Bike Industry News

Honda led a snow sprinkled ride out with a number of motorcycle industry partners and the London Mayor’s Director for Transport Policy, Kulveer Ranger, to celebrate the opening of London’s red route bus lanes for motorcyclists, following Transport for London’s (TfL) announcement to allow motorcycles to use red route bus lanes for an 18-month trial period.

The DSA consultation asking for views on proposals to split the current single-event motorcycling test into two parts will close on Friday. (Jan 09)

To coincide with the opening of London’s red route bus lanes to motorcyclists on January 5th, the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has launched a new Code of Conduct for motorcyclists who will be enjoying the new freedom to use bus lanes.

Future’s Fast Bikes magazine has set a new lap record at the world-famous Nurburgring, with their specially built Suzuki GSX-R600 ‘Project Superlight’.

Following a solid October when motorcycle registrations were up by 4 per cent on the same month last year, registrations were 16 per cent down last month, according to figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI).

One in six motorcyclist deaths could result from hitting a crash barrier, and in such collisions a rider is 15 times more likely to be killed than a car occupant, according to new research by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) and the RMI Motorcycle Retailers’ Association (MRA) have joined forces to urge motorcycle manufacturers, retailers and trainers to respond to the consultation on proposals for the new motorcycle test outlined by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

Westminster City Council’s parking charges for motorcycles run contrary to the Government’s intention to make motorcycling more mainstream, and to the Mayor of London’s plans to make London more motorcycle-friendly, according to the RMI Motorcycle Retailers Association (MRA).

As motorcyclists and wanna-be bikers head for the Motorcycle show at the NEC this week, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) reminds commuters on two wheels of the host of hazards they must be aware of - not in the least of which is car drivers who, for various reasons, fail to see a motorcycle coming towards them.

Safety ratings for the most popular flip-front motorcycle helmets were announced today by SHARP, the Department for Transport’s Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme.

Proposals to improve the way motorcyclists are tested were published today by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

Visit the IAM stand at this year’s bike show to find out more about our pioneering riding simulator, current road safety research and our prize draws to win an IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) rider skills day worth £120 or a KBC helmet.

The motorcycle industry is calling on government and local authorities, to support the industry’s ability to provide affordable and practical transport solutions in these difficult and uncertain economic times.

Avon Tyres, a top quality brand of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, introduces its exciting new range of sports motorcycle tyres, theVP2. With Avon's enhanced construction methods and its debut use of multi-compound rubber construction, VP2 looks certain to continue the successes of the acclaimed Viper range.

Anyone visiting the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show which runs from 28 November – 7 December at the NEC, Birmingham may take home a brand new motorcycle.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has invited popular TV motorsport presenter Louise Brady and former Superbike Champion and now MotoGP commentator Steve Parrish to support an exciting new scheme aimed at significantly improving motorcycle road safety.

Registrations of powered two wheelers (PTW) last month were 4 per cent up on the same month last year, in stark contrast to a 23 per cent decline in car sales announced last Thursday and other economic indicators.

The inaugural Classic Bikes at the Classic Motor Show, held from the 14th to the 16th November at the NEC, looks set to be a roaring success after receiving great support from classic bike fraternity.

E. P. Barrus Ltd, has announced a new three-year warranty scheme for all PGO scooters. With immediate effect, all PGO petrol scooters will come with a free three-year warranty.

DVLA Personalised Registrations is looking for 12 stunning photographs that best showcase motor biking both here in the UK and abroad.

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) is giving its full backing to a new Europe-wide road safety campaign developed by the Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles (ACEM).

The DVD British Superbike fans have been waiting for is now available. It features more than five hours of thrilling non-stop action, both on track and behind-the-scenes from all 12 rounds of this year's championship.

How reliable is your bike? Can you predict the unpredictable going wrong? What would you do if it failed after your manufacturer’s standard two-year warranty expires?

The registration 3 HRD – a perfect addition for the mystery buyer who paid a record £214,800 for a 1939 Vincent-HRD motorbike - will be featured at the DVLA Personalised Registrations auction being held at Tankersley Manor, South Yorkshire, from November 19.

After the Motor Cycle Industry Association’s ( MCI) recent success in persuading Ministers to defer the implementation date of the new motorcycle test to the end of March 2009, the Association has focussed on working with the DSA to ensure that adequate preparations will be in place for the new test.

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) is launching a new initiative to bring together the motorcycle training sector. This will include rider trainers and companies engaged in all types of rider training, including off-road and track days.

After successful lobbying resulted in the last minute postponement of the new motorcycle test, the RMI Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) is continuing to work closely with Government to look for innovative solutions for future motorcycle testing.

Motorcycle sales in September dropped by 9.7 per cent – less than half the 21.2 per cent monthly decline recorded yesterday by the UK car industry.

New Government statistics show falling motorcycle casualty rates on UK roads, and prove that efforts to improve motorcycle safety are having a positive effect, according to the RMI Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA).