It takes the right team, dedication, and motorcycle to win a podium at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. And this year, Ducati took two. Here’s a short
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Steve McQueen’s ‘On Any Sunday’ Husqvarna 400 Cross goes under the hammer
The King of Cool’s 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross which appeared in the cult documentary, On Any Sunday and on the front of Sport Illustrated, is
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Suzuki reveals RM-Z250 for 2019. New chassis. Revised engine.
Suzuki has announced details of its new RM-Z250 MX2-machine for 2019 – taking cues from its RM-Z450 big brother. The RM-Z250 gets an all-new frame
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PRODUCTS: Dainese Cyclone D-Air jacket
RRP: £1,699.95 // Sizes: 38” – 48” // Colours: Black, White/Black, Red Airbag technology for motorcyclists has made leaps and bounds over the last few
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Ducati to auction twelve Panigale V4’s from its ‘Race of Champions’
Twelve race-configured Ducati Panigale V4 S bikes will be going under the hammer straight after World Ducati Week’s ‘Race of Champions’. They’ll be ridden
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VIDEO: Off-road LEGEND Malcolm Smith’s EPIC garage
Malcolm Smith is one of the world’s pre-eminent off-road racers – making a name for himself in the ‘60s and ‘70s with his dirt-based exploits
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Team Kagayama’s Suzuki Katana Racer. WOW.
Team KAGAYAMA’s Kusakayama Takeshi recently won the Taste of Tsukuba SATSUKI STAGE on this awesome Suzuki Katana racer – which has been built from the
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EVENTS: Test Ride Yamaha’s 2019 YZ models on the MX Pro Tour
The Yamaha MX Pro Tour is coming to Apex Motocross in Worcester, offering the chance to try out the all-new 2019 Yamaha YZ250F – the
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Yamaha unveil all-new TWO-STROKE ‘crossers
Yamaha has just revealed its all-new YZ85 two-stroke motocross machine – which use Yamaha’s Power Valve System (YPVS). Plus, it has also revealed the return
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EVENTS: Suzuki announce CLASSIC trackday at Cadwell Park
Suzuki has announced that it will host a classic Suzuki-themed trackday at Cadwell Park on September 13 – in partnership with its Vintage Parts Programme.
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Sarolea’s Manx 7 electric Superbike. On sale NOW.
Belgian motorcycle manufacturer Sarolea has made a name for itself over the last few years with its electric powered Superbike. And now you can get
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VIDEO: Red Bull’s EPIC battle of the mopeds!
Red Bull runs some really cool events. And we’ve just found out about its Epic Rise. Essentially, it’s a hillclimb competition in Italy for customised
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Husqvarna’s new FS450 competition-ready Supermoto machine
NeHusqvarna has just revealed its new FS450 supermoto machine for 2019. It’s a top bit of kit, making the most of the innovative technological evolutions
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Buy a set of Metzeler Tyres and get a free set of RST Gloves
Metzler has joined forces with RST – to offers customers a free pair of gloves when they buy a set of tyres before August 1st.
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VIDEO: Saturday afternoons at Rossi’s Ranch
Valentino Rossi has released a short video showing just what happens on an average Saturday afternoon at his infamous ranch, just outside his hometown of Tavullia. Not
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Ducati unveils all-new multimedia guide for its Museum
Ducati has just revealed a new, downloadable multimedia guide for the Ducati Museum – allowing you to access extra content and learn even more about
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EVENTS: Bike Shed’s Café Racer Cup heads to Lydden Hill
Café Racer Cup – Bike Shed’s brand new summer event heads to Lydden Hill later this month. Taking place on Saturday 21st July, the all-new
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MotoGP: New guidelines for ‘aerodynamic appendages’ in 2019
It has been announced that starting next year, MotoGP teams will be stuck with the front fairings and ‘aerodynamic appendages’ that are approved at the
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VIDEO: Kenny Roberts and Randy Mamola showboating at Laguna Seca in ‘85
We’ve been sent this fantastic footage which shows Kenny Roberts and Randy Mamola tearing round Laguna Seca on 500cc two-strokers, with plenty of back wheel
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VIDEO: NEW plastic road signs ‘will save bikers lives’
European vehicle safety experts DEKRA are trialling a new range of plastic road signs in Germany – to minimise the risk of injury for motorcyclists
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VIDEO: Aleix Espargaro and Scott Redding ride Mugello on a Piaggio MP3. Mental.
