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‘Ducati World’ Is Go!

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Alan Dowds

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28th November 2017

Well, Ferrari has ‘Ferrari World’ in Abu Dhabi, so we suppose it’s just desserts that Ducati get their own theme park ‘world’ too, nay? And they are, at Mirabilandia Leisure Park in the Emilia-Romagna region! So, one won’t have to fly for too many hours to go visit whatever this turns out to be like,…
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Triple WSB Champ’ Jonathan Rea Makes BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Award Shortlist!

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Alan Dowds

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28th November 2017

Another of those things to be filed under ‘about bloody time too…’, three-time WSB champion Jonny Rea is on the shortlist for the BBC’s Sports Personality Of The Year Awards! Following a big push by insurers Carole Nash (great work!), via an e-petition, Rea has indeed been included in the line-up which also features four-time…
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New 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Colours!

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Alan Dowds

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17th November 2017

Suzuki has revealed the new colours for the epic GSX-R1000R, and might we just say, madam, that you look rather fetching in white? The bike, otherwise, remains as is, though this isn’t a bad thing… It already finished second in our 2017 Sportsbike Of The Year test (SBOTY), and with only one new rival out…
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Win! A £369.99 Signed Shark Spartan Carbon DKA Helmet @ Motorcycle Live!

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Alan Dowds

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17th November 2017

Yes, you can be in with a chance of winning this sweet Carbon Shark helmet at Motorcycle Live, by counting the number of helmets on Shark’s stand and submitting your entry there and then! The visor on the winner’s helmet has been signed by Jorge Lorenzo, Sam Lowes, Johaan Zarco and Scott Redding, though you’ll…
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2018 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Colours Revealed!

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Alan Dowds

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16th November 2017

No real changes to the nutty GSX-R1000 K5 powered naked, the GSX-S1000, but some new colours for you to choose from is always nice… The 150bhp (claimed) naked nutter comes with the mod-cons such as a decent electronics suite and, of course, has that special engine. it may be old, but it sure still is…
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Motorcycle Live 2017 – Hints & Tips For Your Visit!

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Alan Dowds

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9th November 2017

Motorcycle Live returns to the NEC, that good old annual biking metronome, in Birmingham from 18-26 November and alongside all the new models fresh off the back of their EICMA debuts, there are no less than 17 FREE live features and events to keep bike fans of all ages entertained. With so much to cram…
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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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