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2014 Peugeot Kisbee 100 Sportline review
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£1899 | 6.8bhp |air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder |102.1cc Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Images: Joe Dick Peugeot’s Kisbee 50 was one of the bestselling scooters in Europe last year with over 10,000 units finding homes. A larger 100cc model is also available for those with an A1 licence who want a bit more oomph. Both models are…
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Reader Review: 2012 BMW F800 ST | Reader review
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Name: Vivienne Lodge From: Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire Occupation: Retired Driving Instructor Owned bike for: Two years Tell us about it: “I only started riding five years ago, at the grand old age of 50, following encouragement from my ‘biker brother’ and have since gone on to do my Advanced Motorcycle Certificate with the IAM.…
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Retired veteran’s 5000 miles in 5 days in aid of the Poppy Appeal
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Meet Mark Anderson… The slightly insane biker attempting to be the first British Rider to complete a gruelling 5000 miles bike ride in 5 days. (Known as a Saddlesore 5000 if you have heard of the Iron Butt Uk. More info at www.ironbutt.com). The ride will be verified by the Iron Butt Association on completion…
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Frankie Chili to make rare guest appearance at Stafford show
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17 wins and 61 podiums from 276 World Superbike starts, five wins and 11 podiums from 102 Grand Prix starts and a total of 33 fastest laps throughout a career that stretched across two decades. Impressive statistics, yes, but more than that, Pierfrancesco Chili – known to all as Frankie Chili – has captured the…
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FullSix launches carbon-fibre products for the Ducati Monster by designer John Keogh
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FullSix are proud to present a new series of carbon-fibre products for Ducati’s legendary Monster, custom-designed by renowned British motorcycle designer John Keogh. John has worked with FullSix to produce the pieces directly from clay-modelling at CDT’s Kropa factory. These pieces are showcased on the “FullSix Monster”, a stylish carbon-fibre reinterpretation of the classic Ducati…
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‘Bone Conduction’ helmet intercom system now available in twin packs
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The DO1 Buhel helmet communication concept offering Bluetooth® hands-free helmet communications and ‘Bone Conduction’ has been upgraded. Using a revolutionary vibration driver which induces the helmet shell itself to create a 3D-like audio inside the helmet, the D01.1 has improved functionality allowing Rider and Pillion to connect with a reach of around 10 metres. The…
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Speeding fines could “increase to up to £10,000”
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Proposals are being considered by the Government, which could see fines for speeding and other offences increase drastically. Currently, the maximum fine for speeding on the motorway is £2,500; the new proposals could see this increase four-fold to £10,000. Fines for other speeding offences and driving without insurance could also see increases. Justice Minister Jeremy…
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Evolution of the Peugeot Tweet Scooter
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Peugeot has updated its big wheel scooter for 2014, with the introduction of the Tweet Evo.Now available with a choice of modern economical 50cc and 125cc 4-stroke motors, the Tweet Evo has a short wheelbase (1330mm), light weight (100kg/50cc and 109kg/125cc) and large 16” wheels, so it handles exceptionally well on both town and country roads. Peugeot…
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Tech Level course to help young mechanics
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Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles has been unveiled as one of the new qualifications available from September 2014 for 16 -19 year olds, and is endorsed by Kawasaki. But what does that mean for the bike industry? Carli Ann Smith investigates… As part of the government’s strategy to bolster the economy, Ministers have announced 142…
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Reader Review: 2012 Harley-Davidson Fatboy 1800 | Reader review
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Name: Bob Cooper & Jenny McDowell From: Upware, Cambridgeshire Occupation: Work together at BAM Nuttall construction Owned bike for: 13 months Tell us about it: “I’ve had Harleys for about nine years now – a Road King was my last bike. I picked up this Scremin’ Eagle conversion simply because I loved it as soon as…
