Motorbikes
New Honda dealer opens near Bridlington
A new official Honda franchised motorcycle dealer, Ride Moto Honda, is now open in Carnaby, near Bridlington in East Yorkshire.
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade scoops yet more awards
Honda’s all-conquering CBR1000RR Fireblade has won the Motor Cycle News award for Best Sportsbike over 601cc.
James Blunt rides Monster 1100 around streets of Rome
A “Roman Holiday” for James Blunt. The popular British singer, who has sold 11 million CDs, recently spent a few days in the Italian capital where he was able to fulfil two life-long ambitions. The singer had often dreamed of running a newspaper and he was given the opportunity to do just that by “Metro” (the international free paper, which has 84 editions published in 23 countries across Europe, North and South America and Asia, with an international readership of more than 20 million).
Motorcycle registrations dip 16% in November
Following a solid October when motorcycle registrations were up by 4 per cent on the same month last year, registrations were 16 per cent down last month, according to figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI).
Motorcyclists dying needlessly
One in six motorcyclist deaths could result from hitting a crash barrier, and in such collisions a rider is 15 times more likely to be killed than a car occupant, according to new research by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Motorcycle sector urged to respond to DSA consulation
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) and the RMI Motorcycle Retailers’ Association (MRA) have joined forces to urge motorcycle manufacturers, retailers and trainers to respond to the consultation on proposals for the new motorcycle test outlined by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).
Abolish Westminster parking charge says MRA
Westminster City Council’s parking charges for motorcycles run contrary to the Government’s intention to make motorcycling more mainstream, and to the Mayor of London’s plans to make London more motorcycle-friendly, according to the RMI Motorcycle Retailers Association (MRA).
BMW F 800 GS wins Best Trailie Bike of the Year
It was another successful evening for BMW Motorrad UK at this year’s Motor Cycle News (MCN) Awards, as Europe’s largest and most successful motorcycle manufacturer scooped a brace of honours.
Move over for bikers
As motorcyclists and wanna-be bikers head for the Motorcycle show at the NEC this week, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) reminds commuters on two wheels of the host of hazards they must be aware of - not in the least of which is car drivers who, for various reasons, fail to see a motorcycle coming towards them.
SHARP announces new safety ratings for flip-front helmets
Safety ratings for the most popular flip-front motorcycle helmets were announced today by SHARP, the Department for Transport’s Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme.
Have your say on proposed modular motorcycling test
Proposals to improve the way motorcyclists are tested were published today by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).
Win a day on the track
Visit the IAM stand at this year’s bike show to find out more about our pioneering riding simulator, current road safety research and our prize draws to win an IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) rider skills day worth £120 or a KBC helmet.
Motorcycle industry makes the case for support
The motorcycle industry is calling on government and local authorities, to support the industry’s ability to provide affordable and practical transport solutions in these difficult and uncertain economic times.
VP2 - The new sports tyre range from Avon
Avon Tyres, a top quality brand of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, introduces its exciting new range of sports motorcycle tyres, theVP2. With Avon's enhanced construction methods and its debut use of multi-compound rubber construction, VP2 looks certain to continue the successes of the acclaimed Viper range.
Win a BMW in time for Christmas
Anyone visiting the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show which runs from 28 November – 7 December at the NEC, Birmingham may take home a brand new motorcycle.