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NEW GEAR: Alpinestars launches its Marc Marquez collection for 2019.
Five-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez is synonymous with Alpinestars – and to celebrate their hugely successful partnership, the American brand has created a new range of clothing and kit to let you show your passion for your favourite racer. THE COLLECTION INCLUDES; TWIN RING LEATHER JACKETArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading…
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MotoGP: First blood to Fabio Quartararo in France! Valentino Rossi 10th, Cal Crutchlow 11th!
The Petronas Yamaha man took advantage of home turf advantage at Le Mans to finish the first free practice session top of the timesheets. The rising star of the premier class muscled his way past the Ducati duo of Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci whilst fellow Yamaha rider Maverick Vinales finished up fourth. Marc Marquez…
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ROADS: RACE RESULTS from the North West 200. WINS for Peter Hickman, Lee Johnston and Stefano Bonetti.
Peter Hickman powered to his second ever victory at the North West 200 with a decisive triumph in the opening Superstock race, while Lee Johnston took the Supersport win and Stefano Bonetti took the Supertwin race. HERE ARE THE FULL RACE RESULTS: Bayview Hotel SuperstockArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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Reduced car parking prices announced for Motorcycle Live 2019
Following customer feedback, Motorcycle Live organisers have said that they’re subsidising parking charges for all Motorcycle Live visitors this year. Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance, will be offering car parking booked in advance at a discounted rate of £10 (£12 on the door), giving a saving of 25% on the 2018 on the…
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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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