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Who you gonna call…
Whilst we don’t like talking about accidents, we all know that they sometimes happen. A few weeks ago by boyfriend fell off his bike while we were out for a ride, luckily I was riding out with him and was first on the scene but it got me thinking – had he have been…
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Get an extra £1000 for your old bike when buying a new KTM 1190 Adventure
KTM UK is offering riders an additional £1000 discount when trading in their old machine towards a brand new KTM 1190 Adventure or 1190 Adventure R. The ‘Adventure Trade-In Promotion’, run in conjunction with a wide range of finance offers, begins with immediate effect at all KTM Street dealers in the UK, Ireland, Isle of…
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James Fisher wins £100 at BMF for being the slowest!
Student James Fisher snatched the £100 cash prize at the BMF/Zebra slow control race at the May 2014 BMF show. He beat his nearest rival by 16 seconds and then went on to beat his own record. Two riders had notched up rides of 57 seconds on Saturday and it looked like that time was…
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Learn to ride: Honda announces first ‘Honda School of Motorcycling’ centres
Honda (UK) is to launch its first four licensed motorcycle training centres this month as part of a new initiative, the ‘Honda School of Motorcycling’.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Four Honda motorcycle dealers in the South of…
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Honda NM4 Vultus to make European debut at ComicCon London
Honda’s ground-breaking new NM4 Vultus motorcycle will make its public debut at Europe’s biggest comic convention – London ComicCon – from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th May. The Vultus’s futuristic identity – inspired in no small measure by Japanese animation and manga – has already succeeded in attracting interest from outside the traditional two-wheeled community. The display…
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Challenge 125: Danny John Jules and Steve Keys set off for another great series
Wednesday 21st May, 10.30pm – on Sky 539, Virgin 233, Freeview 63, FreeviewHD 109, Freesat 651, BT Vision, BBC iPlayer and online: www.communitychannel.org Danny John Jules(Red Dwarf, BBC’s Death in Paradise) and motorcycle entrepreneur Steve Keys are back on the open road, this time accompanied by a novice biker, for the second series of their…
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New Rukka AiRider ‘like riding in a tee shirt’
Motorcycling in sweltering heat? There’s still no air conditioning for motorbikes, but the Rukka “AiRider” jacket, made of Cordura AFT, is claimed to have nearly the same effect: Just stay cool when things heat up.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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2014 Honda CTX1300 review
£14,999 | 83bhp@6000rpm | 78lb-ft@4500rpm | 90° V4 liquid-cooled four-strokeArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Between small-capacity bikes, and the ‘king of tourers’ – the GL1800 Gold Wing – there’s long been a gap in Honda’s range waiting to be…
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Tour de France: Roads disruption 5th, 6th, 7th July 2014
Bikers please note: On Monday 7th July Stage 3 of the Tour de France travels through Cambridge, as well as north, east & central London, passing along the Thames and finishing on The Mall. The route starts on the 5th, taking in Leeds, and Harrogate, then on to York and Sheffield on the 6th. On the 7th, the…
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Suzuki announces 2014 RM-Z450
Suzuki has confirmed details of its latest MX1 contender for the 2015 model year, bringing significant updates to the popular RM-Z450 that include an all-new launch control system and spring-less SFF Air Forks. Developed in conjunction with Suzuki’s official World and American motocross teams, the 2015 version sees technical updates to virtually every major component, utilising feedback…
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Bultaco is back with new Rapitan electric bike | FIRST on MoreBikes
Today, on the anniversary of the founding of the brand and the birth of its creator – Don Paco Bultó – Bultaco is announcing its return to the motorcycle market. The four most noteworthy features of this project are:Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to…
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Help biking for just 79 pence: it means so much!
MAG’s Director of Comms & Public Affairs, Lembit Öpik, has officially launched the organisation’s new anthem, ‘It Means So Much,’ by internationally renowned singer ‘Stranger.’ Lembit appeals to all MCM readers to buy a copy for just 79 pence and give an enormous boost to riders’ rights.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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Trading Standards issue warning over Jiekai helmets
Trading Standards officers have issued a warning to anyone who has bought a Jiekai JK 100 or JK 1000 crash helmet. A small number of the helmets were seized from a supplier in Peterborough, but Trading Standards are worried the helmets may have been sold elsewhere. Some of the helmets tested failed to meet impact…
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2014 Honda F6C Review
£17,999 | 114bhp@5500rpm | 123lb-ft@4000rpm | Flat six-cylinder liquid-cooled four-strokeArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Designed to get a monumental engine between a rider’s legs with the minimum of chassis components, the F6C is Honda’s way of making…
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2014 Honda F6B review
£19,999 | 117bhp@5500rpm | 123lb-ft@4000rpm | Flat six-cylinder liquid-cooled four-strokeArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Saving a hefty five grand on the price of Honda’s iconic GL1800 Gold Wing is not to be sniffed at, and while luggage…
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Knox Covert leather gloves with OutDry
Designed for summer riding the all-new Knox Covert glove features OutDry®, the latest in waterproofing technology which keeps the gloves thin and light, offering maximum feel and control.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Unlike standard waterproof inserts, the…
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BMW Tank Bag review
Tested by: Roger Jones RRP: £118 Info: www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk or call 0800 777155Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. I’d tried and tried to find a tank bag to fit my 1997 BMW F650ST – with a plastic tank, the magnetic versions…
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Price drops on Öhlins suspension
Following Öhlins Racing’s recent addition of more affordable product lines, UK customers will also benefit from reduced pricing on all models as the pound strengthens, meaning it’s a good time to invest in uprated suspension.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read…
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Most motorists don’t want 20mph zones
Drivers are against the idea of a blanket 20mph speed limit on urban roads, according to research published today by road safety charity, Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Half of drivers from the…
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MOTOAIRBAG to launch at BMF
Engineered in Milan, tested by industry experts and with the latest EU Certification, MOTOAIRBAG® will launch officially in the UK this weekend at the BMF Peterborough Motorcycle Show.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. With an anticipated 42,000-45,000 attendees over…
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The Motorcycle Story unveiled at National Motor Museum
A new display in the National Motor Museum, The Motorcycle Story, has been opened. In welcoming guests on behalf of his father, Lord Montagu, the Hon Ralph Montagu said: “We are now well over half way through a total re-display of the National Motor Museum which has been several years in development and aims to…
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Cruz Tools Torx – now for Harleys
Cruz Tools now offer a folding Hex/Torx key set, containing the most commonly found sizes on Harley Davidson motorcycles.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. There are six keys in total, all forged from heat treated nickel alloy, in…
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Yamaha launch a new urban scooter – the Majesty S
Yamaha have added to their urban scooter range with the new Majesty S. It will sit alongside the high wheel Xenter and the retro-styled D’elight to complete the 125cc urban scooter segment from the brand.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read…
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Triumph Live – The ultimate riding experience
Triumph Motorcycles is staging one of the most impressive riding experiences in the UK this summer at its biennial Triumph Live, on Saturday, July 12. Based at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, the event will host an array of riding experiences, including Trailquest, Moto Gymkhana, Trials School and a chance to test ride the…
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