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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…
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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…
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Pictures: Moto Guzzi enduro custom
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Moto Guzzi produces stylish bikes as standard, but this one-off custom bike caught our eye as something a bit special. It’s based on Moto Guzzi V50 and features the iconic V-twin engine, but most of the rest has been modified to turn this into a proper enduro bike. The results are pretty impressive. Here’s all…
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Fancy camping at Donington Park for the World Superbike Championships?
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Spectators attending and camping at the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship rounds at Donington Park on 27-29 May will be able to take advantage of an exclusive camping area on the new elevated circuit infield, which will also include additional entertainment and interaction. Camping is normally based outside the circuit perimeter, but the change…
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Prime Factors Racing moves to BSB for 2016
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Surrey based Prime Factors Racing will move to the MCE British Superbike Championship for 2016, following a year competing in the FIM Endurance World Championship. The BMW team, managed by former BSB star Steve Plater, will run in both Superbike and Superstock classes. Formed in 2014, Prime Factors Racing made an immediate impact when they…
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SCOOP: Yamaha announces Phase 2 for Motobot – track laps at 125mph+ AND it’s going to choose its own race lines…
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Yamaha has gone on the development offensive at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently being held in the USA by saying that its Motobot project will be riding on track at speeds over 125mph by the end of the year. Yamaha is clearly using the program, first announced at the Tokyp Motor Show last…
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VIDEO: BMW smart helmet concept in action
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Here’s a nice video showing how the BMW concept smart helmet with heads-up display will work once it hits production. Earlier this week we reported on the helmet having heads up display, camera, communications and even a mini-computer built in, and now BMW has released a video to show how might feel like to wear…
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VIDEO: Brilliant 1979 TV action from the Transatlantic Trophy series
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How about this for a cracking bit of old bike racing action from 1979? It’s awesome footage from an old Grandstand BBC programme. This is the second race of the 1979 Transatlantic Trophy at Brands Hatch and it’s a tour de force by Barry Sheene against the likes of Dave Aldana, Tom Herron and Mike…
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Don’t miss the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide show – 9-10 January, 2016
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Here’s the perfect way to kick-start the new classic motorcycling year: the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic returns to offer enthusiasts a chance to stock up ahead of a new riding season. Hundreds of trade stands and autojumble plots will pack into the halls of Newark Showground for the two-day exhibition (9-10 January,…
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Woman spared jail one year after killing motorcyclist
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The following report and image has appeared on the Reading and Berkshire News website – we thought you’d appreciate seeing it. Let us know your thoughts please: Danielle Atterton (pictured), of Barn Close, Bullbrook, admitted one count of causing death by careless driving and was banned from driving for 12 months and given a 12-month…
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