Motorbikes
Yamaha’s YBR125 Custom arrives
Yamaha are very pleased to announce the arrival of initial stocks of the eagerly awaited YBR125 Custom. As an added bonus, the new stable mate to the best selling YBR125 also benefits from the FREE or subsidised insurance campaign, as do the majority of Yamaha scooters and motorcycles of 125cc or below, until the middle of September.
Anderson & Nunn impress at Brampton
Suzuki team riders, Brad Anderson and Carl Nunn, were on flying form at the penultimate round of the Maxxis British Motocross Championship, held at Brampton in Cumbria at the weekend, as both riders recorded fastest race lap times as they rode to top-five positions in both MX1 and MX2.
e-GoodManners for Bikes to support Triumph dealers
e-GoodManners, the UK’s leading automotive sales lead management company and part of Manheim Retail Services, has developed a motorbike-specific system to support Triumph dealers both in the UK and internationally.
Suzuki unveil new Intruder C1800RT
Suzuki GB has added a flagship model to its growing cruiser range, with the addition of the all-new Intruder C1800RT.
Motorcycle insurance costs drop thanks to ERS
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Motorcycle Industry Association have teamed up with leading motorcycle insurance companies to offer significant insurance discounts to all qualified bikers who successfully take part in the new 'Enhanced Rider Scheme' (ERS).
Motorcyclists encouraged to ACT on tyres
With the final Bank Holiday of the year fast approaching, TyreSafe is urging motorcyclists to ACT before embarking on any planned trips. ACT encourages motorcyclists to follow three easy steps to improve tyre safety: -
Hawkstone keeps Suzuki riders on top
The penultimate round of the British Masters series took place at the legendary Hawkstone Park circuit at the weekend. With the horrendous weather conditions making the track tricky in places, this did not deter the two young gun Suzuki riders from showing how it should be done.
Storming comeback for Edmondson at Crychan
The third round of the Metzeler ACU British Enduro Championship took place in the Crychan Forest near Llandovery at the weekend, with Relentless Suzuki Enduro rider, Paul Edmondson, experiencing the ultimate in highs and lows on his RM250.
Yamaha Break’s Free again at the Trafford Centre
After a very successful Scooter Roadshow in Bristol, Yamaha went on the road again with Mobile Promotions for their final Motorshow@ event of the 2008 at Manchester’s Trafford Centre.
Suzuki launch Junior GSX-R
Suzuki GB has added a brand-new GSX-R to the 2008 line-up - this time coming to the official parts and accessories catalogue, in the form of the 'Kiddimoto GSX-R' wooden childs bike.
Motorcycle sales jump 22% as people switch to two wheels
Sales of powered two wheelers (PTW) including motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, soared by 22 per cent last month according to figures released today by the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI).
Yamaha do it again! Sales hatrick for the YZFR125!
With top spot on the sales chart being dominated by the YZFR125 for two months in row since it’s release in May, it was of no surprise to learn that Yamaha’s class leading learner legal sports bike has once again stormed the charts and come in at #1 for the third month in row.
BMW Motorrad launches lowered suspension models
Following detailed customer research, BMW Motorrad has good news for riders who prefer a lower seat height, but do not want to compromise on model choice. BMW Motorrad has once again led the way by becoming the first motorcycle manufacturer to launch a range of models that can be ordered with lowered suspension – to provide customers with lower seat height options.
Defer new motorcycle test now says MRTA
Major gaps in the network of motorcycle test centres required for the new motorcycle test and further test booking delays means that implementation of the new test must be delayed until 2009, the RMI’s Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) has again warned.
New Yamaha offer means playtime for the masses!
Now that the summer has started in earnest, Yamaha is thrilled to announce that it has launched a staggering new finance offer that will make it even easier to buy your new dream bike.