November

Arrive Alive

05 November 2009 by Harry44

Bala Speeding Cases Press Release issued on behalf of Superintendent Simon Shaw, North Wales Police: On 1st March 2009 Arrive Alive commenced targeted speed enforcement operations on a short stretch of the B4391 at Bala which had been identified as a Community Concern Site (Arrive Alive, renamed GoSafe/GanBwyll, is now part of the Wales Road Casualty Reduction Partnership as of 1st April this...

Dainese and AGV to talk protection at EICMA

05 November 2009 by MCN

Dainese and AGV will be at the EICMA show in Milan next week with a stand dedicated entirely to exhibiting their concept of protection. Save cash on motorcycle protection From November 10th – 15th,...

Akrapovic release real power trace for BMW S1000RR

05 November 2009 by MCN

Akrapovic has just unveiled this new stubby-style silencer for the BMW S1000RR and the tested power figures from the exhaust manufacture show the reality of the inline four-cylinder’s true...

New BMW Motorrad riding kit

05 November 2009 by MCN

BMW has just released official images of their new product line for 2010 which is headed by a full wardrobe ensemble to match the eagerly anticipated S1000RR superbike. Save cash on motorcycle...

Thousands could escape speeding fines in postal strike

05 November 2009 by MCN

Motorcyclists caught by speed cameras could escape fines and points due to the postal strike. The High Court has quashed a conviction because police failed to notify the driver within the 14-day...

My new Moto Guzzi designs

05 November 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here are my designs for three new Moto Guzzis. Based on the 1200 eight-valve engine are the fully faired Daytona R, the half faired Daytona S and the naked Sport 8V.

DSA claims yet another victim

05 November 2009 by Ian Carruthers

Well yesterday saw me attempt MOD1, I say attempt because when I came to do the emergency stop I ended up hitting the deck. I smacked my knee up very badly and I was in pain, all the examiner could do was look at me and ask if I wanted an ambulance, which when he called he didn’t even know where he was. I have to be very thankful I wasn’t seriously injured otherwise I dread to think what could...

Exclusive: Jorge Lorenzo to wear Halo 3 ODST helmet at Valencia

05 November 2009 by MCN

The Jorge Lorenzo helmet design saga continues this weekend at Valencia as the two-time 250cc World Champion is set to wear a Halo 3 ODST helmet. What’s Halo 3 ODST I hear you ask? Halo 3 ODST a...

Spot the difference: 2007 Vs 2010 R1200 GS Adventure

05 November 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW are claiming there are a multitude of changes to the new R1200GS but we reckon its going to take a pretty keen eye to spot all of the changes. How do you think you can do. The new BMW R1200GS has...

BMW R1200RT gets twin cam motor for 2010

05 November 2009 by Andy Downes

The BMW R1200RT is getting a new double overhead camshaft engine in common with the new BMW R1200GS with more power and a better fairing for even better comfort. BMW motorcycles for sale The R1200RT...

2010 BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure first official photographs

05 November 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW‘s massive-selling R1200GS has been given an engine overhaul for 2010 as the firm attempts to keep the bike at the top of the sales league and head-off opposition from rivals. The 2010 BMW R1200GS...

South African Motorcycle Academy

05 November 2009 by neillf3

The South African motorcycle academy has been formed to give young south Africans aged 8-13 the oppurtunity to be selected and groomed for a career in motorcycle racing. The academy will be fielding 28 riders in the 2010 Honda NSF100 junior trophy.Several of the young riders are from previously disadvantaged backrounds and will compete thanks to bursuries provided by sponsors. We still have a few...

Looking for a new bike at the Church of bones

04 November 2009 by chopperriley

It was an eventful trip which took in most mid European Countries. A special visit was made to the Church of Bones in the Czech Republic. Here I am looking for a new bike with one eye over my...

Modern Agostini replica added to AGV T-2 range

04 November 2009 by MCN

AGV’s legend range, consisting of modern takes on the World famous Barry Sheene and Angel Nieto replicas, has been updated for 2010 with a Giacomo Agostini lid. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets AGV...

