Motorbikes
All systems go and business as usual at Donington Park!
Donington Park circuit roared back into action this morning (Friday) signalling that it is “business as usual” at the Leicestershire circuit now that the initial phase of the necessary redevelopment ahead of the staging of the British F1 Grand Prix has been completed.
Gear up for Spring at Triumph’s March Test Ride Weekend
Triumph Motorcycles is celebrating the arrival of Spring with some fantastic offers at it’s ‘675 engine’ themed Test Ride Weekend, taking place on 7th and 8th March 2009.
Honda heads to Scotland for MCN Motorcycle Show
Honda’s exciting new-for-2009 motorcycle model range will be on display at the MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show in just a few weeks, from 14-15 March at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh.
DVD takes bikers out to read the clues the road can give
The Highways Agency is following up on its highly successful Driver Information Programme for motorcyclists - Great Roads Great Rides - with a new interactive DVD-ROM.
Strong ride for Edmondson in Muntjac
Paul Edmonson began his 2009 British Enduro Championship challenge in style over the weekend aboard his newly liveried Suzuki GB RM250. The Muntjac Enduro, organised by Diss Club, turned out to be a great season opener, with the competition hot from the start. Edmondson closed to within six seconds of the leader, David Knight, eventually finishing fifth overall, third in the E2 class and the only two-stroke rider in the top ten - quite an achievement considering the big bikes of the opposition in the E3 class.
Motorpoint aims for pole position in British Superbikes 2009
Motorpoint is planning to take British Superbikes by storm this year after teaming up with Rob Mac Racing.
Spring opening for Ducati in Cardiff
Riders Motorcycles based in Somerset are extending their reach across the South West in 2009 with the opening of a new Ducati dealership in South Wales.
Strong Euro attracts overseas buyers to BCA motorcycle sales
Sustained demand and limited availability of stock is keeping used motorcycle values high, says leading vehicle auction company, BCA. The company stages a monthly sale of up to 200 motorcycles at its Peterborough auction centre and the most recent sale attracted around 300 customers, including substantial export interest from European-based buyers.
Tough start to British MMX Championship for Relentless Suzuki MX
The opening round of the ACU British MMX Championship took place at Little Silver near Exeter in Devon at the weekend, with the Relentless Suzuki MX team out in force, but suffering bad luck, despite some flashes of serious promise.
Nunn takes first outdoor win of the season
MVR-D Suzuki rider, Carl Nunn, took his first outdoor win of the season at the weekend, as he and the team took part in the ACU British MMX Championship, held at Little Silver near Exeter in Devon.
Bridewell on lap record pace in Spain
British rider Tommy Bridewell made his intentions clear by breaking the class lap record at Cartegena when testing for the first time this year aboard the Lorenzini by Leoni Yamaha R1 last week.
Triumph announce the Speed Triple Carbon Limited Edition
The Speed Triple has dominated the streetfighter class for over a decade, and the introduction of a limited edition carbon model cements its reputation even further.
New ‘Bling’ for Yamaha’s new models
Yamaha is very pleased to announce the release of a line-up of fantastic new Genuine Accessories for the ground breaking 2009 YZF-R1 and the new bench-marks for middleweight motorcycles, the XJ6 and XJ6 Diversion.
Keith Dixon Motorcycles wins Master of Customer Care Award
The Yamaha Master of Customer Care Award for 2008 has been won by Keith Dixon Motorcycles of Accrington, Lancashire. This prestigious award is presented to the Yamaha Dealer that scores the highest on the Yamaha National Customer Satisfaction Index for both Sales and Service.
BCA motorcycle sales tempt overseas buyers
Sustained demand and limited availability of stock is keeping used motorcycle values high, says BCA. The company stages a regular monthly sale of up to 200 motorcycles at the Peterborough auction centre and the most recent sale attracted around 300 customers, including substantial export interest from European-based buyers.