Search results for: “ducati”
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Pirelli personalized tyre labels review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £20.34 More info: www.pirelli.com/personalise Personalised rubber is kind of pointless, but having my little girl’s name on my tyres makes me smile. Four tyres in the Pirelli range can currently be labelled: the Diablo Rosso II that I have; Diablo Supercorsa SP; Diablo Rosso Corsa and the Angel GT. All you…
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Bridgestone to withdraw from MotoGP after the 2015 season
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Bridgestone, the Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP™ since 2009, has agreed a one-year extension to its current tyre supply contract with series promoters Dorna to supply tyres for the 2015 season, after which the Japanese tyre manufacturer will withdraw from the role of Official Tyre Supplier. Bridgestone entered the MotoGP™ World Championship at…
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2014 Yamaha XV1900 CFD review
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Blimey, was that a Red Kite? Bird watching on the move is one thing, but what comes next demands a little more concentration. Philosophical question no 19: Cruiser, is it a noun to describe a type of motorcycle; or an adjective to describe a state of mind? I prefer the latter. You can cruise…
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New Wheels to Work initiative in Devon
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‘If you’ve got the will to work, we’ve got the wheels!’ Travel prospects in Devon have taken a giant leap forward – on two wheels. That’s because a new business initiative is set to transform the opportunities for people to travel to and from potential employment, thanks to a new initiative launched by Holsworthy…
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Crutchlow to be replaced by Pirro at Argentina Moto GP
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After Andrea Dovizioso’s third place in Texas, the Ducati Team returns to the American continent this weekend for the third round of the 2014 MotoGP season. This time however, the destination will be the southern hemisphere, more precisely in Argentina at the Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo. Dovizioso, who scored the 84th podium in the world championship for the…
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Ban mobile phone use when driving: renewed appeal
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Just over ten years after hand-held mobile phones were banned at the wheel, Brake is renewing its call to ban hands-free kits, as a Brake and Direct Line survey reveals that almost half (45%) of drivers admit to chatting when driving. While the use of hand-held phones by drivers has dropped, hands-free use has risen, likely to…
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Devon Wheels 2 Work moves up a gear…
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Devon Wheels 2 Work has been very busy over the last 12 months, and there have been some exciting new developments , says Paula Williams-Cole from the not-for-profit Social Enterprise… “Having outgrown our old location at Halwill Junction, Devon Wheels 2 Work has just moved to outstanding new premises in the former ATS building…
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Solo biker takes on 6,000 mile Arctic endurance challenge for charity
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In May 2014, Gordon Stuart will make his second attempt to reach the Arctic Circle by motorbike when he sets off on the 6,000 mile ride to Nordkapp, the most northerly point in Europe. Gordon attempted this trip back in May 2011 but unfortunately was involved in an accident on day 8 of the…
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World Superbike goes pre-historic at Aragon
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The second round of the eni FIM Superbike World Championship kick started yesterday with a press conference at the SBK Paddock Show, with riders representing each of the nine manufacturers involved in the series. Local riders Toni Elias (Red Devils Aprilia), David Salom (Kawasaki Racing Team) and WSS contender Nacho Calero (CIA Insurance Honda)…
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916 designer Massimo Tamburini has passed away
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Our thoughts are with the family after hearing that Massimo Tamburini, the man responsible for designing the iconic Ducati 916, has passed away at the age of 70. Tamburini was diagnosed with lung cancer late in 2013 and had been receiving treatment at an advanced medical centre near his home in San Marino. Tamburini’s…
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