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28 November 2018

The racers preparing to battle in Peru - Dakar Rally 2019

The assembled Red Bull Desert Wings squad for the 2019 Dakar Rally boast over 30 previous wins at the prestigious offroad marathon. These desert racers are aiming to chase down even more success when the next edition of the Dakar sets off from Lima, Peru on January 6. https://

Bike Tests
28 November 2018

KTM 790 DUKE

There was a collective sigh of disappointment when KTM dropped its single-cylinder 690 Duke from its line-up. Of all the Dukes, the 690 retained the strongest DNA link with the Austrian company’s original game changer, the 620 Duke. But KTM had something better in mind for us,

 
28 November 2018

MR SMITH: A SHARP MIND IN A BLUNT BODY

I was having one of my usual stress-filled days at Gassit HQ a few weeks ago, when an email from Bill McKinnon, former editor of Two Wheels magazine, lobbed into my inbox.

Sport
27 November 2018

Rea continues to lead at Jerez test

Competitive pace from the V4 R but unable to stop the reigning world champion

Bike Tests
27 November 2018

FIRST RIDE - Triumph’s 765cc Moto2 racer

On an inappropriate track and in a more or less a stock package, we’re let loose with Triumph’s 765cc triple-cylinder Moto2 engine and still fall in love

Bike Tests
27 November 2018

Living with Yamaha NMax 155

In seven days I spent less on fuel than I would have on a single return train ticket

Sport
26 November 2018

Jonathan Rea finishes on top at day one of WSBK test at Jerez

Sun shone down on the opening day of testing around Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto and the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship riders were out to make some strong steps for 2019. With four teams out on track, we were treated to an abundance of new bikes, new riders and new team

News
26 November 2018

Small bike sales prop up market

Latest national sales figures confirm that sales of smaller capacity motorcycles are propping up a market suffering from slowing sales of established larger models. Third-quarter sales figures released last week by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries reveal a 6.2 perc

News
26 November 2018

MotoCAP Safety

MotoCAP safety ratings are based on internationally-recognised, independent tests to assess a garment’s relative ability to protect a rider in a crash.

News
26 November 2018

Yamaha YZF-R3

Yamaha has unveiled its 2019 YZF-R3 with a range of revisions aimed to give it an even greater edge over its 300cc-class rivals. The parallel-twin Yamaha is already the pick of the 300cc category, with a slightly oversized 321cc engine in most markets. But for 2019 it’s getting

SPORT / Motogp
26 November 2018

Sunday at Jerez Official Moto2 and MotoE Test

Moto2 Moto2 testing continued at Jerez on Sunday but after a damp start to the day, conditions then worsened further in the middle of testing after a midday downpour - putting paid to any improved laptimes. That means Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46) remains quickest after his

News
25 November 2018

Aussie launch of the Yamaha Niken

Few other bikes released for 2018 are as intriguing as the Yamaha Niken. The three-wheeled enigma is in uncharted waters, combining its leaning trike layout with performance that would have been class-leading for a superbike not so long ago. "It has the characteristics of a top