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WARNING: Graphic video of post-crash injuries after chump wheelies on the road whilst wearing shorts and motocross gloves
https://youtu.be/WAlpb53s8s4 Eeeuwwww, check out this video uploaded by MotoMob – a Suzuki DRZ400 rider from Florida getting up close and personal with Tarmac.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Look, we’re not condoning this or berating it, but as…
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Yamaha gets serious about three wheels and acquires patent for Brudeli Leanster
Following the recent announcement of the new Yamaha Niken – the Japanese brand has got its hands on a patent for another leaning multi wheeler, the Brudeli Leanster. The first incarnation of the Brudeli Leanster was unveiled at EICMA way back in 2005, built in a garage by Geir Brudeli and his friends. The innovative…
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Indian Super Scout Turbo Custom
Anders Lundgren and Lasse Sundberg of Fullhouse Garage Shop in Sweden have built an incredible Indian Super Scout, paying tribute to the Swedish co-founder of Indian, Oscar Hedström. Anders said: “We wanted to build a bike that was related with the Indian history of board track racing and at the same time included the…
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Aprilia RSV4 RR set to arrive in UK showrooms next month
Aprilia has announced its new 2018 RSV4 RR will be making it to UK dealers in February. The RSV4 RR features the same class-leading 201bhp V4 engine, adjustable frame and aPRC electronics as its award-winning sibling, the RSV4 RF. There’s plenty to set the two models apart though, with updated graphics, Sachs (instead of Ohlins)…
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BBC Report – Mum launches motorbike awareness campaign in son’s memory
Mum Ria Brisland is campaigning for a motorbike awareness course to be included in the driving theory test. Three years ago her 19-year-old son Nick was killed in a collision in Southampton. Now she is hoping to send a petition with almost 100,000 signatures to the transport minister. Watch the BBC video via this link…
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Italian Motorcycle Federation bans all its riders from the Isle of Man TT and other roads events
The Italian Motorcycling Federation has told every racer it oversees that they will not be granted a licence to compete in the TT or other road races. It’s not the first time that a foreign racing organisation has stopped it’s countrymen from racing at the roads events, the death of Santiago Herrero in 1970 at…
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John Lennon’s 1969 Monkey bike going up for auction
Fancy getting your hands on a pretty neat secondhand Monkey bike for the whole ‘New Year New Bike’ thing? How about John Lennon’s Monkey bike? Would that do it for you? Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. With a…
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The Texas Tornado Boot Camp is BACK and registration’s open NOW
It’s the sort of boot camp for bikers that can see you riding alongside the elite of two-wheeled fun. And you can get booking up your time with the Texas Tornado right now. Starting off the year for Edwards and crew is the always popular Racer Camp, slated for February 12th to the 18th. The week…
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Honda’s Dominator is BACK! Here’s the SECRET drawing that shows the new bike
Check this out – here’s the proof that Honda IS firing back into the smaller-Adventure/road bike sector. This is the firm’s secret plan for a NEW take on the Dominator, a bike that was worldly-popular from 1988 until 2001. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here…
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Toyota patents transparent A-pillar to improve visibility in cars
Japanese car-maker, Toyota has shown its serious about reducing forward blind-spots in cars – filing a patent for a clever, cheap solution to help drivers ‘see’ through a car’s A-pillars. Could this spell the end of ‘Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You’ accidents? Toyota has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark…
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New Year – fancy a new job? How about working with Shakey at Paul Bird Motorsport in the British Superbike Championship?
