Sports Bikes

NOSTALGIA: Eddie Lawson mind games

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Mark Lancaster

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4th July 2024

VJMC’s Steve Cooper looks back to the racing of 1989… There’s probably nothing quite like internecine race team politics to destabilise a rider and when that rider just so happens to be your very own World Champion things can rapidly slide sideways. Lawson found himself in precisely this situation despite being the world’s Number One.…
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TESTED: Aprilia RS 457

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd July 2024

Bruce Wilson gets to grips with the A2 friendly Assassin… Fixated on goals and the chance to lift the bar in the hotly-contested A2 sportsbike market, there were two sets of numbers that mattered above all else for the firm from Noale: 175 and 47. To elaborate, the lightest an A2 machine can weigh is…
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MICHAEL DUNLOP: Race-win record could be unassailable?

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Mark Lancaster

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20th June 2024

Michael Dunlop’s race-win record could be unassailable, says presenter Hailey Coxon on podcast’s special Isle of Man TT episode Presenter Hailey Coxon believes Michael Dunlop’s record haul of Isle of Man TT race wins may never be broken. Four victories at this year’s event saw him surpass his uncle Joey’s total of 26 – a…
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HISTORY OF: Cadwell Park

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Mark Lancaster

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19th June 2024

The landed gentry don’t often get things right. But when they do… Cadwell Park circuit nestles in the south of the Lincolnshire Wolds, climbing from a dip up the side of two of the many crests that create the surrounding rough, sea-like countryside – and is one of the UK’s best racing circuits. The tree-lined…
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SHOEI: New limited-edition X-SPR Pro Dean Harrison replica

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Mark Lancaster

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6th June 2024

The X-SPR Pro Harrison TC-2 features the 3-time TT winner’s iconic and instantly recognisable design – the helmet was unveiled by Dean himself during an exclusive event at the Isle of Man TT last night (Wednesday, 5th June). True to Dean’s original design and the helmet he currently wears to conquer the world-famous Isle of…
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TRIUMPH: Limited edition Speed Triple 1200RR in association with Breitling

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Mark Lancaster

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5th June 2024

Modern technology meets classic style in the latest collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles and Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling; two pioneering brands known for precision engineering, performance and style. Capturing the essence of freedom on the open road and celebrating the brands’ shared spirit of bold innovation, Triumph unveils a top of the range Speed Triple 1200…
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NORTON: Choose any colour paint!

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Mark Lancaster

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24th May 2024

Norton Motorcycles is set to launch its colour customisation programme, One of One, at this year’s Bike Shed Moto Show on Friday, 24th May. One of One enables Norton customers to personalise their motorcycle at the point of purchase using any paint colour they desire and choose bespoke stitching and colours for accompanying accessories. The programme…
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KTM: Limited-Edition RC 8C

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd April 2024

KTM’s revealed the latest version of its dedicated track weapon: the RC 8C It’s that time of the year when the Austrian factory whips the covers off its limited-edition, all-singing, all-dancing, track-only sportbike. It’s very, very similar to last year’s model – though for 2024, there’re only 100 of them rolling off the production line.…
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NEW: Celebrity motorbike podcast

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Mark Lancaster

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17th April 2024

Two famous retired sportsmen will embark on a new challenge next week when they launch a brand new podcast about motorcycling. Former athlete Iwan Thomas, the British men’s 400m record holder for 25 years, and ex-Premier League footballer David Prutton will front Full Chat, a motorbike show featuring celebrity guests. First in the saddle is…
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GREEN MACHINE: Experimental Gixer to run at Suzuka 8 Hours

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Mark Lancaster

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5th April 2024

It may be difficult to fathom, but nearly two years have passed since Suzuki’s surprising declaration to withdraw completely from worldwide motorcycle racing. However, as dedicated followers of the FIM Endurance World Championship are aware, this decision did not come to fruition. As December rolled around, Suzuki made another big announcement. The Yoshimura SERT (Suzuki…
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