Aprilia MotoGP riders Aleix Espargaro and Scott Redding challenged themselves at Mugello, riding a Piaggio MP3 around the iconic Italian circuit. Looks like a lot
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VIDEO: Carlin Dunne’s blistering Pikes Peak winning-run on a kitted out Ducati Multistrada 1260
Carlin Dunne has released this incredible video, showing his full race winning run from this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. It’s blisteringly fast –
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Walter Siegl Motorcycles built-to-order MV Agusta Bol d’Or Series street racer
Walter Siegl Motorcycles has just unveiled its latest addition to its MV Agusta Bol d’Or Series – built around the iconic Italian brands new 3-cylinder
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VIDEO: John Reynolds and Pete Boast on the Team Classic Suzuki Katana at German Speedweek
Team Classic Suzuki has released an awesome little documentary from its outing at German Speedweek at Oschersleben – with John Reynolds and Pete Boast onboard
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Moto Gymkhana UK joins forces with Devitt Insurance
Moto Gymkhana has announced its new partnership with Devitt Insurance to promote the enhancement of rider skills in a fun and supportive environment. Andrew
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Wemoto’s Festival of Jurby Merchandise for 2018 – raising money for the Manx GP Supporters’ Club
Wemoto has expanded its range of Festival of Jurby Merchandise in a bid to raise more for the Manx Grand Prix Supporters’ Club’s injured riders
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XTR Pepo unveils its custom Ducati Ulster – inspired by 70s and 80s road racing
Built from the bones of a Ducati Monster – custom house XTR Pepo has created a beautiful Ulster Desmo, which pays homage to the history
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RACE OF CHAMPIONS: Jorge Lorenzo to take on Troy Bayliss (among others) on a Pangiale V4 S as part of World Ducati Week 2018
Ducati has just announced it’ll be running ‘The Race of Champions’ at this year’s World Ducati Week. Taking place at the Misano World Circuit, twelve
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Indian Motorcycle (finally) confirms FTR 1200 – and YOU can WIN one of the first off the production line
We first brought you news of the plans for a production version of the FTR flattracker over two years ago – and now Indian Motorcycle has finally confirmed that
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Anvil Motociclette unveils Indian Motorcycles flat tracker at the Wheels & Waves festival
Anvil Motociclette, the Italian custom bike builder, has unveiled its latest project at Wheels & Waves. It’s a flat tracker called Shrimp – built from
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Classic Bike Trackdays heads to Castle Combe
Since its opening in 1950, some of the most famous names in motor racing have left their tyre tracks around Castle Combe’s challenging tarmac… and
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Celebrity ‘Wall of Death’ TV Show coming to Channel 4 – presented by Guy Martin
Channel 4 is commissioning a new version of Guy Martin’s Wall of Death Live, which will see the Lincolnshire lorry mechanic and motorcycle racer showing
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IOM TT 2018: It’s SENIOR day on the Island! And the weather conditions are PERFECT for smashing records!
So here we are then, the final day of fun and games on the Island. There are two races happening today in Race Week’s finale
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IOM TT 2018: Rutter smashes 121mph barrier in TT Zero single lapper
Just seven runners headed out for the electric-powered TT Zero race at TT 2018 but despite the lack of competitor interest, the record smashing
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Here’s today’s Isle of Man TT 2018 race and qualifying schedule
It’s a busy day today on the Island with three races and a couple of qualifying sessions going on. Don’t forget that the roads close
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Ducati prepares for Pikes Peak – building the fastest Multistrada 1260 you’ve ever seen
Ducati has unveiled a pair of tricked out Multistrada 1260’s – as it looks to reclaim the two-wheel title at the legendary Pikes Peak mountain race,
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IOM TT 2018: Peter Hickman takes his first TT win with Superstock race setting NEW LAP and RACE records. One of the BEST races of ALL TIME
Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop and Dean Harrison have just finished one of the most incredible flying lap shoot-outs in TT history with all three
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Peter Hickman is absolutely flying around the Mountain course during the Superstock TT – setting the fastest ever lap on a Superstock machine. From Bungalow
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IOM TT 2018: Martin Jessop talks LS2 lids and the Lightweight TT
Martin Jessop is a man on a mission. The 33-year old from Yeovil has been racing on track since 1999, but more recently he’s been
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IOM TT 2018: Newcomer Adam Lyon has died during the Supersport race
The ACU has issued a statement about Adam Lyon – who has died during this morning’s Supersport Race. Here it is in full; “ACU Events
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IOM TT 2018: Island Racer magazine talks training, time on the bike and top quality gear with Dean Harrison
Dean Harrison has been right on the pace at this year’s Isle of Man TT – and we sat down with the Bradford-based road racer
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TT 2018: On board with Dean Harrison during qualifying
Dean Harrison has been lightning quick out on the Isle of Man for this year’s TT – and here’s a short video showing the Bradford-based road racer
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IOM TT 2018: Today’s race schedule
Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has confirmed that conditions are good all round the TT Course so today’s schedule is going to run like
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IOM TT: Harrison SMASHES records on lap 1 of the RST Superbike TT race
Silicone Engineering Kawasaki mounted Dean Harrison shattered the record books in the delayed RST Superbike TT Race on Saturday. From a standing start the Bradford
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TT 2018: Four weeks in jail and a five year ban from the Island for TT course invader
James William Ford will spend the rest of the TT in prison after rowing with marshals and delaying Monday’s practice session at the Isle of
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TT 2018: Michael Rutter power-wheelies on his way down to Creg-ny-Baa. Turn the volume up loud.
We’ve just been sent this short clip of Michael Rutter on-board the Bathams BMW pulling a power-wheelie on his way down towards Creg-ny-Baa. We don’t know
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TT 2018: William Dunlop withdraws ‘for personal reasons’
William Dunlop has withdrawn from the remainder of this year’s Isle of Man TT ‘for personal reasons’. It’s not necessarily a surprise considering the Ballymoney-based
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TT 2018: Schedule for practice week, race week and the ITV4 coverage. Keep on top of all the action out on the Island.
The 2018 Isle of Man TT kicked off over the weekend – and to help you keep on top of all the action, here’s the
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Alpinestars unveils limited edition John McGuinness Supertech R Boots
With 23 TT victories to date, John McGuinness is a legend on the Isle of Man – and so Alpinestars has created a set of
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