Mark Lancaster

DUCATI: Next-gen V2 motor

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Mark Lancaster

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4th December 2024

Released just before the EICMA show; the new mid-power Ducati V2 engine for the foreseeable future. The big news is the firm’s dropped the desmodromic valves, and is using common old coil springs for its valve control. What next – hairpin springs? Anyway, what we lose in unique engine tech, we regain in easier servicing,…
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YAMAHA: 2025 MT-07 and Tracer 9

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd December 2024

MT-07 Yamaha’s MT-07 sits at the heart of a tasty middleweight range: Its engine and basic chassis layout forms the basis for the R7, XSR700, Tracer 700 and Ténéré models. And for 2025, the tuning-fork firm has given the neat roadster a chassis and tech upgrade, as well as the Y-AMT automatic transmission option. There’s…
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KAWASAKI: 2025 Z900

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd December 2024

It’s often overlooked for its fancier retro sister, the Z900 RS, but Kawasaki’s Z900 is a big hit with its owners, and sits nicely inbetween the mental supercharged Z H2 and the smaller Z650 twin naked. It’s been overlooked a bit by Kawasaki too arguably: But no longer. For 2025, the 124bhp inline-four 948cc motor…
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NORTON: New South West Dealer

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Mark Lancaster

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30th November 2024

Norton Motorcycles has begun a new sales partnership with established motorcycle dealer, Macpherson Motorcycles. Located in Plymouth, Macpherson Motorcycles brings Norton’s iconic range of motorcycles closer to enthusiasts in the region. From the timeless Commando 961 to the cutting-edge V4SV and V4CR models, these exceptional motorcycles are now available to view, test ride, and purchase…
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ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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29th November 2024

Roadskin® is excited to unveil the latest evolution of their best-selling Maximite® motorcycle protective hoodie, the Easyrider II. Originally designed for men, this version has been explicitly tailored for female motorcyclists; this refined and redesigned version promises to meet the unique needs of women riders by combining safety, style, and comfort. The Easyrider II builds…
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TRIUMPH: Their tasty trio…

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Mark Lancaster

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28th November 2024

Tiger, Speed Twin and Trident news for 2025… Tiger Sport 800 Déjà vu? Well, yes – the Hinckley firm sold a Tiger 800 model between 2010-2019, but it’s keen to stress this new machine has nothing to do with the old ‘un. In fact, it’s basically a grown-up’s version of the firm’s very successful entry-level…
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HONDA: 2025 refresh for the CMX

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Mark Lancaster

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26th November 2024

You may not love Honda’s CMX range of soft-ish Japanese cruisers, but you have to respect them for their massive sales performance. The CMX500 Rebel is a big hit with the A2 licence brigade, so much so that Kawasaki virtually copied it with its latest Eliminator 500, and the Africa Twin-powered CMX1100 provides a full-power…
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HONDA: 2025 Hornet CB1000/SP

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Mark Lancaster

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25th November 2024

I know what you’re thinking – didn’t we do this already? Well, yes: Honda first showed the new Hornet 1000 off around this time last year, as a 2024 model. It’s kinda heartening to think that the enormous moto-industrial complex which is Honda is just like us: Project bikes taking much longer than you thought…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Factory racing tests at Cataluyna after MotoGP

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Mark Lancaster

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21st November 2024

You won’t believe some of the big names involved; awesome! Have a read… Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing put the thundering performance of its race-prepared 2024 Road Glide® motorcycle on display in a test conducted in conjunction with DORNA and MotoGP at Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle…
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ROUND THE BEND: Get your cornering right

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Mark Lancaster

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19th November 2024

Riding round a nice series of bends, and getting it right, is one of the best feelings you get on a motorcycle. Get the corners wrong, however, and you are in a world of trouble. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out how to get…
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