For more than 30 years, the BMW Motorrad GS has been defining and dominating the segment of travel enduros. No other motorcycle is such an uncompromising embodiment of freedom and adventure, reliability and riding dynamics, and ultimately pure riding pleasure both on and off the road. BMW Motorrad is now embarking on the next chapter of its success story – with the new R 1200 GS which launched to media, customers and biking enthusiasts at the Bikers Café on Jumeirah Beach Road last Friday. Continue reading →
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May 13
Laverty takes Race 2 win to close on Championship lead
Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing Team) has taken revenge over Marco Melandri (BMW Motorrad GoldBet) after first race defeat for the win to achieve a crucial victory in Eni FIM Superbike World Championship Race 2 at Monza. The Irishman grabbed the lead on the penultimate lap and defended the position from a competitive Melandri, who set the fastest lap of the race right before the chequered flag in 1’42.379.
With his 3rd race win of 2013, Laverty equals the same number of victories achieved in the past two seasons to close the gap on the Championship leader Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia Racing Team) to 13 points, with Tom Sykes 3rd at 18 points from the top.
The Kawasaki Racing Team rider completed the podium ahead of Guintoli, as both riders were part of the 4-way battle that characterised most of the 18-lap race. Continue reading →
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May 13
KTM confirms electric scooter for 2015 release
KTM has confirmed that its cheeky electric E-SPEED concept scooter, which was shown at the Tokyo show, will be joining the range line-up as a 2015 model.
Harald Plöckinger, KTM Executive Board Member for Production and Business Development, said: “We believe in electro-mobility on two wheels. Because off-road sport is our core area, we have developed an E-Crosser, the Freeride E, but we are convinced that electric mobility can succeed in urban areas. Continue reading →
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May 13
Custom / Honda Cub / Darizt Design
Sweet li’l Cub from Indonesian builder Darizt Design. Scroll down for more images. Continue reading →
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May 13
Jim Redman / The Autobiography
The incredible rags-to-riches story of one of the world’s greatest motorcycle racers. From humble beginnings in 1930s London, to winning six world titles, Jim Redman MBE is one of GPs most extraordinary characters, and a true legend of motorcycle racing. After migrating to South Africa, he started his racing career in the mid-fifties, and was awarded an MBE in 1964 – a year that also saw him win three World Championships in a single day, a feat, to this day, matched only by Mike Hailwood. Continue reading →
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May 13
Photo of the Day / Jordi Cortes Fotografo
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May 13
Lifestyle / BMW Motorrad Navigator Adventure
In addition to the BMW Navigator IV, BMW Motorrad is now offering the new BMW Motorrad Navigator Adventure. With universal software and longer battery life, the Navigator Adventure is a versatile GPS navigation system that can be used for a host of outdoor activities, such as cycling, hiking or sailing, as well as motorcycling. The car installation kit, available as an special accessory, enables the Navigator Adventure with its preinstalled road maps also to be used in cars.
The BMW Motorrad Navigator Adventure makes touring on unfamiliar routes easier, safer and more relaxing. A 4-inch touch screen with flexible orientation enables you to determine your current GPS position quickly and precisely even in thick forests or between tall buildings. The dual battery system with the rechargeable lithium ion battery pack gives the Navigator Adventure up to 16 hours of battery life. Using conventional AA batteries increases this to 22 hours. Continue reading →
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May 13
MotoGP / Magneti Marelli introduces software upgrade
Following each of the races so far this season in Qatar, Texas and Spain, those using the Magneti Marelli ECU (Electronic Control Unit) have been reporting back to the Italian company to inform of the changes they would like. In line with these requests, the first significant software update was rolled out for the Jerez test on Monday.
“We have improved some things following requests from the teams and the MotoGP™ Director of Technology (Corrado Cecchinelli),” Marco Venturi, Head of Motorsport for Magneti Marelli’s Bologna Site, explains to motogp.com. “This will effect wheelie control and the anti-jerk strategy, which relates to the re-opening of the throttle after the apexes of corners (and should allow for more stable mid-corner ride). Continue reading →
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May 13
Honda CB Superstrada / Classified Moto
Super sweet Honda CB750F from Classified Moto’s John Ryland. Blending classic and modern styling cues and characteristics, the 1980 CB750F gets a new YZF R6-sourced front end, including wheel, fork and controls. The rear comes from a Ducati 1098, while the whole swingarm replaces the stock unit, and the Showa monoshock now stands out distinctly in the space beneath the new custom subframe. The exhaust, in typical Classified Moto style, is a four-into-one unit. Continue reading →
