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If you think electric motorcycles are quiet and dull, listen to this university-made racer as it heads off to set speed records at the UK Straightliners Land Speed meeting at the weekend. View this post on Instagram 197mph silent assassin. Four new FIM world records, electric motorbike – 197mph GPS speed (unfaired), waiting …
A limited edition CFMoto 650NK ABS model is now available t celebrate the Chinese brand’s entry in the Isle of Man TT lightweight class this year. However, it’s not celebrating a win. In fact, the CFMoto finished 14th with Craig Neve at the controls. The class field including 28 Kawasaki ER-6s but race was won …
This Veldt Trophy head helmet holder could be one of the best and coolest ways to store your motorcycle helmet when you’re not using it. Isle of Man helmet company Veldt now makes these “heads” that you mount on your wall to hang your helmet. They not only protect your helmet, but also make a …
Top-class international motorcycle road racers are expected to take part in an inaugural Sunshine Coast Tourist Trophy (SSC TT) in December 2017. SSC TT promoter David Rollins says the planned event would be similar to the famous Isle of Man TT (IOM TT) and sanctioned by FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, the world motorcycle sport governing …
Computer game programmers are believed to be currently on the Isle of Man, studying the TT course for the next Gran Turismo game. It would be the first time a motorcycle race has been included in the popular car racing computer game, although programmers Polyphony Digital did release a bike game, Tourist Trophy, for PS2 …
Racing royalty is up for sale next month in possible one of the most prestigious motorcycle auctions in years. The Bonhams auction on January 9 at Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas includes one of the best collections of historic Ducatis in the world and a big collection of rare Harleys including the earliest …
One of the world’s best collections of historic Ducatis is going under the hammer in Las Vegas in January. Two dozen of the best racing, sports and road models from the Silverman Museum Racing will be auctioned by Bonhams. Most of the collection is built around competition models such as a 1973 750SS Imola Short Stroke …