Tony Carter
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What happens at a bike auction?
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The May 2014 issue of Motor Cycle Monthly – FREE in dealers, clubs and biker cafes – has a fantastic feature on getting the best deal on your next bike, whether it’s from a dealer, eBay, auction or a damaged-repairable. Check it out for FREE by picking up your copy. For a map of distributors,…
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Am I insured on a motorcycle test ride?
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Motor Cycle Monthly spoke to Dave Bowcock, MD at Principal Insurance to find out… “If the buyer is test riding through a dealership, the business should have an insurance policy that covers them for people test riding. This policy will have a set criteria though, and the client should always check that they have adequate cover…
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Draggin Jeans officially licensed by DuPont
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Draggin Jeans has become the world’s first manufacturer of motorcycle jeans to be officially licensed to use DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid fibres. Originally developed by DuPont™ in 1965, Kevlar® aramid fibre is lightweight and extraordinarily strong, with five times the strength of steel on an equal-weight basis. Each pair of Draggin Jeans features a protective lining,…
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2014 Honda VFR800 review
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£10,499 | 105bhp@10,250rpm | 55lb-ft@8,500rpm | Liquid-cooled DOHC 90° V4 It’s estimated that more than 75,000 VFRs are actively ridden in Europe alone. Honda’s sixth generation of the popular sports-tourer is likely to see that figure rise again… For 2014, the VFR800’s been given a thorough working over, with a strong emphasis on improving…
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See Mike Hailwood’s 500cc Honda Four at Prescott
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David Hailwood, son of the late great Mike Hailwood (mikethebike) will be running Mike’s original factory Honda 500cc Four at the historic Prescott Hill Climb course as part of Prescott Bike Festival on Sunday 6th April. This is a rare opportunity to see and watch it run, and we’ve got an exclusive 33% off for…
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Pirelli dominates FIM Motocross World Championship
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The Pirelli SCORPION™ MX tyre continued its dominance of the FIM Motocross World Championship by owning the third round of eighteen played out on a tricky terrain and in difficult conditions. The red Brazilian dirt, located next to the biggest theme park in South America, shifted in nature throughout raceday from slick hard-pack to…
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Suzuki extends money saving offer
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Suzuki has announced an extension to the popular Me Me Me campaign, which offers the chance to cherry pick the best deal that suits your needs, from a deposit contribution to free accessories or help towards the cost of your insurance. Launched in January, the offer gives an increased level of flexibility when it…
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Bathams BMW unveil new look for BSB with Rutter and Muff
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IWR Racing have revealed their all-new look for the 2014 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship, switching to BMW power ahead of the forthcoming season with Michael Rutter retuning with the Bathams-backed team alongside Swiss contender Patric Muff. Rutter remains one of the most experienced riders on the Superbike grid, celebrating his 400th race start…
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2014 Yamaha MT-07 review
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£5199 | 74bhp@9000rpm | 50lb-ft@6500rpm | liquid-cooled parallel-twin The MT-07 was designed with a very clear concept: big torque in an agile chassis; easy to ride by anyone; and very affordable. A machine that was adored by all of us on the World launch in Lanzarote, it could well be one of the most…
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Triumph “committed to cruisers”
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At the recent Thunderbird launch, Motor Cycle Monthly spoke to Simon Warburton, Triumph Product Manager about Triumph’s attitude to cruisers… “Our main aims were to increase the spread of Thunderbirds available, to cater for different tastes in the cruiser market. People tend to talk about cruisers en masse but they’re very sub-divided. To riders in the cruiser…
