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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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DUCATI: XDiavel

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Mark Lancaster

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31st March 2025

We thought we’d seen all of Ducati’s fresh new wares for 2025 – but the Bologna bad boys had kept one more trick piece of kit up their sleeves: the 2025 Ducati XDiavel V4. The XDiavel is a bit of an oddity. First launched back in 2016, it was an attempt at a more ‘American’…
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KIT: New flip-up lid launched

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Mark Lancaster

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28th March 2025

Motorcycle helmet brand MTR has revealed the new K-15 Evo Flip-Up helmet in the UK, costing just £125*. The latest addition to MTR’s comprehensive lineup is now exclusively available in the UK through Louis Moto’s website, Europe’s premier motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. Constructed from a robust Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Polycarbonate blend and…
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LEGAL Q&A: Coming back from Spain

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Mark Lancaster

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27th March 2025

Q. I have always wanted to live in Spain, so after the dreaded COVID-19 malarkey, I decided to take the plunge. I got all my worldly possessions shipped down to near Malaga in 2022, including my KTM 1190 Adventure. My plan was to get my bike registered in Spain. However, after a lot of faffing about and false…
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Carole Nash marks 40th anniversary with prize draw

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Alex Bestwick

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26th March 2025

Our friends at Carole Nash are celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special prize draw for bike enthusiasts.
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TORQUING POINT: A modern stroker?

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Mark Lancaster

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25th March 2025

Alan Dowds muses… It feels like a lifetime since we last saw a two-stroke road bike taking pride of place in a dealership, but the wait for a resurrection might be closer than we think… If you want to get a big reaction from bikers on a social media post, there’re a few easy wins.…
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RIDDEN: Voge AC350

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Mark Lancaster

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24th March 2025

If you’re in the market for a lightweight, nippy and affordably priced naked, VOGE’s AC350 could be just the ticket. Andy Bell fills us in… What is it? Before starting, I am aware that not everyone is up to speed with the name VOGE. Briefly, VOGE was established in 2018 as a subsidiary brand to…
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KIT: Oxford Snapjack stand

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd March 2025

Handy little prop stand, designed to lift the back wheel off the deck for chain and wheel cleaning and maintenance without getting the big paddock stand out. Simple adjustable two-piece design with removable locking pins, and anti-slip foot, you just engage it with the swingarm and push straight, lifting the tyre off the deck. RRP:…
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KIT: Desert Fox Fuel Cells

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Mark Lancaster

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21st March 2025

If you worry about running out of motion lotion, read on… For some reason bike makers are shrinking fuel tank sizes: 14 litres isn’t unusual now, and the days of 18- or 19-litre tanks on ‘normal’ bikes seem to have gone. Okay, modern engines are better on fuel, but if you’re hitting the gas hard,…
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THREE new machines get the R&G treatment

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Mark Lancaster

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20th March 2025

With 2025 plates beginning to leave dealers, R&G, the world leader in motorcycle crash protection products, announced the latest bike collection to join its ever-growing lineup. This includes the exciting new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP, 2024- Honda CBR600RRR and 2025- BMW S1000RR. Always eager to provide its extensive range of crash protection and styling accessories…
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Island Racer is back next month!

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Alex Bestwick

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18th March 2025

Motorcycle racing fans, get ready! Island Racer 2025, the world’s largest and most comprehensive TT racing publication, is gearing up for another thrilling edition. Covering the Isle of Man TT Races, a century-old tradition that draws thousands of riders and fans each May, this 140-page bookazine is packed with incredible photography, in-depth features, and exclusive interviews.…
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