservation of most classic motorcycles – and they also offer improved performance, in line with the specific technical characteristics of each motorcycle. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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Motorcycle medics saving lives in the South West
Emergency services across the UK are looking at ways to get to accidents on motorways and major roads more quickly – and one group of paramedics from South Western Ambulance Service have been specially trained on motorbikes, hoping to improve response times. It is often difficult for ambulances to get to an emergency when there…
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Yamaha PES1 electric motorcycle coming soon?
Honda and Yamaha has joined forces, working together on the E-Kizuna project in the city of Saitama, Japan. But it has emerged that Yamaha is hard at work, honing its range of electric machine – and the first to make it to market looks set to be the futuristic Yamaha PES1. In 2013 Yamaha…
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Alpinestars new and improved 2018 collection unveiled
Alpinestars has launched its innovative 2018 Motorcycling Collection with a range of footwear, protection and apparel for men, women and youths. Improved technological protection and performance has been the on-going goal for Alpinestars footwear, apparel and protection for the 2018 International Technical Motorcycling Collection. This translates to an expansion in Alpinestars industry leading Tech-Air™…
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It’s a Passion Cavalry Freedom 125 – definitely NOT a Ducati Scrambler clone. OK?
What do you reckon to this then? This is one of the best lookalikes we’ve seen from China so far – although Ducati probably won’t be happy with this one… This isn’t a Ducati Scrambler, it’s a 125 Chinese made copycat. And here’s a proper Ducati Scrambler picture, just so that you can compare the…
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Public’s dashcam and helmetcam videos being used as evidence by police to prosecute
A pilot scheme for police forces to use dashcam footage sent to them by ordinary members of the public as a source of evidence allowing them to prosecute law breaking on the roads could go nationwide across the UK. Operation Snap, as it’s called, is pioneering the use of dashcams after a boom in the…
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Harley-Davidson new range for 2018 – looks a lot like the current range with some tweaks
Harley- Davidson has announced what it calls ‘a range of new motorcycles for the 2018 range’. The American firm is also going to merge its Softail and Dyna models into one range of bikes in the line-up.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or…
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Rossi gives his Mugello helmet to the Hayden family
Rossi has given the family of Nicky Hayden the helmet he wore during the Mugello Italian Grand Prix – which fused 46 and 69 to pay tribute to the Kentucky Kid. Admired on and off the track, the motorcycling community sent messages of encouragement to both Nicky in the days after the accident and his…
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This 1980 Ducati 900 SS could be yours for £30,000!
One of the most important two-cylinder machines in the history of Ducati, a first generation 900 SuperSport is up for sale for £30,000. In the late 70’s, Ducati’s management reckoned its line-up lacked a super sport bike capable of competing with the Japanese superbikes – and the Ducati 900 Super Sport was developed to fill…
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Guy Martin joins F1 Williams crew for Belgium GP
Guy Martin will join Williams as a mechanic for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Williams revealed that Martin, who works as a lorry mechanic in between road racing and television appearances, “will be tasked with helping to set up the garage before assisting the car crew build the FW40 car. Guy will proceed…
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Win tickets to the Assen BSB and £1000 spending money with Carole Nash!
How do you fancy watching Leon Haslam and the rest of the British Superbike boys up close – and then meeting them all after a breathtaking BSB race? There’s nothing better than seeing the action live up close, and Carole Nash are offering the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to one of five different BSB races…
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Triumph offers money back on modern classics this Autumn
If you buy a modern classic machine from Triumph this Autumn, you could be in with a chance of winning your money back. Anyone who purchases a modern classic motorcycle between last Friday August 18 and the end of October will be entered into the ‘Classic Kickback’ draw – and one lucky buyer will be…
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Video: Behind the scenes of the new TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge video game
Kylotonn Studio and Bigben Interactive have released a new video of its TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge official game, breaking down the technical challenges that they have faced during its development and production. Bigben Interactive and Kylotonn Studio has been hard at work developing the new Isle of Man TT video game…
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Video: Team Classic Suzuki at Spa Francorchamps with Guy Martin and Pete Boast
Suzuki has just released this awesome short documentary which follows Team Classic Suzuki at this year’s Bikers’ Classic event and four-hour endurance race at Spa Francorchamps. The video follows racers Guy Martin and Pete Boast, who piloted the team’s awesome classic Katana to a seventh placed finish in wet and windy conditions.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by…
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NUVIZ Head-Up Display now available in Europe
Described as the first Head-Up Display designed for motorcyclists – the innovative new device fits to any full-face helmet and displays customisable information in your natural line of sight. The clever gadget allows you to funnel navigation, communication and media through a single device, plus the NUVIZ has a HD action camera built in too…
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Video: Monday Motorbikes M1 electric autocycle
Monday Motorbikes has unveiled its M1 electric autocycle, that’s designed for cruising through urban areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v87l2ZIvPdI The minimalist M1 is free from gears, spark plugs and a clutch – while the bike’s lithium-Ion battery offers a 40-mile average range and charges in five hours. Plus, it’s equipped with pedals that can assist or help recharge…
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2018 BMW 1200 GS Adventure: What’s New?
BMW has revealed the new features of its 2018 R 1200 GS. There’s been little change to the bikes mechanics – but it’s the new range of electronic options we’re getting excited about. The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and the R 1200 GS, has continually topped the sales charts across the BMW Motorrad lineup.…
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Want somewhere to go this weekend? Then check out our NEW Biker Friendly Guide!
If you’re looking for somewhere to ride out to, get a cup of tea, get a bacon sandwich and spend some time at a place that welcomes motorcycles and bikers, then check this out. This is our brand new Biker Friendly Guide for some great, bike friendly places that you’d do well to visit. Article continues below……
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