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Free test ride on the new Piaggio Yourban LT 300.

James Capell, 29 July 2011 15:45

Piaggio are offering free tests rides on the new MP3 LT at 40 locations across the UK. The MP3 which requires just a car licence to drive was designed with scooter-commuters in mind and has two front wheels for extra stability whilst maintaining all the benefits of a conventional scooter. Since its introduction in 2006 the original MP3 has sold ...

The mother of all bike rallies

James Capell, 29 July 2011 12:46

This year is the 71st anniversary of the Sturgis motorcycle rally, where a small town with a population of 7,000 swells to the size of 500,000 plus with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world. The rally which started as a race between rival manufacturers Harley Davidson and Indian in 1938 is said to be the world's largest motorcycle gathering. ...

New biker friendly road for TT fans

James Capell, 29 July 2011 10:56

Bikers travelling to the Isle of Man TT via the Heysham ferry will benefit from a new dual carriageway with safer concrete crash barriers as opposed to out-dated steel ones. Work to the new three-mile road is due to start in the summer of 2013 and will run from junction 34 of the M6 directly to the A683 and Morecambe ...

World’s best wife found

James Capell, 27 July 2011 14:53

David Whitby's weekend got a little better when his wife, Lorraine, bought him a Ducati 1198SP as a surprise present. Lorraine, from Colchester sold her Ducati 1098S Tricolore for the 1198SP. While she was in the shop she bought a second for her husband who currently rides a BMW R1200GS. David Reilly at Ducati Coventry said: "They came to my ...

Ross Noble: enduro star

James Capell, 25 July 2011 17:40

TV comedian and motorcycle fanatic Ross Noble has just competed in the Red Bull Romaniacs – the world’s toughest enduro race – finishing a respectable 15th. The event, held in Sibu, Romania, puts riders through five days of extreme enduro riding with some sections as long as 120 miles. The longest stage took Noble just over 9 hours to complete ...

Ossa begin production of TR280i, the 'World's lightest Trial bike'

James Capell, 22 July 2011 12:36

Spanish trial bike brand Ossa has begun production of its new 2011 'Worlds lightest Trial bike' the TR280i. The well renowned brand which re-entered the motorcycle world last year has made the original motorcycle 'lighter easier to drive'. The main changes to the model are to improve ergonomics and create better maneuverability at low speed. They have done this with ...

Yamaha greats together at Laguna

James Capell, 22 July 2011 10:52

GP legends Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey and Kel Carruthers were reunited this week as part of Yamaha Racing’s 50th anniversary. The four greats, along with current Yamaha stars Jorge Lorenzo, Ben Spies, Colin Edwards and our own Cal Crutchlow teamed up at Laguna Seca in advance of this weekend’s US MotoGP to shoot a promotional video to be ...

‘King Kenny’s R1’ up for grabs!

James Capell, 21 July 2011 15:15

A special, one-off Yamaha R1 which is to be ridden by GP legend 'King' Kenny Roberts at the US MotoGP this weekend is to be auctioned off for charity. Fans of the three times 500cc world champion will be able to bid for the bike, which features a special ‘Yamaha 50th anniversary’ red/white paintscheme and a selection of Yamaha performance ...

More Harley-Davidson cuts

James Capell, 03 September 2010 15:14

Against a backdrop of declining sales Harley-Davidson has split from its long term US ad agency and, in the UK, is reducing or freezing prices. Ad agency Carmichael Lynch, who had handled Harley’s advertising for 31 years, have dropped the Milwaukee manufacturer with agency president Doug Spong commenting: “It got to the point where we no longer felt we could take ...

Honda's £20 giveaway

James Capell, 02 September 2010 17:45

Honda is giving away vouchers worth £20 that can be used when you spend £50 or more at official UK dealers before the end of October. The vouchers can be used towards helmets, gloves, heated grips or even an MOT or service. Get yours at www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles. Just click on the £20 banner and print it off.