Alan Dowds

2018 Aprilia RSV4 RF & 215bhp Factory Works Option!

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Alan Dowds

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7th November 2017

How would you like your Aprilia RSV4 RF (or RR) to make 215bhp, have lots more torque, weigh 10kg less and also get sweet aerodynamic fairings like they have in MotoGP? Well, look no further! Yes indeed, a new option for 2017/18 RSV4s is the ‘Factory Works Programme’, which sounds bloody awesome, if you can…
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New 2018 Kawasaki ZX-10R SE!

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Alan Dowds

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7th November 2017

We didn’t think we’d get a brand new ZX-10R from Kawasaki, but they have surprised us with this update, featuring semi-active electronic Showa suspension, Marchesini wheels and an up/down shifter – nice! The current R is a great machine, and the RR is even better, but this SE version makes the purchase choice a bit…
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New 2018 200bhp Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX & SX SE!

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Alan Dowds

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7th November 2017

Does sir or madam prefer their touring supercharged? Yes? Lovely, in which case, does sir or madam prefer their supercharged touring with electronic suspenders, or without? Fret not, Kawasaki has you covered… While we’re a tiny bit disappointed that the next supercharged model from Team Green isn’t a small sportsbike, or naughty naked loon, at…
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New 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe!

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Alan Dowds

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7th November 2017

Oh yes, oh yes, this is ‘old-school’ done bang on right by Kawasaki, nailing the looks and feel of superbikes from decades ago, mixing modern perfectly with memories – top job, bravo! Based on the new Z900RS, it may not be Mr Sporty in reality, but when it looks this good, who gives a damn?…
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New 2018 214bhp Ducati Panigale V4!

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Alan Dowds

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5th November 2017

Finally, it’s here, and although spy shots revealed what it’d look like weeks ago, we don’t care, because this is the most powerful, fully loaded production superbike (probably rather a lot of…) money can buy! Yep, the new V4 engine and its 1,103cc engine is now THE most powerful naturally aspirated production superbike on the…
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New 2018 Ducati 959 Panigale Corse!

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Alan Dowds

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5th November 2017

They could have just left the 959 alone, but then that would hardly have been very Ducati’like, would it? So here it is, the new 959 Panigale Corse! The bike remains mostly a 959 Panigale, a great machine, but now has a few choice extras on the Corse version. The big difference is the Ohlins…
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New 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260!

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Alan Dowds

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5th November 2017

Wasn’t the big Multistrada already good enough?! No? Oh, okay then, Ducati, what else is up your sleeves bar a bigger engine? Quite a bit, you say? Do tell… Yep, another Ducati engine has grown in size, this time on their Adventure bike with a 1,262cc lump which gives even more torque and makes up…
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New 2018 140bhp MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR ‘Pirelli’ Revealed!

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Alan Dowds

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3rd November 2017

We’ve been waiting an age for the new RR version of the epic MV Agusta Brutale to drop, and now it has, boasting a heady 31bhp increase over the stock Brutale 800! The stock Brutale 800, which we think is utterly brilliant, makes a claimed 109bhp @ 11,500rpm, but this RR version punts out a…
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Win! A Set of Gerbing XR7 Heated Gloves!

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Alan Dowds

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3rd November 2017

Oh yes, those fine purveyors of heated stuff, Gerbing, are giving away a set of their rather excellent XR7 heated gloves worth £199.99 – and one of you lot can win them! To win, first simply head to their Facebook page post right here Gerbing Facebook Competition Or search their Gerbing Heated Clothing UK Facebook…
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Jordi Torres Joins MV Agusta WSB for 2018!

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Alan Dowds

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3rd November 2017

Yep, good old ‘Spanish Elvis’ Jordi Torres will be leaving his current BMW squad to take Leon Camier’s vacated seat within the MV Agusta team for WSB in 2018! WSB race winner Torres will carry on the fine work Camier started on the beautiful F4 RC, while we all wait with baited breath to see…
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New 2018 MV Agusta F3 675 & 800 RC!

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Alan Dowds

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3rd November 2017

The new models from MV Agusta keep flying out of the traps, and this time it’s the Supersports range’s turn with the new Euro4 675 and 800cc F3 RC versions dropping – awesome! The F3 800 is perhaps one of the best Supersports bikes we’ve ever ridden, maybe not quite as ‘complete’ as something like…
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Suzuki To Restore Schwantz’s 1989 Suzuki RGV500 @ Motorcycle Live!

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Alan Dowds

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2nd November 2017

As if you needed any more reason to go to Motorcycle Live at the NEC this year, Suzuki has just given us another by deciding to restore one of Kevin Schwantz’s 1989 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500s right in front of you! It’s a restoration that will be supported as part of their excellent ‘Suzuki Vintage Parts…
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WSB 2017 – Qatar By Numbers

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Alan Dowds

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1st November 2017

With the last WSB race of the year incoming this weekend, lets have a look at Qatar’s history within the series, with some whippy stats and figures direct from the WSB press office – those lovely people! And don’t forget that the first race starts this Friday, not Saturday, in a newly revised schedule! 14…
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Watch – Armadillo Motorcycle Shelter – Unboxing & Assembly Video!

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Alan Dowds

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31st October 2017

Find here a down and dirty, completely unprofessional unboxing and assembly video of this here Armadillo motorcycle shelter – we just hope we got most of it right! If you don’t have a garage, but a bit of parking space, something like this is a bit of a no-brainer really. Yes, ground anchors and bike…
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MotoGP 2017 – Sepang Gallery!

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Alan Dowds

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31st October 2017

Well, what a tense race that was, but one which keeps the title alive for the taking, even by a very, very slim margin. Then again, anything can happen, just ask Valentino Rossi, Leon Haslam, Tom Sykes, Kenny Roberts, Kevin Curtain, the list goes on… One thing that did stand out yet again was the…
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