Yamaha Release Naked R1 – ok it’s an MT10
Yamaha proudly proclaim that the new MT-10 is the “most remarkable naked bike to be developed by Yamaha so far”, and there’s no doubting the naked R1’s aggressive impact goes far beyond any previous Yamaha naked. The Ten puts the firm into an completely new segment of...
New GSXR1000 for (mid) 2016
Well Well Well, a new GSXR-1000 is being rushed out, looks similar to the old model, but a raft of changes, 200hp, 10 settings TC (no antislide or anti-wheelie) launch control Variable Valve Timing, it will be a 2017 model but available mid 2016 Suzuki are claiming...
Why are light wheels one of the best things to buy
So why are light wheels so important? With modern Superbikes being so powerful, improved handling is now worth considerably more to a lap time than additional power. A Superbike now spends as little as 2% of its lap time on full throttle and that is the only time that...
Watch manufacturer Sector and clothing company Gas Jeans drop Lorenzo and Marquez
Watch manufacturer Sector and clothing company Gas Jeans are no longer sponsoring Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez, and the Italian media speculates that the way the 2015 MotoGoseason ended has to do with these moves. Valentino Rossi also owns the merchandising company...
Qstarz LT-Q6000 GPS Laptimer and Datalogger
So there I was preparing for our first trackday of the year to Le Mans for two days in July, me on my Crossplane R1 and the missus on the GSXR and wondering the best way to see if there were any improvements between sessions, and of course from the first session to...
FTecu – The future of Motorcycle Tuning – now supports Mitsubishi ECU based bikes
Press Release FTecu - The future of Motorcycle Tuning - now supports Mitsubishi ECU based bikes beginning with the models below, with more to follow soon. We are pleased to announce the availability of a new range of FlashTune Software and interface cables for...
New Metzeler Sports Touring Tyre
Metzeler has launched a very important new tyre for the Sports Touring market yesterday, the Roadtec 01 - Developed to offer class leading levels of grip in all weather conditions, perfect for Sports Touring, Naked/Sports bikes and Adventure machines. - Gives...
2016 R1S
Yamaha announce the release of a budget R1S in the USA with cheaper components and lower rev limit, it will be available in two colors: Matte Gray and a White/Black/Red combo, both priced at $14,990. Interestingly, there’s no badging to identify this newest R1 as an S...
Ride game released for USA market
Bandai America have finally released Ride on the PS4 and Xbox One. In Europe we have been playing this game for an age now, since it was released in March 2015, as a massive Yamaha fan I have the Yamaha add on pack giving me the new 2015 R1 and the R1M as well a stack...
Dean Harrison wins Gold Cup silverware at Scarborough
Dean Harrison secured the prestigious Gold Cup silverware at Scarborough on Sunday as the Bradford racer bagged a five-timer for Ulster team Mar-Train Racing. Dean Harrison Mar-Train Racing Yamaha R1 M Harrison was in dominant form as he won all four Superbike races...