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Casey Stoner unveils new concept bike
By Tim Skilton on 31/07/2007 14:21:18
A host of safety and security features on new machine
MOTOGP CHAMPIONSHIP leader Casey Stoner was at the unveiling of a new concept motorcycle earlier this month. The machine, designed by Tim Cameron, is claimed to be safer, cheaper to repair and harder to steal than any current motorcycle. The bike
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Man gets 3 years probation for sex with bike
By Tim Skilton on 15/11/2007 15:09:00
...and also gets placed on the Sex Offenders Register
How the offender travelled to court, probablyA MAN caught trying to have sex with his bicycle has been sentenced to three years on probation. An article on bbc.co.uk/news states Robert Stewart, 51, admitted a sexually aggravated breach of the peace by conducting himself in a diso...
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Milan Show: Bimota Tesi 3D
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 15:44:44
Gorgeous Bimota with hub-centre steering
Bimota Tesi 3DSpecs to follow
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Arrow exhaust upgrade for GSX-R1000 for £300
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 16:11:26
Limited offer while stocks last
UPGRADE YOUR new GSX-R1000 with a set of titanium silencers from Arrow for just £300 and you'll make a saving of over £370.This exclusive opportunity is available from authorised Suzuki dealers for a limited time only.
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NEC Show: Triumph Thruxton Special
By Tim Skilton on 13/11/2007 12:20:59
One-off Thruxton to test market reaction
TRIUMPH HAVE built a one-off Thruxton special, which is to appear at the NEC Show.Sources say the bike's been built to gauge public reaction and could go into production if there's enough interest.Look out for it on Triumph's stand at the NEC Show.
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Grass track racer killed at weekend event
By Tim Skilton on 22/10/2007 10:22:42
Rider hits fence in front of 500 spectators
A MOTORCYCLE grass track racer has been killed in an incident at an event near Worcester. The rider, David Durham, from Wantage, was taking part in the Midland Centre Championships at Offerton, Hindlip, yesterday when the he came off the track and crashed into a fence.The event, ...
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Milan Show: Kawasaki 250 Ninja
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 11:36:10
Pocket rockets are back!
KAWASAKI'S NINJA 250 is the company's attempt to revitalise the UK's all-but-extinct small capacity sportsbike market.The bike uses a 249cc parallel twin, with dual overhead camshafts and a new 2-into-1 exhaust system. Seventeen-inch wheels, 290mm petal front discs and 2-piston c...
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Biker's family awarded £110,000 compensation
By Tim Skilton on 05/11/2007 10:56:31
Diesel spill proved root cause of fatality
THE FAMILY of a motorcyclist who was killed in a collision after hitting a patch of diesel has been awarded £110,000 in compensation.The victim, Richard Cooper, hit a large pool of diesel on his Yamaha motorcycle and collided head on with a van in March 2006.The award was granted...
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Milan Show: Haga 10th Anniversary Ltd Edition R1
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 14:36:18
Only 500 machines to celebrate 10 years in SBK
YAMAHA HAVE unveiled a limited edition R1 in the colours of Noriyuki Haga, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the R-Series and Yamaha's victory in the 2007 SBK Constructors' championship. Only 500 machines will be built.Number 41 of the 500 editions of the Yzf-R1 10th anniver...
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Dainese D-Air racing collar video
By Tim Skilton on 08/11/2007 16:01:47
Inflatable neck support crash demo
CHECK OUT the footage of Dainese's test rider testing their new D-AIR protection collar, which inflates when the rider becomes separated from the machine in a crash. D-AIR is a sophisticated protection system with three air-bags that inflate in about 30 milliseconds and maintain ...
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