March 24, 2015
New AGV K5 helmet AGV has just revealed its new K5 helmet range for 2015. The new lid is made from carbon and glass fibres with small spoilers aimed at reducing turbulence and increasing rider comfort at high speed. It has three front intakes, two on the side and one in the middle for ventilation. […]
March 24, 2015
BMW S1000RR in new Mission Impossible film BMW’s S1000RR superbike is set to appear in the new Mission: Impossible, as seen in the film’s official trailer released yesterday. The video clip shows actor Tom Cruise narrowly avoiding a truck whilst riding the outgoing version of the RR, before clashing fairings with another S1000RR, sending the rider […]
March 24, 2015
Tron Light Cycle up for auction A FULLY functioning replica of a Light Cycle from the film Tron will soon be going up for auction. Expected to go for between £16,700 – £26,700, the custom bike is powered by a 96 volt direct-drive electric motor running off lithium batteries. It has a ride-by-wire throttle, adjustable […]
March 24, 2015
Test ride the new Suzuki GSXS1000 next month Only the naked GSX-S1000 will be available to demo. SUZUKI has announced a fleet of GSX-S1000 demo bikes will be available to test ride from next month, ahead of the bike’s arrival in June. The Japanese firm will have eight bikes making their way around the UK […]
March 23, 2015
Greens Well ban motorcycles from bus lanes and fit speed limiters to highpowered machines MOTORCYCLES should be removed from bus lanes and high-powered machines should get speed limiters, according to the Green Party. The Greens’ transport policy says the party would introduce speed limiters for powerful motorcycles to encourage riders onto small ones such as […]
March 23, 2015
Greens Well remove motorcycles from bus lanes and fit speed limiters to highpowered machines MOTORCYCLES should be removed from bus lanes and high-powered machines should get speed limiters, according to the Green Party. The Greens’ transport policy says the party would introduce speed limiters for powerful motorcycles to encourage riders onto small ones such as […]
March 23, 2015
Troy Bayliss loose toe slider sends sparks flying at WSBK Thailand Having issues watching the video? See the original here. Related Content Troy Bayliss to replace Giugliano at Thai WSBK round Oh no. Anther teaser campaign Bayliss to replace Giugliano at Phillip Island New Panigale will be 1299cc, R remains 1199cc Ducati’s 2015 WSBK livery […]
March 23, 2015
BMWs new threecylinder engine design BMW has submitted patent applications for two different three-cylinder engines using a W3 configuration. The designs, which squeeze a three-cylinder engine into roughly the same space as a V-twin, have led to speculation on some motorcycle websites that BMW is working on a new cruiser to house the configuration. According to the patents, both concepts would carry a gear-driven balance […]