Friday, May 18 2012
This year’s Isle of Man TT is set to introduce a brand new event in the form of the BikerPetition.co.uk Lightweights Race. Not only is the race brand new, it is also the first ever to be sponsored by a Government e-petition! The Motorcyclists Matter petition is already well on its way to achieving its [...]
Honda’s biggest sales come from India
Posted: 18/05/12
Honda bosses believe that by 2020, 30% of it business is likely to come from India. Figures show that in the latest financial report, only 1.6% of the company’s entire inventory came from North America, while a whopping 79% hailed from India. The forecast comes from Keita Maramatsu, the President of Honda’s Business Unit, during [...]
Motorcyclist denied compensation after losing leg
Posted: 18/05/12
A Soham motoryclist who lost a leg after a collision with a lorry in 2009 has been denied compensation from the Appeals Court because, according to the judge, to blame the lorry driver would be to ‘impose too high a standard on him’. The motorcyclist, Robert Whiteford, won an appeal to fight for compensation after [...]
Police take to the road on a Kawasaki ZX-10R
Posted: 15/05/12
The Cumbrian Police Force has received a new addition to their team in the shape of a Kawasaki ZX-10R. The bike was donated to the force by local dealership J+L Motorcycles in Carlisle, complete with reflective Battenburg markings to fit in with police livery. The donation is a part of the BikeSafe UK initiative which [...]
Celebrate 110 years of Triumph!
Posted: 11/05/12
Iconic motorcycle brand Triumph has released a range of exclusive clothing and accessories to commemorate 110 years in the business. The range has something to suit everybody from limited edition riding jackets, casual wear and even watches and helmet bags! The 110th Anniversary Signature Jacket comes in at £399 and with only 500 produced worldwide it [...]
Free day out at the Southwest Regional Bikesafe
Posted: 11/05/12
In these days of financial trouble, you can always rely on a good old free bike event to save the day! This event comes in the form of the Southwest Regional Bikesafe which is to take place on Saturday 2nd June at the Wiltshire venue of Castle Combe; it’s completely free, including parking and if [...]
Shropshire business puts an end to manhole woes!
Posted: 11/05/12
Ask any biker and they will tell you that a slippery manhole cover in the middle of the road is one of the worst things to encounter on a rainy day. Well, a Shropshire manufacturer has come to the rescue by creating a slip-free surface for grid covers and as a result he has experienced [...]
High winds cause freak accident for bikers
Posted: 11/05/12
Here’s a cautionary tale for those of you that brave all weathers in the pursuit of motorcycling action….A rider and pillion were blown off their bike on Monday by strong winds while riding on the motorway, causing them to suffer injuries requiring hospitalisation. The accident meant two lanes of the M4 had to be closed [...]
Episode Two of Triumph’s Triple Torque Vodcast goes live!
Posted: 09/05/12
If you loved the first episode of the Triumph Triple Torque Vodcast and have been waiting patiently for the second, then you’ll be happy to hear it’s live on YouTube now! The second episode provides another behind the scenes look at all the action from the Challenge’s second round which took place at Thruxton on [...]
Charley Boorman reunited with stolen motorbike
Posted: 03/05/12
Charley Boorman is said to be delighted after he was reunited with his stolen BMW R12000GS Adventure just hours after it had been taken at the weekend. Boorman, most widely known for his friendship with actor Ewan McGregor as well as his love of long-distance motorbike expeditions was, for obvious reasons very keen to see [...]
Compulsory EU rulings spell trouble for motorcyclists
Posted: 03/05/12
New EU rulings could make life a little bit more difficult for motorcyclists, or at the very least could hit them quite severely in the pocket. Changes to the rules around motorcycling mean anti-tampering and anti-lock braking systems would be made compulsory additions to your machine – additions which could well be costly. ABS systems [...]
Posted: 01/05/12
Spectators at Irish Road Races this year will be met with a novel idea to ensure medical attention gets to riders should it be necessary; doctors on bikes – KTM RC8 Rs to be exact. Dr John Hinds, member of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland’s medical team has decided to use his KTM bike to [...]
Harley Davidson sales on the up!
Posted: 01/05/12
After a lull in sales figures courtesy of the global financial crisis, Harley Davidson seems to be fighting back. The company’s latest financial figures show that in the first quarter of 2012 Harley managed to sell 59,677 bikes, a massive rise of 10,000 units on 2011 figures. In the same period, the business’s net profits [...]
Are motorcyclists the best road users?
