The BMW R1200 GS Adventure was the motorcycle that I most feared when I initially bought my Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200. The BMW R1200 GS is the godfather of adventure bikes, and the Triumph Tiger is relatively new to the adventure scene. But, being … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Suzuki to Build Katana Endurance Racer at Motorcycle Live
Suzuki will again adding to the live entertainment at this year’s Motorcycle Live, with Team Classic Suzuki building its latest race bike on the Suzuki stand throughout the duration of the show, as it assembles the GSX1100SD Katana it will campaign … [Read more...]
WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE
As we prepare to gain an hour of sleep the days are getting shorter as darkness is falling all over. Many of us will be off on the morning commute and it can be daunting driving in the dark for the first time in months. Here are some tips to prepare … [Read more...]
New Yamaha MT-10 SP
New MT-10 SP: Speed of Darkness For 2017 Yamaha are transferring the most advanced YZF-R1M supersport technology across to the Hyper Naked segment. Featuring Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS), Thin Film Transistor (TFT) instrumentation and … [Read more...]
New Sport Heritage SCR950
New SCR950. Born to find new ways Yamaha's Sport Heritage models have truly captured the imagination of those riders who appreciate characterful motorcycles that combine authentic heritage with modern technology and timeless style. Each one of … [Read more...]
Plug in Grant for Motorcycles Now Official
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is pleased to announce that the public will soon be able to enjoy a subsidy for electric motorcycles and scooters, which has so far only been available for four wheel vehicles. Unlike cars, electric … [Read more...]
New Yamaha YZF-R6
Refined. Redesigned. Remarkable. With over 160,000 units sold in Europe - and having won the World Supersport Championship 3 times in the last 7 years - the YZF-R6 is on the record as being one of the most popular and extreme supersport bikes that … [Read more...]
New Ducati Supersport Unveiled at Intermot
Ducati took advantage of the special press-only day at INTERMOT 2016 to unveil the first of a series of new bikes for 2017. At the Cologne motorcycle fair, Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali took to the stage to present the SuperSport, the company's … [Read more...]
2017 CBR1000rr Fireblade SP2
The Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP goes to the next stage of Total Control. Power to weight ratio is improved by 14% - reaching the best level ever for the Fireblade - thanks to a 15kg weight reduction and 8kW power boost. It’s also equipped with … [Read more...]
2017 Cbr1000rr Fireblade SP2
The CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 is a road legal homologation special using the Fireblade SP as a base, ready for race use. Marchesini wheels Revised cylinder head: valves, combustion chambers and pistons Racing kit to be … [Read more...]