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Sheene colours revealed for Bennetts Suzuki BSB squad this weekend
The Bennetts Suzuki team has revealed a special livery for this weekend’s MCE British Superbike round at Brands Hatch, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of Barry Sheene’s maiden world title. Inspired by the famous livery of Sheene’s XR14 Suzuki, which he rode to world championship glory in 1976, the team’s GSX-R1000s will run in the…
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Max Biaggi: I fancy having a go at Suzuka 8 Hour with Yamaha
Six time world champion Max Biaggi has got the race rumour-mill twittering away with a tweet he posted yesterday about the Suzuka 8 Hour event. In short, Max has said that he’d pretty much fancies having a go at racing in the annual outing from the factories on home turf. Biaggi was a regular at…
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Video: Camping gear for motorcyclists: Part 3, Sleeping
As thousands of bikers across the UK are enjoying the summer and heading out on camping trips, we talked to the experts from twistmoto.co.uk about the best camping equipment for motorcyclists. In part three of the series, we take a look at sleeping mats, sleeping bags and other gear that not only guarantee a good…
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My bike: 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XRx
Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. 64 year-old Chris Foreman, a part-time telecoms consultant from Hertfordshire, gives us the low-down on his adventurer… I’ve been riding since 1969, and haven’t been without two wheels since. I typically…
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Bennetts Insurance expands modifications cover up to £400 (includes panniers, top boxes, grab rails etc)
Bennetts Inusrance has expanded its modifications policy to include permanently fixed accessories as standard and will replace them on a like-for-like basis, even if they are fitted after market. The accessories, which no longer need to be declared, include fixed panniers, top boxes, side boxes, grab rails and sport racks up to a value of…
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Guy Martin CONFIRMED for land speed record with Triumph THIS MONTH!
We told you some time ago that the salt was coming good at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats – and we told Triumph too. Now, a month later, the British factory has confirmed that it IS going to take on the land speed record at the hallowed ground in Utah, USA and Guy Martin WILL…
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Shoei X-Spirit III helmet gets 5-star SHARP rating
Shoei’s new top-of-the-range X-Spirit III helmet has just been through the government introduced SHARP testing, and received a five-star rating. Not only did the helmet receive five stars, which is the highest SHARP rating that can be awarded to a crash helmet, it also scored the highest marks (very good) in every single impact test…
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Kawasaki reveals new colours for 2017
It’s not big news, but if you’re looking to get a new Kawasaki then you might fancy some of the new colours just announced for this year. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The Z800 e version first seen…
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Video: Kenan glows, downtown on the H2R
We’re loving this video posted up on YouTube of World Supersport Champion Kenan Sofuoglu doing a rolling burnout on the H2R Kawasaki. Yep, he’s wearing some sort of casual 1970s loafers.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. And white trousers……
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Spy Shots: BMW/TVS’ mini 300 superbike out on the road in tests
These are the first pictures of the TVS Apache 300/BMW S300RR being tested on the road in prototype form – and the shots give some idea about how the bike’s headlights, bars and mirrors will look in its final production form. The bike is the mini-superbike based around the G310R naked which was launched last…
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£1000 worth of official Ducati accessories or kit when you buy a new Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Ducati has launched an offer where you can get £1000 worth of accessories if you buy a new Multistrada 1200 Enduro by the end of September. The list of what’s available includes: Enduro pack: crash bars, radiator grill, LED lights, brake disc and chain guard protector Touring pack: Touratech 85 litre side panniers, heated grips…
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MV Agusta teases new model with weird pic that shows… well, you tell us what you think…
So this has happened over the weekend. And quite what it means is anyone’s guess. This image (below) has been sent out from troubled Italian brand MV Agusta – and it seems to tease a new motorcycle coming from the factory on September 4: Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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Suzuka 8 Hour: Alex Lowes wins, Leon Haslam second, Josh Brookes third (with their team-mates, naturally)
Suzuka 8 Hour: Alex Lowes wins, Leon Haslam second, Josh Brookes third (with their team-mates, naturally). Alex Lowes has won the Suzuka 8 Hour endurance race in Japan alongside Yamaha Factory Racing team-mates Pol Espargaró and Katsuyuki Nakasuga.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe,…
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Video: Leon Haslam pit-stop at Suzuka. In and out in 21 seconds!
Video: Leon Haslam pit-stop at Suzuka. In and out in 21 seconds! Here’s a cool bit of video at the bottom of this article.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. It shows our lad Leon Haslam getting ready to get…
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Suzuki launches Special Edition GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F models
Suzuki has announced details of two new special editions, with a GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition and GSX-S1000F Tour Edition now available from the Japanese manufacturer. The Carbon Edition GSX-S models are available in both the firm’s signature MotoGP blue and the contrasting red and black colour scheme. The blue variant benefits from colour-coded Brembo monobloc calipers,…
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Video: Indian’s motorcycle ride command in action
Launched earlier this week, Indian has added this touchscreen information system to selected motorcycles in its 2017 range.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The Indian Motorcycle Ride Command system is the largest, fastest, and – according to Indian…
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Video: 360 degree quick run up Pikes Peak at full chat
Video: 360 degree quick run up Pikes Peak at full chat. Here’s a cool video that gives you a 360 degree view of a fast run up Pikes Peak course in the USA. In it you get to ride with Victory Motorcycles’ rider for the event Don Canet on the Empulse RR motorcycle.Article continues below……
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Video: Updated trailer for SHEENE movie released
We brought you the first look at the Sheene trailer way back in February and now there’s an updated teaser for the upcoming film. The film looks at the life of the double world champion, if it looks as good as it does on the trailer then it’s going to be a must-watch outing for…
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Confirmed: Our Melandri-to-Ducati WSB alongside Chaz story
Remember when we told you this on July 20? Well, it’s now confirmed. Here’s what Melandri said about it: “I’m really excited to come back to racing, it’s a dream come true.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. “I always said…
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Harley-Davidson recalls 27,232 bikes over possible clutch failure
So here’s another recall that affects many thousands of motorcycles – thankfully from out British perspective it appears that so far no UK motorcycles have been effected, but if we hear different we’ll let you know. The bikes in the recall announced by the National Highway Safety Aministration (NHTSA) are under the spotlight because the…
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Video: Best look yet at CBR250RR – in detail
Well, we’ve been sent a link to this video of the new CBR250RR which was launched on Monday. This time the video has been made outside, not in a dark hall where the launch happened, so you can really see the details of the quarter-litre sportsbike.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…
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Guy Martin cancels water speed record attempt in Lincoln
Guy Martin has abandoned plans to attempt a water speed record in Lincoln today (Thursday). The cancellation is due to the underwater weeds on Brayford Pool, the Channel 4 team said.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. This is despite efforts…
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Zarco ends two day Austrian Moto2 test: “We’ve done a great job.”
Zarco ends two day Austrian Moto2 test: “We’ve done a great job.” Two weeks after winning the German GP, Johann Zarco was back on track this Tuesday and Wednesday to put in laps on his Kalex Moto2 bike.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe,…
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Video: Valentino Rossi’s web series comes to the end – here’s the final part for you to watch
Video: Valentino Rossi’s web series comes to the end – here’s the final part for you to watch. This time the series takes a look at Rossi’s home town of Tavullia and talks to those who look after, among other things, the VR46 range of merchandise.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…
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