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BMW opens new Rider Training centres in Darlington and Edinburgh
BMW has opened two new Rider Training centres in Darlington, County Durham and Edinburgh, Scotland – to bring the Bavarian brand’s top-quality road skills training to even more British motorcyclists. The new schools join established sites in Royston, Hertfordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire – and will offer the same comprehensive suite of training for those…
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BSB: Glenn Irwin back on pole with Mossey splitting the Irwin brothers at Thruxton
Glenn Irwin scored his second consecutive pole position in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Thruxton, lapping under the circuit record to hit the top of the times for the Be Wiser Ducati team, ahead of Luke Mossey and brother Andrew. Christian Iddon had initially set the benchmark in Q3 but a flurry of fast…
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MotoGP: Dovi & Rossi storm past Marquez to take Brno 1-2
An Italian 1-2 locks out the top as Marquez is forced to settle for the front row in his 100th premier class start Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) will be starting the Monster Energy Grand Prix České republiky from pole position – his first since 2016 – as he just edged out an equally incredible lap…
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Get your hands on Harley-Davidson’s FIRST purpose-built V-Twin RACER – The Harley-Davidson 11K
Fancy owning an iconic piece of American motorcycling history? Well, we’ve been sent details of a beautiful Harley-Davidson 11K, the iconic brands first purpose-built V-twin racer that’s heading to auction this August. Harley-Davidson ran its first race way back in 1904, competing in The Milwaukee Mile at Wisconsin State Fair Park— but the blossoming American…
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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa blasts back to the top at Brno
The ‘Little Samurai’ returns to the top of the timesheets at a venue that has seen him take 11 podiums Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) has had a tougher start to the season than many but now back to full strength and having announced his retirement at the end of 2018, the number 26 shot…
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MotoGP: Zarco back at the summit in opening session
The Frenchman leads Dovizioso and Marquez in FP1 as the top 13 are split by less than a second Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) returned to the top of the timesheets for the first time since Q2 at Le Mans in the opening session at the Monster Energy Grand Prix České republiky, setting his fastest…
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VIDEO: BMW S1000RR tops the record for fastest BMW motorcycle
At Mike Cook’s Top Speed Shootout in Bolivia, the Hunter Sills Racing team has taken its modified BMW S1000RR to new heights – walking away with an official speed record (pending FIM ratification) and an unofficial speed record of 229mph. The HSR had a good trip to Bolivia – breaking the record for the fastest…
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BSB: Peter Hickman grabs top spot from Bradley Ray with last lap surge in opening practice
Peter Hickman saved his best until last in the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice session at Thruxton this morning, regaining the position at the top from Bradley Ray on his final lap by 0.316s. In the blistering heat at the Hampshire circuit Hickman had been heading the times for the majority of the…
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VIDEO: Here’s the trailer for WAYNE – the documentary about 500GP world champion Wayne Gardner. It looks TERRIFIC. Watch this.
Here’s the first trailer for the upcoming film, WAYNE – a documentary film about the 1987 500cc GP world champion Wayne Gardner. WAYNE is the near improbable true story of the ‘larrikin kid’ from Wollongong, Gardner. With girlfriend Donna Forbes never far from his side, Wayne’s remarkable journey takes him from a $5 dirt bike…
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Joey Dunlop’s 1998 Lightweight TT-winning gear goes under the hammer
We’ve just been sent details of some very iconic motorcycle memorabilia that’s going under the hammer. It’s Joey Dunlop’s head-to-toe gear for his 1998 Lightweight TT win on the Isle of Man – and it could be yours. It’s not going to be cheap – with the start price in excess of £20,000, but If…
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EVENTS: The International Dirt Bike Show returns for 2018
Everything’s coming together for Europe’s leading indoor off-road event The International Dirt Bike Show in partnership with Motul – which is set to return to Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire this November. Not only will the event be showcasing the very latest off-road models, once more there will be superb entertainment across the four day show,…
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VIDEO: A Chinese built Ducati 848? No, it’s a rebadged Sigma Warrior 350!
