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Superbike News
- Pre-TT Classic practice kicks of 2023 TT Festival. 27th May 2023TT 2023 began in customary fashion with the first practice session for the Pre-TT Classic. This year has seen a very strong entry with a large of newcomers joining the established front runners. The Sidecars; once in decline are showing a steady increase in numbers. The evening was sunny and warm; the track dry and […]
- Norton Motorcycles launches the most powerful British café racer the V4CR 26th May 2023Norton Motorcycles has today launched its first naked sport motorcycle and the most powerful British café racer: the Norton V4CR. The rebellious younger sibling of the V4SV, the V4CR delivers artistic modern design coupled with a riding experience befitting its 185 brake horsepower. Priced at £41,999 and with just 200 set to be made, the […]
- Suzuki spring savings offer extended with more models on 2.9% low-rate finance deal 26th May 2023Suzuki has sweetened its popular spring low-rate finance by adding additional models to its 2.9% APR finance offer, available on either a three-year PCP or HP agreement, with just a £500 deposit required. The offer runs until the end of June. Freshly-added to the offer is the best-selling sports-tourer of 2022, the GSX-S1000GT and the […]
- Dunlop to join Harley-Davidson’s 120th anniversary celebration 26th May 2023Dunlop will celebrate its history and collaboration with the iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson when it attends HD120 in Budapest on 22nd to 25th June. 2023 marks the 120th anniversary of the motorcycle manufacturer, which it is set to celebrate with the HD120 event at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. HD120 follows on from previous successful […]
Product Reviews
- KTM’s Registered For EICMA 2023! 26th May 2023The last time KTM made it to the world’s biggest motorcycle expo, it was 2019 and they’d arrived with three banger models for the Powersports industry proper. Now, it’s 2023. The integration of KTM’s 1290 Super Duke R, 890 Duke R and 390 Adventure went swimmingly – and, for the first time since 2019, KTM’s […]
- Goodwood Festival of Speed Celebrates “Biggest Ever Celebration of MotoGP” 26th May 2023If you’ve ever fancied rubbing shoulders with the moto greats of our generation without breaking the bank, then you need to get over to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, stat. A plethora of two-wheeled Grand Prix celebs – from world champs to MotoGP™ teams – will be in attendance, and all in the name […]
- Fast Filings: GasGas is Working on Street Enduro Power for the U.S. 26th May 2023Pierer Mobility may have cross-pollination qualms about MV Agusta’s ADV segment, but they’re certainly not pumping the brakes when it comes to trickle-down enduro power. Papers recently registered with the NHTSA show off-roading energy is about to be opened to American asphalt, with GasGas leading the way on knobbly versatility. The recent filings put Pierer […]
- Electric Everything: RGNT X Crooked’s “Crooked E-Type” Scrambler 26th May 2023Remember when we found RGNT’s No.1 Classic? Well, the zero-emission brand has taken classy aesthetics a few steps further with the help of Crooked Motorcycles. The end result? An immaculate bike build that bespeaks clean minimalism with modest lines, smooth angles, and a balanced selection of silver and black for the ultimate eye candy. Did […]
Beginner Motorcycling
- The Best eBikes That Look Like Motorcycles 24th May 2023As we all know, motorcycles originated from engineers and inventors attaching small motors to pedal bicycles around the turn of the 20th century. While bikes themselves had their own history and development, it was around the late 1890s and early 1900s that the standardized two wheels, two pedals, two sprockets, and a chain (or belt) […]
- 2023 Himiway Cobra Pro eMTB 16th May 2023You can read the full review of the Himiway Cobra Pro on our sister site, webBikeWorld. For a few years now, eBikes have emerged as one of the fastest growing segments in both recreation and viable modes of getting around. In fact, it could be argued that an eBike has more access for commuting and/or […]
- New Rider? Factors Impacting Your Insurance Rates 26th March 2023Motorcycle insurance rates are subject to a variety of different variables and are calculated using sophisticated algorithms. However, there are several factors that we know can impact the price that you pay. Read on to learn more about these factors and how you can make adjustments to find an insurance premium that works best for […]
- Motorcycle Events and Races Worth Streaming In 2023 12th March 2023With the 2023 Dakar Rally finished as of January and MotoAmerica just finishing up in March, there are plenty of upcoming events for the year that will quench the thirst for motorcycle racing enthusiasts. Taking place all over the globe, it can be a challenge given different broadcasting times, races being exclusive to certain TV […]
Adventure Rider
- Eight Great Yamaha WR250R Upgrades 23rd May 2023Published in: Bikes Yamaha’s WR250R has been one of the most capable small dual-sports on the market for more than 10 years. In January 2020 ADVMoto issue, we kitted one up for long-distance travel with a much larger tank, windscreen, luggage and engine mods. So, while we were in the mode, we decided to build […]
- 2023 Kawasaki KLX 230 S First Ride Review 18th May 2023Published in: BikesA Big Deal for Small People and New Riders As more folks get excited about off-roading and dual-sport riding, Kawasaki is rising to the challenge of meeting the needs of smaller-stature riders. With the KLX 230 S, they’ve taken a truly off-road capable, street-legal motorcycle and redesigned it to suit riders who prefer […]
