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  • GARDNER Locks In with Yamaha for 2026–27 WorldSBK Assault

    GARDNER Locks In with Yamaha for 2026–27 WorldSBK Assault

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Remy Gardner isn’t going anywhere – the 2021 Moto2 World Champion has inked a fresh two-year deal to remain with Yamaha Motor Europe through the 2026 and 2027 World Superbike seasons. After switching from MotoGP to WorldSBK in 2023, Gardner spent his debut year finding his feet. But by 2024, he was regularly inside the…

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  • USED ICON: Ducati 916SPS

    USED ICON: Ducati 916SPS

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    Mark Lancaster

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    If you’re into rare and exotic sports bikes, Ducati’s 916SPS takes some topping. Bruce Wilson tells us what we need to know: There are some things in life that need zero introduction, such as the Great Wall of China, Big Ben, and chief of them all, Ducati’s 916. It is a motorcycle that has done for…

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  • RIDDEN: Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

    RIDDEN: Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

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    Mark Lancaster

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    A hooligan at heart, the latest Speed Triple 1200 RS comes brimmed with brains to help you make the most of its brawn… Who better to test it? Our own Bruce Wilson… It’s three decades since Triumph rewrote the rulebook and created the performance naked sector with their T309 Speed Triple. Since then, the iterations have…

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  • TRACKDAYS: Getting the most from them

    TRACKDAYS: Getting the most from them

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Once you’re at the track, there’s a lot to consider if you’re wanting to make the most of your day. Dean Ellison tells us what we need to know. Arriving at the Track If you want some garage space then you really need to get there early. At some circuits that means getting there the…

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  • TORQUING POINT: Always wear protection

    TORQUING POINT: Always wear protection

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Alan Dowds explains… I’m getting old (aren’t we all), but still like to think I can keep up with the kids when it comes to tech and the like.  I can wrangle a non-booting Apple Mac, build a PC from scratch, clean the sensor on a digital camera, and swap the cam belt on a…

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  • NEW KIT: LS2 Dragon Helmet

    NEW KIT: LS2 Dragon Helmet

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    Mark Lancaster

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    A new full-face performance helmet from premium Chinese maker LS2, the Dragon lid has a top spec at a very decent price. Designed at the firm’s R&D centre in Barcelona, the Dragon comes with a 6K carbon fibre outer shell – giving a light lid (from 1400g), with full ECE22.06 approval. All the vents and…

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  • YAMAHA XZR900 Thunderbolt

    YAMAHA XZR900 Thunderbolt

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Another concept supersport machine, but at the opposite end of the scale from the BMW we talked about yesterday on a number of fronts. Where the BMW Concept RR was a primped-up full-factory project, this is a labour of love, handbuilt over a couple of years by an artisan British custom bike builder, Marc Bell…

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  • BMW Concept RR

    BMW Concept RR

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    Mark Lancaster

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    To lovely Lake Como in northern Italy, where the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este car and bike show takes place. BMW is one of the organisers of this high-end gig (apparently it makes Goodwood look like the BMF show) and always shows off a concept car and bike or two. This year was the turn…

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  • MV AGUSTA Superveloce 1000 Ago

    MV AGUSTA Superveloce 1000 Ago

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    Mark Lancaster

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    With the financial collapse of parent firm Pierer Mobility at the turn of the year, MV Agusta finds itself operating as an independent outfit once more, separate from KTM and the other firms in that group. It’s issued an update from boss Luca Martin, detailing how it’s setting up new logistics, parts supply, and a…

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  • NEW KIT: Windmaster Base Layers

    NEW KIT: Windmaster Base Layers

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Vanucci all-season VXU-10 Windmaster base layers Smart, all-season base layer kit from German bike firm Louis Moto, the Vanucci VXU-10 shirts and leggings come in both men’s and women’s sizes. Smart windproof materials wick away sweat in summer and keep a layer of warm, dry air next to the skin in cooler conditions. £49.64 www.louis-moto.com

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  • TESTED: Panigale V2

    TESTED: Panigale V2

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    Mark Lancaster

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     In a bid to conquer the middleweight sportsbike sector, Ducati’s rewritten the rule book on its Panigale V2, starting afresh with a lither, smarter and more focused protagonist. Bruce Wilson took it for a pootle…   While some people might question how less can be more, it’s an ethos that Ducati’s played out wholesale with the…

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  • YAMAHA: New official Dealer

    YAMAHA: New official Dealer

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Via Moto, South Yorkshire’s premier motorcycle and scooter dealer, is proud to announce it has officially joined the Yamaha Motorcycle dealer network. This exciting new partnership brings together two names synonymous with quality, performance, and a shared commitment to excellence in motorcycling. Based in Barnsley and with a long-standing reputation for integrity, knowledge, and customer…

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  • TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Overseas trackdays

    TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Overseas trackdays

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    Mark Lancaster

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    If you’re keen to tick the overseas trackday box, here’s a bit of advice to make your experience as slick and enjoyable as possible.  A lot of things have changed in recent years, what with the impact of Covid and leaving the EU. Quite simply, trackdays abroad are not as straightforward as they used to…

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  • RST at the Isle of Man

    RST at the Isle of Man

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    Mark Lancaster

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    Top British leathers firm RST Moto is ramping up its presence at the Isle of Man TT for 2025. The company is taking the full race department to the middle of the Irish Sea for the first time, giving more racers the chance to sample its full-factory custom race suit fitting and design service, right…

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  • NEW KIT: Alpinestars Missile V3 leather jacket

    NEW KIT: Alpinestars Missile V3 leather jacket

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    Mark Lancaster

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    A high-end leather jacket from Alpinestars, which comes in vented Airflow or standard unvented form. The firm says it uses lessons learned from MotoGP, and has the latest in protection: Nucleon PLASMA armour in elbows and shoulders, plus a back protector pocket. It’s also compatible with Alpinestars’ various Tech-Air airbags including the latest 7X model.…

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