Motorbikes
Columb & Barr on podium form at Frome
Relentless Suzuki MX rider, Scott Columb, left round three of the ACU MMX British Open Championship, held at Frome in Somerset at the weekend, as the leading team rider, after improving throughout the day to finish in fourth overall.
Knutsford Honda open for business
Honda (UK) Motorcycles has extended its nationwide network of dealerships with the opening of a new site, Knutsford Honda, in Cheshire.
BMW Motorrad announces a new Special Edition R 1200 GS
BMW Motorrad has launched a striking Special Edition version of the R 1200 GS, the UK’s favourite all-round motorcycle, to celebrate the 15th year of the 4-valve GS boxer twin.
Tyre safety campaign achieves record interest
The latest tyre safety campaign to be held by safety organisation TyreSafe has achieved record interest, as the organisation’s website experienced its busiest month to date in April with 26,700 visits, a 185 percent increase from April 2008.
Kane impresses on world stage as Noble dominates at home
Women's World Championship protagonist, Natalie Kane, flew the MVR-D flag in true style at the weekend, as the Irish Suzuki rider took an impressive sixth place overall at the Catalunya Grand Prix, ending the weekend by moving higher up the championship standings.
Peter Fonda to celebrate 40 years of easy riding at Goodwood
The legendary chopper-riding Hollywood icon of Western counterculture Peter Fonda is due to attend this year’s Festival of Speed (3-5 July) to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of his influential film Easy Rider at Goodwood.
Drivers consider two-wheels to save money
Up to 4.8 million (13 per cent) UK drivers would be prepared to ride out the recession on two-wheels, according to Post Office Insurance research.
Form-man Camier under threat from Guintoli
Leon Camier is the form man in the early season chase for the ViSK British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli having won three of the four races so far but the Airwaves Yamaha rider can take nothing for granted as he goes into Donington Park’s double race third round on Holiday Monday 25 May.
BSB on track and ready for action
The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (MCRCB) has today granted a track licence to Donington Park, which will enable this year’s motorcycle racing events, including the forthcoming British Superbike Championship on 23-25 May, to go ahead as planned.
TomTom WORK system leads to faster motorcycle recovery
Integration of a connected navigation system from TomTom WORK with Garage Manager is enabling a specialist motorcycle recovery company to improve its service and manage its 40 vehicles and operatives more effectively.
21 dedicated bike tyre centres created by ProTyre
The growth in interest and use of motorcycles and scooters has led Protyre, the UK’s leading independent tyre dealer network, to invest in establishing 21 state-of-the-art, dedicated Two-Wheel Centres in the UK to cater specifically for the unique requirements of owners and riders of bikes and scooters.
Yamaha presents a tough choice
Yamaha has produced some very cool 125s in its time, but this year’s line-up of Yamaha 125cc motorcycles could be considered the best yet.
HM Plant Honda heads to Northern Ireland for North West 200
Hot on the heels of its participation in last weekend’s annual Thundersprint event in Northwich, the HM Plant Honda team today heads to Northern Ireland for this weekend’s legendary North West 200 road race, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
BMW Motorrad unveils new S 1000 RR
BMW Motorrad’s highly-anticipated new entrant in the supersport motorcycle sector made its debut at last weekend’s Monza Italy round of the World Superbike Championship. Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer unveiled its new S 1000 RR model, the production version of its World Superbike racer.
Noble on the podium at British Masters
With MVR-D Suzuki riders competing at home in the UK and in Portugal this weekend, James Noble flew the team flag by taking a podium finish at the third round of the British Masters championship at Pontrilas in Herefordshire.