Tony Carter
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National Motorcycle Museum 30th anniversary celebration
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This year the National Motorcycle Museum is celebrating 30 years since first opening to the public which will cumulate with a huge free “Museum Live” open day on Saturday November 1. The weekend will start on the evening of Friday October 31 when the Museum will host Steve Parrish for an evening of outrageous…
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Discounted Yamaha Parts and accessories
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A number of Yamaha parts and accessories have been discounted this summer. With discounts of up to 59%, the Genuine Yamaha accessories on offer include a wide range of items from Top Cases and Rear Carriers to Seat Covers and Sub Cowlings, as well as Screens and Akrapovic Exhausts. The models covered include some of…
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New Designs for Duchinni D405 Helmet
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Duchinni’s D405 full face helmet is now available in a range of colourful geometric patterns – the XRR model. This feature-packed helmet has an ABS shell with vents to top and chin bar, plus rear exhaust vents. Advanced channelling through the EPS liner delivers effective internal airflow over the top of the head. Beneath…
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Crowtree leathers legend Alec Baumber passes away
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If you’ve ever fallen off a bike at speed, you’ll know the value of a good set of leathers. If you’ve ever fallen off in a set of Crowtree leathers you’ll know the feeling of dusting yourself down, completely unhurt with leather undamaged and thanking Alec Baumber for his skill and artistry with cowhide and…
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Reader Review: 2012 Kawasaki Z1000SX | Reader review
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Name: Suneil Raval From: Hayling Island, Hampshire Occupation: Further Education Tutor Owned bike for: 18 months Tell us about it: Previously I had a Yamaha Fazer S2 600, and did around 30,000 miles working towards my IAM Advanced riding test, and touring Europe. I had great fun but wanted a bit more grunt for less revs over…
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Test ride a new KTM at Box Hill
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Test ride a new KTM at Box Hill this Sunday (August 31) as KTM UK will be in attendance with a large range of 2014 Street bikes available for demo rides. Visitors to the popular biking meeting spot in Tadworth, Surrey, will be able to take a closer look at a selection of the…
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Suzuki Vintage Parts Programme now includes AP50
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Suzuki has announced the addition of the sought after AP50 to its popular and ever-growing Vintage Parts Programme, with the iconic 49cc rotary-valved two-stroke joining the RGV250, GT750, the original GSX-R750, and the GT250 X7. The programme makes finding, buying and fitting parts for more classic Suzukis even easier, by listing all of the…
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Burglary at National Motorcycle Museum
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At around 11.00pm on Wednesday August 27, there was a burglary at the National Motorcycle Museum. They are offering a substantial reward of £20,000 for information which leads to the safe recovery of the artifacts. During the burglary, the inner foyer of the National Motorcycle Museum was broken into and a large amount of the…
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Michael Dunlop rides 109mph lap of the TT on National Motorcycle Museum bike
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Michael Dunlop put in a 109mph lap from a standing start at last week’s Classic TT on his late father’s ex- works Norton Rotary race machine which is now owned as part of the National Motorcycle Museum collection. Michael was representing Robert Dunlop in the Joey Dunlop “the rivals” tribute parade lap held on…
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Tax disc rule changes
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From October 1, 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on your motorcycle – or on your car windscreen. It has been a regular feature on vehicles since 1921, but will disappear as the Government makes changes to the way vehicles are taxed. You will still need to buy…
