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Zef Eisenberg has crazy 176mph Swedish ice adventure

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Alan Dowds

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11th March 2019

Trying to do 200mph on ice is harder than it looks – who knew? WE’VE ALL done crazy things here, haven’t we? But this one sort of takes the biscuit. We mentioned the other week that Guernsey-based land speed racer Zef Eisenberg was going to Sweden to try and hit the double-ton on his titanium-spike-tyred…
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2019 BMW S1000RR UK Prices and PCP deals released

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Alan Dowds

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7th March 2019

207bhp mega-tech sports weapon available on KILLER finance deals… Bruce W (and me!) are just back from riding the new 2019 BMW S1000RR at a damp Estoril circuit. And it’s fair to say the bike impressed – but you can read more about that in the NEW ISSUE of the mag, out soon. In the…
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ROAD RACING MAKES A RETURN TO OLIVER’S MOUNT!

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Carl Stevens

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6th March 2019

Yep, you heard that right folks! Racing returns to the legendary 2.43 mile public road track once more… After months of speculation, it’s finally been confirmed by The Two Four Three Road Racing Association that two meetings will go ahead this year. First up is the Barry Sheene Classic on the 27th & 28th July…
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USED & ABUSED: KEIS G501 HEATED PREMIUM OUTER GLOVES REVIEWED!

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Carl Stevens

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4th March 2019

Heated Gloves from KEIS, because the winter may not be over quite yet… KEIS have long been the purveyors of Heated Clothing, Heated jackets, heated trousers and even warming pads for the soles of your feet – but they have now added the G501 Premium Heated Arnoured Outer Glove to their range. Heated gloves have…
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Rookie racing blog 1: riding my Honda ‘Pig’ with EMRA in the Bridgestone 500s

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Carl Stevens

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4th March 2019

It was around 6pm on Sunday 23 September when I decided that 2019 would be the year to enter my first ever full racing season on a 15-year-old Honda CB500. I won’t be alone. I shared an awning that day with Gary Hartshorne, a great friend who had convinced me to not only buy a…
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Kawasaki Japan restarting production of Z1 parts

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Alan Dowds

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2nd March 2019

KHI has dusted off the plans for the original 1972 superbike, and is making new cylinder heads OKAY, THIS is a bit of a niche one – and is probably one for our sister title Classic Motorcycle Mechanic – but it did tickle us. Over in Japan, Kawasaki has announced it’s going to start producing…
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Zero unveils latest electric bike

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Alan Dowds

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1st March 2019

Them ‘leccy bikes are getting better it seems… WE WON’T lie (not today anyway). We know you all hate electric bikes out there in internet shouty-opinion land. And you’re right in many ways. They’re a very long way from being able to replace our favourite nutter sports, hyper-naked and big bhp machinery. But, a little…
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Ride with Rossi at Dainese track school in Misano

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Alan Dowds

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28th February 2019

But it’ll cost you… Who the hell wouldn’t want to do a bit of a track school with genuine MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi? We can’t think of anyone. And if you don’t, then get off this website – you’re barred. So it’s a bit of an amazing story this. Dainese is running a series of…
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WORLD’S BIGGEST CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF TT RACING!

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Sam Hewitt

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26th February 2019

Stafford International Classic MotorCycle Show returns in April with a special TT-themed spectacular.
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See Steve McQueen’s Great Escape stunt Trumpet

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Alan Dowds

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26th February 2019

Actual bike used in WW2 escape flick on show at special RAF Benevolent fund film night NORMALLY, WE’D not be too bothered about seeing a mad old Triumph from the 1950s. But we’ll make an exception here. The RAF Benevolent Fund is holding a special event, in Hammersmith, on March 24th, to mark the 75th…
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MadMAx aims for 200mph – on ice

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Alan Dowds

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19th February 2019

Crazy land speed racer Zef Eisenberg off to Sweden to attempt new record on supercharged Hayabusa EVER DONE a proper double-ton? I don’t mean on the speedo – a genuine, GPS or timing-lights deal. You need at least 200bhp to really guarantee it – and I’ve done it a couple of times over the years,…
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Video: How to change a chain and sprockets

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Ben Stockdale

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18th February 2019

Without a chain or sprockets, you wouldn’t be going anywhere fast.
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KAWASAKI ANNOUNCE DEALER OPEN EVENTS

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Carl Stevens

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13th February 2019

On the hunt for a new Kwak, or just fancy being in with a chance of winning some snazzy prizes and having a sneaky cuppa? Well, you’ll want to head down to your local Kawasaki dealership for this then… If you’re a fan of the green corner, then you’re going to want to keep the…
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Kent firm showing special 160bhp Speed Triple specials at London bike show

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Alan Dowds

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11th February 2019

Associated British Motorcycles launching Gemini ‘Naked’ and ‘Indianapolis’ customs, built by Tony Scott at T3 Racing OFF TO the London bike show this weekend? Why not, eh? And here’s an extra reason to pop up to the Excel Centre in Docklands – a pair of new super-naked specials, built in the UK with top notch…
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MARCH 2019 ISSUE, OUT NOW!

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Carl Stevens

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11th February 2019

Fed up of the cold and can’t wait for the summer? Well, get warmed up with the new issue of Fast Bikes, packed with all kinds of two-wheeled goodness: • Size Matters – We give Kawasaki’s new ZX-6R its hardest test yet, with an epic road trip and track test against one of the best…
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