Motorbikes

Ride with Honda legend John McGuinness at Redtread
Honda's highly regarded off-road experience in Spain, Redtread, is offering the fantastic opportunity for two-wheel fans of all ages and riding experience, to get down and dirty with Honda's ‘Morecambe Missile’ and TT legend, John McGuinness.

Ducati announce 2010 model year prices
After the successful unveiling of an unprecedented number of new models at the EICMA Milan Show in November, Ducati UK has now announced pricing for the 2010 model year range of motorcycles.

Foundation to give British riders shot at the top
A not-for-profit private foundation has unveiled plans to back two of Britain's up and coming motorcycle riders in a determined bid to find the next Barry Sheene.

Bike blood runners can help save lives at Christmas
Motorbike ‘blood runners’ who volunteer their services will be on call over the Christmas period providing a little known service that can help to save thousands of lives.

Yamaha fans win triple championship replicas
Yamaha have just given away three spectacular race replica road bikes in a Pan-European competition to help celebrate their MotoGP, World Superbike and World Supersport championships in 2009.

Honda confirms British Superbike commitment for 2010
Honda (UK) is pleased to confirm its continued commitment to the British Superbike Championship and, Isle of Man TT and North West 200 road races for 2010, with the HM Plant Honda team and its strong rider line-up.

Keep warm up-top with Yamaha Beanies
Yamaha has announced the addition of a stylish collection of Beanies to its line-up of Yamaha head-wear. With four classic styles to choose from, there’s a Yamaha Beanie to suit every taste.

Honda wins awards with CBF125 and CBR600RR
Two of Honda’s two-wheeled machines have won accolades in this year’s prestigious Motor Cycle News (MCN) Awards for the ‘Best Machine for New Riders’ and ‘Best Sportsbike Under 600cc’.

e-motive calls on government to include two-wheeled transport in EV plans
Innovative electric scooter company, e-motive, has called on the government to include two-wheeled transport in its support for electric vehicles.

Race Retro 2010 celebrates 60 years of Norton
It’s 60 years since Norton’s Featherbed frame made its debut, and Race Retro has chosen this illustrious manufacturer as its feature motorcycle marque when the show returns to Stoneleigh Park from the 12th to 14th March 2010.
Race Retro 2010 lines up for a cracking season
Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, is lining up a cracking array of motorsport legends for its 2010 show – from racing cars and drivers to track bikes and riders.

Strong thermal protection to rider, pillion and paniers
Bikers looking to protect themselves and their pillions and paniers from heat damage caused by their bike’s exhaust can now send exhaust components to thermal management specialist Zircotec for ceramic coating.

New Yamaha YEC-8 Battery Charger now available
Yamaha has announced that its brand new YEC-8 Battery Charger is now available from its network of Authorised Yamaha dealers.
Naked bikes back in black
Britain’s bike buyers have gone naked. According to market statistics released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association, although the overall market trend remains downwards, the naked bike sector has this month consolidated its growth, recording a one per cent increase in new registrations in the year to date, compared to the same period in 2008.

Motorcycle safety initiatives win royal recognition
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) is delighted to announce the winner of its special award that recognises road safety initiatives, in the field of motorcycling.