October

Year: 2021

Month: October

Anti-tampering victory for bikers: Petition sees MPs debate the impact of proposed ban

06 May 2022 by Dan Sutherland

Campaigners are celebrating following the Government’s confirmation that proposed new vehicle ‘anti-tampering’ regulations won’t ban most traditional motorcycle modifications as originally...

High-tech cars face new safety standards for detecting bikers

28 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

A major step-forward in motorcycle safety beckons following plans for an updated testing protocol on new car electronic safety avoidance systems. Motorcyclists had raised concerns over the new...

No extra fuel duty! Unexpected bonus in Chancellor’s Budget

28 October 2021 by Phil West

An unexpected bonus for bikers in the Budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak came when it was revealed there would be no extra duty on fuel. In the first major Budget since the UK has...

Piaggio and BP team up for commercial electrification strategy

27 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

Piaggio Group have announced that they will be working with oil company BP to roll out a ‘set of services’ for electric vehicles in the two and three-wheeled sector. The firms will work together on...

Quarter-litre learners: A2 test changes bring 250cc bikes into play

19 October 2021 by Ben Clarke

An amendment to motorcycle licence legislation that allows riders to take their A2 test on a 250 has been published in draft form. Following a consultation, the DVSA opted to lower the minimum engine...

JD and poke: Indian use Jack Daniel's special to launch new tech

19 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Indian have unveiled a Jack Daniel’s limited-edition Challenger Dark Horse that is so much more than a fancy paintjob. The new bike brings with it a host of top-notch brand-new tech. Oh and it comes...

Servicemen fix up BMW R1150RS to raise money for Combat Stress

13 October 2021 by Dan Sutherland

A group of military personnel have restored an abandoned BMW R1150RS in the hope of raising almost £4000 for the Combat Stress charity. The group form part of 6 Regiment of the Royal Logistics Corps...

Disabled motorcyclist Claire Lomas MBE ready to ride again

12 October 2021 by Andy Calton

Disabled motorcyclist Claire Lomas MBE raised over £10,000 by completing the London Marathon in a wheelchair, while wearing full bike gear. Now she has her sights set on riding a lap of the TT circuit...

One-off 1920s-style Brooklands racer took four years to make

07 October 2021 by Jordan Gibbons

Building a bike is the dream of many motorcyclists – but making one completely from scratch, including most of the engine, frame and bodywork, is virtually unheard of. Yet that’s exactly what this...