Posted: 26/04/12
Ask any motorcyclist out there and they are sure to tell you they are a careful and experienced road-user. According to driver training specialists IAM Drive and Survive, bikers should use this road experience to make them better drivers when they get behind the wheel of a different vehicle; a car. Head of Training at [...]
Car drivers turning to motorbikes
Posted: 26/04/12
The ever-rising fuel costs are causing many car drivers to turn away from four-wheels in favour of two! In a survey conducted by This is Leicestershire, motorbikes are looking more and more appealing to drivers particularly as a result of the increasingly difficult financial situation. Motorbikes offer a less expensive mode of personal transport, with [...]
Bike insurance premiums too high for young riders
Posted: 26/04/12
If you are a young motorbike owner, you will now all too well how finding a cheap bike insurance quote can be difficult, and according to a BMF spokesman high insurance costs are turning into a major problem for young motorcyclists. Jeff Stone, Media and Public Relations Manager for the BMF said; ‘Often you’ll find [...]
Scooters safer than motorcycles?
Posted: 25/04/12
For all those that ride scooters, a recent study has suggested that you are likely to be much safer on the road than those who ride motorbikes and mopeds, with only 1% of scooter riders involved in fatal accidents compared to 3.4% of motorcycle riders. According to the study, mopeds limited to 50cc though not [...]
Increased speed limits a bad idea?
Posted: 25/04/12
Though we all know that the motorway speed limit is 70mph, how many of us actually stick to it? If recent statistics are to be believed,the answer is not too many. According to the Association of British Drivers, the majority of road-users frequently drive, or indeed ride, at 10-15mph over the legal limit and as [...]
Posted: 24/04/12
Despite rumours of Rossi and Ducati going their separate ways after the rider’s disappointing performance at Qatar during the first round of the MotoGP, race boss Herve Poncharal believes Rossi is likely to stay exactly where he is; for the time being at least. After the Qatar weekend, rumours began circulating that Rossi was looking [...]
Posted: 24/04/12
If you have recently purchased a new motorbike or scooter then you have contributed to the positive motorbike sales figure recently published! According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, sales of new bikes have risen 6.7% in the first quarter of the year; not bad considering the outlook last year was bleak with predictions actually suggesting [...]
Posted: 20/04/12
If figures are to be believed, it seems these financially troubled times have led to more people than ever making false insurance claims. Research by Experian shows that the amount of fraudulent insurance applications has risen by 23% to 11 in every 10,000 since last year, a huge rise since 2006 when there was only [...]
Norton returns to the Isle of Man TT
Posted: 19/04/12
Iconic British manufacturer Norton is to return to the Isle of Man TT in 2012 with two masters of the track! Their brand new 1000cc V4 machine will power up in the PokerStars Senior TT race and will be ridden by non other than reigning TT Privateer’s Champion Ian Mackman. The new V4 should be [...]
Crash victim’s son lends support to safety campaign
Posted: 18/04/12
In another stark reminder to bikers to be fully aware when on the road, a motorcyclist who lost his father in a motorcycle accident is lending his support to a Hampshire Constabulary safety campaign. Mark Mellor was out riding with his father when the fatal crash took place, and his brave retelling of the event [...]
Bikes stolen six years ago wiped from system
Posted: 18/04/12
If you have experienced the misfortune of having your motorbike stolen six years ago or more, the chances are the record of its theft will have been wiped from police systems. A Freedom of Information request to police forces uncovered the fact that the National Computer automatically deletes vehicle theft reports after they have been [...]
‘SMIDSY’ accidents on the increase
Posted: 18/04/12
One of the major problems faced by motorcyclists on the roads today, and the cause for most accidents involving motorcyclists, is the lack of attention paid to riders by other road users. Within the last six months, two-thirds of bikers have been involved in a ‘smidsy’ incident; so called because the other party involved often [...]
Posted: 17/04/12
If reports are to be believed, Ducati has finally been sold to Audi for a deal worth 860 million euros. The long-awaited announcement is expected to be made official tomorrow (18th April). By buying out the company, Audi is taking on Ducati’s undisclosed debts, but VW boss Ferdinand Piech will be pleased to finally have [...]
Watchdog uncovers insurance renewal hikes
Posted: 17/04/12
BBC’s consumer show Watchdog has slammed insurers for providing existing customers with hiked up insurance premiums when they need a renewal, while offering exactly the same policies to new customers for less. In one example, a customer was quoted a renewal price of £750, but after consulting the insurer’s site she found exactly the same [...]
The end of compulsory helmets in the USA?
Posted: 16/04/12
For every motorbike rider in the UK, the helmet is an essential part of safety gear. Without it, the thought of zipping around the roads at high speed would be unthinkable, let alone illegal and potentially fatal. In the USA however, it appears riders take a very different view to protecting their head when hitting [...]
