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Honda’s 134mpg scooter

Steve Farrell, 20 September 2012 16:36

Honda’s latest 125 scooter will do a claimed 133.9mpg - around 50% more than the most fuel efficient petrol cars. The new SH125i has 16-inch wheels and space under the seat for a full-face helmet. The Italian-built scoot goes on sale in November.

Tweaks to Suzuki motocrossers

Steve Farrell, 29 June 2012 11:12

Suzuki has updated its RM-Z250 and 450 competition off-roaders with new piston and suspension components for 2013. Pistons have been made lighter, improving throttle response according to Suzuki. Both models have new Showa forks with larger 48 mm diameter for better stability.

Union Jack-inspired paint job for Honda off-roaders

Steve Farrell, 14 June 2012 12:18

Honda has given its CRF250R and CRF450R dirt bikes a Union Jack-inspired paint job. The limited edition red, white and blue colour scheme is to celebrate this summer’s sporting events. A Honda spokesman said it was intended to 'echo the stylistic cues from the Union Jack flag,' adding: 'Rather poignant, given the series of summer events across the UK, encouraging us ...

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 ...

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 ...

Grab a finance deal as sales plummet

Steve Farrell, 08 December 2010 14:03

Motorcycle sales have been hit hard in the recession. By July 2009, as the ‘credit crunch’ bit, new bike registrations were already 27% down year-on-year. Latest figures show they dropped a further 14.5% by this October. Browse over 10,000 bikes for sale now This is terrible news if you’re in the business of selling bikes, which is why the Motorcycle Industry ...

Suzuki GSR750 praised by Motorcycle Live show-goers

Steve Farrell, 01 December 2010 13:53

Suzuki’s naked GSR750 has borrowed its styling from Kawasaki’s Z range, according to riders at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live. 2011 Suzuki GSR750 photos revealed Show-goers praised the looks and colour schemes and said the new model would make a good city bike. Robin Adelman, 33, from Boreham Wood, Herts said: “It’s a nice looking bike. The styling is a bit ...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: MV Agusta F3 buyers line up with cash

Steve Farrell, 30 November 2010 15:38

MV staff at Motorcycle Live had to turn away deposits for the company's new three-cylinder 675cc sports bike. Find an MV Agusta for sale Show rules don't allow manufacturers to sell bikes from the stands, so eager customers for the new F3 went away with the bank accounts intact. David Brown of the UK MV importer said: “The interest in ...