Random International News thread

[Ayyachamy]

Kawasaki Versys 250/300

2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 | First Look Review | Rider Magazine

News about new Kawasaki 300 machines !

The wheels are with spokes ; does it mean that it is not tube-less ?

Dear Mods: Could not locate any thread on Versys 250/300.

[marcussantiago]

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2017 Honda Rebel | Motorcycle Cruiser

What I would give to own that bike in India.


WHY oh WHY won't Honda sell this here?


*cries, wails, gnashes teeth, bangs head into wall in despair, pees self, passes out from exhaustion, etc*

[IamAditya]

Jawa is Back!

2017 4-Stroke OHC Jawa 350 launched in Czech Republic .

[marcussantiago]

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Electric KTM E Duke Spied


Spy shots leaked of an electric KTM Duke at KTM's Austrian HQ.


Is KTM experimenting with an electric city bike?


Note that KTM already produces a couple of electric bikes (the Freeride series) so this is not that crazy or new a concept for them.

[speedster jr.]

Look what these police men did to this biker , who was obeying all the safety measures and rules...

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[Samarth 619]

Re: Look what these police men did to this biker , who was obeying all the safety measures and rules

https://news.maxabout.com/bikes/bmw-...n=All+Posts+v4

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Topic Approved. Merged to Random News from abroad thread.


But may I know, why you say that this overspeeding biker (who allegedly went over 290 kmph) was following all rules and safety measures?

To me, it seems that you wanted to post about that Rc390 case, where the cop rode away with the biker's bike... is that what you're referring to? The link got misposted, is it?

[speedster jr.]

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I'm so sorry man...I pasted the wrong link . And yes I wanted to post about that rc 390 post . Thanks for correcting me .

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[Samarth 619]

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I'm so sorry man...I pasted the wrong link . And yes I wanted to post about that rc 390 post . Thanks for correcting me .
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I see... no worries. I had understood what the title was referring to.

You may post the above mentioned news in the thread I'm linking:- https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/28...ead-india.html

[marcussantiago]

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Russian Instagram star dies in bike crash:

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/what-price-internet-fame-russian-instagram-star-dies-in-crash

"As Monika9422 on Instagram, she attracted a six-figure following with photos and videos of herself riding fast on her BMW S 1000 RR, or posing beside it, usually in clothes that were revealing, not protective. She died this week, her BMW wedged into a guard rail when she crashed while working on another video."

Sad

[limpopo]

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Sad news. But I would say a stupid death! showing off doesn't worth a life! poor daughter of hers..

[marcussantiago]

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Confederate Motorcycles announces name change to Curtiss, will end production of internal combustion engines, and will partner up with Zero Motorcycles to create electric superbikes:

Pebble Beach 2017: Confederate Motorcycles announces plan to go electric with Santa Cruz company - LA Times

[marcussantiago]

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Ana Carrasco first woman to win world championship bike race:






https://www.motorsport.com/superspor...e-race-954635/

[marcussantiago]

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Ducati will not be sold to Harley-Davidson (or Bajaj or RE), rather will remain independent:

https://www.bloombergquint.com/busin...ons-opposition

[Samarth 619]

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Casey Stoner blessed with a baby daughter.


The li'l one's name is Caleya Maria Stoner, born on 6th of October, 2017 at 1:30 PM.

In a Facebook post by Stoner, he says that both mumma and baby are doing great, and the baby weighs "2,605 kgs". Err... Well, I guess he means 2.605 kgs (with a dot, not a comma).
So, it seems Casey is sealing his retirement decision, athough we have seen fathers racing before.




Casey already has a 4 year old daughter, and even earlier he wasn't quite sure of returning to racing with family responsibilities and all. Those who know Casey best feel like they've seen the best and last of him already, and now its his turn to relax and enjoy family life.

However, he has been receiving suggestions about considering his retirement decision, which he acknowledges but so far, nothing concrete has come up.
He's a test rider for behind the scenes testing already, and he hasn't lost much speed, so maybe if the 3 ladies can convince him that bikes are awesome at any stage of life, then maybe we'll see number 27 getting back with a bang. Nothing concrete so far though.

In any case, let's wish the family all the best for an awesome and happy life!




Source: https://www.facebook.com/officialcas.../?type=3&ifg=1

[marcussantiago]

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PLY Kickstarter helmet promises smart on a budget




https://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...rt-on-a-budget

"Will history repeat itself, or will this be the smart helmet that's affordable and real?"