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Harley-Davidson recall affects 111,600 motorcycles

Andy Downes, 14 December 2009 11:46

Harley-Davidson is recalling almost 112,000 motorcycles across the world after tests showed the fuel tank could leak following a severe crash. The recall involves 21 models from the 2009 and 2010 ranges in the touring, custom and trike ranges and came to light following Harley-Davidson’s own crash testing. There are no reports of any injuries or deaths as a result ...

Ride With Kevin Schwantz at Indianapolis

Andy Downes, 24 July 2009 15:46

Racing legend Kevin Schwantz is offering the potential track day of all time with the chance to be one of only 34 people joining him on track at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway – the first time a motorcycle track day has ever been allowed. Schwantz will be at the two-day even himself with either Honda CBR600RR or Suzuki GSX-R600s ...

12 months in prison for 139mph speeding biker

Andy Downes, 20 July 2009 11:33

A motorcycle mechanic caught overtaking on the brow of a hill by a policeman on an unmarked Suzuki Hayabusa in a 139 mph chase has been jailed for 12 months “as an example” to others. Judge Roger Thorn, QC, said David Saxby warranted jailing for his dangerous riding and “arrogant” attitude to the police officer that stopped him at Fridaythorpe ...

Suzuki auctions GSX-R1000 for Riders for Health charity

Andy Downes, 30 June 2009 17:31

Suzuki is auctioning off a Rizla replica Suzuki GSX-R1000 with the cash raised being split between Riders for Health and Wings for Life – a charity that helps research healing paraplegia. The eBay auction ends this Sunday and can be found at www.ebay.de/starsandcharity or the direct link can be seen here http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220436083198 The highest bidder will win:A 2008 GSX-R1000 Rizla ...

'Radical measures' under investigation to cut TT road crashes

Andy Downes, 17 June 2009 15:01

The increase in accidents on the Isle of Man during the TT fortnight will see ‘radical measures’ being investigated to cut them next year warns the Isle of Man Transport Minister. Figures just released by the Isle of Man police show road traffic collisions (RTCs) increased in number during TT 2009 but were less severe overall than in previous years. ...

Honda confirms it will not be at the NEC bike show

Andy Downes, 27 May 2009 17:17

Honda has confirmed rumours it will not be attending this year’s NEC Motorcycle show in Birmingham as it concentrates on dealer launches for the new 2010 model range.The move obviously saves a huge amount of money, something Honda is anxious to do globally in the face of the current economic situation, but it’s also claimed to be a strategy backed ...

Brad Pitt loves the anonymity of riding motorcycles

Andy Downes, 08 January 2009 09:27

Brad Pitt has spoken about how riding motorcycles have given him ‘anonymity’ and turned him into ‘just another a**hole on the streets’ in an interview with celebrity magazine W. Pitt has been spotted numerous times on a wide variety of bikes and owns – among others – a Ducati Desmosedici RR, a Monster 696 and a selection of Harley-Davidson choppers. ...

Triumph reveals full 2009 price list

Andy Downes, 19 December 2008 14:55

Triumph has released adjusted prices for the entire range following the recent drop in the VAT rate from 17.5% to 15%. Triumph has been much less affected by the drop in the exchange rate which has seen the price of most Japanese machines rise. The new Yamaha R1, for example is going to cost £9999 on the road – a ...

Mike Oldfield: “Bikes have been one of my greatest inspirations in music”

Andy Downes, 10 March 2008 13:00

The musical talent behind the massive-selling Tubular Bells says bikes have helped him write music and inspried his latest project. Hear him talk about it in this exlclusive video. Oldfield was catapulted into the limelight back in the early 1970s with the massively successful instrumental album Tubular Bells which went on to sell more than 15 million copies and spend ...

Win a copy of the new Barry Sheene book

Andy Downes, 16 August 2007 11:29

A new Barry Sheene biography is now on sale – the first to be written with the full cooperation and backing of his widow Stephanie and his best mate and team-mate Steve Parrish. And you could be in with a chance of winning one of 25 of the copies Barry Sheene of the new biography, signed by authors Steve Parrish ...