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2009 starts with a shocker for MotoGP fans as Kawasaki has pulled out of MotoGP World Championship effective immediately. Kawasaki has informed MotoGP organizers Dorna Motorsports of their decision a few days ago and an official announcement is expected by 5th January.

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Since 1992 the name FireBlade has conjured visions of a hard-charging superbike with attitude. While this is true of the very first two models, since then the FireBlade became a model of respectability. The 2006-07 model was arguably the best... read more »
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Maxtra 125GP team boss Garry Taylor has declared himself satisfied with progress so far on the Chinese-backed world championship venture. The former factory Suzuki MotoGP team chief though admits there is still plenty of work to do on the project,... read more »
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Bajaj Auto, which was negotiating with top European motorcycle brand Triumph for an alliance/acquisition, has now decided to put
those plans on the backburner and instead focus attention on its KTM brand. The Pune-based two-wheeler major will increase its holding in KTM, Europe’s second largest sp read more »
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Close to heels of the announcement for the 2010 VFR1000 comes the announcement of the dual clutch system from Honda for it’s future generation of motorcycles.

Termed “Next Generation Transmission” by Honda, the dual clutch system is expected to be similar to transmissions of automatic cars and g read more »
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Details of the single tyre rule that will be introduced in MotoGP for the first time in 2009 have finally been confirmed. The new rule, which was exclusively revealed by MCN back in August, will see riders eligible to run... read more »
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With dozens of small-scale manufacturers already building electric bikes all over the world, the big companies had to get in on the action sooner or later. And in the case of Honda, it’s going to happen by 2010.

‘Honda is currently developing a battery-powered electric motorcycle which emits no read more »
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TVS Motors has launched an upgrade of it’s popular Apache RTR 160 fitted with rear disc (RD) brake. The updated bike is expected to be priced at a premium of Rs 2000 over the current Apache RTR 160.

Next in line from TVS is expected to be the RTR 180 Menace sporting a 180cc mill. read more »
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Suzuki will launch it’s flagship model motorcycles, the GSX1300R Hayabusa and M1800R Intruder later today at Taj hotel in New Delhi.

Expected to be launched at a premium over the currently available Yamaha R1 at Rs 12.5 lakhs ex-showroom, the bikes will be available from select showrooms in 6-7 read more »
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Country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero Honda on Tuesday virtually ruled out cutting prices, saying it was unlikely that such a step
would spur demand.

Reacting to Finance Miniter P Chidambaram's call to various industries to lower prices to stimulate consumption, Hero Honda Motors Chairman read more »
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AMA Supercross star Chad Reed will help Suzuki unveil the new RM-Z450 at the Australian Motorcycle Expo in Melbourne. read more »
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With more emphasis on protection these days, Alpinestars offers the Bionic Neck Support to help keep off-road riders safe. read more »
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