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- Queensferry Moto Routes – A new take on motorcycle touring
If there’s one thing we’ve learnt throughout and after lockdown, it’s to get out more and enjoy what you want to do. This gave Gary and John the idea, of getting bikers together, and showing them the best roads they… Read More »Queensferry Moto Routes – A new take on motorcycle touring - The roads are rubbish, but it’s still fun..right?
British roads are terrible, ok correction, the British road surface are terrible. It would be wrong to call the actual roads themselves bad because we are privileged to have some absolute gems stashed around the UK. For me, the issues… Read More »The roads are rubbish, but it’s still fun..right? - New Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa motorcycle tyre!
Pirelli celebrates its 150th birthday, and as part, they are releasing a new line of one of their best selling and performing tyre groups; the Diablo Rosso. The new Diablo Rosso Corsa, sees a higher grip even faster road-focused tyre… Read More »New Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa motorcycle tyre! - Is Yamaha working on a new sportsbike for 2022?
Over the past few years, with the CV-19 pandemic and spiralling costs, firms want to get the most reward from R&D costs; at first, I thought it was to keep things simple, but it also makes excellent business sense. This… Read More »Is Yamaha working on a new sportsbike for 2022? - BeMoto Insurance giving away Panigale V4S!
Motorcycle insurance specialist BeMoto has announced the launch of the new BeLotto competition, to win a Ducati Panigale V4S complete with a full selection of other prizes totalling over £10,000, in this free to enter competition. BeMoto insurance are relatively… Read More »BeMoto Insurance giving away Panigale V4S! - Ducati launches ‘Ducati Unica’ program
Ducati has launched a new program called ‘Ducati Unica’, allowing customers, to customise their Ducati directly with the designers at Centro Stile Ducati making completely bespoke Ducati or Scrambler models. Ducati tests new Moto E project! With the skilled hands… Read More »Ducati launches ‘Ducati Unica’ program - Gossiped Brabus 1300R spied!
If you didn’t know, there is a rumoured shift believed to be going on inside KTM. The brand which also owns Husqvarna and Gas Gas motorcycles is reportedly shifting its products within its product lines. Road bikes are touted as… Read More »Gossiped Brabus 1300R spied! - National Highways revises best practices for road design with motorcyclists in mindThe motorcycle working group, set up by Highways England in 2015 has put together creative input to the National Highways to make the UK road network safer for motorcyclists. This group provides specialist info and briefings to the needs of… Read More »National Highways revises best practices for road design with motorcyclists in mind
- North Wales’ A542 Horseshoe pass gets 40mph limit change!
The firm biker favourite meeting location, with a decent cafe, huge slabs of cake, and of course a naturally great ride up there has now had a 40mph speed limit change approved. Local councillors are said to be “Delighted” at… Read More »North Wales’ A542 Horseshoe pass gets 40mph limit change! - Unveiling: Gresini Racing
The iconic Gresini name is coming back to MotoGP as a full-fledged satellite team outfit, after years of sponsoring the Aprilia brand. Of course, Gresini have an impressive pedigree as a standalone satellite team, most notably in their involvement with… Read More »Unveiling: Gresini Racing - No Limits trackdays brings in back protector rule
Last year, UK track day provider No limits and circuit operator MSV brought in the mandatory brake lever guard rule for all track day participants, and rightly so. For 2022, No limits trackdays and MSV are also making back protectors… Read More »No Limits trackdays brings in back protector rule - New Michelin Road 6 tyre for 2022
Brand new for 2022 is the Michelin Road 6 tyre, evolving the already popular and successful Road 5, designed for riders who like to ride in all weathers and seasons and expect good tyre life. The Road series of tyres… Read More »New Michelin Road 6 tyre for 2022 - New Ducati MotoE bike tested!
We had seen the images of the electric Panigale rocking around the roads of Bologna, with the rider with a blurred face (he gets everywhere), but at the time what we didn’t know how serious Ducati were. We just thought… Read More »New Ducati MotoE bike tested! - Damon Motorcycles teases new HyperFighter model
You probably won’t recognise the name unless you are a massive motorcycle nerd (like me), or a massive EV nerd (not me) or both. Canadian firm Damon took the market by storm offering what they call the safest motorcycle on… Read More »Damon Motorcycles teases new HyperFighter model - Crighton Motorcycles reveals rotary-powered weapon!
