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WSB: Bautista dominates day one in Australia. Lowes second, Rea third
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Four different bikes take four top spots in thrilling opener at Phillip Island After three weeks of rest the World Superbike circus is back in action at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the final pre-season test before the racing action kicks off. Amidst chilly temperatures and winds, Ducati’s debutant Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)…
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Suzuki files PATENT for an upside-down engine.
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Suzuki has filed a new patent in Japan – and it shows a bike’s entire engine and transmission flipped into a different position. But why? Well, according to the patent application, the USD layout would allow for a shorter wheelbase – which should help to improve handling – while making room for a longer swingarm…
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NEW COLOURS for Yamaha’s Tracer 900 and Tracer 900 GT.
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Yamaha Japan has just unveiled a new colour scheme for its Tracer 900 and Tracer 900 GT sport touring machines – and Young Machine has fired over some images to give us one of the first looks at Yamaha’s updated machines. The updated model features a grey base, with a red accent – the wheels…
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NEW GEAR: Michelin’s retrofit TYRE pressure management system.
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Tyres in poor condition are the second most common mechanical defect contributing to motorcycle accidents – and that’s why Michelin has just launched its first tyre pressure management system for motorcycles, mopeds and scooters. Created by British technology firm Fit2Go TPMS – a global licensee for Michelin – the new ‘plug and play’ retrofit kit…
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RMK’s revolutionary HUBLESS electric motorcycle; the E2.
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Finnish technology start-up RMK has announced it’s now taking pre-orders for its E2 electric motorcycle – which features a revolutionary hubless wheel design. Blending traditional cruiser and roadster styling and ergonomics with thoroughly modern technology, RMK’s E2 electric motorcycle is driven by a rear rim-mounted motor with a hubless design. It’s a clever idea –…
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Ducati’s CEO “Racing in Moto3 makes sense – but it is not a priority for us.”
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Ducati’s CEO Claudio Domenicali has been speaking about the possibility of Ducati making the move into Moto3 – and although he sees the value, he’s said it’s not going to happen too soon. It’s well documented that Ducati race manager Gigi Dall’Igna has expressed a desire to expand the Ducati Racing project to include Moto3.…
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TT 2019: Motorcycle ferry crossings STILL available. Book NOW.
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Duke Travel, the Isle of Man TT’s travel partner has just announced that there’s still availability for motorcycles on the ferry for the 2019 TT. Leaving from Heysham or Liverpool, riders setting off from England can take their bike with them on the opening weekend of practices (25th and 26th of May), or any day…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer
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Words: Mikko Nieminen, Editor, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine Photography: Kawasaki The new Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is not an adventure bike in the dirt-riding, back-to-basics kind of sense; but with its effortless handling, smooth engine and mind-boggling array of electronic rider aids, it is just the thing for black-top adventures. The bike we tested…
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VIDEO: Get READY for the MotoGP season with Red Bull. NEW bikes and NEW teams at the Sepang TEST.
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Last week saw the first MotoGP test of 2019 out in Sepang, and Red Bull has rustled up a short video going behind the scenes as the riders’ take their first chance to get familiar with their new bikes. If you haven’t had a chance to keep on top of the action, find a few…
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Okayyy… in case you want to carry your bicycle on the back of your bike…
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Made by Mastech in Colombia, this is the ‘Motorcycle Bicycle Support’. Apparently it’s spot on for those who can’t get enough of pedaling and want to continue self-propelled two-wheel fun when they get off the motorbike. Costing around £62, the framework looks sturdy enough to hold the cycle in place whilst you ride. We just…
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