Posted: 12/04/12
If you would love the opportunity to test ride some of Ducati’s latest models, then now could be your chance. Ducati’s National Test Ride Campaign takes place between 14th April-31st May in all 32 of the country’s major Ducati dealerships. A selected range of bikes will be available for you to revel in, including the [...]
Farmer snatches Superstock 1000 win
Posted: 11/04/12
Clogher rider Keith Farmer snatched a win for his team Paul Bird Motorsport at this weekend’s Superstock 1000cc opening rounds at Brands Hatch. Farmer, the current British Superstock 600cc champion started the race in the sixth row but still managed to secure his victory despite the difficulties caused by heavy rain and exceedingly wet track [...]
Qatar Qualifying – Shocking Results for Rossi, Pole for Lorenzo.
Posted: 08/04/12
Qatar qualifying ended; Shock for Rossi who ends up slowest out of all the factory bikes in 12th. The talk of the day is that Cal Crutchlow grabs 3rd.
Motorcyclists urged to think PACT!
Posted: 04/04/12
Before going out onto the roads this bank holiday weekend, riders are being urged to think PACT, especially if their bike is coming out for the first time since last year. P-A-C-T concerns the condition of your tyres and stands for Performance, Air, Condition and Tread. It is the perfect way of ensuring your tyres [...]
Fiat heir considers bidding for Ducati
Posted: 03/04/12
Lapo Elkann, the Fiat heir has suggested he would make a bid to buy Ducati, but on the condition that the current owners bring their price down. The 34 year old Fiat marketing director said; ‘I consider myself a patriot and I would not like Ducati to be sold abroad and end up in bad [...]
Posted: 03/04/12
Recent figures have shown that fuel-efficient scooters have seen a massive surge in popularity amongst commuters since fuel costs have sky-rocketed. The latest registration figures from the MCI show that in February, the most popular scooter purchased was a model capable of up to 146 miles to the gallon. In fact, scooter sales in general [...]
1199 Panigale arrives in the UK
Posted: 03/04/12
Fans of Ducati can breathe a sigh of relief after the Panigale 1199 finally hits UK dealerships. The eagerly-awaited superbike is now available for test rides so fans can see for themselves if it lives up to their expectations! The 1199 Panigale has already managed to set the precedent for Superbikes of the future as [...]
Bike toll removed from Humber Bridge
Posted: 29/03/12
The Motorcycle Action Group has managed to get the toll for motorbikes removed from the Humber Bridge. From April 1st, motorcycles will be able to cross the bridge free instead of paying the £1.30 toll which is currently in place. Following years of hard work, meetings with the Humber Bridge Board and a slow pay [...]
Posted: 27/03/12
D3O, the Brighton based impact protection solutions company has teamed up with Sam Lowes to raise awareness of the importance of protection and safety in the motorcycle market. Lowes will act as a brand ambassador to help promote D30′s new range of customised impact protection, which guarantees to supply maximum comfort for the rider as well as [...]
Line-up for 2012 BSB announced
Posted: 26/03/12
The line-up for this year’s BSB competitors has been announced with some teams adding experienced and exciting new riders to their campaign: Team Swan Yamaha- One of the top teams to compete, they have managed to secure the services of BSB Champion Tommy Hill, who took his first BSB win in 2004. Signed up to [...]
‘Motorcyclists Matter’ online petition
Posted: 26/03/12
Over 31,000 people have signed up to the ‘Motorcyclists Matter’ online petition which is aiming to make at least one motorcycle question mandatory in the current driving theory test. While motorcyclists only make up 1% of road users, they also account for nearly 20% of road fatalities. The current nature of the driving theory test [...]
Posted: 19/03/12
Ducati and Diesel have teamed up once again to launch their brand new Monster Diesel motorcycle and dedicated Capsule clothing Collection. The brand new customised Ducati motorcycle is being billed as the customised version of the manufacturer’s iconic ‘naked cycle’ complete with an ‘urban military chic’ twist and is to be unveiled alongside its sister [...]
Third generation Weise Dynastar jacket
Posted: 19/03/12
The next generation of the Dynastar Evo is now available for purchase! As with previous versions, the Dynastar Evo has an outer-shell made from durable 500-denier CORDURA, an exceptionally strong material which is able to resist tears, scuffs and abrasions. Its waterproof ISOTEX lining ensures the wearer is kept dry in even the worst of [...]
