Posted on October 7, 2009 by scottishbiker
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 [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2009 by scottishbiker
Alurack fitted to a Honda CB1000R.
German engineering specialists SW-Motech have developed a range of lightweight alloy racks for popular street bikes, such as the Honda CB1000R, KTM990SM and Triumph Street Triple 675.
Manufactured from lightweight, high strength aluminum, each Alu-Rack is individually designed to perfectly fit the lines of each model while offering maximum strength, ease [...]
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Posted on March 22, 2009 by scottishbiker
Great news for the WSB series came today with the announcement that ex-factory Kawasaki rider John ‘Hopper’ Hopkins has signed for Stiggy Honda.
The deal sees the 25-year-old Californian race a CBR1000RR for the remainder of the WSB season alongside teammate Leon Haslam.
Commenting on the team’s website Hopkins says: “I am really excited to get back [...]
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Posted on August 12, 2008 by scottishbiker
Acumen electronics have developed a new plug-in device designed to ensure that aftermarket mini LED indicators flash at the correct rate on the latest Honda motorcycles that are fitted with hazard lights.
Fitting mini indicators is a popular modification, particularly on super sports machines like the CBR600-RR and 1000-RR, but this often results in them [...]
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Posted on August 12, 2008 by scottishbiker
Following on from his second place finish at the last round at Oulton Park, Hydrex Bike Animal Honda rider James Ellison was once again on great form as he secured another podium finish in changeable conditions in round eight of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Knockhill in Scotland today.
With bright blue skies coupled with [...]
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Posted on August 12, 2008 by scottishbiker
Leon Haslam finally got his first Bennetts British Superbike win on the board for HM Plant Honda at Knockhill today. The victory in race two made up for his retirement in the first race, which was due to a misfire. His team-mate Cal Crutchlow suffered a disappointing day. He crashed in race one, before having [...]
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Posted on August 8, 2008 by scottishbiker
The HM Plant Honda team heads to Scotland for round eight of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this weekend. In the Superbike class, Cal Crutchlow – currently second in the overall standings – and team-mate Leon Haslam, fourth, will both be aiming for wins and podium finishes at the 1.27-mile circuit.
Steve Brogan is making [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2008 by scottishbiker
Carlos Checa celebrates winning the Suzuka 8-Hour race.
The DREAM Honda Racing Team duo of Ryuichi Kiyonari and Carlos Checa took victory at the weekend’s Suzuka 8-Hour race on the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, sporting a new stunning and distinctive HRC tri-colour paint scheme.
The prestigious endurance event, which is held annually as part of the World Endurance [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2008 by scottishbiker
Honda (UK) is extending three motorcycle deals until the end of September with the ‘Get Naked’, ‘Whatever the Weather’ and ‘Open Wide and Say RR’ deals.
Customers can ‘Get Naked’ with Honda by purchasing any one of ten popular naked Hondas for as little as 10% deposit with payments spread over 24 months at 0% APR [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2008 by scottishbiker
The DN-01 – guaranteed to get you talking.
Honda’s futuristic DN-01 goes on sale from the 1st August. The concept turned reality features HFT or ‘human-friendly transmission’.
Power is from the Transalp’s 680cc V-Twin driving the rear wheel through the HFT.
The Auto box offers three modes, full auto, sports-auto or thumb operated six speed manual transmission and [...]
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