Airwaves Ducati rider Shane “Shakey” Byrne has won at Donington Park in a dry but extremely windy first race. Shane Byrne lead for the majority of the race and managed to hold off the rest of the pack after the safety car was brought out during laps nine and 10 due to number 51 Luke Quigley’s Suzuki setting on fire. ...
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- 26 May 2008
Yamaha has just released its official range of World Superbike clothing for the 2008 season, as worn by Noriyuki Haga and Troy Corser. The range of team clothing will range from baseball hats to jackets, all of which will have the Yamaha Motor Italia team colours and the sponsors logo. The WSBK clothing range and the rest of Yamahas merchandise is ...
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- 12 May 2008
British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph has announced it is to release a matt black version of their 2008 Triumph Speed Triple. The 1050cc 2008 Speed Triple received only minor changes for 2008, among these were radial-caliper four-piston Brembo front brakes, Magura tapered bars, an all new subframe and redesigned multi-spoke wheels. These changes have helped to make the Speed Triple once ...
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- 24 April 2008
Volkswagens chairman Ferdinand Piech has told German magazine Stern that he is still interested in buying a motorcycle manufacturer in an interview with his cousin Wolfgang Porsche, chairman of the Porsche supervisory board. “I would still like a small, valuable motorcycle manufacturer.” He told the magazine. Piech also said that he still regrets missing out on the opportunity to buy ...
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- 18 April 2008
These spy pictures reveal Triumph testing the almost-finished version of their parallel twin cruiser. The motorcycle is believed to be between 1820 and 1920cc, which puts the motorcycle in line with other big cruisers from Harley Davidson and the Japanese manufacturers. The twin is expected to fit between the Bonneville-based Speedmaster and the Rocket 3 in Triumph's range, with a ...
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- 03 April 2008
Infinity Motorcycles has reduced all Schuberth helmets by up to £130 from list price. The biggest saving to be had is for the Schuberth Concept flip-front helmet, which is reduced to £149.99 - £130 cheaper than the original price of £279.99. Also reduced is the Schuberth S1 Power, now priced at £299 and the Schuberth C2 Dekor, priced at £259.99. ...
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- 28 March 2008
Ducati has released this video of some of their accessories for the new Monster 696, which is due in the UK in May. Ducati unveil the Monster 696+ Video: production starts on Monster 696 Unfortunately the video is in Italian, but the video shows a Termignoni exhaust system and various bolt-on bodyparts for the Monster 696. Ducati has yet to ...
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- 27 March 2008
British firm Skidmarx has developed some aftermarket parts for Kawasaki’s tourer; the 1400GTR. Skidmarx has developed a taller screen that provides an extra four inches of weather protection. The replacement screen is produced in 5mm acrylic and directly replaces the standard item so the electronic screen adjustment can still be used. The screen comes in clear or tinted at a ...
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- 18 March 2008
A documentary to be aired on BBC Radio 4 today reveals how Sir Mick Jagger, of the Rolling Stones was the target of an assassination plot by the Hells Angels. An ex-FBI agent revealed how the motorcycle gang planned to attack Mick Jagger at his holiday home in New York State. Mick Jagger was targeted after a row with the ...
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- 03 March 2008
Micron has announced new Delta Sport slip-on exhausts for Triumph's Street Triple. The exhausts are oval and available in two finishes. Stainless steel with a stainless endcap and titanium with a black ceramic endcap. The exhausts comply with latest European noise regulations but the baffles can easily be removed for track use. With the baffles removed performance is boosted by 4.2bhp at 11,000rpm. ...
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- 25 February 2008
