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The 2020 Yamaha R1 is coming with auto braking (apparently)
There’s been various rumours and updates about the next-generation Yamaha R1, widely expected to appear at the end of this year to make up the top of the 2020 model range. So far we’ve been told that the bike is getting variable intake, contra-rotating crankshaft, seamless gears and now the latest bit of tech to…
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NEW GEAR: Sena launches RANGE of helmets with BUILT-IN communication systems.
Sena has just released three new connected helmets – and they’re all packed with the South Korean brands top quality communication technology. The Savage, Sena’s open face option, is equipped with all the technology you’d expect from a top-of-the-line Sena communication system, and is capable of bike-to-bike communication, phone calls, turn-by-turn GPS and FM Radio…
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Suzuki GSX-SF 250 technical specifications leaked
It’s a mini-GSX-S1000F lookalike with a piggy-back silencer, just over 25bhp and tips the scales at just 161kg wet. The details come from a leak first spotted in India by top site Motoroids. The site managed to get its hands on two photos of the upcoming motorcycle that is currently slated to be part of…
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Here’s a CUx Ducati electric scooter that’ll do 100 miles of travelling for less than a quid!
Britain’s most popular electric motorcycle brand Super Soco has unveiled a new Limited Edition CUx Ducati electric scooter to celebrate the recent worldwide licence agreement between the two brands. Launched in the UK in 2017, Super Soco offers urban riders a fast, fun, cost-effective and emission free way to get about town. In 2018,…
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EVENTS: Ducati’s SILVERSTONE track day. Availability is limited so BOOK NOW if you want to take part.
Ducati UK recently announced it’s running a track day at Silverstone, in partnership with California Superbike School. And if you fancy getting involved, you better act fast because places are limited. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: What: Ducati-only track dayArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click…
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Motor Cycle Monthly
JUNE 2019 – #156 – Out Now and it’s COMPLETELY FREE!
The latest edition of the brilliant Motor Cycle Monthly newspaper – the world’s BIGGEST motorcycle monthly publication – is out NOW and it’s completely FREE. The completely FREE newspaper is available at all good bike dealers and various outlets like cafes, pubs and clubs. Grab it and you’ll get a huge amount of top news…
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Roads: Ryan Farquhar is OFFICIALLY the most successful road racer ever with 357 road race victories.
With the International North West 200 road races getting underway yesterday (Tuesday), one of the sport’s greatest ever road racers has entered the Guinness Book of World Records with Ryan Farquhar officially awarded the title of having won more road races than any other rider. In a career that spanned 20 years, the Dungannon rider…
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ROADS: Dean Harrison tops SUPERBIKE practice at the North West 200.
Dean Harrison has made a hell of a start at the North West 200, coming out on top in the opening Superbike practice session on his Silicone Engineering Racing Kawasaki ZX10RR – just 0.531 seconds faster than Michael Dunlop on his Tyco BMW S1000RR. It was 24-times North West winner Alastair Seeley who came in…
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VIDEO: When you really want to make your BMW S1000RR fly…
BMW is back in the air thanks to Czech manufacturer Skyleader, who’s built a plane powered by a S 1000 RR engine. BMW has a long and rich history producing cars and motorcycles; but that’s not all it’s known for. Its propeller-derived logo was created for a reason – as a result of its early…
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Now this IS early – tickets for Isle of Man TT 2020 go on sale on Monday!
Sort your diary out because NEXT year’s event is going to run from Saturday May 30 to Friday June 12 – and those dates are now confirmed. From 9.00am on Monday May 20, road race fans will be able to secure sailings to the Isle of Man TT with a deposit. The total amount payable…
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Sealey launches NEW and IMPROVED website. The one stop shop for all your tools and workshop essentials.
Sealey’s made a name for itself with its eclectic mix of professional tools and workshop equipment – and to make it easier to get your hands on the British brands top quality kit, it’s just launched a brand new website. Looking for the latest tools and workshop essentials, well Sealey offers 9,800 product lines –…
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ROADS: FULL RACE schedule for the North West 200
Tuesday 14th May Practice: 9.15am – 3.00pm Thursday 16th MayArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Practice: 9.15am – 3.00pm Evening Racing: 5.00pm – 9.00pm Saturday 18th MayArticle continues below… Advert Race Day: 9.15am – 7.00pm HERE’S THE NORTHWEST 200…
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Here’s the OFFICIAL designs for Suzuki’s Supermono single-cylinder!
