Ross Mowbray
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Renthal goes above and beyond with clip-on handlebar recall
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Renthal has announced a worldwide recall of two models of its Clip-on Handlebars as part of its commitment to customer safety. It’s a brilliant bit of customer service, showing Renthal going above and beyond to ensure their customers safety. Don’t panic though; Renthal has only received 22 reports of cracking, with no injuries reported so…
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Surgery successful for Valentino Rossi
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Valentino Rossi had a successful operation on the fractured tibia and fibula of his right leg, last night after being hospitalised after an accident suffered yesterday evening while riding at the VR46 Academy. ‘The Doctor’ received surgery between 2am and 3am in the early hours of this morning. During the surgery the fractures were fixated…
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Own an AGV helmet that’s over 5 years old? Trade it in and get 20% off a range of 2017 lids
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If you own an AGV helmet that’s over 5 years old, you can buy a replacement 2017 model with a 20% discount. Most manufacturers recommend replacing your helmet after 5 years of use, as they can’t guarantee the same level of protection. But don’t worry! AGV are offering a cool 20% discount off a…
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Team Monster Energy DRT announce huge Kawasaki exhibit for Dirt Bike Show
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Team sponsor and leading gear/accessories distributor Bike It International will stage a state-of-the-art race bike paddock display at this year’s Dirt Bike Show. Visitors to the four-day MOTUL-sponsored show, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from October 26-29, 2017, will be able to meet and talk tech with the factory team technicians of…
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Should WSBK look to BSB for inspiration?
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The World Superbike needs a stimulus – and even its most fervent of fans would struggle to deny it. In the vast majority of races, there are only three riders with a real chance at victory. Jonathan Rea, Tom Sykes and Chaz Davies monopolise the WSBK championship, with the occasional appearance from Marco Melandri. Without…
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Dougie Lampkin to star at revamped Dirt Bike Show
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EUROPE’S leading indoor off-road event will see live action from 12- time trials world champion Dougie Lampkin’s display team. New features added to the show this year also include a Motoball match between France and Germany, where the four-strong teams will go wheel to wheel and try and score past the opposition goalkeeper. There will…
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Bosch’s synthetic fuel absorbs CO2 emissions
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As ‘zero emissions’ electric motorcycles continue to gain popularity – Bosch has proposed a different alternative: a synthetic fuel that minimises emissions, while absorbing CO2 during its production. Of course, there is no true ‘zero emissions’ vehicle. An electric car or motorcycle may not physically generate emissions, but CO2 is inevitable when producing the electricity…
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New range of Fuchs Silkolene Classic oils
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German automotive lubricant manufacturer Fuchs Silkolene has unveiled its updated Classic oil range. Classic lubricants are important in the preservation of most classic motorcycles – and they also offer improved performance, in line with the specific technical characteristics of each motorcycle. Fuchs Silkolene produces a range of oils developed specifically to protect the engines, gearboxes…
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Motorcycle medics saving lives in the South West
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Emergency services across the UK are looking at ways to get to accidents on motorways and major roads more quickly – and one group of paramedics from South Western Ambulance Service have been specially trained on motorbikes, hoping to improve response times. It is often difficult for ambulances to get to an emergency when there…
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Yamaha PES1 electric motorcycle coming soon?
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Honda and Yamaha has joined forces, working together on the E-Kizuna project in the city of Saitama, Japan. But it has emerged that Yamaha is hard at work, honing its range of electric machine – and the first to make it to market looks set to be the futuristic Yamaha PES1. In 2013 Yamaha…