Bridgestone develops an airless tyre
Posted: 19/03/12
Bridgestone have developed a new concept car tyre which may soon enter production, and could even be used on bikes within just a few years. The tyre differs from convention in the sense that it is non-pneumatic and instead of air, it uses a structure of spokes which stretch along its inside wall in order [...]
New female land speed record attempt
Posted: 19/03/12
Valerie Thompson, the two time female motorcycle land speed record holder is turning her attention from two wheels to four in an attempt to break the current forty year old record for world’s fastest woman. The current record to be beaten is 512mph which was set by Kitty O’Neal in 1972. To break this, Thompson [...]
Posted: 19/03/12
A new battery charger has been released to the market which has the ability to extend battery life by 400%. The OptiMate 2 smart battery charger and maintainer saves your budget as well as your battery. To charge up, you simply attach the OptiMate 2 to your charger, plug it into the mains and let [...]
Posted: 13/03/12
A new scooter, the 125cc WK GP125 has gone on sale and is available for you to buy now! It’s four-stroke motor includes electronic fuel injection, enabling you to make the most of the learner-legal power output, while at the same time delivering 110mpg fuel consumption under test conditions and a top speed which approaches [...]
Ducati headlines the Scottish Motorcycle Show
Posted: 12/03/12
Ducati has announced it is to attend this year’s Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show which is to take place this Saturday and Sunday, the 11th and 12th March at the Royal Highland Centre. Representing Ducati Glasgow, the brand will be displaying its latest range of models including the 1199 Panigale, the 848 Evo Corse, [...]
New for 2012- Milano Sport Helmets
Posted: 12/03/12
A brand new range of Milano Sports Helmets are now available to purchase. Manufactured to ECE 22.05, the Europe-wide standard for headgear, and with ABS thermo-plastic for added strength and resistance, the helmets come in a variety of prices. Starting at £49.99, the 2000 model is for the full face, complete with chin and forehead [...]
Schwartz returns to the Festival of 1000 Bikes
Posted: 12/03/12
Legend of racing, Kevin Schwartz is set to make his return to this year’s Festival of 1000 Bikes, which is to be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th July this year at Mallory Park. The 1993 500GP World Champion will ride an ex-works Suzuki RGV500 around the Leicestershire track, which will be the first [...]
Bridgestone announces new range of patterned tyres
Posted: 12/03/12
This year’s Geneva Motor Show has seen Bridgestone announce a new technology which enables the printing of patterns directly onto tyres. Current technology means white rubber has to be used in the process, in order to allow the print to show up on the tyre; this results not only in added weight, but also in [...]
Top tips to help avoid motorbike theft
Posted: 12/03/12
Motorbike theft is a huge problem in the UK today with twice as many bikes being stolen than cars, and with a staggering £3 million worth of motorbikes taken every month. A huge 80% of bikes are stolen from right outside their home, and are either sold on or broken up and used for their [...]
Triumph Motorcycles in Hemel Hempstead move
Posted: 12/03/12
Triumph has announced it is to open a brand new dealership in Hemel-Hempstead on March 22nd, under the Hertfordshire Triumph banner. Palmers a well-established local dealer group, has said that this new outlet aims to bring the best in class levels of customer service to its new set of clients including Sunday opening hours, something [...]
Wemoto add JT sprockets to their collection
Posted: 12/03/12
Web parts specialist Wemoto has added JT sprockets to its already vast portfolio of parts. The JT range will now run alongside the Sunstar sprocket selection to offer a wide choice of proven high quality front and rear sprockets, all at the best prices possible. JT uses only the highest quality materials to produce its [...]
New breathalyser rules for motorbikes in France
Posted: 06/03/12
From July new rules are to be enforced for motorcyclists in France which mean every rider will be required to carry a breathalyser with them at all times. According the the FIA, the European Motoring Body, the breathalysers must be taken to France even if the rider is simply travelling through the country for a [...]
Female motorcycle racer takes on the TT
Posted: 05/03/12
One of this country’s most prominent female motorbike racers has announced that her bike of choice for this year’s Isle of Man TT will be a Pr1mo Bournemouth Kawasaki ZX10R prepared and backed machine. Maria Costello MBE will ride the motorbike in the Superstock 1000, Superbike and Senior classes at this years TT. Maria’s racing [...]
Retrospect Cup takes to the track
Posted: 05/03/12
The new Retrospect Cup has confirmed its first four hour race will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7 at Donington’s GP circuit. The event is focused around a four-hour race with one hour of combined practice, resulting in the qualification of as many as three riders per team. Due to the moderately low [...]
