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BSB: No racing until May 31. At least.
Last week MSVR released a statement confirm its current plans for racing in 2020, following the start of the season being postponed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Following on from the Government’s latest announcement, the MCRCB and the ACU have currently suspended all motorcycle circuit racing events until May 31, at least. As…
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VIDEO: Kawasaki’s TEN episode series on its first ELECTRIC motorcycle. The Endeavor.
Kawasaki’s released the first five parts of its ten part series breaking down what’s going on with its upcoming electric motorcycle. Developed primarily with track use in mind, the Kawasaki Endeavor was first revealed to the world back in 2019. And now, the Japanese factory is trickling information through about its first electric bike. At…
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LEAKED: Spy shot of Aprilia’s new mini-adventurer. The Terra 250.
A spy shot captured in China confirms that Aprilia is getting ready to launch its new Terra 250. Building on the success of its Terra 150 in Asia, Aprilia’s preparing to launch a 250cc version of its dual-sport machine – and a spy shot has emerged on www.newmotor.com.cn which shows the bike in nearly finished…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Nine
The long way home At the beginning of the trip it felt like seven days on a small bike in a hectic riding environment would be a long slog. But when the last day of our travels dawned it felt like the expedition had gone far too quickly, and I could have happily gone on…
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DVSA confirms motorcycle training and testing is STILL happening. Sort of. Here’s what YOU need to know.
The DVSA’s Chief Executive has penned an open letter to motorcycle schools to help clear up some confusion around training and testing during the lockdown. They key message, is that if you need to pass your test to allow you to carry out essential work. It’s still possible. DVSA Chief Executive Gareth Llewellyn said: “As…
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FETTLING FRIDAY: Episode Five. Replace your bike’s Clutch Plates and Hose.
In the fifth episode of our new Basic Motorcycle Maintenance series our trusted mechanic Rob Bean shows you exactly what it takes to replace your bikes clutch plates and hose, taking you through the process step-by-step. If you’ve always fancied getting your hands dirty and giving your bike a service, but never had the confidence…
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Honda files PATENT for rear spoiler.
Design drawings have emerged which confirm Honda’s working on a new rear unit for its sportbikes. In recent years, motorcycle manufacturers have been introducing wings to the front of their bikes to improve aerodynamics and increase downforce. Now Honda’s looking at what it can do to improve things at the rear. In recent history, tail…
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THIS WEEKEND: The Armchair Adventure Festival. Stay safe. Get inspired.
Your next adventure might be on hold for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start putting plans in place for you next big two (or three) wheeled trip. If you’re looking for inspiration and advice, there’s only one place to be this weekend; sprawled out and tuned in to The The Armchair…
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VIDEO: Kawasaki’s ZX-25R on the DYNO. Listen to it scream.
We’ve been talking about Kawasaki’s eagerly anticipated ZX-25R for months – and now a video has been released showing the little 250 screaming on the dyno. Although official technical specifications haven’t been released yet – we do know the bike is powered by a punchy 249cc, water-cooled, inline-four motor which revs up to 18,000rpm and…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Eight
Tibetan flavour The night in the tent had been surprisingly comfortable. And waking up to the sound of the river was lovely. That noise was soon drowned by the Bollywood soundtracks blasting out of the kitchen, which was next to my tent. Still, authentic sounds I guess. The riding today was not much different to…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Seven
Going local It may have taken a while, but by day five I felt like I had mastered the Indian approach to using the horn. It is basically your answer to any traffic situation. Want to overtake someone? Why mess around with indicators when you can just beep your horn. How about going round a…
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VIDEO: Triumph’s Factory Stories kicks off with Rocket 3
Triumph has launched a new YouTube series, bringing you the best of the Triumph Visitor Experience while it’s closed during the lockdown. In the first episode, you can find out more about the advanced engineering that goes into producing the Rocket 3 engine, courtesy of Triumph Chief Engineer Stuart Wood. For more info, visit Triumph…
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PATENTS: Honda’s designs for an EVEN SMALLER Monkey.
Designs filed by Honda suggest that the Japanese factory is working on a scaled down version of its Monkey 125. Released back in 2018, Honda’s modern-day Monkey has captured the hearts and minds of little bike lovers the world over since its introduction to the market – and now, it looks like the factory is…
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MotoGP: Alex Rins signs Suzuki contract for 2021 and 2022
Alex Rins has signed a contract which commits him to the Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP team for the 2021 and 2022 racing seasons. Rins joined the Suzuki Ecstar Team back in 2017 for his first season in MotoGP, and has gone from strength to strength since. It took him until Argentina in 2018 to claim his…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Six
Finding the tourist trail So far, every day of riding has been different. The first day was a transition from the sprawling masses of Chandigarh to quiet back roads. It was also an introduction to lazy cows in the middle of the road, homicidal lorry drivers attacking from every angle, and the ever-present dust. The…
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Norton SOLD to TVS Motor in £16 million deal
Indian manufacturing giant TVS Motor has bought the Norton Motorcycles brand in a £16 million deal. Following Norton going into administration in January, there have been rumours of interest from major players around the world. Today Indian factory TVS announced its purchase of the historic British brand. In a statement, TVS’s joint managing director Sudarshan…
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NEW GEAR: Arai’s Honda Fireblade-inspired helmet. Get YOURS now.
Are you a Fireblade rider? After a new lid to keep you safe out on the road or track? Arai’s just released new version of its top of the line RX-7V for you. There are three versions available – one Red, one Blue and one Silver – to match the colour schemes of Honda’s 2020…
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VIDEO: Lockdown. Graham Jarvis style.
We all know the lockdown is a necessary evil, but for all fun-loving motorcyclists staying away from the roads can get pretty boring. A lot of people have started to do little figure-of-eights and small rides in their garden to pass the time, but nobody has taken this to quite such astounding level as Graham…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Five
Clear water and mucky kit Day three of riding in Himachel Pradesh was the best so far. We covered a similar distance to previous days, around 125km, but by the end of the ride I felt far less knackered than on previous days. This was thanks to today’s roads being (mostly) recently resurfaced, which made…
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Campaign to help fight COVID-19 in Africa
As the global crisis deepens, Two Wheels for Life and Dorna Sports have come together to launch a campaign to raise £50,000 to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. Given how badly the disease has hit affluent countries with highly developed healthcare sectors, the consequences could be devastating for the world’s poorest continent. Here’s what…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Four
Alpine apples Waking up in a palace puts you in a good mood right from the start, I find. So does watching wild monkeys play just outside your window. The second day of riding started with good omens and lots of chai. From Chail we headed towards Narkanda, which sits slightly higher in the mountain…
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Brembo donates €1 million to fight coronavirus
The impact of this crisis has been felt across the world, and across all industries. Motorcycling is no different. That’s why several companies have taken an active role in fighting back. One of them is Brembo. And they have put a good chunk of money into this… Brembo is continuing to provide support for research…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Three
Hey, ho, let’s go! The morning in Chandigarh was what we had all been waiting for – this was the start of the seven days of riding in Himachal Pradesh. The weather looked nice and sunny, but it was intensely hot and humid. The good news was that the monsoon rains hadn’t caught up with…
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Watsonian puts the Mod in modern cooking
We thought that we’d seen it all, but this is new to us – a Watsonian scooter sidecar to bring Asian street food to the UK public. Cornish chef Adrian Jones travelled extensively in Asia over the past six years and was inspired to bring the flavours of freshly-cooked street food to the British public.…
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