2007 sees the launch of the latest member of the ‘R’ series of Honda’s cutting-edge sports motorcycles – the CBR600RR. 25 years in the making, the Honda ‘R’ series of motorcycles were built to dominate the production classes in four-stroke road-racing. From the original CB1100R, this family of race-inspired machinery has culminated in the 2007 CBR600RR, which along with the CBR1000RR Fireblade are Honda’s ultimate ‘R’ designation machines.
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Factory team to race R 1200 S in Endurance World Championship BMW Motorrad has made the historic announcement that, for the first time in 50 years, the iconic motorcycle manufacturer is to enter a factory team in a world championship motorcycle racing event. Considered the ultimate test of motorcycle endurance, the BMW Motorrad factory team has entered the Le Mans “24 heures moto”, which takes place over the weekend of 21-22 April 2007.
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For the next two MotoGP World Championships, Fiat Automobiles SpA will be the new Title Sponsor of Yamaha, which, starting from this season, will be called the Fiat Yamaha Team. This is an original sponsorship deal which, for the first time, links the four-wheel and two-wheel worlds in the form of two brands which have played memorable roles in the history of racing and of the industry itself.
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Honda’s new-for-2007 Varadero has just been released and is now in the shops. The XL125V has been a popular machine since it was first launched in 2001 and has been a firm favourite with learners and commuters ever since. It has also proven to be especially popular among the older more affluent and experienced riders who appreciate its superior value and build quality. The combination of a quiet, efficient 125cc four-stroke V-twin engine mated to a confidence inspiring chassis and big-bike dimensions has, understandably, made it a winner for many riders in the UK.
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Three of the most eagerly anticipated bikes in the world will be displayed for the first time in Britain on the Ducati stand at the forthcoming MCN London Motorcycle Show, at ExCeL London from 1-4 February 2007.
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Italian styling, the performance and handling of a thoroughbred hypersport, and the flexible.
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The YZF-R6 was born on the track to take you to extremes. Outstanding features include MotoGP-derived YCC-T for ultra-precise throttle control and aluminium Deltabox frame for intense cornering performance.
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The most extreme stunt rider on the planet has confirmed his appearance at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCeL, Docklands, from 1-4 February 2007.
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The Hypermotard 1100 takes on urban canyons and attacks mountain curves with total abandon. Its purpose is single-minded – to thrill. Its ‘motard’ styling and stance combine with Ducati’s ‘sportsbike’ smooth and powerful L-Twin engine to deliver the best of both these two motorcycling worlds. With a riding position to dominate, the exceptionally slim, compact and incredibly light Hypermotard is ready to take on every road with big-bore acceleration.
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The 1098 immediately strikes you with its purposeful, no-nonsense attitude. Performance is first and foremost in every detail. Trademark Ducati features like the high tail section and compact front-end meld with twin under-seat silencers and single-sided swingarm to express its aerodynamics and agility. Add the new Testastretta Evoluzione engine at the heart of the machine and you get an all-out performance Ducati Superbike that seems to be moving fast, even when at rest.
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