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2014 Honley Venturer 250cc review
Honley Venturer | £3195 | 25bhp@9000rpm | 17lb-ft@7000rpm | 249.6cc liquid-cooled single Tested by: John Milbank Photos: Gary D ChapmanArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The Honley Venturer RX3 is a great looking A2 compliant bike that works…
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Los Angeles police test electric motorcycle: The Zero MMX
The LAPD is undertaking tests of a military-grade electric motorcycle – the Zero MMX. Designed “exclusively for military use in the US Special Operations Forces,” the Zero MMX runs almost silently and can operate on and off-road for up to 164 miles on a charge, according to a press release by the manufacturer. The Zero MMX…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX Long term review | Traffic busting
Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 896 Miles in total: 2176 Current fuel economy: 47.9mpg 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: Busting the…
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Tour de France: Roads disruption Monday 7th July 2014
London bikers please note: On Monday 7th July Stage 3 of the Tour de France travels through north, east and central London, passing along the Thames and finishing on The Mall. The route starts in Cambridge around midday, passing through Great Shelford, Saffron Walden and close to Braintree and Chelmsford then through Epping. It moves…
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The Bumper: New helmet protection pad from Oxford
Avoid that uncomfortable “thwack” between rider and pillion with the all new, innovative Oxford Bumper! This helmet protection is made from a special blend of materials designed to be extremely grippy without the use of adhesives. The “Bumper” can be removed for cleaning purposes, to be simply re-positioned or applied when travelling with a passenger. Minimise…
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New Muc Off Endurance motorcycle chain lube
Muc-Off are rolling out a new range of motorcycle lubricates which are designed for specific motorcycle riding conditions. The first of these high performance, state of the art formulations is their ‘Ceramic Endurance Lube’ They identified that there are some big differences with what riders want and need from a chain lubricate. A racing motorcycle…
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New hi-vis helmet from Givi
In view of the growing demand for neon yellow coloured and high-visibility motorcycle gear, Givi has taken advantage of their broad experience in lid manufacturing and channeled into the development of its new creation: 50.2 Fluo Line hi-viz helmet. The new 50.2 elevates the standard for the Italian brand’s entry level full face helmet. With newly designed…
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Akrapovič launches racing line Vespa exhaust
Akrapovič has just released its latest Racing Line exhaust system. This new Vespa exhaust system has been designed for the cool and fashion-conscious Vespa Primavera, making this modern day, iconic scooter look and perform even better. The Vespa Primavera (primavera meaning ‘spring’ in Italian) is the latest generation of the famous Italian brand’s range of…
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Giuglio Malagoli, Ducati Project Engineer talks about Monster 821
“We think the Monster 821 is the perfect first bike for all Monsteristi, and also riders of the current 1100 will love it because it is agile, very easy to ride, but also has all the power that you need. “The maximum horsepower is more or less the same as we had in the past…
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Business for sale: Fancy running your own bike shop?
Established in 1980, Huntly Motorcycles is a family operated business for sale in the Town of Huntly. It offers Motorcycle Sales and service as well as associated clothing, parts and accessories, and also has a busy workshop catering for service repairs and tire fitting. This thriving business is said to be generating sound trading figures on…
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Yamaha Rocks Wheels & Waves 2014 with New Yard Built Projects
The 2014 wheels & Waves event in Biarritz went down a storm two weeks ago with thousands of dedicated custom bikes descending on the French coast to enjoy sunshine, good times and beautiful motorcycles. Yamaha were there in style with a showcase of stunning Yard Built creations from a host of builders including The…
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Fancy a free CBT?
