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  • Awesome grass-drag racing Triumph Scrambler breaks cover

    Awesome grass-drag racing Triumph Scrambler breaks cover

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    This Triumph Scrambler special has been put together by specials builders JvB and LSL to race in the next Tridays event in 2016. The Tridays is one of the largest motorcycle events in Europe. It’s held every year in the Austrian town of Neukirchen, and organizer Uli Brée traditionally reveals a one-off custom to celebrate.…

  • John Bloor awarded RAC’s Diamond Jubilee Trophy

    John Bloor awarded RAC’s Diamond Jubilee Trophy

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    Owner of Triumph Motorcycles, John Bloor (pictured, right), has today been awarded the Royal Automobile Club’s Diamond Jubilee Trophy for Triumph’s outstanding contribution to the motorcycle industry. Only the fifth recipient of the award in its prestigious, 58-year history, Bloor accepted the honour on behalf of all the staff at Triumph Motorcycles. The significance of…

  • 4000 Marc Marquez fans not going to Mugello because of fear of attack

    4000 Marc Marquez fans not going to Mugello because of fear of attack

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    4000 Marc Marquez fans will NOT be going to the Mugello MotoGP round because they are scared of physical attacks from other GP rider’s fans! The news comes from Marquez’ official fan club, which has put the announcement up on it’s facebook page. The club claims that during the 2015 round at the Italian race…

  • New racing tyres from Metzeler

    New racing tyres from Metzeler

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    Metzeler has launched two new tyres for track use: Racetec RR Slick, for the races, and Racetec RR COMPK Slick, for training and amateur use on the track Racetec RR Slick is available for both the front and rear in the K1 and K2 compounds. Racetec RR Compk Slick uses a more versatile compound designed…

  • New gloves from Knox: Zero 2 OutDry 2016 Evolution

    New gloves from Knox: Zero 2 OutDry 2016 Evolution

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    Knox has updated its Zero gloves. Evolved for winter 2015/2016, Knox Zero 2 OutDry® gloves now feature impact-absorbing silicone gel beneath the floating knuckle protection. Each Zero 2 glove is made from goat leather, with kangaroo leather on the palm, Pittards digital goat on the palm overlay and knuckles and an OutDry® waterproof membrane bonded…

  • Principal Insurance grows with acquisition of BikeTeam

    Principal Insurance grows with acquisition of BikeTeam

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    Principal Insurance has bolstered its strong organic growth with the acquisition of BikeTeam from iGO4 Partners Ltd. The deal brings a book of 5,000 bike policyholders to the Manchester-headquartered specialist insurance group which also operates in the niche van, motor trade and classic, performance, kit and high performance car markets. iGO4 Partners has divested itself…

  • SCOOP: BMW concepts for motorcycle laser light and helmet with head-up display

    SCOOP: BMW concepts for motorcycle laser light and helmet with head-up display

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    BMW Motorrad has just announced that it will be displaying two innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on 6-9 January 2016. Laser light for motorcycles and a helmet with a head-up display will be presented, setting new standards of motorcycle safety, along with a technical outlook of how they may be…

  • Oxford Inox heated vest and gloves review

    Oxford Inox heated vest and gloves review

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    Call me a wuss, but I reckon nothing prepares you for winter on the bike like quality heated clothing. The heated vest and gloves from Oxford add a touch of luxury to riding in the bleakest time of the year. Both the vest and the gloves have what Oxford calls the Inox Flex Heat System,…

  • World launch review: 2016 Kawasaki J125 scooter test

    World launch review: 2016 Kawasaki J125 scooter test

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      2016 Kawasaki J125: First ride Kawasaki has just launched the J125, an A1 licence-friendly 125cc scooter with the sporty looks of a city sprinter and the roomy comfort of a maxi-scooter. The J125 is Kawasaki’s first scooter in the 125cc class in Europe – and only the second in its entire range. The new…

  • SCOOP: A stunning EIGHT long-lost Brough Superiors found in Cornwall going up for auction!

    SCOOP: A stunning EIGHT long-lost Brough Superiors found in Cornwall going up for auction!

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    They were believed to have been destroyed, but earlier this year, eight long-lost Brough Superior Motorcycles were discovered in a Cornish village – and it’s just been announced that they are going up for auction next April.  Unveiled for the first time in more than 50 years, ‘The ‘Broughs of Bodmin Moor’ will be offered…


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