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TORQUING POINTS: Put a potato in your tank
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Alan Dowds explains… Picture the scene. It’s 2045, and you’re out for a ‘Sunday blast’ on your Royal Enfield Chennai 850 MotoGP replica (Enfield has won the last 10 MotoGP and WSBK titles in a row, but that’s another story…). The AI agent which runs the bike sends a message to the comms chip just…
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APRILIA: RS125GP
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Aprilia’s had a couple of decent results in MotoGP this year, and is celebrating with this special edition of the RS125 learner-legal supersports bike. The 2025 RS125 GP comes in the black/purple graphics of the factory team of Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, and comes with a quickshifter and single-seal cover. The days of derestricted…
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GSX-R1000R Reborn for 2026 – Full Tech Refresh and Retro Colours for UK Comeback
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Suzuki has confirmed the return of its flagship superbike, the GSX-R1000R, to the UK and European markets in 2026 — marking a significant comeback for the brand’s race-proven machine just in time for the 40th anniversary of the GSX-R family. Built to meet the latest Euro 5+ emissions standards without sacrificing performance, the new GSX-R1000R…
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SUPERSPORTS for a snip!
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Missing the Suzuki GSX-R750? Aren’t we all. It really was an amazing thing to ride on track or on the road, with the agility of a 600 plus a heap more grunt. We mourn its passing every day. BUT! What if we told you someone was launching a new 750-class inline-four 120bhp sportsbike, which is…
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BIMOTA: Back on track with Kawasaki Racing
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The newest force in WorldSBK racing, Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team (BbKRT), has just completed its first on-track test session since the Bimota machine was first unveiled to the public at Jerez on 21 October. The two-day test at Jerez, the same venue as the final round of the 2024 season, was an important first…
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GREEN MACHINE: Experimental Gixer to run at Suzuka 8 Hours
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It may be difficult to fathom, but nearly two years have passed since Suzuki’s surprising declaration to withdraw completely from worldwide motorcycle racing. However, as dedicated followers of the FIM Endurance World Championship are aware, this decision did not come to fruition. As December rolled around, Suzuki made another big announcement. The Yoshimura SERT (Suzuki…
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Yamaha R9: Looks like it’s coming
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There have been ongoing speculations about the release of a Yamaha R9, with sources from the WorldSBK paddock hinting that it may finally arrive before the year’s end. Currently, WorldSBK is conducting tests as they prepare for the beginning of their 2024 season in Phillip Island later this month. Eurosport’s own Greg Haines was on…
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Yamaha Racing Heritage Club to Celebrate Double Anniversary at Mugello
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The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club will honour the 50th anniversary of the TZ production racer and the 25th anniversary of the R1 with legends such as Johnny Cecotto and Carlos Lavado riding the machines on which they achieved their greatest success alongside some of the biggest modern-day stars from WorldSBK at the Yamaha Racing Experience…
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Another Home Round For Kawasaki Puccetti Racing
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Kawasaki Puccetti Racing will participate in its second home round of the 2023 WorldSSP season when the Imola round takes place between 14-16 July. Former World Champion Lucas Mahias will again ride in place of regular team rider, Can Öncü, who is continuing on his path of recovery from injury. Frenchman Lucas has contested three…
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GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Rookies Ready to Discover Imola
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Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner are ready to return to action on 14th-16th July for the seventh round of the 2023 season at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy. The WorldSBK paddock will be there for the first time since 2019, meaning it will be the very first time at the track for the…
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