Posted: 05/03/12
A Honda bike unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 2011 is to come to Europe, it has been revealed. In a welcome piece of news for lovers of the bike, the Honda CRF250L will go on sale across Europe in Summer 2012. The bike itself is being labelled as a real ‘dual purpose [...]
Moto GP Commentator and Racing Legend Steve Parrish, joins The Bike Insurer as Brand Ambassador
Posted: 02/03/12
Steve Parrish, former Grand Prix racer and respected commentator has joined forces with The Bike Insurer as brand ambassador, and will bring his motorcycle knowledge and expertise to The Bike Insurer to help develop, innovate and build a new era for motorcycle insurance.
Eugene Laverty injured during testing
Posted: 24/02/12
Eugene Laverty sustained a fractured hand when he was involved in an accident during testing in the run up to the World Superbike Championship season opener. Laverty was taken to hospital after falling from his Aprilia RSV-4 at the Phillip Island track and was diagnosed with a fracture to the third metacarpal of his left [...]
Congratulations to the Stoner family
Posted: 20/02/12
Casey Stoner, two-time MotoGP world champion, and wife Adriana’s daughter has been born- the couple have named her Alessandra Maria Stoner. Weighing 2.8 kgs, baby Alessandra was born late on Thursday evening in Switzerland, where the Stoner family is based. Mum and baby are reportedly in great condition with no complications or worries. Once he’s [...]
Price drop on the 125cc Peugeot Vivacity scooter
Posted: 17/02/12
Peugeot has significantly reduced the price of its popular 125cc Vivacity scooter, slashing the cost by an amazing 24%. Scooter sales in the UK rose by 16.7% in January 2012 alone as motorists searched to find more fuel-efficient transport alternatives. At just 690mm wide, the Vivacity can navigate the city traffic with ease and slide [...]
Guy Martin signs for Tyco Suzuki
Posted: 27/01/12
The 2012 Tyco Suzuki line up is now complete, as Guy Martin signs for the forthcoming season. Martin will partner Conor Cummins in the all-new Tyco Suzuki line up. They will also be joined by Alastair Seeley at the North West 200 in May. Guy Martin: “It’s taken a while, but it was always on [...]
Ducati receives Brand Recognition Award
Posted: 20/01/12
The ‘UK–ITALY Business Awards’ saw the British Government and UK Trade Investment (UKTI) award Ducati with the prestigious ‘Brand Recognition Award’, acknowledging Ducati’s status as one of the most successful Italian brands in the world. HM Consul General and Director General for Trade & Investment, Mr. Vic Annels, presented the award to Ducati Motor Holding’s [...]
Posted: 19/01/12
Ducati UK has announced that sales in 2011 were ‘record breaking’. The company closed 2011 on a very high note, with its best sales figures since 2003. Ducati sold 2345 units despite the depressed economic environment and recorded their best ever UK market share figures. Overall, Ducati sales were up by 15.3%. A move to [...]
James Toseland set to marry Katie Melua
Posted: 19/01/12
The former World Superbike champion, James Toseland, is set to marry girlfriend Katie Melua. The couple began dating back in April 2011 and Toseland reportedly proposed just before Christmas- Katie was spotted wearing an engagement ring at Hamburg airport earlier this week. It was Katie’s keyboard player, Jim Watson who played matchmaker last year, after [...]
Posted: 19/01/12
In Naples, tributes were paid to Marco Simoncelli before the Napoli Bologna match kick-off to mark the coming of what would have been his 25th birthday on January 20th. The team president, Aurelio De Laurentiis invited Marco Simoncelli’s parents and Fausto Gresini to watch the game. Before the game, dedicated to the late champion, a [...]
Bikes to be allowed in bus lanes
Posted: 19/01/12
Motorcyclists are warned that extra care must be taken when using bus lanes. This comes after a decision was made by Transport for London (TfL) to allow motorcyclists to ride in bus lanes on a permanent basis from Monday 23rd January 2012. While motorcyclists’ use of bus lanes will help to ease congestion and reduce [...]
Sadness at death of Enduro star Mika Ahola
Posted: 19/01/12
A shocking blow for all- sad news of Finnish Enduro rider, Mika Ahola’s untimely death from injuries sustained during training. Mika Ahola was the proud winner of five consecutive Enduro World Championships from 2007 to 2011. On no less than seven occasions, he won the prestigious International Six Days Enduro title as part of the [...]
Posted: 17/01/12
Andrew Pitt, the two-time World Supersport Champion and former World Superbike race winner has announced his retirement from the world of motorbike racing. The 35 year old Australian made his international debut in 2000 and just a year later was a contender in the 2001 World Supersport Championship for Kawasaki. However, an injury to his [...]
