Search results for: “The End We Start From”
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Police and government want more bikers on the road!
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In November last year we reported on an important conference – held at the Department for Transport in London – that saw the Police and key government officials join with European industry experts and researchers to discuss how more bikes on the road would make motorcycling safer. Editor John Milbank left that meeting hoping that…
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RST motorcycle clothing to be major new IoM TT partner
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The Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development, rights holder for the Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, has signed a major new two-year agreement with RST to be the Official Safety Partner. The deal includes title sponsorship of the Superbike Race on Saturday 6th June, which becomes the RST Superbike…
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R&G continues to support motorcycle racers
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R&G is offering all ACU, SACU and MCUI motorcycle race licence holders 15% discount on its products for the 2015 racing season. In 2014, R&G celebrated 15 years of creating innovative motorcycle protection products and is a long-time supporter and sponsor of racing; from grassroots to professional level. The Alton-based crash protection specialist launched its…
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15 Great Christmas motorcycle book ideas
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If you’re anything like me, you’re starting to get a little nervous about Christmas being so close! Have you got everything covered… have you forgotten something, or does everyone know what YOU would like?! I’ve rounded up a stack of books that would make fantastic gifts for a motorcyclist. Choose something for the biker in…
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How to be a motorcycle racer | Meet Jack Scott
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Jack Scott is 13. He started riding motorcycles when he was just three years old, and in October 2014 he was on the podium, finishing third in the Aprilia Superteens at Mallory Park. For the last five years he’s been racing motocross bikes – a KTM 65 SX and a KTM 85 SX, including within…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long term review | That new bike feeling
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Rider: John Milbank | Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX | Current fuel economy: 46.5mpg | Cost when new: £9699 + £215.95 for a top box My time in the saddle has been but a blip compared to the experience of many of you, but even after 18 years, I’m still amazed at how a bike can be transformed by a…
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British engineers to debut new motorcycle at the Dakar Rally 2015
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After two and a half years in development, Northamptonshire based Rally Raid Products have finally been approved to compete in the Dakar Rally 2015 this coming January with their own branded motorcycle – the LC4-50. The Dakar Rally – formally the ‘Paris-Dakar’, now held in South America – is the longest and most arduous off-road…
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Stylish new motorcycle clothing range: Knox Studio Collection
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Knox – famous for its motorcycle armour – used the Birmingham NEC Motorcycle Live show to reveal a brilliant new range of clothing – the Knox Studio Collection. We’re all used to bulky bike jackets that can look good on the bike, but not so great as casual wear – take the armour out and…
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The history of Triumph | 25 years at Hinckley
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It’s nearly a quarter of a century since Triumph came back with a bang. Bertie Simmonds examines how they did it for MoreBikes… On June 29th 1990 the press gathered for the announcement that Triumph Motorcycles was back in business again. Many had heard this all before, and many have heard similar stories of great…
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Three more reasons to go to Motorcycle Live at the NEC
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Motorcycle Live 2014 is promising to be one of the best biking events of the year, what with the new Yamaha R1 on display, Kawasaki running the H2R on a dyno, the Ducati Scrambler and much more (plus the chance to come and say hello to us of course!). Three of our friends have some…
