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  • Next week: Michelin to launch three new motorcycle tyres

    Next week: Michelin to launch three new motorcycle tyres

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    By introducing a full new range of motorcycle tyres in 2024, available for riders from January, Michelin will accomplish a significant technical evolution. The new tyres equip many of the motorcycles that will be present at EICMA, and will be on display in the Michelin space in Hall 22. Here is the breakdown: The Power…

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  • New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

    New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

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    Named in tribute to legendary motorcycle rider Burt Munro, this shirt offers AA-rated protection for motorcycle riders while remaining lightweight and comfortable. With its Kevlar® lining, this product is meticulously crafted to safeguard against unforeseen mishaps, allowing you to fully relish the joys of life on two wheels, all the while looking stylish and turning…

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  • Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono

    Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono

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    Introducing the latest addition to the Ducati Hypermotard family – the 698 Mono. This new model, unveiled today, has a single-cylinder engine known as the ‘Superquadro Mono’. The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono boasts class-leading supermoto performance as the first single-cylinder model from Bologna in decades! Here’s what you need to know. The Superquadro Mono engine,…

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  • Yamaha unveils the new generation MT-09

    Yamaha unveils the new generation MT-09

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    Yamaha has announced its forthcoming new generation MT-09, a decade on from the original.

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  • Ridden: The NEW Royal Enfield Himalayan

    Ridden: The NEW Royal Enfield Himalayan

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    Chad’s over in India right now, riding the NEW Royal Enfield Himalayan, and it’s VERY hush-hush. We can show you some photos, but we can’t tell you Chad’s verdict or any specifications on the bike at the moment. One thing we can say though is it looks fabulous, and we’ll bring you Chad’s update as…

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  • QUICK SPIN: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE

    QUICK SPIN: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE

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    There’s big demand for off-road ready adventure bikes; but what if you’re only interested in riding on the road? Suzuki reckons it’s got you covered with the latest version of its much-lauded V-Strom 800. We’ve been for a quick blast to see what it’s made of. WORDS: Chris Moss / PHOTOS: Suzuki In March this year…

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  • BMW introduces the new S 1000 XR and M 1000 XR

    BMW introduces the new S 1000 XR and M 1000 XR

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    BMW Motoradd has introduced new and improved versions of two of its popular long-distance sports bikes.

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  • New Bikes: Aprilia’s RS 457

    New Bikes: Aprilia’s RS 457

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    The Italian firm’s looking to snap up sales in the learner legal market, revealing a proper A2-compliant sportsbike in the form of its new RS 457. Here’s what you need to know. Riders of a sporty disposition have got plenty to get excited about next year. There’s some exciting stuff going on at the lower…

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  • Ducati to debut in Motocross

    Ducati to debut in Motocross

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    Ducati is embarking on a new and meaningful journey as the iconic red of Borgo Panigale makes its debut in the world of motocross. Ducati has enlisted the expertise of nine-time MX World Champion Antonio Cairoli to serve as their high-performance test rider for the upcoming racing program. 24 October 2023 marks the debut of…

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  • The Kove 450 Rally is coming

    The Kove 450 Rally is coming

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    There’s about to be an exciting new option for off-road riders who dream of Dakar Rallys… the Kove 450 Rally. The Chinese firm’s only been around since 2017, but after showing its bike at EICMA last year and competing in the 2023 Dakar Rally, it’s starting to become pretty clear the company has big plans…

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