KYMCO’S K-Pipe comes with a free CBT this summer.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Training can often be a barrier for people wanting to get on 2-wheels, so this summer KYMCO is offering free compulsory basic training (CBT)…
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Adventure comes as standard on the new Suzuki V-Strom
The Japanese company has announced the introduction of a new, higher-spec base model Suzuki V-Strom 1000, complete with over £1,000 worth of accessories for the new adventure bike.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Dubbed the V-Strom 1000 Adventure and…
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Peugeot Django prices announced
Peugeot have announced prices for their ‘neo-retro’ range of Django scooters, which are due in UK showrooms this autumn. Inspired by Peugeot’s S55 scooter of 1953, the Django combines long flowing bodywork, reminiscent of saloon cars of the Fifties, with the latest technology. Powered by modern fuel-efficient engines, in 125cc and 150cc options, the…
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Special edition Triumph Bonneville T100 set to be unveiled at Triumph Live 2014
The UK’s leading large-capacity motorcycle manufacturer, has announced a one-off run of 50 special edition Triumph Bonneville T100s. The bespoke bikes will mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic 1964 International Six Day Trials (ISDT); the gruelling bike challenge which saw all four members of the Triumph Factory Team compete and ride to gold medal victory.…
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Kit spotlight: Reevu MSX1 helmet
Reevu MSX1 motorcycle helmet | Price: From £249 | Contact: www.reevu.com / 0191 418 7755 Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. What is it? Every Reevu helmet contains a unique, and internationally patented vision system than ‘bends’ light around the inner…
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2014 Honda Montessa Cota 4RT trials bike review
Motorcycle Sport and Leisure’s Deputy Editor, Bruce Wilson, put the new Honda Montessa Cota 4RT through its paces… check out the video here. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. What do I need to know? The Honda/Montessa story…
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2014 Ducati Monster 821 review
£8995 | 112bhp@9250rpm | 65.9lb-ft@7750rpm | 821cc liquid-cooled V-twinArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube…
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Yamaha and Valentino Rossi sign new two-year MotoGP contract
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd is delighted to announce that it has signed a new two-year agreement withValentino Rossi. The nine time world champion will continue to race with Movistar Yamaha MotoGP for the 2015 and 2016 MotoGP World Championship seasons.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE…
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Pipe Werx Honda NC700 Exhausts from £160
British performance motorcycle exhaust company, Pipe Werx, has released a comprehensive range of silencers for the Honda NC700X and NC700S. Every Pipe Werx exhaust is covered by a lifetime guarantee and requires no alterations to the bike’s fuelling. For the NC700X and NC700S, there’s a choice from 30 combinations of shape, finish and can type…
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Beware of logbook loans when you buy your next bike
MyCarCheck.com, the UK’s No.1 consumer vehicle data provider, has praised Citizens Advice for raising awareness of major issues surrounding Bill of Sale finance agreements, commonly known as logbook loans. Vehicle owners with a steady income can quickly access up to £50,000 by handing over their car or bike’s V5C registration document to a Consumer Credit…
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New Moto2 road bike: The M7-11 from T3 Racing
Tuning specialists T3 Racing have just announced the birth of an exciting Moto2 road bike project, developed with iconic marque Metisse. Aimed at giving riders the experience of working with a multi adjustable ‘prototype’ chassis, whilst hoping to create a window for MOTO2 team managers to view potential UK and European rising talent. The M2-11…
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WIN a KTM motorcycle: RC390; RC125; GoPros & goodie bags up for grabs
“Escape your daily race” is a photo and video competition based on ten challenges in which you can win a KTM by uploading a photo/video to www.facebook.com/Official.KTM. Every two weeks a new challenge will be presented where you can prove yourself. Post the kick-ass interpretation of the current challenge and tag it with #KTMRC plus the relevant challenge tag (for…
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New Launch: EBR 1190SX Superfighter sports bike
Following the successful introduction of their 1190RX superbike, Erik Buell Racing has introduced the EBR 1190SX, a naked streetfighter-style sport bike with uncompromised Superbike race-bred performance and handling. Sharing the 1190RX’s V-Twin engine rated at 185 crankshaft horsepower and more than 136 Nm of torque, the new EBR 1190SX delivers the highest performance available in…
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