Mark Lancaster

  • The TRK 702…

    The TRK 702…

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    Alongside the TRK502 and TRK800, it’s reported that Benelli is planning to release a third middleweight adventure bike to its line-up. Benelli’s TRK502 adventure bike has been a massive success for the Italian-cum-Chinese firm, managing to claim the top spot in the Italian motorcycle sales charts in both 2020 and 2021. As such, it should…

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  • PRODUCTION READY: MV Agusta’s adventure bikes are coming!

    PRODUCTION READY: MV Agusta’s adventure bikes are coming!

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    Following its unexpected reveal at EICMA last year, everyone’s been wondering when we’ll get to see a ready-to-ride Cagiva Elephant-inspired adventure bike from the Italian factory. But in a recent interview, MV’s CEO broke the news that a production-ready version of the 554cc 5.5 will make its debut at this year’s EICMA show in November…

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  • Suzuki adds free V-Strom accessories to it’s summer Buying Power sales campaign

    Suzuki adds free V-Strom accessories to it’s summer Buying Power sales campaign

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    Suzuki is giving away £500 worth of free genuine accessories to anyone buying a V-Strom 1050XT or V-Strom 1050XT Tour from 1 July, as it sweetens its summer sales campaign. The campaign also sees both models – plus the Hayabusa, V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 650XT, SV650 and SV650X, GSX-S1000, and GSX-R1000R Phantom – available on…

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  • Moto Morini GOES BIG!

    Moto Morini GOES BIG!

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    Speaking to the press, Moto Morini’s General Manager Alberto Monni said that there’s a whole host of new machines earmarked for production in the not-too-distant future. Following its takeover by Chinese automotive giant Zhongeng in 2018, things went a bit quiet at the historic Italian firm. It stated its plans to significantly increase production and…

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  • Norton Motorcycles launch re-engineered V4SV – the definitive British superbike

    Norton Motorcycles launch re-engineered V4SV – the definitive British superbike

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    V4SV is a stunning homage to Norton’s 100-year racing prowess and success at the Isle of Man TT – imagined on the track, born on the roa -Only British designed and built superbike available -Built at the new multi-million-pound headquarters in Solihull -Full specification of bike revealed, priced at £44,000 -Manufacturer will focus on fulfilling…

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  • A RECORD BREAKING EVENT FOR THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE 2022

    A RECORD BREAKING EVENT FOR THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE 2022

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    On May 22nd, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place all over the world, breaking all fundraising records from the previous events.  After two years of social distancing and solo riding, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place worldwide in its pre-covid format, breaking all previous editions’ fundraising records. On Sunday 5th June, when the fundraising closed,…

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  • Our Mikko brings a cannon to a knife fight with a bit of V4S action..

    Our Mikko brings a cannon to a knife fight with a bit of V4S action..

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    The Ducati Multistrada V4 S stands out from most line-ups, but on our trip down south it was definitely the odd one out. Mainly because of the engine. It’s not just that it was the only four-cylinder bike among twins in this test, but it’s a very special engine: the 1158cc V4 powerplant was lifted…

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  • Retro Cool! Yamaha’s new XSR125 Legacy

    Retro Cool! Yamaha’s new XSR125 Legacy

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    The XSR125 was launched last year after much anticipation from learner riders looking for a stylish bike from a ‘big name’ manufacturer – and now, Yamaha’s decided it’s time to release a funky new version. Powered by the same 125cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine as the MT125 and R125, which produces 14.8 horsepower at 10,000rpm and…

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  • Norton: £100m investment received

    Norton: £100m investment received

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    Indian automotive giant TVS Motors has just invested £100 million in Norton Motorcycles. TVS bought the Norton brand back in April 2020, following its collapse at the hands of previous owner Stuart Garner. And things have been looking up since, with Norton opening a brand spanking new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Solihull, which shows just…

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  • Race of Champions: Ducati’s MotoGP Vs Superbike Vs Supersport!

    Race of Champions: Ducati’s MotoGP Vs Superbike Vs Supersport!

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    After the Sunday that saw Ducati triumph in the Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello International Circuit, the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer announces the details of one of the most highly-anticipated moments of World Ducati Week 2022: the Race of Champions. A unique race starring the Ducati team riders in MotoGP, Superbike and Supersport that will ignite the passion of…

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