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... available in the cheaper version. “There are some superbikes in our international line-up of motorcycles that can be fine-tuned for India,” said Naresh Rattan, divisional head (sales and marketing), ...
... McAllan, Managing Director of MCI Exhibitions, said, “This year’s show looks set to have the biggest selection of manufacturers of motorcycles and scooters that we have seen for many years and reflects ...
... on lives and livelihoods. Commenting on this situation, MRTA Chairman Kevin Bryan said; ‘The training industry has long expressed concern that the DSA was unlikely to meet its targets but nonetheless ...
... able to recognise these three amazing riders for the countless thrilling on-track battles they entertained us with throughout the 80s and 90s,” said Mr Ward. “Wayne and Mick paved the way for the current ...
... Standards Agency said it had been unable to find a suitable site for a new centre in Oxfordshire. However, the Oxford Mail has learned the agency has now opened negotiations with Firoka - the company ...
Bikers said their final farewell to Tyneside’s oldest Hell’s Angel. Pensioner Frank Allan, of North Shields, died of a heart attack while riding his beloved Harley Davidson. The 78-year-old died doing ...
... bike’s development. The three riders, Steve Martin, Kevin Curtain and Jeremy McWilliams, said “The basics of the S 1000 RR are very good, the engine has good power, the chassis and suspension are working ...
8. Harley Davidson Purchases MV Agusta
(News/Motorcycle News)
...  "Motorcycles are the heart, soul and passion of Harley-Davidson, Buell and MV Agusta," said Harley-Davidson, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jim Ziemer. "Both have great products and close connections with ...
... As former title winners, Rizla Suzuki is well placed to represent the Championship at Goodwood. Martyn James, Director of Crescent Motorcycle Co said: “It really is an honour to be asked to attend ...
... world’s premier bike and car events in MotoGP and Formula One. Dominic Coles, BBC Sport’s Director of Sport Rights said: “We are delighted to have secured, for the first time, fully exclusive rights ...
... running an event and a new website has been created for people who want to find out more about getting into motorcycling www.takeyourbiketestnow.com. The MCI’s Craig Carey-Clinch said; “National Motorcycle ...
12. Kawasaki MotoGP Clothing Now Available
(Clothing/Leasurewear)
... year’s range of MotoGP clothing is not only well priced but it is also of the highest quality,” said Kawasaki Motors UK Clothing & Accessories Co-ordinator, Tim Holden. “There’s something for every ...
... Driving Licence comes into effect from October. Cal said, “I’ve got such a busy schedule with racing and other events, but I knew I had to get my Direct Access course and test done sooner rather than ...
14. Honda CB1000R Released
(News/Motorcycle News)
... is ride the new CB1000R,” Cal said. “I’ve loved its looks from the first time I saw it and there’s nothing else to match it for sheer presence out on the street. Add in the re-tuned four-cylinder Fireblade ...
... to fines when they get to their destination! Commenting, the BMF’s Campaign Manager for Manchester, Fred Tolley said: “Manchester makes a big noise about cutting congestion but the lack of parking ...
... the future, and they have submitted plans for a revised circuit layout to the MotoGP Safety Commission. Speaking about today’s F1 deal, Gillett said: “We are naturally delighted and extremely proud to ...
17. Fun Lovin Criminals To Headline The Bulldog Bash
(Lifestyle/Events and Rallies)
... songs deal with everyday life on the mean streets of New York, drugs, organized crime and poli. Commenting on the Bulldog Bash, drummer, Frank Benbini said "We are all well psyched to be playing at the ...
18. Scottish Bikers Stage Fuel Protest
(News/Motorcycle News)
... capital. One biker said they did not want lorry drivers to be the only focus. The exact route has not been finalised and organisers are planning to speak with the police this week. The bikers, ...
... (test rider) Canepa goes well and considering how Sete went - his laptimes were those of an active rider - I think that Toni and Marco should now have a different approach." Suppo said, however, that ...
... had to take this decision,” said Laurens Klein Koerkamp, Yamaha Motor Europe’s Racing Division Manager. “They have been partners with Yamaha Motor Europe and Yamaha Motor Italia for many years and they ...
...  "It is hard to explain just how disappointed how I am," he said. "I really wanted to get a good result for my home crowd but it was always going to be difficult after the problems of yesterday.  ...
22. Crackdown on Riders Hailed as Success
(News/Hot Off The Press)
... offences including no insurance, drink-driving and riding while disqualified. Councillor Carol Dean, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for road safety, said the biker community really had ...
23. Yamaha Race Academy 2008
(News/Sport News)
... turned. “In the eyes of the competition winners this was a unique and spectacular experience that I don’t think could have been bettered,” Said Karl. “The UK winners had grins from ear to ear all weekend” ...
24. Melandri Ready To Step Down
(News/Hot Off The Press)
... for the first time that it may not be in his or the team's best interests to carry on. "My style is the opposite of what this bike requires. I feel like I'm on the wet even when it's dry," Melandri said ...
... FIM when they inspected the circuit earlier in the year, and we have seen very positive independent test results that show the improvement in surface friction has been considerable," said chairman and ...
26. John Lennons Monkey Bike sells for 36000
(News/Hot Off The Press)
... Park and was among items inherited by the subsequent owner, Starr, Bonhams said. Starr employed the bike’s vendor, a landscape gardener, to undertake various projects on the estate over a number of years. ...
