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FHO RACING Withdraws from British Superbikes

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Mark Lancaster

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15th April 2025

In a surprising move that’s sent ripples through the paddock, FHO Racing has officially announced its withdrawal from the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The team, which has been a mainstay in the series since 2021, cited a strategic shift in focus and resource allocation as the reason behind the decision. Run by team principal Faye…
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TORQUING POINTS: The Frame Game

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Mark Lancaster

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15th April 2025

Alan Dowds outlines their importance… Alongside engines, frames are right up there in terms of importance for motorcycles. Over the years we’ve seen hundreds of different shapes, types and stiffnesses, made from a multitude of different materials. Which one’s best? Well, that’s a very good question. Here’s why… Most of the material design choices on…
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RIDDEN: Triumph Tiger Sport 800

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Mark Lancaster

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14th April 2025

If you’re after one bike that can do it all, Triumph’s new Tiger 800 Sport could be just the ticket! Editor Bruce Wilson reports… Let’s be honest, we all want the world on a platter these days but unless you’re lucky enough to have the cash for two wholly different styles of bikes, the likes…
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LIVEWIRE S2 Mulholland

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Mark Lancaster

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12th April 2025

The electric bike market is still having a pretty rough time, especially in the ‘full power’ sector. But fair play to the likes of Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire offshoot, which is still working away putting out new machinery. This curious-looking beastie is the new Mulholland, a battery-powered ‘performance cruiser’ built on the firm’s S2 powertrain. That means…
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SUZUKI launches GSX-8R Kiiro Limited Edition

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Mark Lancaster

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11th April 2025

Suzuki has launched a GSX-8R Kiiro limited edition, with just 60 available from UK dealerships. With an OTR price of £9,599, the Kirro edition GSX-8R comes with bright yellow bodywork with black logos, grey wheels and grey aluminium subframe, and a smattering of extras from the Suzuki accessories catalogue. In addition to the yellow bodywork…
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YAMAHA turns 70

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Mark Lancaster

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10th April 2025

Yamaha’s marking 70 years in the bike trade this year – yes, it was back in 1955 that the firm started making motorcycles. The first bike was the Red Dragonfly YA-1: a 125cc air-cooled two-stroke, which was winning races just weeks after it launched. And the firm has designed a special 70th anniversary logo, based…
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LAUNCH: Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini

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Alex Bestwick

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10th April 2025

A new Panigale V4 has arrived from Ducati in collaboration with Lamborghini – but it’s limited to just 630 units.
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CARDO & SCHUBERTH partner to launch Comms system

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Mark Lancaster

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9th April 2025

One of the top names in communications for motorcyclists, Cardo Systems, is thrilled to announce the launch of the SC EDGE in collaboration with Schuberth, the renowned German helmet manufacturer. The state-of-the-art device, launched officially at EICMA, has been engineered to integrate seamlessly with selected Schuberth helmets and marks the latest evolution in Cardo’s commitment to enhance…
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NURBURGRING: Bike ban update

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Mark Lancaster

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8th April 2025

Planning to finally take the bike to the Nürburgring for a public track day this year? Well, you’re out of luck. The famous road circuit in the Black Forest has been making noises about safety of bikes and cars for years now, and has finally acted, banning two-wheelers from the ‘Tourist-Fahren’ public access days. There…
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TYRES: Dunlop SportSmart Mk4

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Mark Lancaster

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7th April 2025

It’s great to see firms launching new supersports rubber, so well done to Dunlop, which has just released the new Mark 4 version of its SportSmart sporty road tyres. It sits a few levels below the SportSmart TT and the road-legal race fitments like D212 GP Racer and D213 GP Pro, and is aimed at…
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DUCATI PORSCHE experience

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Mark Lancaster

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5th April 2025

They’re both ultimately part of the same firm – the massive Volkswagen Audi Group. And they’ve both got a stonking range of saucy high-end machinery, with similarly well-heeled customers. So, it probably makes a lot of sense for Porsche and Ducati to ‘team up’ for an event. This one is based in the Franciacorta proving…
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KIT: ROADSKIN SUMMER GLOVES **NEW**

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Mark Lancaster

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4th April 2025

Roadskin has announced the launch of the Roadskin Summer Motorcycle Gloves, the ultimate blend of style, performance, and safety for riders who demand the very best. Crafted with premium materials and cutting-edge design, these gloves redefine summer riding, offering unparalleled comfort and protection without compromising style. Engineered for Comfort and Durability The Roadskin Summer Motorcycle…
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Eurogrip: pushing the limits of performance and innovation

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Web Editor

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4th April 2025

Eurogrip is an international motorcycle tyre brand, developed with a strong focus on research, innovation, and rigorous testing. At the heart of its technological advancements is its cutting-edge R&D center in Italy, where a team of specialists designs and refines tyres using state-of-the-art simulation and development tools. These tyres undergo strict indoor and outdoor testing,…
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KTM UPDATE: Deals on Wheels

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd April 2025

Things are moving fast and it’s not easy to follow the financial ups and downs of KTM’s parent company Pierer – but we’ll have a go. Last month, as we went to press, the firm was facing a ‘crunch’ meeting of its various creditors, in an attempt to resolve the dizzying levels of debt incurred…
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TRIUMPH Moto2 Triple Trophy

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd April 2025

Triumph’s extremely successful Moto2 operation rumbles onwards into 2025, with the Hinckley firm continuing to supply the 765 Street Triple-based race engines for the MotoGP support class. And it’s brought back the Moto2 Street Triple competition again for this year, which gives a special Street Triple as a prize to the most popular racer of…
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