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2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S Announced

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Yamaha has announced the introduction of a new, cut price version of the R1 superbike, dubbed the Yamaha YZF-R1S. The manufacturer has carried a slew of changes to the stock R1 in order to bring the price down and increase its appeal, specifically targetting a younger demographic. The bike will be available February 2016 onwards…

2016 Ducati 959 Panigale Caught on Test

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Ducati’s upcoming offering, the 959 Panigale has been caught testing completely revealing its exterior. The upcoming bike was snapped outside Ducati’s facility in Bologna, Italy undergoing testing. The new model looks like a mash up of the 899 Panigale and the 1299 Panigale receiving styling and mechanical inputs from both superbikes. Ducati’s 959 Panigale plans…

Yamaha R1M New Production Run Announced

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Yamaha announced another limited number production run for the R1M for the UK in 2016. Previously, the company had put up a limited number of R1Ms on sale in 2015 which were quickly lapped up by enthusiasts. The Yamaha R1M is essentially a high performance, track-oriented version of the standard R1. Along with this announcement,…

New Ducati Monster 1200R Revealed

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Ducati has unveiled the most powerful version of the Monster yet at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Volkswagen-owned Italian bike manufacturer showcased the Monster 1200R which will sit at the top of the Monster range of naked street bikes. The bike is Ducati’s answer to the growing number of naked super bikes that have hit…

KTM Middleweight V-Twins Coming Soon; Spy Pics Emerge

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That the Austrian bike manufacturer KTM has been busy readying an entire range of all-new middleweight V-twins is something that hasn’t been among the best concealed of the secrets. These upcoming KTM middleweight V-Twins will be seen filling the biggest of the voids in the bike maker’s on-road model portfolio. Even Stefan Pierer, CEO of…

2016 Hyosung GV250 Leaked via Patent Images

The small capacity cruiser from Hyosung, the GV250 is all set for a makeover soon. Seen here are the leaked patent images of the 2016 model which clearly point towards cosmetic as well as mechanical changes that will be carried for 2016 MY Hyosung GV250. The new design gives the cruiser a slimmed down look as…