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Motorcycle Sector Urged To Respond To New Test Proposals

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) and the RMI Motorcycle Retailers’ Association (MRA) have joined forces to urge motorcycle manufacturers, retailers and trainers to respond to the consultation on proposals for the new motorcycle test outlined by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). The DSA is proposing a modular testing regime which will see the off-road and [...]

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MRA Says Abolish Westminster Parking Charge

Westminster City Council’s parking charges for motorcycles run contrary to the Government’s intention to make motorcycling more mainstream,  and to the Mayor of London’s plans to make London more motorcycle-friendly, according to the RMI Motorcycle Retailers Association (MRA) Westminster City Council have been charging motorcyclists to park in Westminster since 4 August 2008. A day permits [...]

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Kawasaki Versys Wins MCN All Rounder Award

Kawaski Versys wins prestigious award Reflecting the phenomenal growth of interest in the versatility of “all-rounder” motorcycles, the award for best machine in its class for 2008 has been presented to the Kawasaki Versys by Motor Cycle News. With a name that is intended to promote its versatility, the All Rounder “Machine of the Year” is a [...]

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Harley Davidson Decides To Sell The XR1200 In America

Harley Davidson to sell the XR1200 in the USA Inspired by the XR-750, the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 is now poised to boost adrenalin levels on streets, roads and highways around the world. The XR1200 is a powerful new Harley-Davidson hot rod motorcycle that was initially designed and launched [...]

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Official Review Of The 2008 MotoGP Released On DVD

Rossi on top of the world - Official 2008 MotoGP review DVD The 2008 MotoGP season was one of the most unpredictable and exciting ever, with Valentino Rossi back on form, World Champion Casey Stoner battling to keep his Ducati in front, an incredible line-up of ultra-fast rookies and much more to keep you on the [...]

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VP2 – The New Motorcycle Sports Tyre Range From Avon

Avon Tyres, a top quality brand of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, introduces its exciting new range of sports motorcycle tyres, theVP2. With Avon’s enhanced construction methods and its debut use of multi-compound rubber construction, VP2 looks certain to continue the successes of the acclaimed Viper range. To cater to the demands of today’s multi-discipline riders and [...]

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2008 Official MotoGP 125 And 250 Review DVD

Official Review of the 2008 MotoGP 125 and 250 championship DVD The always-entertaining MotoGP 125cc and 250cc World Championships provided a year of surprises in 2008. Now fans can relive every vital moment from both title chases with the Official Review on DVD. The Official Review features comprehensive race coverage from every single round, with more than [...]

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BMW F 800 GS Wins Best Trailie Bike Of The Year

BMW riding high after success at Motor Cycle News Awards It was another successful evening for BMW Motorrad UK at this year’s Motor Cycle News (MCN) Awards, as Europe’s largest and most successful motorcycle manufacturer scooped a brace of honours. The BMW F 800 GS won Best Trailie Bike of the Year while the marque also [...]

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New SHARP Safety Ratings For Flip Front Helmets

Safety ratings for the most popular flip-front motorcycle helmets were announced today by SHARP, the Department for Transport’s Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme. The 20 helmets are the first flip-front models to be rated under the scheme and bring the total number of helmets assessed by SHARP – which launched in June 2008 after research [...]

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New For 2009 - BMW Motorrad System 6 Helmet

BMW Motorrad System 6 Helmet on sale early in 2009 The time has finally come: the System 6 helmet goes on sale at the start of the 2009 season. The helmet has seen numerous innovations over the years, being the consistent continuation of the highly successful BMW Motorrad folding helmet which dates back to 1981. This light [...]

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