2009

Year: 2009

Month: ALL

Camier’s Championship winning bike at NEC Show

20 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Leon Camier’s 2009 Airwaves Yamaha R1, the bike he’s piloted to the British Superbike Championship this year, will be on display at the NEC over the next ten days on the MCE stand. MCE Insurance will...

Police target riders for not wearing hi-vis

20 November 2009 by Steve Farrell

Police in Sussex have admitted targeting motorcyclists for not wearing hi-vis bibs. The force stopped 150 commuters for not wearing hi-vis gear in a five-day operation and issued each with a bib...

Vintage Vincent costs more than a Desmosedici

20 November 2009 by Laura Kennerley

How much would you pay for a 50-year-old bike? More than the £40,000 you would have to shell out for a brand new Ducati Desmosedici? One buyer did just that when he snapped up a 1951 Vincent Black...

Police sell stolen bike without contacting owner

20 November 2009 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist spotted his own motorcycle for sale on the internet – only to be told by police the seller was the bikes’ new rightful owner. Strathclyde Police had in fact recovered teenager Andrew...

Video: Streetfighting in London

20 November 2009 by James Keen

Film-maker Matthieu Ferreira’s has sent us this video of his latest streetfighter project and we think the documentary is very nicely done… Watch part 1 & 2 of the video in the player below to see...

Video: Armadillo scooter wear - tough enough

20 November 2009 by James Keen

Armadillo have released this quirky viral video to promote the fact that they’re offering winter discounts on their range of cool scooter wear. According to the guys at Armadillo, here’s what the...

Extend your off-road season with the Fox Polar Paw glove

20 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Fox claims this mitt is the best fitting cold-weather glove you can buy, and that it combines the exceptional, unrestricted Pawtector MX glove fit with the insulation you need to stretch your riding...

Film your ride with new on-helmet camera

20 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

This new five mega pixel digital video camera from US firm Epic is claimed to be ultra-compact and lightweight. It weighs just three ounces and is a wide-angle version of the existing Epic Action...

Warm up this winter with Spada jackets

20 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Quartz This is a cordura, three-quarter-length jacket featuring air vents on the sleeve and chest, CE-approved armour at the shoulders and elbows and reflective panels on the side and rear of the...

New Enforcer hi-viz winter glove from Spada

20 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Spada has just released details of its new hi-viz winter race glove, the Enforcer. It features moulded black carbon knuckle, leather reinforcements on the palms with Keprotec inserts. Save cash on...

2010 Suzuki Bandit 1250N: you decide if it comes to UK

20 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki could reverse its decision not to bring the new Bandit 1250N to the UK – if response to the bike at the NEC Show is positive. Suzuki Bandits for sale The restyled 2010 model is currently not...

New woolly buff released

20 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Buff’s new ‘Merino Buff’ is longer than the original Buff and made with 100% merino wool, which Buff claims to feel silky smooth and soft on your skin. Available in eight colours at...

Aerostich join the merino rush on winter motorcycling gear

20 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Here’s the latest cosy woollen riding kit from US firm Aerostich… Save £££s on base layers Socks These performance socks are claimed to be non-itchy as well as being machine wash and...

Video: Buell XB9SX 2-minute test

20 November 2009 by James Keen

Buell may of sadly shut down, but that’s good news for bargain hunters. The remaining new bikes are going for amazing prices and Harley have promised dealer back-up for the next 10 years. Find a...

New EDZ merino wool riding kit

20 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Merino wool is making a surge in the world of motorcycling. Save cash on motorcycle layers Traditionally the reserve of outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers and cyclists, Merino’s advantage over...

Aprilia RSV4 Factory first thoughts

20 November 2009 by Erwin

I was lucky enough to pick up an Aprilia RSV4 Factory from the new Long Beach Aprilia dealership with the best mechanic for this bike, Amauri, who set the sag for me before I happily rode off. Many...

Subsidised Suzuki GSX-Rs and Gladius for racers

19 November 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Suzuki’s 2010 race programme will include cut price GSX-R600, GSX-R750, GSX-R1000 and Gladius motorcycles for racers. Suzuki motorcycles for sale Brand-new motorcycles will be available at reduced...

Stiffer speeding penalties for leading rideout

19 November 2009 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists at the head of a group of riders will face stiffer penalties for speeding under a crown court ruling. Being the lead rider in a group is an aggravating factor making you partly...

New Cold Killers Hot Socks

19 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Prolonged exposure of the extremities to the cold and damp is not only uncomfortable, but can result in painful conditions such as frostnip, chilblains and in extreme cases, frostbite. Save money on...

Arai to launch Rea replica at NEC Show

19 November 2009 by Rob Hull

Arai will be unveiling a new design on the top of the range RX7-GP at this year’s NEC Show – a Jonathan Rea replica. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets Arai UK has been pushing for a Rea replica since...

New SRD Engineering stands at the NEC Show

19 November 2009 by Rob Hull

A range of bespoke bike display stands which can be used in your garage, house or bike shop has just been announced by engineering firm SRD. Save £££s on paddock stands Perfect for displaying your...

Pidcocks Motorcycles shut down!

19 November 2009 by Nell .A (ZRX1200S)

It was with some sadness and concern that I found out last week that Pidcocks Motorcycles in Derby have closed down with very little notice after 32 years of trading! This leaves Derby With just 1 MotorBike Delership in the city & NOW Kawasaki or Delership for over 35 miles from me. UPDATE: Pidcock intend to reopen a Suzuki shop in Long Eaton in the new year.