Yep, it’s true. There’s a prime job going at PBM Be Wiser Ducati for a Team Co-ordinator. How about that for giving you some incentive to get out of bed on a Monday morning? Scroll down below for the details of the job and how to apply (this is as they were sent to us).…
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Video: Riding the Ridgeline (watch this – well worth a look)
Check out this incredible video (click on the arrow, above) from action-man Gavin Godfrey. The American world record holder – he was the first to land a triple backflip on a mountain bike – headed out to Caineville, Utah to ride the ridgeline along the back of a series of small rises with his brother…
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First ride: Energica Ego
Are electric bikes the future or an abomination? Can you have the same riding enjoyment when there is next to no engine noise and you don’t feel the pistons pumping life into the machine? Can they be cost effective? There are many questions that us ‘traditional’ riders ask when faced with electric bikes, but…
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TT fans, heads up. Metzeler Village campsite is happening in 2018 and you can book it NOW
For the 99th edition of the Isle of Man TT, the METZELER VILLAGE will once again be set up at the Douglas National Sports Centre for the easiest way to stay at the road racing event with the least amount of hassle. Situated next to the Quarterbridge corner which allows direct access to spectate next to the closed roads during the…
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Review: Hood K7 Jeans
Hood K7 Jeans Tested by: Ross RRP: From £122.99 // Sizes: Mens: 30”- 44”, Ladies 8 – 18 // Colours: Blue, Navy or BlackArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. I have to confess, I’ve got a bit of a…
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First Ride – Husqvarna 701 Enduro (A2 Restricted)
SINGLE CYLINDER SAVIOUR: HUSKY’S NEW 701 ENDURO Founded in Sweden in 1903, the same year as Harley-Davidson – the traditionally off-road-oriented Husqvarna brand is now owned by KTM, with production undertaken at its factory in Austria. Beneath the paintwork of the 701 Enduro, much is shared with KTM’s 690 Enduro R, including its brilliant new…
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Ahhh… wikihow… with your tips on post-motorcycle crash etiquette, you are really spoiling us…
Well, thank you Wikihow.com. Your extensive list on what to do (and how to handle yourself) after a motorcycle accident has certainly dropped some entertainment and fun into our morning.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Have a look…
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Revealed: Suzuki’s inter-vehicle plans for group riding safety in the future
Here’s the latest part of Suzuki’s ‘connected’ vehicles plan – where motorcycles and other vehicles talk to each other in real time as they move along a road network.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Article continues below… Advert…
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SHOCK Video: London Ducati rider’s bike gets crushed under truck! Scary stuff
Check this shocking video out from our archives – a Ducati rider in London missed being squashed under the wheels of a truck by inches. The rider’s on-helmet camera caught the terrifying incident. The lorry driver turns into the road and runs directly into man and bike and then, to make matters worse, tries to…
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First Ride: Benelli TRK 502
BENELLI BACK WITH A BANG WITH ITS ALL NEW A2 LICENCE ADVENTURE ORIENTED TRK 502 Adventure tourers are everywhere; they’ve topped the sales charts in the UK for years – and why wouldn’t they? They’re capable of carrying you on every kind of journey, no matter the obstacle or terrain ahead. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything…
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Review: Richa Cyclone Jacket and Trousers
Richa Cyclone Jacket and Trousers Tested by: Ross Trousers – RRP: ££299.99 – £329.99 // Colours: Black or Grey // Sizes: M – 6XLArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. Jacket – RRP: £399.99 – £439.99 // Colours: Black, Fluo…
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Review: Draper 400A Lithium Jump Starter/Charger
Draper 400A Lithium Jump Starter/Charger RRP: £119.94 This is a brilliant piece of kit from Draper Tools, invaluable for touring and perfect tucked away on your bike for emergencies. In short; it’s a compact and powerful jump-starter/charger, but really, it’s much more than that – with USB outputs and a work lamp with multiple settings…
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First Ride: SuperSoco TS1200R
First Ride: SuperSoco TS1200R CUT PRICE COMMUTING WITH THE SUPERSOCO TS1200R A raft of electric motorcycles, scooters and pedelecs are all vying for position in the UK, following the government’s recent decision to end the widespread use of fossil fuel powered vehicles by 2040. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…
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Video: Now THAT’S how you load a motorcycle on top of a bus… sheesh…
Video: Now THAT’S how you load a motorcycle on top of a bus… sheesh… This video isn’t new, we’ve seen it a while ago now, but it’s doing the rounds again so seeing it has reminded us that we should show it to you.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes…
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