Hopkins decides to lose fingertip
Posted: 17/01/12
After damaging a finger of his right hand during the 2011 season, John Hopkins suffered from numerous complications and underwent multiple operations in attempts to promote healing. However, following his most recent unsuccessful surgery, he opted to stop treatment and instead to have the top of his finger amputated. It seemed to be an easy [...]
Posted: 16/01/12
The Taree Motorcycle Club’s second annual twilight meeting on January 21st will see Troy Bayliss returning to the track where he first began his motorcycling career 24 years ago. Club vice president and meet organiser, Gavin Pennell: “He started out here and this is the first time he’s been back at the track since he [...]
Posted: 16/01/12
Showing a positive yet realistic attitude, Rossi has acknowledged that the team will most definitely be closer to the front than they were in the 2011 season, but that they must continue to work hard in order to come anywhere close to the likes of Honda. At 32 years old, Rossi is no longer a [...]
Posted: 16/01/12
Hayden’s recovery has been fantastic and, since breaking his scapula two weeks ago, his sling is now off. Hayden missed the Valencia test but is adamant that he will not miss another- he aims to be ready for testing in Malaysia. The team faced many difficulties during the 2011 season, but Hayden remains positive. As [...]
Posted: 12/01/12
Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne and his family were very lucky to escape unscathed from a 70mph car crash in their Mercedes Benz Vito. However, Shakey’s misfortunes didn’t stop there as later the very same day he was knocked down by a car when getting out of his van! Luckily for Shakey, a suspected broken ankle turned [...]
John Lehman- sorely missed by so many
Posted: 10/01/12
John K. Lehman, founder and director of Lehman Trikes passed away on Thursday 5th January, he was 60 years old. John is survived by his wife Linda, son Quinten and daughter Leann. A revered individual within the motorcycling industry and community, John is generally considered to be the Father of the Modern Trike- a global [...]
Simon Andrews has yet another operation
Posted: 09/01/12
PR Kawasaki’s Simon Andrews has, this Christmas, undergone a fourth operation on his leg. The leg was badly broken in a crash at Snetterton last year, but doctors have finally said that Andrews is now on course to make a full recovery in time for the start of the British Superbike season at Brands Hatch [...]
Motorsport Vision to launch novice race series
Posted: 09/01/12
The firm behind BSB, Motorsport Vision, has announced plans for a new four-round race series aimed at novice racers and track-day specialists. The prospective series will comprise of a 45-minute endurance race to cater for solo and a three- hour race for teams of two, three or four riders. Both races will have practice/qualifying sessions [...]
Rutter in demand for 2012 season
Posted: 09/01/12
Michael Rutter appears to be in high demand as next season’s British Superbikes Championship teams are finalised. Rutter had originally been seen as a potential target for the Honda TT Legends team, but now that move is looking increasingly unlikely. As regards other options for the rider, SMT Honda could potentially make their return to [...]
Pirelli to axe 16.5 inch tyres for 2013
Posted: 09/01/12
WSB and BSB tyre supplier, Pirelli, is to cut the production of 16.5 inch tyres in favour of 17-inchers for WSB from 2013. This move takes full advantage of Pirelli’s monopoly on production racing- as a result of the single-make tyre rules in WSB and BSB. With no danger of rival manufacturers, Pirelli appears to [...]
Posted: 08/01/12
Monster Yamaha MotoGP rider, Andrea Dovizioso has broken his collarbone, making him just another rider to sustain an injury whilst training. Dovizioso will now face the battle of recovery, but it’s unlikely that he will have made a full recovery in time for the first MotoGP test on the 31st Jan at Sepang. Collarbones usually [...]
Mackenzie to debut in 2012 British Supersport
Posted: 05/01/12
The 2012 British Supersport Championship will see the debut of young rider, Taylor Mackenzie. At just 18 years old, the Scottish rider this year progresses from the British 125GP class, up to the Supersport class, where he will join Jack Kennedy in the Mar-Train Racing team, based in Northern Ireland. As the son of Niall [...]
Posted: 05/01/12
Tony Falcone Competition has confirmed that Stephane Egea will contest the European Superstock 600 Championship with the team in 2012. The announcement follows his great performance during his first year in the Superstock 600, in which he took a very respectable 9th place overall. Stephane Egea: “I am delighted to sign with TFC, supported by [...]
New Head of Race Operations for BMW
Posted: 05/01/12
It has been confirmed that Andrea Dosoli will become the new Head of Race Operations at BMW Motorrad Motorsport for the factory’s WSBK team. In this role, Dosoli will take on team management at races and tests, act as a business interface and form the crucial links with suppliers etc. Previous Head of Race Operations, [...]
