Image coutersy of www.suzuki-racing.com Keith Flint is the front man of world famous band ‘The Prodigy’ and an all-round motorcycling fanatic. He is campaigning two GSX-R1000 Suzukis in the British Hottrax National Endurance Championship for the second successive year with Team Traction Control. Here, the ardent Suzuki fan talks... [Continue reading...]
Honda (UK) Offers Miles More with PCX125 and CBF125
The two best selling bikes in the UK now represent even better value, with both the PCX125 and CBF125 available at 0% APR over 36 months, with a minimum deposit of just £99. This creates a saving of approximately £180*, which equates to 125 litres of fuel**, and means a lot to two of the most fuel efficient machines on the road. In PCX125 terms that’s... [Continue reading...]
R&G: NO DRILLS TO PROTECT FROM SPILLS
Alternative range of Crash Protection kits requires no fairing alterations www.rg-racing.com R&G has released an option of ‘No-Drill’ kits on its award-winning motorcycle Aero Crash Protectors. The distinctive teardrop-shaped crash protectors from the British firm are trusted by road riders and track users the world over to help protect a bike... [Continue reading...]
First Look: 2011 Aprilia RS4 125cc and 50cc
Aprilia completely revamps the smaller 125 cc and 50 cc supersport bikes for 2011 with the new RS4 Aprilia introduces two brand new small engine super sport bikes intended for young bikers and the fruit of extraordinary technical and sport experience which has brought the brand from Noale to be the most victorious Italian and European manufacturer... [Continue reading...]
Honda to begin European demonstration and evaluation programme of Zero Emission EV-neo Electric Scooter
Honda’s new EV-neo electric scooter made its European debut this week, with a demonstration and short test ride at Honda’s innovative Safety Centre, based at the Montesa Honda factory in Barcelona, Spain, to showcase Honda’s developing two-wheel electric vehicle technology Initially introduced as a concept model at the 2009 Tokyo Motorshow,... [Continue reading...]
First Look: 2011 KTM 125 Duke
KTM launches its first road-legal 125 – the 125 Duke Available as of spring 2011, the idea behind the new bike is clear at first sight: true riding fun thanks to fully-fledged motorcycle technology. And at a reasonable price at that! Or: your first fast love. For many years, Austrian maker KTM has been making it a point to offer great sport... [Continue reading...]
Win with Honda as new Crossrunner launch plans announced
Honda’s much-anticipated Crossrunner will be in Honda Motorcycle dealerships across the UK from Saturday 14 May and to celebrate its arrival, Honda (UK) is giving away a brand new Crossrunner as part of a Free Prize Draw Since its UK debut last November and recent test ride launch, the Crossrunner has sparked widespread interest and been raved... [Continue reading...]
New 2011 Husqvarna Supermoto SMR511 arriving in the UK
Husqvarna has long been the star of the supermoto world, with numerous successes in this sport. With technology gained from this experience, the SMR511 is equipped with a highly developed four valve, dual camshaft, fuel-injected engine and arrives in dealer showrooms this month. The agile 511, with its 480cc engine, weighing in at just 118kgs,... [Continue reading...]
First Look: 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm
New for 2011 is a power cruiser for riders who expect a harder-edge to their ride: the Triumph Thunderbird Storm. Powered by a big bore, 1700cc, version of Triumph’s acclaimed T-16 parallel twin engine, the Thunderbird Storm’s massive 107mm pistons pump out a muscular 98PS, with a meaty 156Nm of torque at just 2950rpm. The Thunderbird Storm... [Continue reading...]
First Look: 2011 Triumph Daytona 675R
New for 2011, Triumph presents the ultimate road and trackday bike: the Daytona 675R. Taking the already sublime Daytona 675 as its base, Triumph’s engineers worked in conjunction with Swedish suspension specialists Öhlins to create a machine that would really be appreciated on the circuit by expert riders. Öhlins contributed its revolutionary... [Continue reading...]