Sports Bikes
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GREEN MACHINE: Experimental Gixer to run at Suzuka 8 Hours
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It may be difficult to fathom, but nearly two years have passed since Suzuki’s surprising declaration to withdraw completely from worldwide motorcycle racing. However, as dedicated followers of the FIM Endurance World Championship are aware, this decision did not come to fruition. As December rolled around, Suzuki made another big announcement. The Yoshimura SERT (Suzuki…
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KIT: Arai RX-7X Schwantz 30th Anniversary
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In honour of the renowned 1993 500cc world champion, Kevin Schwantz, Arai Helmet has released the RX-7X Schwantz 30th Anniversary – a magnificent display of artistry and style that should not be overlooked. It’ll be available in May and will be limited to just 1,993 units. The special edition helmet honours the iconic colours worn…
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The Isle of Man TT…
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The wheres, whats and whens of the most iconic motorcycle race on the planet. Since 1907, a little island in the Irish Sea has played host to one of the most exciting motorcycle races in the world. The ultimate test of man and machine, the Isle of Man TT sits high of bikers’ bucket lists…
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CFMOTO 450SR: Host of upgrades
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Chinese firm CFMoto seems to be going from strength to strength. It’s been doing good business in the UK for years, but since it’s properly joined forces with the Pierer Group (who own KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas), things have certainly seemed to ramp up. The latest bike to be added to its ever-expanding range is…
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EVENT: Get revved up for Suzuki Live!
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The trackday-cum-festival is back at Cadwell Park this summer – and there’s a packed programme of biking brilliance going on across the weekend Suzuki Live has gone from strength to strength over the past few years; growing from a one-day trackday to a weekend-long party for fans of all things Suzuki. If you like your…
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Fancy a race?
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Fancy spending a couple of days pretending you’re a MotoGP racer? KTM’s got you covered with its new ‘Academy of Speed’. The Austrian firm has come up trumps again, with a small selection of dates for its track riding school. The two-day events are taking place at the Salzburgring, Red Bull Ring, and Slovakiaring. Sessions…
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Yamaha R9: Looks like it’s coming
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There have been ongoing speculations about the release of a Yamaha R9, with sources from the WorldSBK paddock hinting that it may finally arrive before the year’s end. Currently, WorldSBK is conducting tests as they prepare for the beginning of their 2024 season in Phillip Island later this month. Eurosport’s own Greg Haines was on…
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New: Brake lever guards from R&G
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Lever guards are essential for any rider heading out on track, and valuable for road riders, too. R&G’s extensive range of BSB-approved lever guards are perfect for bikers on any budget. With the riding season just around the corner, and the first trackday of 2024 just weeks away, many motorcyclists will be looking to get…
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Return of the Daytona
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Just three years after it was dropped from the line-up, Triumph’s announced that its much-loved sporty middleweight is making a comeback! That’s right. Triumph’s just released all the key information about the latest bike to bear the iconic Daytona name. We knew it was coming, following a not-so-subtle teaser back in December – but now…
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Honda: Working on a new Fireblade
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A patent filed by Honda suggests there’s going to be a totally revised design of the side and front fairings on the CBR1000RR-R, aimed at improving aerodynamics thanks to integrated wings. The integrated wings will increase the load on the front end of the bike as well as reduce wind resistance, making the bike as…
