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Choosing and using a base layer to stay co…

Choosing and using a base layer to stay comfortable

A great number of people I speak to seem to be baffled by the use of a base layer, either they have not experienced one or are under some misconceptio. Read more

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone have got a new trick up their sleeve, the new Hypersport street tyre that replaces the outgoing BT-016 range which was received with a mix. Read more

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Life on two wheels has quite a few advantages over driving a car - among them lower fuel consumption and cheaper cover from providers like MCE bike in. Read more

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling …

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling as we know it

The recent uproar about upcoming E.U. regulations to ban users from modifying a motorcycle from standard has certainly brought a few ideas to the surf. Read more

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best …

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best of British

It's the middle of summer, August in fact, and the weather is supposed to be glorious which has led me to contact Pipe-Werx of Lathom to have a look a. Read more

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

At the grand old age of 40 I decided that I had had enough of my other half sitting me on bikes in the local bike shops to see which one was right for. Read more

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

Cold, wet and fresh out of bed, I wheel my trusty bike out onto the road and thumb the starter, at 6am this is far from my normal riding time but toda. Read more

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - roa…

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - road and track

Cold, wet and foggy, I am sat in the departure lounge at Manchester Airport at 4am awaiting a flight to Alicante in Spain and the start of my part in . Read more

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal Brit…

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal British legion - wanna come?

Do you ever get the feeling that some things seem a good idea at the time?, this was one of those moments. A neighbour and Royal British Legion member. Read more

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

Having seen a few photo's of what the guys over at 01RaceFX get up to my interest was well and truly piqued, the application of race bike livery on ro. Read more

Over 150 guests witnessed the World’s largest ever gathering of Desmosedici owners at Donington Park as 45 Desmosedicis from all over Europe took to the track.

This exclusive Desmosedici-only track day saw owners from UK, Germany, Switzerland, Holland and France congregate at the Derbyshire track for an historic day boosted by perfect weather.

A number of special guests were present adding to the wonderful day. Alan Jenkins, Desmosedici designer, gave a seminar giving an insight into the production and development of this unique machine. Ernesto Marinelli, the Superbike technical director, gave a presentation on the Ducati Corse organisation and Donington Circuit owner, Simon Gillett, presented the development plans for the Donington circuit.

Off course the main focus of the day was the incredible bike itself and the Desmosedici owners enjoyed nearly two and a half hours of track time on the full GP circuit with optional one to one training from DRE instructors that included ex racers David James, Marco Luchinelli and Dario Marchetti.

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The name is DIAVEL - The innovative new Ducati to be unveiled at the Milan show After months of speculation and spy photography the long wait is almost over, the Diavel will make its first public appearance at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan 2-7 November. Officially announcing the new model’s name ahead of the official presentation, the famous Italian manufacturer is about to turn another dream into reality, using the local Bolognese dialect word for “devil” in naming their new model Diavel – pronounced Dee-ah-vel.

Shanghai (China) , 23  October 2009  – Gabriele Del Torchio (Ducati Motor Holding President), together with Cristiano Silei (Ducati Vice President Sales) and Mirko Bordiga (Ducati Asia Pacific CEO), officially cut the ribbon at the inauguration of Ducati Shanghai, the first official store in China for the famous Italian motorcycle manufacturer.

Fresh off the press from Ducati is the news that US only Ducatisti are getting one special race replica 848...

Sporting the Laguna Seca livery this ducati special is simply stunning!

DUCATI ANNOUNCES THE 848 NICKY HAYDEN EDITION
MotoGP Fans Celebrate the 4th of July with Debut of Special Edition Motorcycle Monterey, Calif. (July 3, 2009) – Ducati North America is proud to announce the newest addition to its model range, the 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition. The special edition 848 will be unveiled tomorrow at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

With an impressive exhibition presence of approximately 400m2, stand D-040 in hall 8 of Cologne's INTERMOT 2010 show now plays host to exciting new arrivals in the Superbike family in addition to new colours and updates for both the Streetfighter and Monster range. With new models, accessories and apparel, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer from Bologna is showing a wide range of new 2011 products at this major international show.
Ducati UK is pleased to announce the launch of a unique 6 month deferred payment campaign commencing on the 1st October 2010. Customers will be able to buy any new bike from Ducati’s award winning range whilst beating the 2.5% VAT increase due to be implemented on the 1st January. From the 1st October models such as the legendary Monster 696, the acclaimed Multistrada 1200 or any of Ducati’s glorious Superbikes will be available to purchase at 2010 prices with deferred payments for 6 months and then payable over 3 or 4 years with a minimum deposit of 30%*.
If you buy a new Ducati Superbike between 12 November 2009 and 31 March 2010 you will receive a free Ducati bundle packed with items specially geared towards those of you who ride without compromise - just like our official factory riders! When you buy a Ducati 848 you will receive a complete set of Ducati Corse Riding Gear, as proudly worn by our factory riders.

Bologna, October 30th 2009: Ducati have now confirmed that the Multistrada 1200, which for months has filled international publications, forums and blogs with rumours and speculation, will have its official public presentation at the EICMA 2009 International Motorcycle Show in Milan, where the brand new model will take centre stage.

Ducati UK is to relocate early next year from their current offices in Milton Keynes to new purpose built head quarters at Silverstone Race Circuit. The move to the Northamptonshire track is the result of a lengthy search for premises after out -growing the current offices and also the need to centralise all Ducati UK operations. The Silverstone premises will see a bespoke 8000sq feet facility that will include offices, warehouse, dealer training rooms, a workshop that will service the press and demonstrator fleets (now brought back in-house) and there is the potential for a retail outlet for the sale of Ducati merchandise during major track events.

Ducati are set to release a smaller capacity version of their popular Hypermotard 1100 in the form of the Hypermotard 796 for 2010. Press releases from the Ducati office have started coming through with a few details and more to follow but here is what we have so far...

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arc-on Evolution Leather Suit and Gloves

arc-on Evolution Leather Suit and Gloves

Over at arc-on the previous seasons suits have seen a redesign and launch in the form of the Evolution suit, available in one or two piece formats, and the new Evolution glove to match. Previous years experience in racing have given them a decent spec sheet to sing from, even if you name is not one that you have seen before, considering that a load.

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