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BMW maxi scooters delayed

Steve Farrell, 19 April 2012 17:30

Production of BMW’s two new maxi scooters has been delayed while the firm tries to remedy quality issues. The C650 GT and C600 Sport were due to go on sale this month on the continent and next month in the UK but dealers are still waiting for news on when they will arrive. BMW said: 'In order to ensure the product ...

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Aprilia SRV850 ridden

Steve Farrell, 30 March 2012 14:30

Super scooters have re-ignited the top speed battle between manufacturers – a battle which has been largely irrelevant for motorcycles since hyperbikes such as Suzuki's Hayabusa started cracking 180mph 13 years ago.  But with big scooters it’s just getting under way and BMW recently claimed a top speed of 175kmh (108mph) for the C600 Sport scooter. Not bad for a ...

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Ram raiders started fire which destroyed Honda show bikes

Steve Farrell, 22 March 2012 16:49

Ram raiders are suspected to have started a warehouse fire which destroyed Honda show bikes worth around £240,000. The thieves set light to a stolen Range Rover used in the attack before escaping on two stolen motorcycles. About 30 bikes – 20 fewer than initially feared - were destroyed when the blaze tore through the premises of Honda’s events agency, ...

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Stolen vehicle squad saved

Steve Farrell, 13 January 2012 17:22

One of the country’s last remaining police stolen vehicle squads has been saved from closure. The Met’s stolen vehicle unit, which has worked to jail organised bike thieves with undercover stings and long-running investigations, had been earmarked for closure in police budget cuts. But the unit is now to remain open, sources have confirmed. Met bosses have told the squad ...

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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 ...

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New meeting place for Brussels protest

Steve Farrell, 16 November 2011 17:34

MCN’s Brussels protest ride now has a new meeting point. At the request of Belgian police, riders will gather in a prestigious park opposite the European Commission instead of outside European Parliament. The new meeting place is Jubelpark, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels 1000. Find it pinpointed by the green arrow here: http://g.co/maps/y3nmk Those arriving at the original meeting place will ...

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Bike crashes down

Steve Farrell, 03 November 2011 15:13

Fatal and serious motorcycle casualties have fallen by 8% in a year according to new government figures. Deaths and serious injuries fell faster for motorcyclists than car users, who saw a 7% fall. All motorcyclist casualties were down 4% according to Department for Transport data. The figures are based on accidents reported to the police in the year to June ...

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Dangerous drivers face tougher sentence

Steve Farrell, 07 October 2011 16:22

Dangerous drivers who cause serious injury could face five years in jail under plans announced by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke. A new offence of “causing serious injury by dangerous driving” would carry more than double the current maximum sentence applicable of two years. Clarke said: "We have listened to the victims of dangerous drivers, their families, MPs, judges and road ...

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Staff bikes: BMW G650GS - Who needs the badge?

Steve Farrell, 07 September 2011 12:39

In a recent update I highlighted the disappointingly early beginnings of corrosion on my G650GS's frame, a development that has left me dreading winter. Now I’ve got a BMW cover, which should help. It's lovely, as BMW accessories tend to be, with a number plate window and integral storage bag. But I got a shock when I saw the price. ...

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Riders charged £hundreds for insurance firms’ error

Steve Farrell, 24 August 2011 09:57

Owners of Suzuki GSXR1000s face paying hundreds of pounds because an error in data used by insurance companies. The data lists the engine size of the machines incorrectly, leading customers who state the correct size to be treated as though they have modified the bike and charged extra - sometimes more than double the initial quote. Find a Suzuki GSX-R1000 ...

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