Motorbikes
Big bike show promises to be the best ever
The MCN London Motorcycle Show 2008 is rapidly approaching and is set to be a feast of excellent exhibitions and entertainment! From 31st January – 3rd February, ExCeL London will be transformed into a biker’s paradise, with everything from trade stands to thrilling stunt shows in the Live Action Arena!
New helmet safety rating scheme could save 50 lives a year
A pioneering new Government motorcycle helmet safety rating scheme which could save the lives of 50 riders a year was officially launched by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
Vistas capture bikers’ artistic talents
DVLA Personalised Registrations is dispelling, once and for all, the “grease monkey” image often linked with motorcyclists - thanks to the phenomenal response to its on-line Bike Vistas II photographic competition.
Official British Superbike 2007 Season Review
In another closely fought scrap, the 2007 Bennetts British Superbike Championship was decided at the last round, with Japanese star Ryuichi Kiyonari clinching the title for a second successive year.
Official MotoGP Season Review 2007
The 2007 season marked a new beginning for MotoGP as the bikes dropped down to 800cc and the series got a new champion in the form of 21-year-old Australian Casey Stoner.
Hyosung Birthday Bike
Superman and Grease were at the cinema, but Annie Hall got the Oscar for Best Picture. The first test tube baby was born in Britain; Space Invaders was developed in Japan; and Wonder Woman was on the telly. The Eagles’ Hotel California was a huge hit and Argentina won the footy world cup. Two popes died. And seven inches were no longer enough.
Soho and XOR Stroke scooters head Generic line-up at Bike Show
Two new 50cc and 125cc scooters are making their debuts on the Generic stand at this week’s Bike Show at the NEC. The 50cc Generic XOR Stroke arrives next month and the Soho 125 will be available from March, 2008.
Your chance to win a Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster
Bike enthusiasts visiting the International Motorcycle & Scooter Show, from 22 November to 2 December at the NEC are encouraged to visit Hall 1, Stand IF42. They will be greeted by staff from BEN, the Automotive Industry Charity, and selling raffle tickets for their National Draw to win a Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster.
Honda’s motorcycle line-up for 2008 revealed at NEC show
Honda’s new motorcycle range for 2008 will be unveiled to the British public for the first time at this month’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
New bikes plus power and torque injection for Hyosung
New 650 and 450cc bikes, a new 125cc scooter and technical upgrades including fuel injection mean riders are set to take Hyosung just a little more seriously when the South Korean manufacturer debuts its new bikes at this year’s NEC International Motorcycle Show.
Get the freedom of the road
With Britain’s increasingly over-crowded roads, where can you go to get away and discover the freedom, space and stunning scenery that makes motorbike riding so exhilarating?
Edmondson to ride for Team GB in Chile
Suzuki backed enduro rider Paul Edmondson, arrives in Chile this week ready to fly the flag for Team Great Britain in the 2007 International Six Day Enduro.
Hyosung slashes naked 125 price
Hyosung, which recorded its best ever monthly sales in September, has slashed the price of its naked GT125 street bike by £250. The on-the-road price drops from £2,549 to £2,299 – a reduction of almost 10 per cent.
Suzuki extend 0% typical APR finance option
Suzuki GB has extended the highly popular three-year 0% typical APR finance deal until the end of the year, continuing to make the route to a new Suzuki as accessible as possible.
BMW Motorrad Rider's Equipment 2008 collection
The products in the BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment range are characterised by superb quality, practicality, and attractive design. Clothing with the blue and white logo certainly represents a good choice.