Retro
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Kawasaki launches the Z900RS Café. Oddly worded name – trick looking motorcycle
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Eagerly anticipated following sight of the Z1 inspired Z900RS at the Tokyo Motor Show, Kawasaki targeted the EICMA show to debut another retro sport machine – the Z900RS Café. A step away from standard, the bike gets a low handlebar, a bikini cowling and stylish seat complete with rear hump. Multi-spoke cast wheels give the…
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All-new Kawasaki Z900 Retro Spirit revealed at Tokyo
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Kawasaki has re-entered the retro market with its hotly anticipated Z900RS, which was today debuted at the Tokyo International Motor Show. The Z900RS pays homage the iconic Z1 Super Four 900 of 1972 – while taking advantage of the best of modern technology, with a new lightweight trellis frame and new engine tuning that means…
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Honda’s 2018 big naked. More details emerge from teaser video
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https://youtu.be/H6tHYyl5Ki8 Honda has released its second video teaser under the ‘Neo Sports Cafe’ banner – and this time there’s a lot more on show of the big retro-styled naked that we’ll see at EICMA in early November. Whilst Honda hasn’t given all the game away the new video does show that the bike…
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Interesting (lo-res) shot of 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS appears
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This really caught our collective eyes – it’s a somewhat blurry image (yeah) but it’s still right on the money for what promises to be an important motorcycle of next year. The excellent Aspahaltandrubber website has posted this – much better – look at the upcoming Z900RS from Kawasaki. The image looks pretty much…
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Video: Kawasaki set to unveil its new retro Z900RS this October
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Kawasaki revealed that its new retro-styled modern classic, the Z900RS, will be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show on October 25th – and there’s a super stylish accompanying video showing a glimpse of the new bike in action too. The retro bike market is massive at the minute. There’s Triumph’s ever-popular Bonneville range, Ducati’s set…
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OUT NOW: Classic Racer #185 – where the racing greats live on
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Make sure you get this! The latest issue of Classic Racer magazine is out now, so get your rush on for a fantastic fix of the true greats of racing in this special John Surtees memorial issue. The issue is packed with big names and brilliant articles from the best writers and experts in the…
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New TCX Hero Waterproof boot now in UK dealers
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The brand-new, vintage-inspired Hero Waterproof boot from the TCX 24/7 Lifestyle collection is now available in UK dealers. With a retro look and modern technical spec, the Hero WP appeals to riders who like vintage styling but don’t want to compromise on high levels of protection. The boots are CE-certified in line with the new…
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Yamaha XSR900 world launch review
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For Mikko’s video review of the Yamaha XSR900, click here. Price: Matt grey and rock slate £7,849 / 60th Anniversary colour scheme £ 7,999 Engine: 847cc, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve Power: 113bhp at 10,000rpm Torque: 87.5Nm at 8,500rpm Tested by: Mikko Nieminen Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s no escaping the fact that…
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Yamaha MT-07 Retro prototype revealed
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As revealed on Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine’s Facebook page (our sister title) before any other website or press title, Yamaha has unveiled its MT-07 Retro prototype. Created by Shinya Kimura – one of the most respected Japanese custom builders, the officially commissioned Yamaha Yard Built project looks likely to follow in the footsteps of the…
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Special edition Triumph Bonneville T100 set to be unveiled at Triumph Live 2014
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The UK’s leading large-capacity motorcycle manufacturer, has announced a one-off run of 50 special edition Triumph Bonneville T100s. The bespoke bikes will mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic 1964 International Six Day Trials (ISDT); the gruelling bike challenge which saw all four members of the Triumph Factory Team compete and ride to gold medal victory.…
