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A classic V-twin motorcycle outside a brick workshop

Motorcycle 18 Oct 2026 · 22:22

Harley-Davidson Sportster: from the 1957 Ironhead to the café racer

The Sportster began as a more agile XL with overhead valves. Its family soon stretched from an off-road-minded variant to the striking XLCR.

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A red sport motorcycle in a race circuit pit lane

Motorcycle 18 Oct 2026 · 20:15

The 2027 Panigale V4 brings engine, frame and braking updates

Ducati’s revised Panigale V4 combines a 218 hp engine with a retuned front frame and new electronic braking controls. European deliveries are due from March 2027.

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Motorcycle 18 Oct 2026 · 17:14

Gerlos Alpine Road: a motorcycle ride with views of Krimml Falls

A 12-kilometre mountain section climbs from Krimml towards the pass, with waterfall views from roadside stops. The wider route links Salzburg and Tyrol.

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Motorcycle 18 Oct 2026 · 15:16

Same size, different load: what REINF means on a motorcycle tyre

A reinforced tyre can share its dimensions with a standard version while carrying a different load index. The right choice depends on the specification approved for the motorcycle.

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Motorcycle 18 Oct 2026 · 12:12

Inside BMW Museum’s motorcycle gallery: three models, three design eras

The R32, R90 S and K1 show how construction, speed and aerodynamics changed the shape of the motorcycle across different eras.

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Motorcycle 18 Oct 2026 · 10:08

Ducati 750 GT: the road bike before the Imola legend

The 1971 750 GT marked Ducati’s move into twin-cylinder road motorcycles. Racing fame followed, but the road and race machines did not share identical technology.

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