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Frankie Chili to make rare guest appearance at Stafford show
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17 wins and 61 podiums from 276 World Superbike starts, five wins and 11 podiums from 102 Grand Prix starts and a total of 33 fastest laps throughout a career that stretched across two decades. Impressive statistics, yes, but more than that, Pierfrancesco Chili – known to all as Frankie Chili – has captured the…
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How to buy a motorcycle from an auction
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James Robinson is editor of The Classic MotorCycle, and a regular at Bonhams auction house (specialists in classic vehicles). His biggest purchase was an ex-Grand Prix 250 Benelli that he bought for a UK enthusiast at £80,000. Here’s his advice on how to buy a motorcycle from an auction: “Don’t forget the commission. You’ll have a…
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MiniGPUK: The UK’s fastest kids, and the future of racing
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MoreBikes talks to Chris Phipps from MiniGPUK, and discovers an exciting new race series… Over the past few years, top-level racing has seen a move away from two-stroke machines – traditionally the entry point for new racers. The four-stroke Moto 3 style bikes, now being used by the Red Bull Rookies, are today the natural feeder…
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UK Superlights returns to 2014 International Dirt Bike Show
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The inaugural four-round UK Superlites series culminated at the International Dirt Bike Show last year with competitors and spectators alike declaring it an all-round winner. For 2014, Motors TV has given its name to the series which has doubled to eight rounds, the final two of which will again be indoor rounds and held over…
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2014 Yamaha YZF-R125 review
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£4349 | 14.8bhp@9000rpm | 9.2bhp@8000rpm |124.7cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder Tested by: Carli Ann Smith In 2008, Yamaha launched their YZF-R125, to date selling more than 45,000. Following feedback from over 2700 dealers in Europe, Yamaha decided to refresh the YZF for 2014, and despite there being over 70 new components on the machine, and a…
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2015 Yamaha YZ85 announced
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Over the years, countless riders have started out on the YZ85, with many of them going on to achieve off road success at national and international level. Just like the YZ125 and YZ250 2-strokes, the YZ85 offers a combination of highly responsive engine performance with light and agile handling, making it a leading choice among…
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History Made as Father and Son Win in the Same Year at 2014 Isle of Man TT
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Bradford rider Dean Harrison joined the ranks of motorcycle legends today after winning his first Isle of Man TT race in the Bikenation Lightweight TT. The 25-year-old, who earlier in the week scored his first podium finish with second place in Tuesday’s Superstock TT, dominated the race on his 650cc Kawasaki. The Bikenation Lightweight TT…
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World of Kawasaki festival at Donington Park, July 6th
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The annual World of Kawasaki festival is moving to the famous Donington Park circuit for 2014 to host an all-day event on Sunday July the 6th. With a packed programme of activities and must see attractions, Kawasaki are understandably delighted to have the exclusive use of such a prestigious world renowned venue. As a family…
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New 2015 Honda CRF450R announced
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The Honda CRF450R – the company’s flagship MX machine – receives an Engine Mode Select Button giving choice of three engine maps for different power delivery, plus more power from an HRC-spec cylinder head design and new exhaust. The chassis gets lighter second-generation Kayaba PSF2 units plus 260mm front disc. Since its introduction in 2002, the…
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New 2015 Honda CRF250R announced
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The Honda CRF250R MX2 machine receives 48mm Showa USD air forks, new rear mufflers and the same Engine Mode Select Button as the CRF450R – with choice of three engine maps – plus 260mm front disc and detail updates. Skirmishing in a close fought arena of competition, Honda’s CRF250R has consistently proven itself a polished performer.…
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