Pakistan-based Sigma Motors imports and manufactures low and medium displacement bikes for emerging markets. And its flagship model is its Sigma Warrior 350, which looks remarkably like a Ducati 848. Sigma has even created a model with Ducati branding, to show just how close it is to the iconic Italian manufacturer’s machine. To be honest,…
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VIDEO: ‘Scramble’ – The weekend warriors of British motocross in the 80’s
We’ve just been sent a link to a nostalgic short film made in 1981, showing grassroots motocross at its finest. Shot on 16mm by amateur filmmaker Syd Pearman, the film offers a fantastic look into the world of weekend warrior motocross riders. It’s well worth a watch.
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MotoGP: Valentino Rossi closing in on 6000 (that’s six THOUSAND) Grand Prix points tally!
The Italian could make history at the Czech GP by becoming the first rider to score 6000 Grand Prix points. The amazing total is well within his grasp at this weekend’s round at the Czech Republic. Rossi’s second at the Sachsenring last time out brought his career total up to 5994, which means a top…
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MotoGP: Here’s the first look at the 2019 Moto2 MV Agusta race bike
The Italian marque is making its return to global racing with a team in the Moto2 championship next year and here’s the first official look at what the bike will look like on the grid.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read…
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Motorcycle Live 2018 tickets on sale now: FIVE reasons to buy in advance
It might feel like a long way off just yet – but tickets have now gone on sale for this year’s Motorcycle Live at the NEC. From 17-25 November 2018, Motorcycle Live will fill four halls of The NEC to bursting, with brand-new metal from over 35 leading manufacturers; all the latest kit and accessories;…
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VIDEO: Check this out – making a LIFE SIZED superbike out of cardboard. It’s the best video you’ll see for a while!
Not much more to add to this other than, it’s a brilliant bit of video that has had us completely in awe of the skills on show with cardboard, tape and a pair of scissors. Well worth three minutes-ish of your time. You’ll love it. Show your mate. He’ll love it too!Article continues below……
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Bennetts launches NEW insurance for classic motorcycles
Motorcycle insurance specialist Bennetts has launched insurance for classic bikes – offering owners of modern classic and vintage machinery individually-tailored coverage to help protect their pride and joy. Bennetts has designed the insurance for classic motorcycles, to make it as easy as possible for owners to customise and modify their bikes. The policy includes 16…
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VIDEO: Two new bikes, the Adventure Pan American, the Streetfighter and more teased in official film from Harley-Davidson
Here’s the official film from H-D showing off the ‘More Road to Harley-Davidson’ initiative which is bringing us a load of new models from 2020.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. On top of that is the production version…
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Oi, Ducati! Wanna race? Here’s Harley-Davidson’s brutal looking NEW Streetfighter 975
Planned to launch at the beginning of 2020, this is Harley’s meaty new Streetfighter 975 – powered by the same modular, water-cooled V-twin motor that’s at the heart of the newly-announced Pan America 1250, the bike is light on details from the firm right now, but big on looks.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Say WHAT? Here’s Harley-Davidson’s NEW Pan America 1250 Adventure bike. Yep. It’s real.
Talk about turning your motorcycle world upside-down! Harley-Davidson has just revealed it’s huge plans for the future with a raft of new motorcycles ranging from 500 to 1250cc – with this, the firm’s new Pan American Adventure bike dropping jaws around the globe. The Pan America is powered by a new water-cooled motor which is…
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Photosensitive visor from Shetters. CHANGES COLOUR dependant on weather.
Shetters has created a photosensitive screen with a built-in microchip that’s able to darken and lighten in tenths of a second. Admittedly, these kind of photochromic visors have been kicking about for a few years now – but, previously, the technology hasn’t quite been up to scratch. The main problem was the time it took…
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EWC: Yamaha Factory Racing Team claims fourth win at Suzuka – F.C.C. TSR Honda France, the first Japanese team World champion
Yamaha Factory Racing Team has claimed its fourth consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours win despite stiff competition from Red Bull Honda with Japan Post and Kawasaki Team Green. Another Japanese squad also stepped into the limelight: F.C.C. TSR Honda France, the first Japanese team in the championship’s history to win the FIM EWC title. The 41st…
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EWC: A Kawasaki Team Green–Yamaha Factory duel in the lead
After a start in the rain dominated by Red Bull Honda with Japan Post, Kawasaki Team Green and Yamaha Factory Racing Team are putting on quite a show in the lead at the Suzuka 8 Hours. After a very disturbed night caused by the passage of a typhoon, it started raining again just as the…
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