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TT 2017: Michael Rutter launches to Lightweight TT win
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Michael Rutter comfortably won this afternoon’s Lightweight TT, aboard his 2014 Paton S1 – his first win since 2015, and his fifth TT win overall. Leading right from the off, Rutter managed to put 8.8 seconds between himself and second place Martin Jessop by the end of the race. Finishing up the top three was…
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Video: Watch part two of Suzuki’s restoration of Barry Sheene’s 1976 world championship winning XR14
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Suzuki has released part two of its series which follows the restoration of Barry Sheene’s 1976 world championship-winning XR14 – right through to the moment the iconic machine was started for the first time. The factory version of the RG500 that dominated Grand Prix racing and carried Sheene to four victories during the 1976 season…
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TT 2017: Guy’s crash at Doran’s Bend caught on camera
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During the Monday’s TT Superbike race, Honda Racing’s Guy Martin crashed at speeds of around 120mph on Doran’s bend during his first lap. Guy reported that the bike went into false neutral, causing him to hit the kerb and take a tumble. https://www.facebook.com/mark.thomson.122/videos/10158755808875627/ Thankfully, Guy Martin was quick to his feet after the crash, scrambling…
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TT 2017: Today’s racing and qualifying will not go ahead due to poor weather conditions
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Clerk of the course, Gary Thompson has confirmed that racing and qualifying will not go ahead on the Isle of Man TT mountain course today, in light of the increasingly poor weather conditions to hit the island. After consultation with the Met Office, and following the onslaught of wind and rain over the last 12…
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TT 2017: Guy Martin sits out today’s TT Supersport Race
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Guy Martin has pulled out of today’s TT Supersport race, following his off at Doran’s Bend during yesterday’s TT Superbike race. Minutes before the race was due to start, Guy’s racing team, HondaRacingCBR, announced on Twitter that he would be sitting out the Supersport Race – as he’s feeling the effects of his 120mph slide yesterday, with his…
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Video: Celebrating 50 years since Evel Knievel first cleared 16 cars on his motorcycle
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50 years ago this week, legendary motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel successfully launched himself over 16 cars at the Ascot Park Speedway in Gardena, California. And to celebrate, here’s a short run down on Knievel’s most spectacular stunts from his 15-year career. The jump that kick started Evel Knievel’s remarkable career was over a box of…
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TT 2017: Guy Martin OK after yesterday’s off during Superbike race
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Yesterday, Guy Martin came off at 120mph during the TT Superbike race at Doran’s Bend – and his Twitter feed suggests that the problem was mechanical, with the bike going into neutral on a downshift. ‘Guy crash today on the Superbike. Bit bruised but ok. 120mph on his arse. Bike went into neutral on downshift.’…
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MotoGP: Yamaha removes Rossi’s wing for Mugello GP
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We’ve been sent a couple of images this morning, comparing Rossi’s racebikes from Le Mans and Mugello. The more eagle-eyed among you, will spot the changes to the wing design on Rossi’s Yamaha M1. In Le Mans, Rossi’s machine was equipped with the typical internal wing, which works by offering increased downforce on the front…
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Deus Sea Sider: Surfboard ready Honda C70
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Custom house Deus has unveiled its latest creation, a gorgeous Honda C70 that’s capable of carrying a surfboard. If you’re a surfer, you’ve probably been using four-wheels to transport your board to the beach – but what if there was another option? Bali based Deus have customised a Honda C70 scooter, transforming the bike into…
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Harley-Davidson to teach a town to ride
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Harley-Davidson revealed plans to encourage 2 million people over the next decade to ride motorcycles – and their first step is to try to teach a whole town how to ride. Harley is rolling into the appropriately named Ryder, North Dakota, to deliver a two day motorcycle training programme to the town’s 50 eligible residents.…
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