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TRX TURNS 30

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RowenaH

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12th July 2025

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Yamaha’s supersports twin, the TRX850. Jon Lambley helped to organise the bike’s big birthday bash… In late 2024, a few members of the Yamaha TRX Owners Group UK on Facebook, Andy, Paul, Adam and me, decided that we needed to plan an event to celebrate the 30th anniversary in…
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Fabio Taglioni: Ducati’s legendary designer

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RowenaH

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24th November 2024

For 30 years Fabio Taglioni was Ducati’s Direttore Tecnico, and was responsible for all manner of engine designs ranging from single cylinder lightweights to a massive V-four. He’s probably best-remembered for the marque’s bevel drive 90-degree V-twins. For the whole of his career, Taglioni held the racetrack to be the finest proving ground available for…
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The Motorcycle Files: insider info

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RowenaH

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18th December 2016

As you might imagine, after decades in the business of thrashing fast bikes around race tracks, journalist Alan Cathcart has built up a simply staggering archive of information about iconic, often unique racers and roadbikes. Taking advantage of modern technology, he’s sharing his roadtests, data and insider info in a series of ebooks, The Motorcycle…
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