Alan Dowds

Watch – 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R – Episode 7 – BJ’s Blog

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Alan Dowds

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2nd August 2018

Beej checks in with episode 7 on his longterm Suzuki GSX-R1000R, this time looking at a couple of official Suzuki bits he’s fitted, plus some super sweet carbon wheels from Rotobox! Here’s the video – enjoy! Oh, if you fancy a set of Rotobox wheels, head here Velox Racing FB
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New Harley Davidson Models – New Ethos?

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Alan Dowds

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1st August 2018

Well, well, Harley Davidson are once more trying their hand at something new, again, but this time we reckon they could just make a really good go at it! We all remember their foray into sportsbikes in the mid to late 1990s with the VR1000, don’t we? While the bike raced in AMA for a…
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Win! A KTM 790 Duke For Two Weeks Plus Silverstone MotoGP Tickets & VIP Treatment!

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Alan Dowds

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27th July 2018

KTM UK are offering the opportunity for one person to have a new 790 Duke at their disposal for two weeks, including a trip to MotoGP at Silverstone for the full VIP treatment! What a cracking prize this is, especially when you include the MotoGP visit where you’ll get to meet their riders, enjoy the…
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Suzuki Reveals ‘Team Classic Suzuki’ GSX-R1000R Replica!

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Alan Dowds

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27th July 2018

Suzuki love harking back to their past, and this latest effort splashing the ‘Team Classic Suzuki’ colours onto one of the latest GSX-R1000Rs is one of the best we’ve seen! Not only does it sport the classic livery, which makes the bike look fabulous, but it also comes fitted with extras too. Spunky items such…
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Last Chance To Own a Ducati V4 Panigale S From WDW2018’s Race Of Champions!

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Alan Dowds

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27th July 2018

Finishing on July 28th at 6PM CET, is the chance to own one of the Ducati Panigale V4 S machines raced by Ducati’s finest at Misano during WDW – but if you’re suitably minted, you gotta hurry! Every bike raced by those like Marco Melandri, Troy Bayliss, Andrea Dovisiozo, Jorge Lorenzo, race winner Michelle Pirro…
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Free Suzuki Goody Bag For Every MotoGP Suzuki Grandstand’er At Silverstone!

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Alan Dowds

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24th July 2018

Suzuki will be taking over the Copse A stand at Silverstone this year, again, and there will be a goody bag for every Suzuki fan who books a ticket for it! Included in the goody bag will be a t-shirt and a flag, for you to wear and wave, respectively! Or get stared at by…
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Watch – Ducati ‘Race Of Champions’ Cut Short By Rain…

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Alan Dowds

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23rd July 2018

The highlight of this weekend’s bi-annual World Ducati Week – The Race Of Champions – was sadly cut short by rain, not that the missing two laps would have stopped Michelle Pirro from winning by the proverbial country mile, mind… Featuring most of Ducati’s current MotoGP and WSB stars, the race was billed as the…
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Keep Those Pinkies Cool In Summer With MotoGP Flip Flops!

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Alan Dowds

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19th July 2018

No this isn’t a joke, but right out of the ‘what are they going to stick their logo on next’ files comes these, the official MotoGP flip flops! What on earth will be next, we wonder? Anyhoo, these flippy-flopsters have a slip-resistant and textured footbed, MotoGP logo detailing on the strap, a flexible rubber strap…
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Watch – 2017 Yamaha YZF R6 – Episode 5 – Charlie’s Blog

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Alan Dowds

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18th July 2018

His Charlie Charles of Charles’ness checks in with episode 5 of his blogs on his longterm Yamaha R6, this time from a sunny(ish) Spain, at the race track of Navarra! He was there to check out his new carbon wheels, see how his Bridgestone T31 touring tyres coped with track action, and some other stuff,…
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Mid-Season Racing Notes – Old Man Rossi, Stupid Summer Breaks & BSB’s Breakthrough…

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Alan Dowds

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16th July 2018

Quick warning – spoilers lay inside regarding yesterday’s MotoGP race in Germany – you’ve been warned! Anyway, with all major racing series now on a hiatus, let’s just have a quick look at a few points of interest… Old Dog – New Tricks One must simply give props (say the kids, in the ‘90s…) to…
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Suzuki Extends Low Rate Finance Offer On GSX-R1000R, GSX-S750 Etc…

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Alan Dowds

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6th July 2018

Another day, another offer from Suzuki, or extension of an offer in this instance, rather, with the epic GSX-R1000R and GSX-S125 just two of several machines they’ve made easier (read, cheaper…) to make all your very own… On the PCP/hire-purchase front, the SV650 (And X version), GSX-S750, GSX-S1000 and GSX-R1000R can be nabbed under the…
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Watch – Asuga Helmet Dryer – Review!

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Alan Dowds

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5th July 2018

Drying one’s helmet, the kind you put on your bonce before all the wags start, isn’t something many ever think about a great deal, but when it comes to track days when it’s nice, warm and sunny, some kind of machine to do as much would be handy. If you’ve ever been worried about that,…
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BSB Racer Bradley Ray Passes His CBT!

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Alan Dowds

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5th July 2018

You’d possibly be amazed to know how few motorcycle racers have a road licence for bikes, but then at the same time, it’s not like they’re not already getting enough two-wheel thrills! WSB star Frankie Chili famously never rode anything at all other than his race bike, not even a scooter! But it’s always good…
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Cool Down With Alpinestars’ Wake Air Jacket – Quick Look

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Alan Dowds

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4th July 2018

Bloody hot right about now, huh? Loathe as we are to ever suggest not wearing decent, fully protective kit just because it’s hot, we do understand why many can’t take the heat but at the same time, there are several options out there that both protect and allow you to breathe easier during hot days,…
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Parrish Times – My Life As A Racer – Out Now!

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Alan Dowds

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4th July 2018

Steve ‘Stavros’ Parrish has finally gotten around to writing a book about his racing career, and as you’d expect if you already know anything at all about the man, it’s bloody entertaining! Due out on the 24th of May, we’ve been allowed early access to the book and can confirm it is a damn fine…
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