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Honda Hornet 1000 SP: The spicy one

Honda just unveiled their Hornet 1000 at the EICMA show in Milan, and it’s left people divided over whether they’ve gone far enough to truly upgrade their latest naked streetbike to supernaked…

Kardesign Yamaha MT-10 concept now a reality (kinda)

It’s been one of my most popular concepts to date – a modified MT-10 with different headlights and bodywork. And now, thanks to a collab between myself and Pyramid Plastics, part of it…

BMW M1000 XR prototype at the Isle of Man

The M1000XR is no longer a rumour. FHO BSB and IOM TT racer Peter Hickman was seen taking a prototype BMW M1000XR for a spin in a recent video at the Isle…

RC30 re-imagined for the 21st century

Think of an iconic Honda 80s or 90s motorcycle and it’s likely that your head will imagine a six-cylinder CBX1000, foxeye Fireblade… or the multiple race-winning VFR750R RC30. Super exotic, all 3000…

Honda NT1100R sportsbike: should they build it?

It’s hard to believe that until recently, the legendary VFR800 was still in the Honda line-up, and priced at just £9999, it was an absolute bargain. Sure, the engine was a little…

Remixing the 2023 Honda Hornet 750

After all the hype the 2023 Honda Hornet has finally arrived. With 150 extra ccs but two less cylinders it now makes 90bhp and 55 ft-lb of torque with a more characterful…

M1000R: the supernaked BMW should build next

BMW’s S1000R was updated for 2021 but to many people, it didn’t quite hit the mark. Criticised for a characterless engine, afterthought headlight design and an overall solid, but unremarkable performer, the…

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