Posted: 05/01/12
The sponsorship deal between Yamaha Racing and Petronas, the Malaysian oil company, has ended and is not being renewed. However, all is not lost, as MotoMatters have confirmed that Yamaha will be replacing Petronas with Nippon Oil subsidiary brand ENEOS as their sponsor on the MotoGP grid. Yamaha Racing has been unable to officially announce [...]
Posted: 04/01/12
For 2012, the Japanese manufacturer has announced a combined cash-back and low-rate finance offer on nine new models in their range. Customers could now potentially benefit from up to £1,000 cash-back, and a fantastic finance deal complete with low APR over three, four or five years. All that’s required is a minimum deposit of just [...]
Ian Hutchinson signs for Swan Yamaha
Posted: 30/12/11
Ian Hutchinson will embark on his first full season of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in 2012 after signing for the Swan Yamaha team. The five-time winner of the isle of Man TT has in fact only ever competed in four BSB races. Back in 2007, Hutchinson deputised for Leon Camier, but he will [...]
Posted: 28/12/11
At only 29 years-old, Craig Coxhell, a regular on the Australian Superbike Championship scene, has decided to hang up his helmet for the last time after 15 years of racing. His first season in the Australian 250cc Production Championship was way back in 1999, an impressive 4th in 2000, vice-champion in 2001, and finally in [...]
Tommy Hill makes his return with Swan Yamaha
Posted: 23/12/11
Tommy Hill will return in 2012 with the Swan Yamaha Team to defend his title- making him the first British rider to defend a title in six years. Hill’s defeated rival John Hopkins by just 0.006 seconds following a fierce last lap battle to gain his maiden title. Hill’s return with Swan makes him the [...]
New Harley-Davidson online store
Posted: 21/12/11
You can now browse the latest kit, safety equipment, stylish clothing, accessories and apparel at your convenience on the new Harley-Davidson online store. So now you can shop from home and have all your favourite Harley merchandise delivered directly to your door. Martin Rich, Operations Director of Bristol Harley-Davidson: “We’re really excited about the launch [...]
Posted: 17/12/11
Alvaro Bautista underwent an operation on Wednesday to remove the pins from his damaged left femur. Bautista was operated on by Dr. Angel Villamor at the USP San José de Madrid. The MotoGP rider was injured during practice at the Qatar opening round of the season and underwent emergency surgery in Doha. This gave him [...]
Bautista joins Riders for Health Experience Africa
Posted: 17/12/11
Alvaro Bautista joined the Riders for Health group alongside Grand Prix legend, Randy Mamola on the Riders for Health Experience Africa cross country trip. Riding the same bikes used by health workers who deliver supplies and health care to people across the whole continent. Bautista: “People often wonder what it is that MotoGP riders do [...]
Ciao Sic: Remembering Marco Simoncelli
Posted: 17/12/11
‘Ciao Sic’, the Gresini Racing Official Book 2011 pays homage to the unforgettable Marco Simoncelli. The book comprises of 128 pages, accompanied by high quality, exclusive images. The book is just a few days away from distribution and will be available online and in all the best bookstores in December. A share of proceeds from [...]
Posted: 16/12/11
Sales figures for BMW Motorrad this November show that the German company has continued to see strong sales throughout 2011. BMW sales for November 2011 are up 3.9% from those in November 2010 and sales fro the whole year have surpassed those of 2012 by 6.1%. BMW has sold a total of 100,054 units so [...]
The Grinch who stole…KTM Bikes
Posted: 15/12/11
KTM bikes were stolen last week in Kent- a total of 36 junior motocross motorcycles were taken from a delivery lorry on Friday 9th December, that’s 35 KTM 50 SXs and one 65 SX. It seems Christmas 2011 will see 36 disappointed kids and a whole lot of angry parents, as many of these bikes [...]
Posted: 14/12/11
Mathew Scholtz will join PTR Honda alongside American, Patrick ‘PJ’ Jacobsen, British Superbike regular, Martin Jessopp, and the retained Sam Lowes for the 2012 World Supersport Championship. Back in 2008, Scholtz was selected to contest the Red Bull Rookies MotoGP Series, taking a win and three podiums that year- a great start on the international [...]
Chaz named Sports Personality of the Year
Posted: 14/12/11
World Supersport champion, Chaz Davies, has been honoured with the title of ‘BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2011’during a presentation ceremony at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea. The award winner is decided by public vote. A former 125 and 250GP rider, Davies is only the second Brit to win the World Supersport title, following [...]
