Road-legal Indian FTR1200 confirmed for 2019

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Indian are building a road-going version of their flat-track racer. It will make its show debut later this year and go on sale in 2019.

Speaking before the Wheels and Waves festival in Biarritz where the FTR1200 was confirmed, Indian CEO Steve Menneto said: “When we unveiled the Indian FTR1200 Custom at EICMA, we said we’d listen to feedback from riders around the world. The response has been overwhelming. We’re proud and excited to announce that we will put the FTR1200 into production.”

The FTR1200 Custom concept was a tribute to the Indian FTR750: a purpose-built race bike that, in the hands of the firm’s ‘Wrecking Crew’, has dominated the US flat-track season. Indian say the new bike will have some key differences.

Source: www.motorcyclenews.com

Can’t wait to see these on the road! 

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Motorcycle Meme

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She said it was either her or the motorcycle…

Life is all about choices…

First ride: Just what is Honda’s curious new CB1000R all about? 

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Honda’s new £11,299 Honda CB1000R looks kind of strange. The Japanese firm call it a ‘Neo Sports Café’…no, me, neither.

Here at its world launch in Spain it doesn’t take long in saddle to realise that, like the estranged love child of a super naked and retro, the classy Honda is a subtle blend of both.

Source: www.motorcyclenews.com

What are your thoughts on this new #CB1000R?

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MotoGP: Marquez leaves it late to top test

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Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) topped the one-day Official Test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with a late 1:38.919 despite a fall, with most of the grid back on track on Monday after the Grand Prix. Working on their own agendas as well as testing a new Michelin tyre, it was a busy day for many – not least of all the man on top.

Marquez, who put in almost ninety laps, took P1 from Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Andrea Iannone by a tenth late on, and had a machine in the box with a black livery – seemingly focused on aerodynamics, with the box closed to prying eyes for most of the day. Teammate Dani Pedrosa put in nearly 80 laps, and he was P7 despite a crash. 

Source: www.motorcyclenews.com

Interesting news… 

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Motivational Monday

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"May your coffee be strong and your Monday productive."

From everyone at #CannonballBikeRun, have a great day! 

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#ProductiveMonday

How much should you get paid for winning the Senior TT? 

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The Isle of Man TT is possibly the most dangerous motorcycle race on the planet, but do you think the race winners get enough prize money for their efforts?

Source: www.motorcyclenews.com

Comment below your guess…

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TT 2018: Rutter charges to TT Zero record with 121mph lap 

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Michael Rutter smashed the TT Zero lap record to be the first rider to lap the mountain course in excess of 120mph in this afternoon’s race.

There was little competition for the veteran TT star, who charged to his sixth TT win with team-mate Lee Johnston having to pull up at the side of the road after his chain came off.

Source: www.motorcyclenews.com

The #TTZero is really making moves. 

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Brand Ethics

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Living up to your commitments is part of business ethics.

My is my bond.

Would you agree?

MotoGP: Iannone replaces Redding at Aprilia 

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Andrea Iannone has been signed by the Aprilia MotoGP team as replacing Brit Scott Redding for the 2019 season, joining the Italian manufacturer on a two-year deal and confirming weeks of paddock speculation linking him to the seat.

Coming off a difficult season at Suzuki to join Aleix Espargaró, Aprilia boss Romano Albesiano says that the signing of their highest-profile rider yet is proof of how the factory’s plans are growing.

Source: www.motorcyclenews.com

Interesting switch for Aprilia…

Motorcycle-Inspired Urban Electric Bikes

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Timmermans Fietsen is a custom bicycle workshop, based in the Netherlands, and the company’s recent project revolves around the creation of an urban electric bike that is inspired by the Scrambler motorcycle. Dubbed the ‘Scrambler E-Bike V2.0,’ the model is an update of a previous design by Timmermans Fietsen.

Of course, the newly refurbished urban electric bike boasts some new tech innovations and performance features, "including a Marzocchi downhill fork, seat suspension with an air damper," as well as carefully integrated display and control in the battery.

The range of the motor can go between 250 to 750 watts. Needless to say, Timmermans Fietsen’s urban electric bike is the perfect fusion between the lightweight frame of bicycles and the engine specs and tech, found in motorcycles.

Source: www.trendhunter.com

Interesting bike, what is your opinion?

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