Blogs

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Triumph Rocket 3 hits 60mph in 2.73 seconds!

The new 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 has shredded the rulebooks by hitting 60mph quicker than practically any other road bike

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20mph speed limits in central London begin

Reduced speed limits have come into force across 8.9km of central London roads this week

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Top ten full-size single-cylinder motorcycles

The character and delivery of a big-capacity single-cylinder engine is an unmistakable thing. Here’s our pick of the top ten full-sized thumpers

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The trail of people owed money by Norton continues to grow

A Freedom of Information Request shows Norton owe Leicestershire District Council a sizable sum of money

Harry Dunn rider protest rearranged to target US Embassies in 3 cities

A mass rider protest in honour of the late Harry Dunn has been rearranged for May and extended to include ride-outs to US Embassies in 3 cities

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Kawasaki patent three wheeled motorcycle design

New patents show what could be Kawasaki’s first serious foray into the three-wheeled motorcycle market

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Yamaha announce Back to the Drawing Board design competition

The design competition allows entrants to design their own custom-built Yamaha XSR700 with the winning design being made turned into reality

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Quadrophenia style mod film to be released this year

The film follows Danny a scooter shop and night club owner chased by an underworld mobster

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All change at Harley-Davidson as President and CEO Mike Levatich quits

Harley-Davidson has a new President and CEO following the resignation of Mike Levatich amid ongoing struggles at the American firm

Aprilia, Moto Guzzi spur Piaggio on to 2019 sales gains

The Piaggio Group reports an increase in sales for 2019 with its motorcycle range alone contributing a 25% increase year-on-year

It has taken Energica just 8 weeks of 2020 to match total 2019 sales

Energica reveals it has taken as many orders for its new Ego and Eva models in just eight weeks of 2020 than it sold during the entirety of 2019

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Mass rider protest in honour of Harry Dunn to descend on US Embassy

The Justice4Harry Green Ribbon Campaign Protest Run will see motorcyclists descend on capital for a ride to the US Embassy in London

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German noise initiative calls for extreme measures to silence bikes

Electric motorcycle recommendations, banning of bikes on weekends and making aftermarket exhausts illegal among German noise initiative proposal

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Metzeler launches Sportec M9RR supersports tyre

Metzeler updates its supersport tyre range with the launch of the new Metzeler Sportec M9 RR

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Royal Enfield global sales slump despite huge European gains

Royal Enfield's 2019 global sales drop 18% despite large growths in almost every motorcycle market outside its Indian heartland

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Mike Hailwood’s 1978 TT comeback to get big budget Hollywood treatment

The story of 'Mike the Bike' Mike Hailwood's stunning 1978 Isle of Man TT comeback is going to be hitting the big screen, starring Eric Bana

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Triumph to shift Speed Triple, Tiger production from UK to Thailand

Production of the Triumph Speed Triple and Tiger 1200 - the last volume models still made in Hinckley - will shift to Thailand this year

Harley-Davidson unveils new entry-level Softail Standard model

The 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard is introduced to give the range a new entry level starting point and appeal to customisers

If you see Troy Bayliss’ stolen Ducati ‘stick a broom in front wheel!'

Three-time WorldSBK Champion Troy Bayliss calls for the return of his two up Ducati Panigale V4 R... by any means possible!

Transport Watchdog launches campaign to sort out road signs

Transport Focus is asking road users to call out improper, obscured or out of date signage to them

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Video of Toni Bou scaling vertical rocks on bike is mind blowing

Superstar Trials rider Toni Bou prepares himself for the 2020 World Trials Championship by showing off his world-famous skills in training

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Donald Trump pressuring India to slash duty on Harley-Davidson bikes

US President Donald Trump reportedly steps in to pressure India into lowering import tariffs on large engine motorcycles, namely Harley-Davidson models

Suzuki set to throw its hat into the electric motorcycle ring

Suzuki's MD reveals the company is working on new electric models as the latest high-profile manufacturer to investigate EV platform

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Here's the new Batbike… but what is Batman riding (and crashing)?

The all-new Batbike (Batcycle) appears during filming in Glasgow for the upcoming DC Comics Batman film... but what exactly is it?

Petition started for government to question Garner on Norton collapse

A petition calling on the government to intervene and question Stuart Garner over the collapse of Norton and his role in using pensions funds is started