Motorcycle industry weathers economic storm

If you are a biker facing redundency, it could be time to consider making your hobby your career – as experts claim the bike industry is thriving, despite the current economic crisis.

BMW has just reported its most successful year in the UK, Teknic is seeing sales of its commuter wear rocket and Brembo brakes and Harris Performance have not noticed any downturn in sales.

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BMW has been taking orders on its new S1000RR superbike, even though it is not officially on sale yet, and riders are still booking £17,000 motorcycle treks with companies like Globebusters Motorcycle Expeditions. 

For our complete survey of the state of the biking nation buy MCN next Wednesday, December 10.