I pose a question to you, name me one of the best sounding engines ever. Surely on the list goes the fabulous Wankel engine, made famous in the Mazda RX-7. If you have ever owned a Wankel or even heard… Read More »Crighton Motorcycles reveals rotary-powered weapon! - Norton Motorcycles set to unveil V4 Cafe Racer at Motorcycle Live
It’s fair to say that new Norton is forgetting the past and looking to the future, an all-new factory and headquarters, a new V4SV model replacing the old V4SS, and now the new V4CR. It shares a lot with the… Read More »Norton Motorcycles set to unveil V4 Cafe Racer at Motorcycle Live - Honda unwraps the roads team for 2022
In what could be the ultimate master and apprentice team pairing, 23 TT winner John McGuinness is paired with four-time NW200 winner, BSB winner but TT newcomer Glenn Irwin. Both riding the new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, the move see McGuinness back… Read More »Honda unwraps the roads team for 2022 - What is a CBT and do I need one?
The CBT or Compulsory basic training is usually a days training, enabling riders 16+ to ride a motorcycle on the road in the UK. A CBT will allow a 16-year-old to ride a 50cc bike or scooter or 17 and… Read More »What is a CBT and do I need one? - Dream job alert! – Honda UK Racing Engine build technician
Dream of working in motorsport with some of the fastest and latest motorcycles? Do you know how to build engines to tight tolerances and precise measurements? Good, well Honda UK are looking for a full time, salaried engine build technician… Read More »Dream job alert! – Honda UK Racing Engine build technician - MotoGP goes green with new fuel!
As with most companies and sports, customers and fans are rapidly expecting more green credentials, whether it’s baked beans from your supermarket or the finest petrols for motorsport use. The latest news sees the MotoGP championship move to a new… Read More »MotoGP goes green with new fuel! - Are motorcycles ULEZ exempt?
It would be nice to think that the government is helping reduce congestion, and increase efficiency by encouraging people to take two wheels instead of four by making two-wheelers exempt from the ULEZ charge. However, while some bikes emissions do… Read More »Are motorcycles ULEZ exempt? - MCE Insurance parent company falls into administration
When it comes to motorcycle insurance MCE were a big name. Former BSB title sponsors, with the bloke that walked around with a big head, can’t remember his name. Unfortunately, MCE UK’s parent company based out of Gibraltar operating under… Read More »MCE Insurance parent company falls into administration - KTM evolves the 1290 SuperDuke R into an all-new beast
It’s that time of year when manufacturers tease us with all of the next year’s new bikes, and this time, it’s KTM’s turn. 2022 brings a new KTM 1290 Superduke R and a Superduke R EVO, bringing with it KTM’s… Read More »KTM evolves the 1290 SuperDuke R into an all-new beast - Best A2 bike options
For riders aged between 19 and 24, who have passed their CBT, Theory test, MOD1 and MOD2 tests are entitled to their A2 licence. People often get confused, the A2 licence is classed as a Full UK motorcycle licence. This… Read More »Best A2 bike options - 2022 Yamaha MT10 breaks cover
Yamaha teased us yesterday, and today they have delivered the good, showing us the brand new* MT10. At first, I was surprised we had been treated to a new MT10 before the new R1, but then the MT10 outsells the… Read More »2022 Yamaha MT10 breaks cover - Yamaha teases brand new MT10
It’s no news that Yamaha’s flagship Hypernaked The MT10 is getting a bit old. First unveiled at EICMA 2015 with the first units hitting the road in 2016, one year after the new shape 2CR R1. After the MT07 and… Read More »Yamaha teases brand new MT10 - Can motorcycle helmets be repaired?
Motorcycle helmets are not cheap, especially if you value your head and the contents of it, chances are you’ve spent a fair amount, on a reputable brand with good safety scores. Now imagine, the worst happens and you drop your… Read More »Can motorcycle helmets be repaired? - How much does a European trackday cost?
Motorcycling isn’t a cheap hobby, regardless of what aspect you do. From riding on the road to track days, Motocross, trials, or even just watching, it takes a lot of hard-earned to get started. With the rapidly worsening road conditions,… Read More »How much does a European trackday cost? - WMC250EV continues on track to take electric speed record!
It’s infrequent yet refreshing these days to find somebody straying from the norm and doing different, going off at tangents to everybody else, with a similar target in mind, radically thinking outside the box, for a new way to hit… Read More »WMC250EV continues on track to take electric speed record! - Triumph motorcycles releases Speed Triple 1200RR: The most technically advanced Speed Triple yet!
