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  • MV Agusta F4 Claudio unveiled

    MV Agusta F4 Claudio unveiled

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      WOW. Just look at it. This is a limited-edition, celebratory version of the legendary MV Agusta F4, named for the firm’s saviour, Claudio Castiglioni. Claudio died in 2011, after a lifetime in the Italian bike business, running Cagiva, Ducati, Husqvarna – and most famously, MV Agusta. This final edition of the F4 – there’ll…

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  • Four new Kawasakis coming in a fortnight

    Four new Kawasakis coming in a fortnight

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    KAWASAKI’S been doing great work recently, with its monstrous supercharged H2 bikes, new 125 Ninja and Z learner-machines, plus the sweet beefed-up ZX-10R and ZX-636R models released for 2019. But there’s more on the way! The firm’s global website has four bikes sitting under dust sheets, all set to be revealed at the EICMA Milan…

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  • 2019 Yamaha R3 mini-superbike released

    2019 Yamaha R3 mini-superbike released

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    THERE’S more rejoicing in heaven for one sinner that repents than for 99 of the righteous, according to yer bible. And there’s more rejoicing in Fast Bikes Towers for one new sportsbike, no matter how small, than 99 retro shitters or silly customs. So we’re all over this – Yamaha’s new R3 mini-superbike. Just look…

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  • 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER ICON REVIEW

    2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER ICON REVIEW

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    With over 55,000 units flying out of Bologna and into the hands of riders around the World, Ducati really have nailed the whole Scrambler thing. So, with a new Icon for 2019, we just had to go and have a play… WHAT’S NEW? Well for starters, aesthetically there are some incredibly subtle improvements such as…

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  • 2019 KAWASAKI ZX-6R – GALLERY & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

    2019 KAWASAKI ZX-6R – GALLERY & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

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    Yep, you heard that right folks! The Supersport era isn’t disappearing just yet… Kawasaki have finally unveiled the 2019 middleweight Ninja, and it’s got us all raring for a ride… but what’s new, besides those snazzy looking fairings? ENGINE – Utilising the same 636cc engine as before, Kawasaki have updated the engine to meet Euro4…

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  • Motofoto voting, now open!

    Motofoto voting, now open!

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    Got a keen eye for biking photography? Read this way! Remember all the way back here when we told you that you could win £1,000 or a load of cool prizes just by submitting your best biking photography? Well the pictures are up and ready for your votes, with some real corkers on offer… so…

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  • Fancy winning £1,000 with your bike pictures?

    Fancy winning £1,000 with your bike pictures?

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    Yep, Carole Nash has opened its Motofoto competition, giving you lot the chance to submit your best bike photography and win some pretty cool prizes… So if you fancy yourself as a bit of a photographer for something a bit arty-farty, general bike shots or even popping some big wheelies (we prefer the last one),…

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  • National Stolen Motorcycle Database Launched!

    National Stolen Motorcycle Database Launched!

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    Fresh from the ‘finally, someone’s doing something about this’ files comes this, Bikers United, a national database where victims of theft can report their stolen motorcycle or scooter and alert other bikers in real-time to a theft in their area – good on ’em, about time too! Bikers United (BU) will also make it possible…

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  • Aprilia’s Awesome RSV4 RR @ 6.9% APR HP Finance Until September 30th!

    Aprilia’s Awesome RSV4 RR @ 6.9% APR HP Finance Until September 30th!

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    Aprilia’s RSV4 RF may be the king of sportsbikes, but the base model RR version is not only incredible, but excellent value for money, especially on a low rate finance deal – but hurry, the deal runs out on September 30th! Yes, the RR lacks the RF’s Ohlins suspension and slew of carbon-fibre parts, but…

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  • Watch – 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R – Episode 8 – BJ’s Blog

    Watch – 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R – Episode 8 – BJ’s Blog

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    Mr Benjamin checks in with Episode 8 on his longterm Suzuki GSX-R1000R, where he barks on about dash protectors, sound checks and the brakes on the latest 2018 Gixer… Enjoy!

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  • Beware Fake Bike Kit!

    Beware Fake Bike Kit!

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    There’s a growing trend of ‘fake’ bike kit and bits these days, and it could well be that many people don’t know exactly what they’re buying… Of course, smart bikers do their research first and the majority will tend to figure out whether something is straight-up or not. But, sometimes things slip through, or a…

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  • Watch – 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R – Episode 7 – BJ’s Blog

    Watch – 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R – Episode 7 – BJ’s Blog

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    Beej checks in with episode 7 on his longterm Suzuki GSX-R1000R, this time looking at a couple of official Suzuki bits he’s fitted, plus some super sweet carbon wheels from Rotobox! Here’s the video – enjoy! Oh, if you fancy a set of Rotobox wheels, head here Velox Racing FB

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  • New Harley Davidson Models – New Ethos?

    New Harley Davidson Models – New Ethos?

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    Well, well, Harley Davidson are once more trying their hand at something new, again, but this time we reckon they could just make a really good go at it! We all remember their foray into sportsbikes in the mid to late 1990s with the VR1000, don’t we? While the bike raced in AMA for a…

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  • Tickets on sale now for Motorcycle live!

    Tickets on sale now for Motorcycle live!

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    Clear your schedule for 17-25th November, as Motorcycle Live is back and bigger than ever for 2018 at the NEC Birmingham. With over 35 manufactures, all the latest kit & accessories and non-stop live entertainment which is all completely free, you’d be silly to miss it. Tickets are on sale now from the Motorcycle live…

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  • Win! A KTM 790 Duke For Two Weeks Plus Silverstone MotoGP Tickets & VIP Treatment!

    Win! A KTM 790 Duke For Two Weeks Plus Silverstone MotoGP Tickets & VIP Treatment!

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    KTM UK are offering the opportunity for one person to have a new 790 Duke at their disposal for two weeks, including a trip to MotoGP at Silverstone for the full VIP treatment! What a cracking prize this is, especially when you include the MotoGP visit where you’ll get to meet their riders, enjoy the…

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