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  • V4 Fireblade?

    V4 Fireblade?

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    Honda is continually registering new patents for the V4, such as cylinder deactivation and a reverse rotating crankshaft – similar to Ducati’s. Honda’s V4 with load-sensing cylinder deactivation may not be a new invention, having been patented as early as 2013 in Japan and the USA. Only recently in 2021, did it receive patent protection…

  • Higher-spec Norden 901

    Higher-spec Norden 901

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    Leaked snaps confirm that there’s an even more adventure-focused version of Husqvarna’s Norden 901 on the way soon There’s a trick, more off-road ready version of the Norden 901 in the works – and a shot of the finished bike at a recent dealer conference confirms it’s nearly ready to go. It’s not a shocking…

  • Retro adventure?

    Retro adventure?

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    We’ve just got a glimpse of CFMoto’s adventure-ready CL-X700. First shown as a concept at EICMA back in 2019 alongside the CL-X700 Heritage and CL-X700 Sport (which are already on sale), the CL-X700 Adventure looks to be finally ready for production. While there’s been no official word from CFMoto’s UK distributors, we’re quietly confident we…

  • Bigger Himalayan

    Bigger Himalayan

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    We’ve been talking about the next generation of Royal Enfield’s Himalayan for years. Despite a whole host of spy shots doing the rounds and rumours emerging at every turn, the factory’s been blowing hot and cold about whether or not we’ll actually see one anytime soon. But now we think we’ve finally got some concrete…

  • Honda News: Is a touring-ready Rebel 1100 on the way?

    Honda News: Is a touring-ready Rebel 1100 on the way?

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    Rumours are swirling that Honda’s gearing up to release a touring-ready version of its Rebel 1100 cruiser in the coming months. With the big bike shows just around the corner, the rumour mill is going wild with speculation about what’s on the way from the top manufacturers. While patent filings, emissions documents and spy shots…

  • REVEALED! Moto Morini’s two 650 roadster twins

    REVEALED! Moto Morini’s two 650 roadster twins

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    The Italian firm is continuing its recent resurgence with the unveiling of two all-new 650 twins. Here’s what you need to know. Moto Morini’s upping the ante following the release of its X-Cape 650 adventure. The Italian firm might have endured multiple changes of ownership and brief periods of inactivity in its recent past, but…

  • GOTCHA! All-new Suzuki V-Strom breaks cover

    GOTCHA! All-new Suzuki V-Strom breaks cover

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    Spy shots confirm the Suzuki V-Strom ‘700’ is on the way for 2023, replacing the long-serving and much-loved V-Strom 650. It’s the end of an era. Hampered by new emissions regulations, Suzuki’s bulletproof V-Strom 650 is on the way out. Thankfully, there’s good news, too, because the bike that’s going to replace it has been…

  • Moto Morini goes for gold with new X-Cape 650 Gold Wheel Edition

    Moto Morini goes for gold with new X-Cape 650 Gold Wheel Edition

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    Moto Morini is adding an extra touch of class to its value packed X-Cape 650 adventure bike with a limited run ‘Gold Wheel Edition’ which will retail at £7,799 (plus on the road charges) when it goes on sale later this month.

  • Lightning Strikes..

    Lightning Strikes..

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    American electric firm Lightning appear to be working on a new off-road-focussed plug-in adventure bike. Exposed in design pictures registered in China, the new machine looks set to go toe to toe with the Italian-made Energica Experia, which stole the march on battery-powered adventure bikes back in May. The filing has been made by Lightning…

  • Dougie Lampkin affiliated company have road bike plans

    Dougie Lampkin affiliated company have road bike plans

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    If you’re into trials you’ll know all about Vertigo. In recent years the firm has had some serious success, with trials legend Dougie Lampkin amassing an impressive five wins in the notoriously tough Scottish Six Days Trial since 2015. Having proved itself in the world of trials, Vertigo has decided it’s time to get into…

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