- USWE Zulo 6 Hydration Waist Pack Review 16th May 2023Published in: GearAfter riding and racing for six years, I had three issues with the many different hydration backpacks I’d used: If I put the backpack under the jersey, it looked Quasimodo-ugly. If I placed it on top—no one could see the racing number and surname on my back. And if the rider has back […]
- Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid Backstory 3rd May 2023Published in: Bikes The arrival of the two Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid rally factory bikes in the Djerba bivouac caused a buzz. The surprise announcement that Yamaha was entering its popular mass-produced twin-cylinder adventure bike in the Tunisia Desert Challenge, a grueling eight-day desert race across the dunes in the Sahara, lit up the […]
Motorcycle Daily
- Japanese Manufacturers Form Association to Research/Develop Hydrogen Engines (News) 17th May 2023There are many technical challenges to the use of hydrogen as a power source for vehicles, including both automobiles and motorcycles. The Japanese are not giving up on this approach, however. In the automobile world, Toyota seems committed to mainstreaming hydrogen vehicles. It already has several thousand hydrogen fuel-cell powered Mirai models on the road. […]
- Le Mans MotoGP Results (News) (Race Results) 15th May 2023Just as Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) appeared to be pulling away from his competitors in the MotoGP championship, a disastrous day at Le Mans sees his lead cut to a single point over today’s race winner Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati). A collision early in the race between Bagnaia and Maverick Viñales (Aprilia) ended the race for both […]
- Le Mans MotoGP Sprint Results (News) (Race Results) 14th May 2023Jorge Martin (Ducati) rode to a convincing win in the MotoGP Sprint Race earlier today at Le Mans. Brad Binder (KTM) charged from a poor grid position to finish second, ahead of Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) who dropped from pole position to third place at the flag. Stay tuned for MD’s report on the full Sunday […]
- BMW Introduces R 18 Roctane (Bike Reports) (News) 11th May 2023The latest member of the R 18 family was introduced by BMW earlier today. The R 18 Roctane is, according to BMW, “a cruiser, a bagger, and everything in-between.” This new model gets a 21″ front wheel, 18″ rear and mid-rise handlebars. Starting price is under $19,000, and includes paint-matched hard side cases. Considering the […]
MotoGP
- Ducati plays down Jorge Martin's Yamaha MotoGP links for 2024 26th May 2023One-time grand prix winner Martin made his MotoGP debut with Ducati as a Pramac rider in 2021 and won the Styrian GP in his rookie year.Martin was locked in a battle with Enea Bastianini last season for a place at the factory Ducati squad but was beaten to the seat by the four-time race winner.The […]
- Mir “scared” of repeating Lorenzo’s Honda MotoGP failure 25th May 2023The 2020 world champion switched to the factory Honda squad for this season after Suzuki quit the series at the end of last year.Mir is the fifth different rider in six years to partner Marc Marquez at Honda, following Dani Pedrosa in 2018, Lorenzo in 2019, Alex Marquez in 2020 and Espargaro in 2021/2022.FEATURE: Why […]
- The timely result of an under-pressure MotoGP rookie 24th May 2023The reigning Moto2 world champion, Fernandez is the only rookie on the 2023 MotoGP grid, having been signed by Tech3 to join its KTM-backed, GASGAS-branded squad.Fernandez endured a tough first four rounds of the championship, scoring nothing in any of the sprints and achieving a best grand prix result of 10th in America.At the French […]
- The MotoGP implications of Razgatlioglu’s BMW decision 23rd May 2023Razgatlioglu’s future announcement comes just weeks after he tested a Yamaha MotoGP bike, fuelling speculation that the Turkish rider could be in line for a grand prix move with the Japanese marque.It was a test attended by Yamaha senior management, though during the Americas Grand Prix weekend Lin Jarvis suggested Razgatlioglu’s signing would be unlikely.“The […]
Ride Apart – expert advice
- 2023 Cessnock Australian Postie Bike Grand Prix To Return 28th May 2023After a record-breaking 2022 edition, 2023 is aiming to be bigger and better than ever.
- Watch: Three ADVs On The Trans Euro Trail Portugal 28th May 2023A Norden 901, 890 Adventure, and Africa Twin tackle the trails of Portugal.
- Watch: A Full-Length Discovery Documentary In Oregon’s Backcountry 28th May 2023Got a minute, or an hour? Back Country Discovery Routes has just the ride for you if you’ve got a week.
- From Race To Retro: BMW Nurburg 80s Special By Nicola Giannattasio 27th May 2023This 2011 BMW S1000RR looks like it took its grandfather’s clothes.
Visordown news, reviews & tests
- Suzuki offers new finance offer on 1000cc nakeds, sports tourers, adventurers 26th May 2023Image: accImages.createImage(); A new promotional offer from Suzuki gives a new 2.9% APR financing deal on five models across Suzuki's naked, sports touring, and adventure ranges.
- Custom Indian FTR 'Tokyo Connection' revealed at Bike Shed Moto Show 26th May 2023Image: accImages.createImage(); The Indian FTR 'Tokyo Connection', created by the Japanese customiser 'Cheetah' Osawa, has been revealed at the Bike Shed Moto Show in London.
- Dunlop confirms official presence at Harley-Davidson HD120 celebration 26th May 2023Image: accImages.createImage(); Dunlop has announced it will have an official presence at the 120th anniversary celebrations for Harley-Davidson in Budapest at the end of June.
- US study finds electric vehicle reliance must be reduced 26th May 2023Image: accImages.createImage(); A study from the University of California has found that lithium mining presents an environmental danger, and that electric vehicle size must be reduced.
