Motorbikes

Honda offers one-off film themed Hornet as a star prize
A one-off, special blockbuster film themed CB600FA Hornet is the star in a free prize draw being offered exclusively by Honda (UK) between now and 14 February 2011, with further prizes including a trip for two to Los Angeles and a number of Sony items.

The AMG logo on all Ducati Marlboro Team bikes and racing suits
Starting with the 2011 MotoGP season, the AMG logo will be featured on the bodywork of the Ducati Marlboro Team bikes and on riders' leather suits. Since the official partnership was announced in Los Angeles on the 18th of November, AMG's sponsorship of Ducati has become even more high-profile.
Honda hits the mark with showgoers at Motorcycle Live
Honda’s impressive 2011 motorcycle model line-up and fun schedule of activities were a hit with the hoards of visitors to this year’s Motorcycle Live event at Birmingham’s NEC.

Blood Runners clothing range launched at Motorcycle Live
The National Association of Blood Bikers (NABB) launched its first ever clothing range at Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham earlier this week, as the charity exhibits at the new-look event that started at the weekend and runs until December 6th.

Race stars go head to head at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live
More racing stars flocked to day four of Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at The NEC, Birmingham with riders from MotoGP, World Superbikes and British Superbikes all in attendance. Thousands of bike fans headed to Birmingham to see their heroes in the flesh and get a look at the new bikes on offer for 2011.

Bounds turns blue for the Dakar
Yamaha is pleased to announce that the Welsh Dakar rally and extreme enduro competitor, Craig Bounds, will campaign the 2011 Argentina-Chile Dakar rally aboard Yamahas legendary enduro machine, the WR450F.

R&G Racing works at speed for new Triumph triple
Only days after the bike’s launch, R&G Racing has released its full range of protection and styling products for the 2011 Triumph Speed Triple.

Lorenzo opens Carole Nash Motorcycle Live with a bang
Reigning MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo, opened Carole Nash Motorcycle Live in style, kicking off nine days of full-throttle action at the NEC in Birmingham.

Lorenzo’s jewel of a helmet debuts at Motorcycle Live!
Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo crowned his MotoGP World Championship with a win at the final round in Valencia on 7th November, wearing an extremely special version of the X-Lite X-802 helmet. It caused a sensation around the MotoGP paddock and the globe and, to celebrate Jorge’s stunning year, X-Lite will be producing a very limited number of hand-crafted replicas.

R&G Racing - new products at Motorcycle Live
R&G Racing will showcase a range of new products at Motorcycle Live (November 27 to December 5, Birmingham NEC).

2011 Ducati 848 Challenge
The 2011 Ducati 848 Challenge builds on the successful foundations of the 2010 season by providing a high profile and competitive Championship that will visit some of the most iconic circuits in the UK and Europe. Circuits on the calendar will provisionally include such classics as Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Cadwell Park, Assen and Monza.

Phoenix has it all at Motorcycle Live!
After recent expansion Phoenix has a great deal going on at this year’s Carole Nash Motorcycle Live event, which runs from 27 November through to 5 December at the NEC Birmingham.

Thousands 'Get On' for free at Motorcycle Live
The organisers of Carole Nash Motorcycle Live have issued an offer of complimentary tickets to all would-be motorcyclists who have booked a free ride with Get On - the industry’s campaign to get more people on two wheels.

Top tips to hibernate your bike this winter
With the winter fast approaching Britain’s bikers need to make the decision as to whether or not to ‘ride on’ through winter or put their bikes into hibernation. Specialist bike insurer, Express Insurance, has teamed up with World Superbike racer Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne to provide some top tips to keep your bike stored in mint condition until Spring.

Suzuki GSX1250FA - MCN Machine of the Year
Already a chart-topping best seller in the UK, Suzuki's GSX1250FA picked up another accolade this month as it scooped the coveted Motorcycle News Machine of the Year award, in the all-rounder category.