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We thoroughly enjoyed the previous season of the UAE Sportbike Championship (Al Masaood National Motorcycle Championship) and we hope you guys had fun too. Just like last time, Bike Nation will once again cover the entire season and bring you all the latest updates. This year, the UAE Sportbike Championship will be organised and promoted by Furiosa Racing and...

Dubai is famous for many things, be it infrastructure, roads, tourism, or supercars/bikes. But one specific thing that we really admire about this Emirate is its love and passion for motorsports. With the summers over, another motorsports season has begun and we’ve got the Dubai MX Championship 2019/20 right around the corner! What is Dubai MX Championship? It is an official...

After completing 3 magnificent rounds at the beginning of this year, the UAE Baja Championship 2019 had just concluded its round 4 (Dubai Baja 2019) on October 11th which took place in the vast Al Qudra Desert, Dubai. The day had an early start with the driver’s briefing starting from 0745 hrs. Soon after, the first leg of the day...

The Emirates Motorsport Expo is one of the most anticipated motoring events that take place in Dubai annually. This year it was the fourth edition of the EME that happened on October 4th, Friday. It was a full day of thrilling motorsports activities and so much more at the Dubai Autodrome. 2019 EME Key Highlights -EMSO CEO Mahir Badri, Dubai Autodrome...

Taking motorcycle customisation to a whole new level, Big Daddy Kustoms, Dubai has successfully built a massive 34” wheel Bagger! Why, you ask? Well, because why not? Maher Rabbani, a.k.a., Big Daddy, has an expertise in custom building motorcycles with unusually large front wheels. In the past, he has built Baggers with 26”, 30”, and even 32” wheels. However, this...

DIESEL, the preeminent Italian masters of technical leather gear known for their motorcycle racing expertise, is excited to announce a new collaboration with Alpinestars. The partnership is seen as a mini-capsule within DIESEL’s Fall/Winter 2019 release. The reasoning behind the collaboration is multi-fold. DIESEL has consistently looked to moto-racing for inspiration over the years, going as far back as the...

Today, a phenomenal Jordan Baja 2019 finally came to an end. Three days of pure rallying in the deserts of Jordan pushed the participants and their machines to the extremes. The impossible terrain and harsh environmental conditions made the entire Baja that much more difficult and thus, challenging. All the participants showcased nerve-cracking performance and there was also an applaudable,...

A lot happened in stage 1 of the Jordan Baja 2019; crashes, accidents, mechanical problems, and whatnot. It was indeed an action-packed leg which gave the participants some really hard time. Now, stage 2 has also come to an end and here are the results. Moh’d AL-BALLOSHI continues to lead the pack on his KTM 450 Rally. He clocked a...

Jordan Baja 2019, undoubtedly one of the most awaited motorsport events in the Middle East, is finally underway. Today, we witnessed an action-packed stage 1 which is now over. It involved brilliant riding, unbelievable talent, and some bad luck for some participants. Here’s a quick update after Stage 1. Moh’d AL-BALLOSHI’s exceptional riding during stage 1 was indeed a sight....

If Ata Al-Hmoud is to retain his Jordan Baja crown in the motorcycle category, the Jordanian rider will need to be fully focused and mentally prepared when the Hashemite Kingdom’s exciting new addition to the global cross-country rallying calendar gets underway in Aqaba on Thursday afternoon. The Beta 480 rider was in a class of his own at the inaugural...

It is that time of the year when motorsports and related events in the UAE are about to kick off once again after the hot summers. Emirates Motorsport Expo is one of such events that most people look forward to. After gathering a huge crowd and being a great success last year, the Emirates Motorsport Expo is back for...

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are two motorcycles that provide vast customisation options. They have a very simple construction and design which makes customising them even easier and fun. So it all comes down to your imagination and flavour/taste which you have to use to develop your own custom bike. I recently came across a heavily customised...

Jordan has a rich history with motorsports whether we talk about the racers or the land itself. It has some of the world’s most beautiful desert terrain in Wadi Rum which proves to be a perfect race course for rallying. And this year, we are going to hear the screaming exhausts of rally vehicles once again after seven long...

Electric vehicles are no longer the future, they’re already here. We’ve seen highly capable and successful electric bikes from brands like Zero Motorcycles and Energica. Now, new companies have also started stepping in. One such startup is the One-Moto, a British brand in the quest to revolutionise the electric two-wheeler market in the UAE with its three electric scooters...

We’ve seen various customised Indian Motorcycles but this we surely never came across something like this - an Indian Springfield Darkhorse with a working grille attached to it as its sidecar! It’s a one-of-a-kind Indian which is a product of renowned custom builder Thor Drake of See See Motorcycles. Thor had a dream to cook while out on the open...

As part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the Ducati 916’s production launch, Ducati Museum now features a new, incredible piece of its history: Massimo Tamburini’s 916. An authentic masterpiece “owned” by the legendary designer. This exhibition, made possible by the precious collaboration of the Ducati Museum with Simona Tamburini, Massimo’s daughter and the owner of the motorcycle,...

HOG (Harley Owners Group) Abu Dhabi Chapter and Harley-Davidson Abu Dhabi is organising a massive 3-day tour to provide a platform and an opportunity to all the fellow motorcyclists to explore the stunning roads of Abu Dhabi, the beauty of this gorgeous land, and the amazing hospitality of Arab culture. This event is termed as the First Abu Dhabi...

Earlier this month we reported about LEGO’s latest Creator Expert model - a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy - which will be available at LEGO stores from August 1st. You can buy it here in Dubai at LEGO’s official store in the Dubai Mall. LEGO Dubai has collaborated with Harley-Davidson UAE and will be displaying an actual Fat Boy at its shop....

It was over thirty years ago when Top Gun was released starring young Tom Cruise as Maverick. The movie was a blockbuster. Not only it gave a boost to Tom’s career but also ignited a spark in the motorcycle community. Why? Because Maverick rode a Kawasaki GPZ900R in the film and there was one particular scene of him racing...

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is one of the best products that the Milwaukee brand has ever made. Just like the rest of its bikes, this one, too, carries itself with utmost pride and character. Yes, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea but what if we tell you that you can build one for yourself? LEGO has revealed its new...