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Kawasaki Ninja H2 ZX1000M: Capable of 209mph | 2015 new motorcycles
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After the excitement surrounding the track-based H2R, the road-going Kawasaki H2 is here, and we can reveal that it’s capable of an incredible top speed of 209.2mph. In 1999, Suzuki’s first Hayabusa was clocked on track at 200.1mph, and its gearing pointed to a possible top speed of 200.7mph at the 10,800rpm rev limit. The…
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Yamaha TMAX | 2015 new motorcycles
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The popular 530cc two-cylinder four-stroke Yamaha TMAX maxi-scooter has been redesigned, with new LED dual headlights, a new front cowl, 41mm upside down forks, radial four-pot calipers, a 12V power socket and a keyless ignition/immobiliser. The TMAX Iron is a special edition with gold forks and caliper caps, exclusive seat, matt black wheels and aluminium…
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Yamaha R1 | 2015 new motorcycles
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The 2015 Yamaha R1 is a bike designed from scratch to reinvigorate the flagging supersport market by offering an experience as close as possible to the MotoGP YZR-M1. The four-cylinder crossplane engine makes 200bhp@13,500rpm and 83lb-ft@10,000rpm (before taking into account ram-air) in an incredibly light 199kg wet weight. Advanced computer control makes this exciting power-to-weight…
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John Ingram Wins Bennetts-backed Mallory Park – Race of the Year
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Morello Kawasaki rider John Ingram secured victory in yesterday’s Bennetts-backed 2014 Superbike Race of the Year event at Mallory Park in Leicestershire. The 39-year-old from Wigan qualified in second position, taking victory in the 15-lap race from fellow Kawasaki rider James Rose, with Suzuki-mounted Sam Hornsey completing the podium. The prestigious event, first hosted…
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2015 Honda Crossrunner VFR800X review
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Honda Crossrunner VFR800X | £10,229 | 105bhp@10,500rpm | 55lb-ft@8500rpm | liquid-cooled 90° V-4 Tested by Simon Hargreaves Photography by Honda The Honda Crossrunner, launched in 2011, was a recycled VFR800 engine and chassis with bland supermoto/adventure Euro-styling. Dynamically a good bike, it never caught on. The 2015 Crossrunner uses the revamped VFR800F engine and chassis, but…
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ECE approved Torpedo LED Lights from Küryakyn
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Küryakyn has just launched a range of ECE approved Torpedo LED lights and run-turn-brake lights for all universal 12V applications. The streamline torpedo-shaped housing measures 70mm long with a 45mm diameter. There is a choice of two versions available – single-function amber versions are designed to be used as turn indicators either on the…
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Kushitani: Suzuka 8-hour leather suit available
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Riders can own the same type of Kushitani leather suit used to take victory in this year’s Suzuka 8-hour motorcycle endurance event with prices starting from £1649. Takumi Takahashi was using the Kushitani Innovation suit when he took his second ever victory at the prestigious event in July as part of the MuSASHi RT HARC-PRO…
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Get there with BikeShuttle
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A new service for motorcyclists who want to ride great European roads but don’t want to spend their time and money getting there has been launched by Bikeshuttle, with prices starting at £349. Utilising a bespoke trailer that stows motorcycles in complete safety, the Bikeshuttle team offer a ‘roll-on, roll-off’ service near Heathrow with…
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International Dirt Bike Show 2014 – Day One
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The 2014 International Dirt Bike Show delivered on its promise today with thousands of off-road fans taking advantage of half-price Thursday to enjoy everything the event has to offer. Providing value for money and keeping the crowds entertained has always featured highly on the organiser’s agenda and the opening day certainly didn’t disappoint. Departing show-goers…
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How to ride motorcycle green lanes
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Ask around your mates and you’ll probably find that quite a few of them have already clocked onto the joys of motorcycle green lanes (or trail riding). And with good reason too – often there’s no better thing to do than whip out a local Ordnance Survey map and figure out where the nearest byways…
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