Since teaser images were released a few weeks ago, we knew Triumph was working on something sportier, with most hoping for a fully-faired Superbike slayer from the British firm. The teaser images showed a new sportier-looking front end and seat… Read More »Triumph motorcycles releases Speed Triple 1200RR: The most technically advanced Speed Triple yet! - Triumph backs the struggling hospitality industry in new ‘Ride out to help out campaign.’
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the hospitality industry hard, with many restaurants, pubs and other biker meeting places and food outlets being forced to close. Triumph has decided to launch their own version of ‘Eat Out to Help Out’, dubbed… Read More »Triumph backs the struggling hospitality industry in new ‘Ride out to help out campaign.’ - What is E10 fuel and can I use E10 in my bike?
Dubbed the biggest change to petrol forecourts since 4star was dropped back in 2000, the new E10 (10% ethanol) petrol grade could have a huge impact to all motorists. We all use petrol (bar electric bikers), and with petrol making… Read More »What is E10 fuel and can I use E10 in my bike? - The KTM motocross experience
It’s nine in the morning on a grey day in August. My Sat Nav is sending me down the most obscure back roads in West Sussex, for some reason known only to Google maps. Turning into a light industrial estate… Read More »The KTM motocross experience - ProBolt celebrates the British GP weekend with a sale!
Uk premium fastener manufacturer ProBolt is celebrating the British Moto GP round a Silverstone by offering a massive discount range on Aluminium and Titanium fasteners with 15% off orders over £50, 20% off orders over £75 and a massive 25%… Read More »ProBolt celebrates the British GP weekend with a sale! - RiMS Racing Steam code giveaway!
To celebrate the release of the band new RiMS Racing game I’ve been given three codes to download the game for free off steam! All you have to do is sign up for our newsletter (below) and give us a… Read More »RiMS Racing Steam code giveaway! - Sena launches new Outrush R flip front helmet
Wireless intercom experts Sena have released a brand new flip front helmet, fully integrated with Bluetooth to provide wireless connectivity. Making things simple, without the need to retrofit cables, microphones speakers or accessories fit intercom units to the helmet shell.… Read More »Sena launches new Outrush R flip front helmet - Valentino Rossi Retires
Today, the motorsport world was finally privy to an announcement that has been a long time coming, yet which none of us wished to hear. Valentino Rossi will be hanging up his MotoGP leathers at the end of the year.… Read More »Valentino Rossi Retires - Aprilia releases new Tuareg 660
Aprilia has released yet another new platform using its successful 660 parallel twin-cylinder layout, which features the RS660 and the Tuono 660. Marking a return to the adventure segment with a proven engine making this a serious rival to the… Read More »Aprilia releases new Tuareg 660 - Ducati unveils Troy Baylis Tribute Panigale V2
What better bike to celebrate the guy who won three world titles on a Twin-cylinder Ducati than creating a new special edition model. Much like the Fogarty V4 released a few years ago, (*shrugs* yes he also won on Twins),… Read More »Ducati unveils Troy Baylis Tribute Panigale V2 - Triumph Motorcycles announces new off-road product ranges!
It’s probably no surprise to hear the news that Triumph are working and developing a new ‘Comprehensive’ range of competition Motocross and Enduro motorcycles. Focusing on making competition MX and Enduro machinery brings a full Triumph race program aiming at… Read More »Triumph Motorcycles announces new off-road product ranges! - New KTM RC8C, orange track-ready beast!
We have been asking KTM for years now to make a road-going sportsbike. You know take the wealth of experience and knowledge gained from the MotoGP project and make something road legal (and orange) to slay the likes of the… Read More »New KTM RC8C, orange track-ready beast! - Short: Allen Millyard’s V10 Viper powered motorcycle
Digging through the archives has provided some footage captured for the Pagent of Power, of Allen’s V10 Dodge Viper powered motorcycle. Effectively his take on the Dodge Tomahawk, except road legal and frequently ridden. The Dodge Viper V10 engine produces… Read More »Short: Allen Millyard’s V10 Viper powered motorcycle - Warwick Moto unveil ‘Frontier’ electric motorcycle with support from Norton
A group of 13 students from WMG, University of Warwick, and leading academics, engineers, and researchers have developed a new cutting-edge electric motorcycle. The Frontier has been developed, and the latest version runs a modified Norton frame and a first… Read More »Warwick Moto unveil ‘Frontier’ electric motorcycle with support from Norton - Are motorcycle fans getting the short straw again?
