Motorbikes
Famous motorcycles and riders gather at Festival of Speed
This year’s Festival of Speed (2-4 July) is set to be a great event for lovers of two wheels, as Goodwood brings together a record number of competition motorcycles and many of the most talented riders ever to have graced the world stage.
New biking paradise adventures with Redtread Honda
Honda's highly regarded and popular off-road experience partner in Spain, Redtread, has now opened a second location in Morocco with the first tour scheduled for the start of September.
‘Get on’ for a free ride in National Motorcycle Week 2010
The Motorcycle Industry is urging biking enthusiasts to spread the word that ‘Life is Better of Two Wheels’ as part of its annual National Motorcycle Week, which takes place from 18th – 24th July.
Honda supports UK’s largest ever motorcycle open day
Honda (UK) and many of its motorcycle dealers will be joining forces with the ‘Get On’ campaign this weekend to support Britain’s largest ever biking open day, on Saturday 19 June, when motorcycle dealers throughout the country will be welcoming existing and potential bikers into their showrooms for the launch of the national ‘Get On’ campaign - which aims to get Britain biking.
Honda’s new retro VT750S now available
The all-new classically styled Honda VT750S is now available from Honda motorcycle dealerships across the UK, priced at just £5,845 on the road.
Book in advance and you could win a bike sat nav
You still have time to book at special advance ticket prices for this year’s Motorcycle Muster, on Sunday 27th June. And, if you book in advance, you have a chance to win a Garmin Zumo 220 Bike Sat Nav.
Vicious cycle of increasing bike claims
Since 2005 Aviva has seen an alarming 57% increase in the number of bodily injury claims made against motorcyclists. The insurer has also seen motorcycle claims costs increase by 51% in the same period, with the insurer's statistics indicating that this is a consequence of more riders carrying pillion passengers.
London Mayor extends motorcycle access to bus lanes
Mayor Boris Johnson has announced he will continue to allow motorcycles to use bus lanes, operated by Transport for London (TfL), for the time being.
Motorcyclists can provide UK tourist industry with lucrative summer
The warmer weather has started, the World Cup has kicked off and as the first signs of summer are underway the MCI can reveal that motorcycle-related tourism expenditure in the UK is around £569 million, supporting approximately 13,250 tourism jobs.
60,000 Ducatisti set record attendance at World Ducati Week
The sixth edition of World Ducati Week, the massive event that unites and excites the Ducati community, has finished after four incredible days with a record-breaking attendance of 60,000 motorcyclists.
Ducati Monster 696 zero per cent finance promotion
Ducati UK has introduced a 0% APR typical finance promotion on all Monster 696 models with immediate effect.
Vintage bikes converge for nostalgic Banbury Run
Six hundred vintage motorcycles will converge at the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 20 June for the nostalgic Vintage Motor Cycle Club Banbury Run. The event, which starts at 10:00am, is the 62nd Banbury Run and the largest gathering of motorcycles manufactured before 1931 in the world.
BMW C1-E at the National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show
This is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single-track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future. The C1-E concept vehicle, developed by BMW, will enjoy its first UK showing at the National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show 2010, sponsored by the industry’s Get On campaign, at Sheffield Arena on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June.
New opportunities for bike safety
The Government announcement that the motorcycle test is to be reviewed has been strongly welcomed by the industry.
Ducati expands Monster family with 796 and art body kits
The Monster 796 fits neatly between the entry level 696 and the sportier Monster 1100. The Monster 796 mimics the top level components, style and sportiness of the Monster 1100 whilst retaining the user- friendliness and ergonomic appeal of the 696.