Exclusive: AGV launch new Stealth and S-4

04 November 2009 by MCN

AGV has updated both the Stealth and the S-4 helmets with new SV versions for 2010, both coming with an integrated flip-down sun visor and a built-in Bluetooth device. Save cash on motorcycle...

Kiddimoto becomes award winner

04 November 2009 by MCN

Kiddimoto’s Brit Pop Scooter scooped the first place prize as Best Ride-on in the inaugural 2009 ToyTalk awards, announced to the industry on 30 October. Launched during the summer of 2009, the Kiddimoto Brit Pop Scooter evokes the romance of the swinging Sixties coupled with the resurgence in popular British music and culture of the mid-Nineties by such iconic acts as Paul Weller, Oasis and...

New Bling Pot lids from Bitwell Inc helmets

04 November 2009 by MCN

No it’s not April 1 – you can really buy one of these helmets, if you are brave enough to do so. Save cash on motorcycle helmets They’re produced by US helmet manufacture Bitwell Inc and this...

Video: Jeanius jeans spoof

04 November 2009 by MCN

Jeanius jeans were initially developed as a climbing pant, but now are looking to smash their way into the motorcycling market. They use a fabric called Epic Fabric which is a silicone coating over...

New four-season Weise Nomad jacket

04 November 2009 by MCN

This is the latest jacket to come available from Weise, called the Nomad. Save cash on motorcycle jackets It’s designed to be a full all-year round suit, so it’s full of intelligent features. One...

World Enduro Championship DVD review out now

04 November 2009 by MCN

Duke has released the DVD Review of the entire 2009 MAXXIS FIM World Enduro Championship. Save cash on motorcycle DVDs The footage includes action from all eight rounds of the WEC title chases, with...

Tyga produce carbon kit for Kawasaki Ninja 250

04 November 2009 by MCN

The Kawasaki Ninja 250 is one of the best selling bikes of the year, but when it comes to accessories and add-ons the options are fairly rare. Save cash on motorcycle bodywork However, Tyga...

Bike film gets Vinnie Jones

04 November 2009 by MCN

Vinnie Jones will star in a new British film which plans to use a Ducati Hypermotard, Victory Hammer S and KTM RC8R in the stunts. Famed hardman Jones will star alongside Ving Rhames (Mission...

Honda launches new UK off-road school

04 November 2009 by Phil West

Honda UK has teamed up with Brit Dakar racing legend Mick Extance to launch a new enduro and motocross experience – the Mick Extance Honda Off-Road Experience. Using Honda’s latest CRF 150, 250 and...

Video: Onboard Padgetts Superstock Fireblade

04 November 2009

There are no new 1000cc Japanese sports bikes due next year, so to improve our 2009 machines we decided to learn from one of the best bikes in the British Superstock Championship. The Padgetts Honda...

Harley and supermodel Marisa Miller in military 'pin-up' shoot

04 November 2009 by Phil West

Check out this behind the scenes video of Harley-Davidson’s new campaign featuring supermodel Marisa Miller. Harley-Davidsons for sale In a homage to ‘blonde bombshell’ pin-ups such as Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable, the photoshoot/campaign was created to mark November being designated ‘Military Appreciation Month’ in the US. It might not dispel all the storm clouds currently over Milwaukee but...

Video: Slovakiaring onboard

04 November 2009 by MCN

This could be the ultimate new track complex: six brand new circuits you can ride in both directions, an off-road circuit, a kart track and some of the world’s bet pit facilities mean the Slovakiaring...

Video teaser: Ducati Desmo vs. Ferrari 430

04 November 2009 by MCN

Car v bike: which is fastest? It’s the age-old debate, argued in pubs, on internet forums, among friends, in magazines and on TV. To prove two wheels are better than four forever, we’re pitching...

Struggling with an insurance claim

03 November 2009 by goganian

Well over a year ago I parked my Kawasaki ZX-6R just outside my driveway on the road. It was also parked horizontal to the pavement, to give you an idea of the position. A skip lorry was dropping a skip off at my house and the lorry came early one morning. My bike was at least a couple of feet back from the driveway. As the lorry turned he nudged the bike and it fell on to its side on the...