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Give blood on national blood week 9th-15th June 2014
Blood donors are a life-saving team. And they need you, despite the distractions of watching the other teams this summer. Be a part of the greatest team in the world by supporting blood donation. Blood donation is easy, quick and painless. You’ve not got any excuses, so get on and book your appointment to give…
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Givi’s new accessories for the BMW R1200GS
GIVI enhances the most famous trail motorcycle of the market with a wide range of accessories that make the BMW machine even more versatile, robust and complete. The Italian manufacturer has developed a kit for the GS to face all kinds of journeys and adventures on and off road with a larger load capacity, better…
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Just released: New Yamaha MT-09 Street Tracker
It was June 11th 2013 when Yamaha surprised the biking world with the announcement of the imminent arrival of the naked motard MT-09. Right from the beginning the company made it clear that this new bike would be the first model in the MT family, and it was hard to believe that in just one…
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MiniGPUK: The UK’s fastest kids, and the future of racing
MoreBikes talks to Chris Phipps from MiniGPUK, and discovers an exciting new race series… Over the past few years, top-level racing has seen a move away from two-stroke machines – traditionally the entry point for new racers. The four-stroke Moto 3 style bikes, now being used by the Red Bull Rookies, are today the natural feeder…
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New Shoei NXR helmet
SHOEI announce the new for 2014, NXR full-face sports helmet delivering high-performance sports riding in total comfort, safety and style – SRP £399 (plain colours) Shoei’s claims for the new NXR…Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Look – The NXR looks…
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New Mustang seats for BMW R1200GS
Combining 34 years of seat making expertise with the latest CAD-CAM engineering, Mustang Motorcycle Products has created a new seat exclusively for the BMW R1200GS adventure touring bike. Already well known for its offerings in the V-Twin/Metric Cruiser markets, Mustang has recently branched out, creating a range of replacement seats and accessories for Triumphs. However,…
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KYMCO CK1 125cc Naked Sports bike launched
KYMCO launches new CK1 125cc Naked Sports motorcycle at just £1999. The first thing that stands out on the CK1 125 is the bike’s sharp and modern styling, and it’s this edgy ‘street bike’ look that KYMCO say will attract the attention of younger riders looking for an alternative to the traditional style of learner-legal…
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2015 changes to Yamaha YZ450F & YZ250F
During their debut season the YZ450F and YZ250F have made their mark and shown their potential on both sides of the Atlantic. In the hands of rising star Jeremy Van Horebeek, the YZ450F has raced to 8 consecutive podiums in the MXGP class to give Yamaha 3rd overall in the current World Championship standings. Over…
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Save 40% off any Veloce book
Amongst all the other things he did for you, was it your Dad who introduced you to a world of all-things automotive? With Father’s Day just a week away (15th June), with this exclusive offer you can say thanks to your Dad with the perfect petrolhead gift. Give a book this Father’s Day and take advantage…
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Naked bikes now the UK’s best sellers
The latest figures from our friends at the Motorcycle Industry Association show that new bike sales are up year-on-year again, with nakeds topping the sales, thanks no doubt to machines like the Yamaha MT-09 and MT-07. Overall UK registrations are up 12.3%, with the biggest increase (23.2%) seen in the 651-1000cc engine capacity. The only sector…
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Win with MoreBikes.co.uk
Congratulations to Paul Glass from Bury – one of the winners of the MoreBikes sDoc 100 competition.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The member of North West Blood Bikes (www.nwbb-lancs.org) bagged the cleaning kit – worth £47.99 in…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long term review | A brush with the Police
Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 210 Miles in total: 1280 Current fuel economy: 43.9mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top boxArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Highlights this month: Getting back…
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New mirror risers from R&G
Riders are not all the same height and do not all ride in the same position, so R&G’s Mirror Risers allow the standard mirrors to be remounted a further 45mm higher to increase rearward visibility. The Mirror Risers are crafted from 6082 T6 aluminium and are available in M8 or M10 fitments, making them suitable for…
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UK Superlights returns to 2014 International Dirt Bike Show
The inaugural four-round UK Superlites series culminated at the International Dirt Bike Show last year with competitors and spectators alike declaring it an all-round winner. For 2014, Motors TV has given its name to the series which has doubled to eight rounds, the final two of which will again be indoor rounds and held over…
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2015 Yamaha YZ250 announced
Featuring a lightweight aluminium chassis and powered by responsive 2-stroke engine, the Yamaha YZ250 motocross bike has established a reputation for its highly competitive performance that ensures a thrilling and rewarding ride. The YZ250 has recently demonstrated its winning ability in the newly established EMX300 Championship for 2-strokes, showing that this proven design still…
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2014 Yamaha YZF-R125 review
£4349 | 14.8bhp@9000rpm | 9.2bhp@8000rpm |124.7cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinderArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Tested by: Carli Ann Smith In 2008, Yamaha launched their YZF-R125, to date selling more than 45,000. Following feedback from over 2700 dealers in Europe,…
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New aluminium chain guard from R&G
R&G has introduced a range of Aluminium Chain Guards, beginning with the 1190 Adventure and 1000 V-Strom ’14, with new models added continuously.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. A chain with too much slack or a wayward stone…
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R&G Headlight guard for BMW R1200GS
The R&G Headlight Guard is the first line of defence for the asymmetric item on the front of BMW’s R1200GS (2013 onwards). Damage from road or trail debris is not only expensive to fix – the standard item is £315 and the LED Headlight is a £940 upgrade – but it could leave a…
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2015 Yamaha YZ125 revelead
With its low weight and free-revving 125cc, 2-stroke engine, the Yamaha YZ125 is an ideal race bike for teenage riders who are serious about making a name for themselves. Along with the YZ85 and YZ250 2-strokes and the YZ-F 4-strokes, the YZ125 forms an integral part of the Yamaha motocross line up and the…
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2015 Yamaha YZ85 announced
Over the years, countless riders have started out on the YZ85, with many of them going on to achieve off road success at national and international level. Just like the YZ125 and YZ250 2-strokes, the YZ85 offers a combination of highly responsive engine performance with light and agile handling, making it a leading choice among…
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History Made as Father and Son Win in the Same Year at 2014 Isle of Man TT
Bradford rider Dean Harrison joined the ranks of motorcycle legends today after winning his first Isle of Man TT race in the Bikenation Lightweight TT. The 25-year-old, who earlier in the week scored his first podium finish with second place in Tuesday’s Superstock TT, dominated the race on his 650cc Kawasaki. The Bikenation Lightweight TT…
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Environmental lobby challenge to “Circuit of Wales”
The environmental lobby is challenging the £280 million “Circuit of Wales” 3.5 mile race track, proposed to open in the Blaenau Gwent region. The developers say that up to 6,000 jobs would be created in an area suffering with chronic unemployment: 29% of households have no wage earner.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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Scottish Bike show promises to be the North’s premier motorcycle event
With star names such as Giacomo Agostini set to attend, the event is expected to make its mark in a big way this summer… In an industry where growth has proved difficult in recent years, Classic Bike Shows, MCM’s sister organiser of some of the UK’s largest classic events, is bucking the trend with an…
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Breaking news: BMW R1200RT motorcycles recalled
A statement from BMW reads: “We regret to inform you that with immediate effect all 2014 R 1200 RT with Dynamic ESA must not be ridden. At this moment, we cannot guarantee that the plunger rod assembly for the rear suspension unit will not fail. “Customers of affected machines will be contacted by their dealer…
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