Al Dowds
2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory first ride
Our man Al got the golden ticket for a ride round Mugello circuit on the new Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory last week. Here’s how he got on.

New Aprilia RSV4 X limited edition 225bhp 165kg weapon launched
Mega-version of new 1100cc RSV4 unveiled: limited to just TEN COPIES... Priced at €40k

2019 Isle of Man Monster TT Races - official launch
New limited edition Arai lid, Honda cars and bikes for marshalls, new sidecar passenger for Dave Molyneux, new timing partner, and more. Yep, the 2019 Isle of Man TT has been officially launched...
2019 BMW S1000 RR review: First ride
The 2019 BMW S1000 RR looks stunning, packs in huge performance and tech and did an incredible job in the conditions.
Norton update: Strike-off action discontinued by Companies House
Attempt to re-register firm being halted; firm claims minor admin error and late accounts filing responsible for original action

Companies House issues notice to dissolve Norton Motors UK Ltd
Breaking news: first Gazette Notice issued under Companies Act 2006 giving notice that Norton will be struck off the Register of Companies and dissolved

2019 BMW S1000RR - first thoughts
Our man Al's just back from the rather damp BMW S1000RR launch in Estoril, Portugal. Here's his first thoughts on the new bike...

Ducati Diavel vs Triumph Rocket III - head to head
Each week, we take a look at a pair of classic battlers. Bikes which have defined their class, and often sat at the top. But which is best? There’s only one way to find out… This week, we’re onto the two-wheeled equivalent of a hard rock power ballad – yes, it’s the Power Cruisers! Ducati’s superbike-engined Diavel versus the enormous Triumph Rocket III. Let the tyre smoking begin!

Dainese launches Valentino Rossi track school and a COTA competition!
Dainese running Rossi-led track school at Misano in April, and a competition to meet him at the COTA MotoGP round

Aftermarket tyre pressure monitoring system - first look
Add-on system gives simple tyre pressure monitoring in a smart-looking package
Team MADMAX and Zef Eisenberg aiming for 200mph on ice
A supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa, 350bhp, 200 tyre-mounted titanium spikes and massive cojones...

STEVE McQUEEN’S GREAT ESCAPE TRIUMPH ON STAGE NEXT MONTH
Great Escape jump Triumph 650 TR6 on show at 4K film screening event in London

Arai Tour-X 4 adventure helmet - first look
Arai's top-end adventure touring lid impresses from the off

European MEPs pass proposals for vehicle speed limiters
But we'll be able to over-ride them – initially at least.

2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 - first ride
Team Green ratchets up the spec on its big-bore adventure tourer

2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 launch – first thoughts
Our man Al is in the Canary Islands (again) riding the new 2019 Versys 1000. Here’s what he reckons to it so far…
2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950 & 950 SP - first ride
More power, less weight, added lunacy for Ducati’s wild child…
2019 Ducati Hypermotard - first thoughts
Our man Alan Dowds is in Gran Canaria to test the new 2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950. Here’s some gabbled first impressions

2019 Triumph Rocket III revealed
Hinckley firm launches new TFC Triumph Factory Customs range and sneaks out new Rocket III

Honda builds special 'Kumamon' scooter
Bike honours the black bear mascot from the Kumamoto prefecture in Japan. Of course it does

Marco Simoncelli Foundation opens day centre for disabled
Casa Marco Simoncelli opens in Italy on legendary MotoGP star's birthday

Furygan Oggy textile jacket - first look
Sport-style textile gives dynamic looks with textile warmth and comfort.
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