...  "His company had been using her clothing and embellishing it with their logos so Irene signed a licensing deal with him," Viggo said. In 1999, Arlen Ness Chopper Couture was born and soon other ...
28. Sete Gibernau Returns to MotoGP
(News/Sport News)
... very well, and was one of the first to test the GP7 in Motegi in September 2006, will join official test rider Vittoriano Guareschi during next week's test session. Gibernau said: "I'm honoured by this ...
29. YZF-R125 Has Gone Straight To Number 1
(News/Motorcycle News)
... the sales chart with the most registrations for May 2008. A jubilant Geoff Selvidge, Divisional Manager of Motorcycles at Yamaha Motor UK said “We are absolutely delighted that the R125 has gone straight ...
30. Honda Combined ABS for Sportbikes
(Technology/Motorcycle Tech)
... of safety. Safety of motorcycles can be largely classified into two stages, active safety and passive safety. The brake in particular can be said to be very important in active safety. The aim ...
... of between one and five stars - showed that the safety performance of helmets can vary by as much as 70%. Jim Fitzpatrick said "Too many motorcyclists - 599 in 2006 - are dying on ...
32. THINK! Renews British Superbike Sponsorship
(Lifestyle/Events and Rallies)
...  Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: “I am delighted that THINK! is sponsoring the BSB Championship again this year. With each race attracting a crowd of more than 30,000 spectators as ...
... the THINK! stand. James Toseland said; “It was great to be able to come to Donington ahead of my first home GP next month to watch the Bennetts British Superbike racing and have a chance to meet ...
... of the sport. Dave Blinston, head of global marketing for Jester Interactive, said: ‘Our focus is realism. We worked with a number of top riders to get their expertise on the bike handling and the unique ...
35. The worlds first unicycle motorbike
(Technology/Motorcycle Tech)
... production and onto the streets. Ben, from Ontario, Canada, said: "I was inspired to make the bike after visiting China a few years ago and seeing all the smog. "They all drive little bikes that are really ...
36. Virtual Motorcycle Uses Projection Technology
(Technology/Motorcycle Tech)
... on the motorcycle as they would in the real world," research leader Dr Alex Stedmon said. "What we are building is much more sophisticated than current gaming technology provides that allows us ...
37. Nows the time to get on two wheels
(Lifestyle/New Biker Info)
...  The MCIA’s Craig Carey-Clinch said: “PTW riders are probably already our best-trained road users, and the new test elements will help riders understand more about the capabilities of their machines, ...
38. Party on the Prom IOM TT DVD
(Reference/DVD)
... parts.  I guess it’s one of the things you need to see live because the speed is lost somewhat when watched on film, but having said that, while he was just riding up and down what seemed like a real ...
39. Hislop verdict: accident not pilot error
(News/Hot Off The Press)
... crash experts from the Air Accident Investigation Branch that the aircraft had most likely lost control after rising suddenly to avoid a hillside upon emerging from cloud. The investigators said it was ...
40. Toseland to play at Day of Champions
(Lifestyle/Events and Rallies)
... 27-year-old Yorkshireman said: “I played the piano for the guests in the Barcelona paddock on the night before the Grand Prix of Catalunya last week and I was more nervous than before the start of MotoGP ...
41. Bulldog Bash gets licence to go ahead
(Lifestyle/Events and Rallies)
... of the view that we are dealing with licensed premises and licensable activities and their immediate vicinity." She said the tragic death of Mr Tobin did not occur in the immediate vicinity of ...
BMW the world's biggest premium carmaker, aims to grow sales of its newly acquired Husqvarna motorcycle brand by about 30 percent this year, it said on Wednesday at the unveiling of a prototype concept. BMW, ...
... to improve local public transport. Media reports at the weekend said Kelly would tell parliament on Monday she was agreeing to the plan, which faces opposition from local business groups who say it ...
44. Bikers protest over fuel prices
(News/Hot Off The Press)
... on junction 18 of the M62 just after 0800 BST to head into the city. Rolling-roadblocks were used to lessen delays, but traffic backed up behind the convoy on the M60. Greater Manchester Police said ...
45. Kawasaki ‘Urban Heroes’ Finance Offer
(News/Hot Off The Press)
... APR finance over two and half years with a £99 deposit, they make economic as well as common sense,” said Michael Johnstone, Sales Manager for Kawasaki Motors UK. Don’t miss out on the chance to ...
46. New GSX-Rs Receive Microns GP-Sport
(News/Hot Off The Press)
... the bike's original weight. “The entire Suzuki GSX-R range just seems to lend itself to fitting our Hydroformed silencers,” said Micron brand manager, Arthur Macdonald, “and the three models continue ...
... the wheels are in motion.” BMF Government Relations Executive Chris Hodder comments: “If we expect to ‘keep London moving’ we have said that it’s necessary for the public to be facilitated in choosing ...
48. Touratech panniers exclusively for BMW
(Accessories/Hard Luggage)
... powerful engine with improved drive and traction. Motorcycle Parts, Accessories and Warranty Manager, Dave Alexander, said, “The BMW aluminium pannier cases are designed specifically to fit the BMW R ...

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