Motorbikes
Motocycle road casualties fall
New Government statistics show falling motorcycle casualty rates on UK roads, and prove that efforts to improve motorcycle safety are having a positive effect, according to the RMI Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA).
Suzuki GSZ-R1000 headlines in Paris
At Suzuki's 2009 model launch held in Paris today, Suzuki unveiled an all-new GSX-R1000 K9 model, alongside the new Gladius 650 and Intruder 1500 models.
e-GoodManners for Bikes expands into Middle East
e-GoodManners, the UK’s leading automotive sales lead management company and part of Manheim Retail Services is expanding its activities in the Middle East following the signing of contracts with Harley-Davidson dealers in Bahrain, Dhahran, Jeddah, Kuwait, Qatar and Riyadh.
Anderson ends season on a high as Karro impresses
Team Suzuki Swift rider, Brad Anderson, returned for the last round of the Maxxis British Motocross Championship held at Hawkstone Park in Shropshire at the weekend, putting himself back on the podium after recent injury, with Suso MVR-D rider Mattis Karro impressing on the RM-Z250.
Honda’s CBR1000RR Fireblade Awarded ‘Sports Bike of the Year’
Honda’s high-performance CBR1000RR Fireblade has received the prestigious ‘Sports Bike of the Year’ Award from Fast Bikes magazine.
Classic bikes rev into the Classic Motor Show
Around 200 classic motorcycles of all ages, colours, creeds and configurations will be revved and ready to excite visitors to the new Classic Bikes hall, part of the Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC from 14th to 16th November.
Yamaha extends ‘Playtime Playtime’ and adds more bikes
Great news from Yamaha! The current ‘More to Play With’ finance offer (subject to status) of three and-a-half years, interest-free credit on the YZF-R1/R6, FZ-Series, XJR1300, XVS1300A and XV1900 cruisers plus the street cool MT-03, has been extended until Monday 1st December.
Honda (UK) confirms British Superbike commitment for 2009
Honda (UK) is pleased to confirm its continued commitment to the British Superbike Championship for 2009 with the HM Plant Honda team on the CBR1000RR Fireblade.
The ultimate stress reliever - GSX-R1000
Suzuki GB has announced the ultimate stress reliever for the never-ending talk of the credit crunch, with the introduction of 0% APR finance on the flagship GSX-R1000.
Edmondson wins final GBXC round
The fourth and final round of the GBXC series ran over the weekend at Ashby de la Zouch and Paul Edmondson posted his name in lights as the first Pro winner at this new venue. The Relentless Suzuki Enduro rider, aboard his RM250 finished nearly a minute clear of his closest rival, despite taking an extra pit stop for fuel just before the final lap.
Honda announces red hot Fireblade finance offer
Honda’s awesome 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade is now available for less than £200 per month, courtesy of a fantastic deal from Honda Finance and on offer until the end of the year.
Break free insurance campaign extended
Yamaha are very pleased to announce that they are extending their industry leading Free and Subsidised Insurance campaign, which will now continue until Sunday 30th November, applicable on all mopeds, 125 scooters, XT125R and X motorcycles plus both YBR models.
Motorcycle Industry welcomes decision to defer new test
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has welcomed the decision by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to delay the introduction of the new practical motorcycle test by six months.
MRTA applauds motorcycle test deferral
‘Deferring the introduction of the new motorcycle test until 2009 was a tough choice, but also the only logical one for Government to make, and the RMI Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) applauds the decision,’ according to Kevin Bryan, MRTA Chairman.
Extra time granted for new motorcycle test
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced a delay of six months to the introduction of the new practical motorcycle test, originally scheduled for September 29, 2008.