Alan Dowds

Watch – 2017 Yamaha YZF R6 – Episode 4 – Charlie’s Blog

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Alan Dowds

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24th April 2018

It’s been a while since Charles ‘Charlie’ Charles checked in with an update on his longterm Yamaha YZF R6 on this ‘ere new-fangled interweb lark, so we pounced on him! Just a catch-up on what he’s been up to on the bike, how it has fared after some decent mileage and, of course, on what’s…
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Alpinestars Reveals ‘Woolies’ Special In Austin On Eve Of MotoGP!

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Alan Dowds

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20th April 2018

Alpinestars have joined forces with Michael Woolaway, design director at Deux Ex Machina in Venice California, to build a custom machine to celebrate A’Stars’ 55 years of making us all a little safer. The bike itself is a blend of old and new, using a 1974 Ducati 750 Sport engine in a chassis which utilizes…
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WSB 2018 – Assen – 10 Things!

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Alan Dowds

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20th April 2018

With practice at Assen’s WSB round in full swing already, here are 10 things to know before the racing begins Saturday morning, direct from the WSB press office! 1. All eyes will be on Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) at Assen, as he has won the last seven races here – eleven in total.…
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Radar Enabled Ducati due by 2020!

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Alan Dowds

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18th April 2018

While we’re quite sure many manufacturers are working on this, and some have already given indication that they indeed are, Ducati claim to have a radar enabled bike in the pipeline for 2020 – well we never! As a part of the ever increasing need for safety systems on road vehicles, Ducati want to bring…
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Watch – 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R – Episode 4 – BJ’s Blog

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Alan Dowds

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17th April 2018

Beej weighs in with another blog on the longterm Suzuki GSX-R1000R – and this time we’re mainly checking out how a new Yoshimura R11 end-can for the Gixer fares on the JHS Racing dyno! Not just that though, we revisit the previous SP Engineering can’s results, and talk about some other odds and sods including…
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2018 Yamaha MT-07 Launch – Out Now!

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Alan Dowds

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17th April 2018

In the current edition of our oh so fine magazine (339, May ’18), we’ve got the low-down from the launch of Yamaha’s uber-popular ‘beginner bike’ MT-07 – that’s if you want to begin to learn wheelies, mostly! We jest a tad of course, the MT-07 is cracking machine for novices and experienced riders alike, for…
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Watch – X-lite X-803 Ultra-Carbon SBK – Unboxing Video!

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Alan Dowds

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16th April 2018

In this latest unboxing video, we have a sweet X-lite X-803 Ultra-Carbon SBK helmet to paw and gawp over – and if you’re quick, you could win one! Head to this Facebook page right HERE quick-sharp, fine the competition post and enter by April 20th! Can’t wait and want to BUY NOW – head right…
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Reader’s Rides – 2014 MV Agusta F3 800 – Out Now!

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Alan Dowds

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13th April 2018

In the current issue of our magazine of pure awesomeness (339, May ’18), our ‘Reader’s Rides’ section is on Trev’s gorgeous 2014 MV Agusta F3 800… While MV’s mechanical/reliability woes have long been cured on the whole on their very latest machines (like the new hardier sprag clutch for example), bikes such as the first…
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Ducati Panigale V4 S – First UK Ride – Out Now!

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Alan Dowds

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12th April 2018

In our very latest and fabulous issue (339, May ’18), we feature our first UK ride on the phenomenal Ducati Panigale V4 S – and it’s just as terrific on the road as it is on track! We pounded the miles on the 1100cc V4, on all kinds of roads and in all kinds of…
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WSB 2018 – Aragon – 10 Things!

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Alan Dowds

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11th April 2018

With WSB visiting Aragon in Spain this weekend, in a jam-packed weekend of racing with BSB also running at the same time, we’ve ten facts to whet your appetite for you, straight from the WSB press office! 1. Hard times for the World Champion: Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) has managed just two podiums…
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2018 Prescott Bike Festival – Postponed!

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Alan Dowds

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10th April 2018

Yep, due this weekend was the Prescott Bike Festival, however it’s been postponed due to adverse ground conditions – all the bloody rain we’ve been having lately, basically! It will now take place on the 16th & 17th of June instead. For more official Festival info, head right here HERE The official ‘postponed’ press release…
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2018 British Superbike Preview – Out Now!

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Alan Dowds

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10th April 2018

In the latest issue of our terrific magazine (339, May ’18), we have a thorough preview of this year’s BSB spectacular – right in time for the new season! Yep, BSB kicked off at Donington Park just as our issue hit the shelves, and inside you’ll find a list of runners and riders, their teams…
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Used Honda CBR600F Sport – Out Now!

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Alan Dowds

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7th April 2018

In the latest issue of our fine publication (339, May ’18), our used test concentrates on the ever-green Honda CBR600F Sport from 2001-2002 – a fine used all-rounder Supersport machine buy if ever there was one! Did you have one of these, or is just the right amount of money burning in your pocket for…
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Watch – 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R – Dyno Run!

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Alan Dowds

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6th April 2018

We stick KTM’s latest 1290 Super Adventure R on the JHS Racing dyno to see what makes her tick! Enjoy! FB
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Great UK Riding Routes – Out Now!

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Alan Dowds

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6th April 2018

In the latest issue of our awesome magazine (339, May ’18), you’ll find a stack of some of the best routes in the UK for you to visit, thrash and enjoy! You’re welcome! Indeed, we’ve scoured various points of the UK including Scotland and Ireland, to give you some ideas of where you may like…
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