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YAMAHA RACING: WSB 2025 line-up

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Mark Lancaster

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28th January 2025

As excitement grows for the upcoming season opener at the renowned Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia next month, Yamaha Motor Europe has announced its rider line-up for the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. The 2025 season for the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team and GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team will have a…
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THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW SPONSORED BY CAROLE NASH RETURNS THIS APRIL

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Darren Hendley

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27th January 2025

One of the most highly anticipated British motorcycling events is back for 2025. The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash is returning once more to Staffordshire County Showground on April 26-27, 2025.
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TCX: New ‘Urban’ waterproof motorcycle boots

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Mark Lancaster

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25th January 2025

A brand-new edition to the TCX urban lineup – the Nalbak WP – offers protection and comfort for daily riders. Engineered with advanced materials and innovative features, the CE-certified Nalbak WP waterproof boots are perfect for rain or shine, making them an ideal choice for commuting or leisure rides. Constructed with TCX’s innovative T-Dry membrane,…
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HEATED GLOVES: Richa Inferno V12

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Mark Lancaster

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24th January 2025

Beating the chill has never been easier with the Richa Inferno V12 heated glove which features Gerbing’s Xtreme Microwire™ 12V system for ‘active heating’ throughout the entire glove – as well as the fingers. With heating elements throughout, these gloves ensure hands stay toasty no matter how much the temperature drops. Switching between the three…
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SHARK partners with SENA for 2025

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd January 2025

SHARK has partnered with SENA communication systems to deliver specially designed, integrated communications systems to riders and pillions using its 22.06 homologated helmet line-up*. The new SENA for SHARK range allows users to stay connected, enjoy their favourite playlists, and navigate easily – delivering unmatched performance and style. The systems cater to every rider’s needs…
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5 Reasons to Visit The Classic Dirt Bike Show Sponsored by Hagon

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Alex Bestwick

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22nd January 2025

With the off-road season fast approaching, here are five reasons why you should grab your ticket for The Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon at Telford International Centre. Plus, you’ll SAVE 20% AND get a FREE poster by purchasing your ticket in advance!
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RIDDEN: Ducati Panigale V4S

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd January 2025

In a bid to ensure it stays firmly at the top of the sportsbike pecking order, Ducati’s gone all out to create nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Editor Bruce Wilson tells us what we need to know… There are some new bikes that come along and grab your attention for less time than it takes…
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Q&A: Police ‘legal exemption’

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Mark Lancaster

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21st January 2025

Q. My daily ride is a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. I have about a 10-mile commute with the latter part along a busy high street to my office (I am an estate agent). I had just passed a double-decker bus which had stopped, unsurprisingly, at a bus stop. As I had just pulled back…
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Q&A: Beware of ‘Operation Snap’

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Mark Lancaster

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20th January 2025

Q. I have been a biker for the last 40-odd years and had all sorts over the years from BSAs to VFRs. Now I am a bit older and have a bit more money, I entered the Gold Wing era of my life about two years ago. It was something I thought I would never…
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KEEP WARM with Zerofit base layers

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Mark Lancaster

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17th January 2025

Winter is the time for extensive base layer use, and these Zerofit garments are now being distributed by top kit firm Feridax, so will be much more widely available. The Zerofit Heatrub Ultimate kit claims to provide five times more warmth than standard base layers thanks to ‘heat thread’ technology within the material itself. And…
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AGV: Pista GP-RR Performance Carbon helmet

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Mark Lancaster

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16th January 2025

AGV says this is an exact replica of the lids worn by the folks in MotoGP – which goes some way to excusing the chunky price tag. It’s the top-end 100 per cent carbon fibre FIM-approved race lid from the Italian helmet brand and is packed with high-end features. You get a titanium double D-ring…
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TECH TALK: More revs, more power

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Mark Lancaster

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15th January 2025

Alan Dowds has had his brain fried by 221bhp at 15,250rpm… He explains: Ducati’s Panigale V4R makes massive power, thanks to a sky-high rev limit. How does it do it? And why are revs so important for power? Let’s find out. I freely confess that I’m a bit jaded and cynical these days. It takes…
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Noyce and world-champion-winning bike reunited at Telford

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Alex Bestwick

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15th January 2025

The first-ever Honda World Championship-winning motocross bike, Graham Noyce’s legendary 1979 RC500, will be showcased at The Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon, taking place on February 8-9, 2025, at the Telford International Centre! At the close of 1978, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) focused all its efforts on developing a groundbreaking bike capable of…
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From the TT to GP: Racing royalty Jim Redman at the Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show

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Alex Bestwick

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15th January 2025

Motorcycling legends are set to take centre stage at this year’s Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show, taking place on February 22–23, 2025, at the Bath & West Showground. In an exciting addition to an already star-studded lineup, six-time World Champion and Isle of Man TT winner Jim Redman will be joining fellow racing icons Alex George…
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ARCHIVE: The frames of the 1993 GP season

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Mark Lancaster

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14th January 2025

VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers… The best-laid plans of mice and men – things went a little sideways for Yamaha at the start of the 1993 season and didn’t end well either. With everyone pretty much happy with the revised big bang motors, the factory decided to focus on the chassis. Using extruded alloy sections rather…
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