Retro
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NORTON expands with New Indian Subsidiary
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Norton Motorcycles, the legendary British brand now owned by TVS Motor Company, has taken another major step in its global growth strategy. On 19 August 2025, Norton confirmed the creation of a fully owned Indian subsidiary, Norton Motorcycle Private Limited, officially registered with India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The move highlights TVS’s long-term commitment to…
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YAMAHA: XSR900 GP honours Rainey’s riding return
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In celebration of a racing legend, on 11th July, Yamaha Motor Europe has presented a unique custom-built XSR900 GP model to 3-time 500cc World Champion, Wayne Rainey in close collaboration with Yamaha Motor US. The occasion marked Rainey’s third time riding Yamaha machinery since his race career-ending accident in 1993. During that time, the racing…
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NEW helmets for Norton
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Norton Motorcycles has launched its Hedon for Norton helmet collection, in partnership with Hedon. The collection, named Series 1, will feature two full-face styles. The Series 1 – Glass Fibre helmet features a full glass fibre shell, while the Series 1 – Carbon Fibre features a full carbon fibre shell. Both helmets have platinum, black and red…
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KIT TESTED: Weise Detroit jacket and Ruroc AT4.0 Track helmet
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Dave Manning reports back on leather and lid… While I do have textiles, and find them near perfect for riding in inclement weather, I still like to pull on a leather jacket and jeans when the mercury is high enough and we’re not inundated with precipitation. And they do favour the look that matches the…
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TESTED: Royal Enfield Bear 650
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Royal Enfield has been digging into its heritage again, this time celebrating a Californian desert race win with a modern scrambler take on its Interceptor 650 twin It’s important to know your history. The popularity of TV programmes centred around celebs finding their ancestors testifies to this. As does the success of firms who’ll analyse…
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KIT: ROADSKIN SUMMER GLOVES **NEW**
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Roadskin has announced the launch of the Roadskin Summer Motorcycle Gloves, the ultimate blend of style, performance, and safety for riders who demand the very best. Crafted with premium materials and cutting-edge design, these gloves redefine summer riding, offering unparalleled comfort and protection without compromising style. Engineered for Comfort and Durability The Roadskin Summer Motorcycle…
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£15,800 Raised
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£15,800 raised for charity as last bike ridden by Hairy Biker Dave Myers is auctioned The motorcycle ridden by Hairy Biker Dave Myers in his final TV series has raised £15,800 for charity when it was auctioned on Wednesday 26th March. The 2023 BSA Gold Star went under the hammer with H&H Classics at the National Motorcycle Museum in…
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ARCHIVE: Rainey Reigns
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VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers… With the YZR finally in fine fettle, Yamaha looked to be in with a shot of reclaiming the title Rider coach, trackside fettler and GP guru Kel Carruthers had gone but Yamaha was still in dire need of reclaiming the prestigious Number One plate. As was always the case, ‘more power’…
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TESTED: Yamaha XSR 900 GP
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Rolling the dice down the retro route, Yamaha’s hit the jackpot with its latest old-school themed offering… The core of the XSR is Yamaha’s polished and proven CP3 triple motor that boasts a tidy 119bhp and claims 93Nm of torque to back things up. The engine is a direct crossover part with the new MT-09,…
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NORTON: Expansion plans announced
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Norton Motorcycles, part of the TVS Motor Company Group, announced its investment and growth plans to prepare the company for international expansion. Hosting a contingent of international journalists at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, members of Norton’s senior leadership team – Sudarshan Venu, Dr Robert Hentschel and Richard Arnold – shared the brand’s vision and…
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