Buell Motorcycles are no more

So much for the recession being old news, not if you work for Buell Motorcycles. Having ridden most of their range and been very impressed with their quirky take on how a motorcycle should look I’m deeply saddened that they’re no more, see release below for more info.
EAST TROY, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2009) – Buell [...]

Naked bike sales up in September

Statistics released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association for September 2009 show a recovery in demand after a poor summer. Sales in September were 21.2% lower than the same month last year, an improvement on the market’s performance in August when a 30.5% fall was recorded. Total registrations of powered two [...]

Re-name the Highway Code Say GEM Motoring Assist

Road Safety champion GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) says it believes the Highway Code, the basis of road regulations and guidance for the safe use of roads by all, needs renaming.
It is inviting road users to suggest a more relevant name that will help this ‘best seller’ to also be the ‘best read book on the [...]

Shark UK launch 2010 range

Shark UK recently unveiled its 2010 helmet range at its Dorset headquarters to an audience of media and loyal Shark racers including Ryan Farquhar, Ian Lowry, James Westmoreland, Sylvain Guintoli and Scott Redding. Shark displayed a host of new colours and graphics, with one new addition to the range and a world first in helmet [...]

£1000 of free Dainese kit with selected Yamaha motorcycles at Infinity

Infinity Motorcycles has a reputation for amazing customer offers on top brands of motorcycle clothing and accessories, but their latest offer is truly grand.
Customers buying a 2008 or 2009 model Yamaha R1 or R6 from their Clapham premier centre can choose up to £1000-worth Dainese stock absolutely free.
The offer is subject to [...]

Xena bike security comes to UK

Xena, the world’s most innovative security devices for motorcycles, will be available to UK customers exclusively from Motohaus Powersports, the Hampshire based distributor of niche motorcycle accessories.
“A Xena lock isn’t just a lock; it’s outstanding in its performance and the designs are iconic” .says David Gath, MD of Motohaus. “Both parties believe [...]

Bonneville celebrates 50 years with four world speed records

The 50th anniversary of the iconic Triumph Bonneville was marked in spectacular style when four officially-recognized FIM world land speed records were set. The quadruple records were recorded at the 2009 edition of the event that gives the bike its name: the Bonneville speed trials.
The original Bonneville, introduced in 1959, was named after the [...]

Ride With Honda’s Race Stars At Redtread

Honda highly regarded off-road experience in Spain, Redtread, is offering the fantastic opportunity for two-wheel fans of all ages and riding experience, to get down and dirty with Honda’s race aces Steve Brogan, John McGuinness, Steve Plater and Leon Haslam, in a fun and action filled 2-day off-road experience across Southern Spain’s stunning Sierra mountains [...]

Triumph Rocket III Roadster video, a must watch

2010 XR1200 Trophy race series registration open

Following almost a year of development with Harris Performance, Harley-Davidson UK and British Superbike Championship (BSB) race series organisers, MSVR, have opened registrations for the 2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy one-make championship. Development riders including BSB bad boy Sean Emmett, former GP rider Niall Mackenzie and a host of experienced motorcycle journalists have provided test ride [...]