Motorbikes
Classic bike plate up for auction
The registration 3 HRD – a perfect addition for the mystery buyer who paid a record £214,800 for a 1939 Vincent-HRD motorbike - will be featured at the DVLA Personalised Registrations auction being held at Tankersley Manor, South Yorkshire, from November 19.
Progress with new motorcycle test as new deadline looms
After the Motor Cycle Industry Association’s ( MCI) recent success in persuading Ministers to defer the implementation date of the new motorcycle test to the end of March 2009, the Association has focussed on working with the DSA to ensure that adequate preparations will be in place for the new test.
Honda CBR600RR takes seventh world title in a row
Honda’s acclaimed CBR600RR has again been crowned the World Supersport champion for the seventh consecutive year.
Brave the elements this winter with Honda
Customers who ‘brave the elements’ this winter can benefit from a great new deal from Honda across four of its most popular motorcycle models, until 31 March 2009.
Suzuki riders storm to top ten finishes at Weston beach race
With the sunshine beaming down on Weston Super Mare yesterday, the crowds flocked in to watch the youth event and the grand solo event over the course of the day.
Motorcycle training moves up a gear
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) is launching a new initiative to bring together the motorcycle training sector. This will include rider trainers and companies engaged in all types of rider training, including off-road and track days.
MRTA still seeking bike test solutions
After successful lobbying resulted in the last minute postponement of the new motorcycle test, the RMI Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) is continuing to work closely with Government to look for innovative solutions for future motorcycle testing.
Legendary TV Director chooses Honda DN-01
Legendary TV director and producer – Ed Bye - has chosen the unique Honda DN-01 for his regular commute across the UK’s capital. As the main man behind some of the UK’s favourite alternative comedy programmes and films, Ed has worked with the likes of French and Saunders, Lenny Henry, Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Harry Enfield, Eddie Izzard, Jasper Carrot and Ed’s own wife, Ruby Wax, in shows such as Absolutely Fabulous, Red Dwarf, Bottom and most recently on the BBC show, After You’ve Gone.
BMW Motorrad unveils new K-Series models
BMW Motorrad, Europe’s largest and most successful motorcycle manufacturer, has once again reaffirmed its position as a leading producer of high performance motorcycles.
Honda debuts V4 concept and 2009 range at Cologne show
With 2008 marking Honda’s 60th anniversary as a company and 2009 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Honda’s participation in road racing, as well as the 30th anniversary of racing with an innovative 4-cylinder V-engine with oval pistons, Honda is today proud to unveil a World Premier V4 concept model, which signifies the beginning of a new era and design direction for the marque’s motorcycles based on Honda’s trademark 4-cylinder V-engine.
Motorcycle market holds up well despite economic gloom
Motorcycle sales in September dropped by 9.7 per cent – less than half the 21.2 per cent monthly decline recorded yesterday by the UK car industry.
Sykes completes road test
Rizla Suzuki British Superbike rider, Tom Sykes, may be no stranger to completing race tests on his GSX-R1000 Superbike, but underwent a special kind last month, as he successfully completed his direct access motorcycle test with Crescent Suzuki's in-house training scheme.
Exclusive new Yamaha Motocross Team Replica
To celebrate David Philippaerts’ MX1 World Championship achieved on Yamaha Monster YZ450F, the manufacturer will be releasing a very limited number of 2009 specification Team Replica machines.
Suzuki announce Anstey & Donald Replicas
At the 2008 Isle of Man TT races, the Suzuki Relentless by TAS team were victorious in virtually every solo category, taking Superbike, Superstock and Supersport wins. To celebrate this incredible feat, Suzuki GB is pleased to launch the GSX-R1000 Cameron Donald and GSX-R600 Bruce Anstey replicas.
Honda unveils Limited Edition winning Yellow Fireblade
Honda (UK) has unveiled a stunning limited edition winning yellow CBR1000RR Fireblade in celebration of Steve Brogan’s British Superstock Championship title win with the HM Plant Honda team, which he secured at the Silverstone Circuit during the penultimate round of the championship.