It seems to be the common thing that motorsport is always at the back of peoples minds, and the latest delay on the UK’s opening up program sees motorsport fans miss out yet again. It’s pretty stupid that fans can’t… Read More »Are motorcycle fans getting the short straw again? - Suzuki announces new GSX-S950
Brand new for 2021 is the new Suzuki GSX-S950, using the same platform as the new GSX-s1000 which launched earlier in the year. The bike even uses the same 999cc engine, but in a lower state of tune, allowing the… Read More »Suzuki announces new GSX-S950 - What is a paddock stand?
Paddock stands are essential for the home mechanic or the track day junkie and race teams. Front and rear stands are the simplest way to get both wheels off the floor. Making wheel changes, fitting or removing tyre warmers, or… Read More »What is a paddock stand? - Win a day with California Superbike School UK
Want to win a day with the great people at California Superbike School UK learning how to ride a bike properly on track? Of course, you do, who wouldn’t, and it really couldn’t be simpler! All you have to do… Read More »Win a day with California Superbike School UK - Pramac Racing Retain Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco for 2022
Silly season in MotoGP continues. Pramac Racing have announced that they will be retaining both of their riders for the upcoming 2022 season. This announcement precludes the return of Jorge Martin, who has missed the last 4 rounds due to… Read More »Pramac Racing Retain Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco for 2022 - Remy Gardner is MotoGP bound
Remy Gardner, the current championship leader in the Moto2 category, has signed a deal with KTM’s Tech3 Racing Team to move into the moto MotoGP class for 2022. The move up to the premier class has been threatening for the… Read More »Remy Gardner is MotoGP bound - Brad Binder to continue with KTM
Brno race winner, Brad Binder, will be continuing with the Austrian manufacturer KTM until 2024 – making their alliance a decade long affair. Binder has been with KTM for every notable moment of his motorcycling career. From progressing through KTM‘s… Read More »Brad Binder to continue with KTM - The issue with heavily televised replays of crashes
A mixed Mugello weekend for all It’s race day in Mugello, and so far, we have seen the continued impressive form of Pedro Acosta, the rookie who leads the Moto3 championship. The prominence of Raul Fernandez, another impressive rookie who… Read More »The issue with heavily televised replays of crashes - Jonathan Rea’s training bike for sale
Top-quality race and track day prepared bikes come and frequently go on well-known auction sites. There can be a huge range of machinery from full-on ex-works machinery to well-prepared track day toys any day. Occasionally something special comes up, which… Read More »Jonathan Rea’s training bike for sale - Jack of all trades, Master of one! Jack Miller signs again for Ducati
After a torrid start to life in Factory Ducati red, Jack Miller has made the last two GP’s count, taking his first dry weather win in Jerez and following it up with a stunning display of skill and bravery in… Read More »Jack of all trades, Master of one! Jack Miller signs again for Ducati - Honda announces vintage parts program for VFR750R (RC30)
Honda has announced a European expansion to its successful Japanese ‘RC30 Forever’ program which launched in 2020. The program sees approximately 150 brand new, genuine parts for the RC30, being remade covering engine, chassis, bodywork and electronic parts. Honda RC30… Read More »Honda announces vintage parts program for VFR750R (RC30) - Norton V4SS recall list sent out to owners!
It felt like the Norton saga was almost over, with the TVS buyout, new factory opening and the company adamant that it was going to write its wrongs. Well, today, a large list of urgent recalls has been released for… Read More »Norton V4SS recall list sent out to owners! - Spills, Thrills and a Battle of the Wills: Recapping the French GP
I have *just about* recovered from Sunday’s race now, and honestly there’s so much to cover, it feels impossible to give a fully comprehensive overview. That said, I’m going to give it a try. Sunday saw the first Flag-to-Flag race… Read More »Spills, Thrills and a Battle of the Wills: Recapping the French GP - California Superbike School UK goes green for 2021!California superbike school UK has announced a deal with Kawasaki UK to supply Team Green bikes for both coaches and hire bikes. The California Superbike school is the longest-running and most successful riding school both globally, and in the UK.… Read More »California Superbike School UK goes green for 2021!