Could the Japanese factory really be looking to push out a single-cylinder motorcycle that is similar in idea to the classic Ducati from 20 years ago? According to a couple of patent applications that have surfaced in the States on outlets Cycle World and Asphalt & Rubber, yep. What we can see from the drawings…
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MotoGP: Silverstone set for RESURFACING work – as it EXTENDS contract to 2021.
Following last year’s debacle at the British MotoGP round, Silverstone has committed to resurfacing the circuit ahead of the MotoGP returning to the UK in August. And as a result of its commitment, it’s extended its contract through to 2021. During last year’s British MotoGP round, the race had to be cancelled as a result…
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MotoGP: Ever wondered how much top lever racers earn?
Have you ever found yourself wondering how much money Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi or Andrea Dovizioso earn? Well, here are the salaries of MotoGP stars for the 2019 season. It’s worth mentioning that the figures aren’t necessarily 100% accurate. They’ve been calculated by the chaps at Motorrad magazine in Germany so they’re probably pretty close…
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Met police officer CLEARED after stopping ‘moped mugger’ using tactical contact.
PC Edwin Sutton faced the sack from the Met after he was accused of breaching professional standards by using a ‘dangerous’ method to stop a suspected moped mugger in 2017. But the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has finally cleared PC Sutton of any wrongdoing. PC Sutton took action when he saw a suspected…
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Motorcycle legend Gene Romero has died
Very sad news from America this morning, Gene Romero – racing legend and a pioneer for the sport of motorcycle competition, plus one of the legends who starred in the iconic movie On Any Sunday, has died. Arguably best known worldwide for this appearance in the seminal film, Romero was a genuine riding superstar. His…
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Fancy this 1199 Ducati Superleggera from Roland Sands?
Usually, a Roland Sands custom version of a bike is a bit more minimalist, a bit more left-field… but this time it looks like the (quite frankly) beautiful Superleggera work of art has been through the mill a bit. The back end has gone through a mix of cafe-racer-meets-Mad-Max, the front end is very aluminium…
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WSB: Green is the new red at Imola!
Sykes’ demise promoted a huge battle between van der Mark and Razgatlioglu for the final podium position. The Turkish star made his move in the closing stages and got ahead of van der Mark. Then, a grandstand finish between the two, swapping paint and trading blows on the penultimate lap, colliding twice and bringing Leon…
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WSB: Jonathan Rea returns to the top with Race 1 win at Imola!
The reigning four-time WorldSBK champion ended Bautista’s domination for first win of 2019! It was a welcome return to the top step of the podium for Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK), who put in an exhibition during Race 1 of the Pirelli Italian Round. Off the line, it was a bright start for Rea,…
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WSB: Chaz Davies sets new lap record to finish ahead of Rea and Bautista in dramatic WorldSBK encounter
The 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship continued at the Imola circuit for the Pirelli Italian Round. A dramatic session which saw two red-flags within the opening five minutes meant banking a time became all important. The first red-flag came at Turn 7, the exit of the Villeneuve chicane, when Michael Ruben Rinaldi (BARNI Racing…
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WSB: The reigning champion is back ahead of the opposition, whilst Bautista can only manage fourth!
Day one at the Imola circuit concluded for WorldSBK, as quick times were coming thick and fast. With the sun beating down, action unfolded and yet again, it was Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) who remained in the number one position, ahead of Chaz Davies (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) and the BMW of Tom…
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WSB: Laverty out of Pirelli Italian Round after FP1 crash
The Irish rider has suffered two fractured wrists and will be seen to by Dr Mir in Barcelona Team Goeleven’s Eugene Laverty has been ruled out of the rest of the Pirelli Italian Round after a huge crash in Friday’s Free Practice 1. The Irish rider suffered a highside on the exit from Acqua Minerali…
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WSB: Reigning champion Rea topped opening session whilst Davies and Bautista chase him down!
The 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship fired back into life at the famous Imola circuit, in Italy. The undulating rollercoaster-style circuit witnessed the first WorldSBK track action for four weeks, with Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) returning to the top of the time sheets. The session was red flagged with 31 minutes left…
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