On paper, the 2013 675R gains 3bhp and loses a kilo. But the result is far more effective. A virtually all-new engine has a bigger bore and shorter stroke, and is treated to another 500rpm before the limiter intrudes. A host of other internal magic means the motor has less inertia and spins with more…
As we told you last week, Michael Laverty has been officially welcomed into Paul Bird’s PBM squad for an assault on the 2013 CRT ‘championship’ in MotoGP. The FIM released the entry list last week before all the contracts were agreed, and any announcements had been made, but now all is well.
BJ has come back from Monaco absolutely raving about the new Zed. And what timing – it’s the 40th anniversary of Kawasaki’s iconic naked hustler next year. Like the Transformer looks?
Remember the big fuss about all bikers having to wear Hi-Vis jackets in France? No? Well, the story went that all bikers would have to wear Hi-Vis jackets, otherwise face a fine from the forces.
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Honda UK is giving the nation the opportunity to Buy Bond’s Bike. The modified CRF250R is featured in an awesome chase seen at the start of the latest James Bond film, Skyfall
Mega TV star, professional tea drinker, inventor of the sideburn and occasional motorcycle racer, Guy Martin, is now the official ambassador to Ride Out, the bike arm of charity Spinal Research.
After unveiling some sexy naked machinery in recent weeks, MV Agusta has released images and details of their new 2013 F4 range, now split into three options of the F4, F4 R & F4 RR.
Hot on the heels of the new KTM Adventure comes two more playful pups – the 390 Duke and the 690 Duke R. The 690 version is obviously a breathed on version of the current bike, but the 390 is a fresh capacity to capture the new A2 licence laws.
Triumph has just pulled back the sheet of its new 2013 Daytona 675 and 675R. On the numbers front, Triumph is claiming an extra 3bhp and 2Nm over an extended rev range, as well as lopping 1.5kg off the bike’s weight.
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