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SUZUKI: Sports Bike Surprise Incoming

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Mark Lancaster

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29th August 2025

Every now and then a bike pops up that genuinely catches us out – and Suzuki’s latest news has done just that. We’re talking about a brand-new GSX-R1000R for 2026. Yep, you read that right – a fresh litre-class GSX-R, something many of us thought we’d never see again. It’s a real curveball because the…
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TRY RIDES get young people on motorcycles, and make them safer

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Mark Lancaster

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28th August 2025

Phoenix Motorcycle Training is welcoming the next generation of riders into the wonderful world of motorcycling with the easy, stress-free and affordable Try Ride initiative. And it aims to make them safer riders, too. With the aim of introducing more young people to motorcycling, the UK’s largest motorcycle training provider Phoenix Motorcycle Training, and the National Young Rider…
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Q&A: Faulty Carbon Wheel Crash: Who’s Liable?

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Mark Lancaster

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27th August 2025

Track Day trauma involving a faulty wheel given the once-over by our legal eagle Andrew Prendergast of White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors Q. I have a very trick GSXR1000 that I bought new. However, I have never ridden on the road and purchased it with the sole purpose of turning it into a track bike. I…
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END OF AN ERA: Jonathan Rea to Retire from World Superbike After 2025 Season

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Mark Lancaster

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25th August 2025

Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea has announced that he will retire from full-time competition when his agreement with Yamaha Motor Europe comes to an end at the close of the 2025 season. Rea’s history speaks for itself; since making his debut in the Superbike class as a wildcard in 2008, the Northern Irishman…
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NEW KIT: Roadskin® Introduces the Rhiannon Ladies Motorcycle Gloves

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd August 2025

Roadskin has announced the launch of the Rhiannon Ladies Motorcycle Gloves, designed exclusively to provide female riders with unparalleled protection, comfort, and style. Built for the open road, the Rhiannon gloves combine cutting-edge premium materials with a sleek design, ensuring both safety and performance without compromise. “We believe that motorcycle gear shouldn’t force riders to…
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NORTON expands with New Indian Subsidiary

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd August 2025

Norton Motorcycles, the legendary British brand now owned by TVS Motor Company, has taken another major step in its global growth strategy. On 19 August 2025, Norton confirmed the creation of a fully owned Indian subsidiary, Norton Motorcycle Private Limited, officially registered with India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The move highlights TVS’s long-term commitment to…
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NEW KIT: Dakota Jacket from Roadskin

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Mark Lancaster

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21st August 2025

Introducing the Roadskin® Dakota Jacket Roadskin is proud to unveil the Dakota Jacket, an exceptional fusion of style, comfort, and unmatched protection, explicitly tailored for motorcycle riders who refuse to compromise on safety or aesthetics. Designed with an AA safety rating, the Dakota Jacket stands out as the ultimate choice for bikers seeking premium protection…
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BUYING A USED Daytona 675R

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Mark Lancaster

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20th August 2025

In 2013, Triumph launched an all-new Daytona 675R, a bike that helped form the basis of the current Moto2 project. If you’re looking to buy a used one, Jon Urry has some advice… Despite kicking the Japanese manufacturers’ collective inline four backsides since 2006 with their triple, in 2013 when Triumph launched the all-new Daytona…
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TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Buy cheap, buy twice!

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Mark Lancaster

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19th August 2025

Dean Ellison reminds us that the quality remains long after the price is forgotten” Quality comes at a price, so don’t be so quick to buy something just because it’s cheap Gone are the days when everything you bought ‘Made in China’ just broke first time out. China is the world’s factory and produce an…
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HJC F100 helmet

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Mark Lancaster

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16th August 2025

The latest flip-front lid from Korean firm HJC, the F100 is ideal for daily rides or longer tours, especially on warmer days. It’s a full-rotation design, so you can wear it with the chinbar fully back as an open-facer for a breeze on the chin, or closed up as a full facer. There’s a built-in…
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