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Ice denies hundreds last chance to take old bike test

Steve Farrell, 22 January 2013 13:28

Ice and snow denied hundreds of riders their last chance to get a bike licence before new rules came in on Saturday. The Driving Standards Agency said 514 on-road riding tests were cancelled between Monday and Thursday of last week. Because the new rules raised the minimum riding ages, the setback will mean some people having to wait years longer ...

Chances running out for under-24s to do Direct Access

Steve Farrell, 10 December 2012 09:44

Only a few chances remain for under-24-year-olds to do a single Direct Access bike test for an unrestricted motorcycle licence. Riders currently have to be 21 for Direct Access but the minimum age is rising. The DSA said: ‘Test slots are now nearly fully booked until January 19, when the new rules come into force.’ Younger riders are also affected. ...

Video: Kawasaki Ninja 300

MCN, 26 September 2012 13:55

EU laws change on 19 January replacing the 33bhp learner limit with 47bhp (and no more than 0.3bhp/kg), freeing up Kawasaki to make a more powerful entry-level sportsbike than its popular Ninja 250R. Though stopiing some way short of the new limits, the Ninja 300 promises to be a sporty, good-looking entry-level bike capable of high cruising speed and Kawasaki ...

Petition demands power restrictions for new drivers

Steve Farrell, 20 September 2012 17:20

A petition is calling for power restrictions for new car drivers in line with those faced by motorcyclists. The petition, posted on a government website, says drivers should face similar measures in the interests of equality and road safety. Riders are currently restricted to 33bhp for two years after passing the standard bike test. New rules from next year will ...

Unique Kawasaki Streetfighter, my first big bike.

Owen Byrom, 30 June 2012 15:56

In 2010 I was casually browsing eBay for a project 600 that I could use after I'd passed my test. I was looking for a bike I could use every single day and I believe I found that very bike when I stumbled on an 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600. I haggled and managed to get the bike for a very good price. As you can Imagine ...

You ask/you answer: How can I convince my son his first 'proper' bike shouldn't be a sports 600?

MCN, 03 April 2012 11:42

My son understandably wants to get the fastest, coolest bike he can when he graduates from his 33bhp bike, but I feel strongly this is a bad idea, based at least in part of my own experiences of being a young lad. But if I really push it, the more he'd want it. What's the best approach? Your advice could ...

How thousands of motorcyclists could be unwittingly uninsured

Steve Farrell, 30 January 2012 11:29

Thousands of motorcyclists could be unwittingly riding without insurance because of confusion over what constitutes a full licence. Many riders tell their insurance company they have had a full licence since the date they passed their standard motorcycle test. But the insurance ombudsman has concluded they are wrong, and a full licence is only obtained when the 33bhp power restriction ...

Details of new licence regime confirmed

Steve Farrell, 13 January 2012 17:26

Details of a new motorcycle licence regime to be implemented next year have been confirmed by the Driving Standards Agency. The new rules will limit all riders under 19 to 125cc machines and under-21s to 47bhp. Those aged 17-19 will only be able to gain a licence for a machine up to 125cc and 15bhp by taking a test on a ...

Husqvarna's new G650GS-powered Strada 'street bike'

Steve Farrell, 30 December 2011 12:00

This is Husqvarna's latest road bike offering - a 650cc single-cylinder machine aimed at new riders. It uses the punchy engine from BMW’s G650GS, but promises to be lighter and more powerful. The Strada (Italian for street) was unveiled as a 'concept' at the Paris motorcycle show, but is due to go into production late next year. Husqvarna says its ...

Editor's picks: Aprilia RS125

MCN, 28 September 2011 17:03

The two-stroke Aprilia RS125 was without doubt the top motorcycle for most right-thinking teenagers when it first rolled out of the factory in 1995. Aprilia has just launched a new 15bhp four-stroke - the RS4 125 - but the rev-hungry RS125 is still on sale and will be until at least 2012. But for those wanting a bit more excitement from their ...