British Airways to screen Superbike documentary
Posted: 12/12/11
In-flight entertainment has never been better- British and Swiss Airways flights will soon begin screening the documentary ‘I, Superbiker’, which charts the 2010 BSB Championship. This venture, which begins on 1st February 2012 for two months, will certainly promote the series to a whole new audience, the majority of whom will never have watched anything [...]
Motorcycle regulations to become more stringent?
Posted: 12/12/11
On Monday, the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee voted through a set of stringent proposals for the regulation and approval of motorcycles, three wheelers and quads. If proposals become a reality, it would mean that from 2014, measures must be developed and applied by manufacturers to prevent power-train modifications, and that [...]
Blackhorse Kawasaki announce line-up
Posted: 12/12/11
Blackhorse Kawasaki has announced that Ashley Beech will partner Victor Cox in their 2012 Metzeler National Superstock 1000 campaign. Beech bagged fourth place overall in the Triumph Triple challenge this year, with two great race wins including the Silverstone MotoGP race, he has previously been a contestant in both the 125GP and Supersport classes. Cox [...]
2011 testing complete for Kawasaki Racing Team riders
Posted: 06/12/11
Kawasaki Team Riders, Tom Sykes and Joan Lascorz have now completed their 2011 testing programme and so begin their winter break on a high, having achieved what they had hoped for during tests in Spain. Good track conditions at Valencia allowed both riders to improve their performance, with both Sykes and Lascorz setting consistently good [...]
Laverty tops timesheets at Portimao
Posted: 06/12/11
The three day Portimao test saw Eugene Laverty come out on top. On the final day of testing, Laverty steamed ahead of team mate Max Biaggi to complete a lap in 1:42.7, which, although unofficial, is a lap record! Chaz Davies completed his first official test on the ParkinGO Aprilia, finishing ahead of Leon Camier [...]
Triumph announces good financial results for 2011
Posted: 06/12/11
Triumph Motorcycles Group has demonstrated a solid performance this year, through a difficult financial climate and global market. Turnover has in fact increased by 11% from £312.4 million in 2010 to £345.3 million in 2011 and unit sales of motorcycles have increased by 7% from 45,501 to 48,684. Profit before interest and tax grew from [...]
TT Closer to the Edge Documentary
Posted: 05/12/11
Soon available on DVD and Blu-ray disc, this stunning documentary is a definite buy. The standard DVD contains two discs, with the second, extras disc featuring the ‘making of the documentary’, exclusive interviews and loads more footage that didn’t make it to the cinema screenings. Closer to the Edge has been shortlisted for five prestigious [...]
Isle of Man TT Recordings- a perfect gift
Posted: 05/12/11
A box set like no other- Duke has restored and collated an amazing collection of original recordings from races in 1958-68, complete with reproductions of the sleeve notes from the original LPs. Recordings were made at the Isle of Man TT and capture the whole atmosphere of this era, including race commentaries, interviews and that [...]
Posted: 05/12/11
An inspiring documentary chronicling the fascinating life of motorcycle icon, Joey Dunlop through becoming a World Champion, bagging 26 Isle of Man TT wins and tirelessly taking on charitable work. ‘No Ordinary Joe’ includes tributes from Joey’s family and wife Linda. Plus, Joey is remembered by John McGuinness, Steve Parrish, commentator Richard Nichols, Phillip McCallen, [...]
BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team testing for 2012
Posted: 30/11/11
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team have put in many hours of testing so far this month- but they aren’t finished yet. A three day test in Jerez from 23rd – 25th November gave the opportunity for BMW team riders Leon Haslam and Marco Melandri to get a feel for the 2012 modifications and revised technology [...]
Posted: 30/11/11
The KTM Moto3 World Championship team for 2012 will consist of Cortese, Sissis and Kent. The KTM machine has been under tests since last August, ensuring that it is perfect in time for entry into the 2012 season. Cortese has just completed a most successful 2011 season in the 125cc class- overall fourth place, with [...]
CN Racing joins Ten Kate Honda
Posted: 28/11/11
CN Racing will be working with Ten Kate Honda for the 2012 season. The team, based in Hebden Bridge, is intent upon winning the 2012 Superstock 1000 and are now confident that with technical support and the Dutch-prepared 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade and CBR600RR machines at their disposal, they have the chance to realise their [...]
Charley Boorman new series: Extreme Frontiers
Posted: 28/11/11
A new series from the man who brought you ‘Long Why Round’ and ‘Long Way Round’, Boorman documents another epic journey on his BMW R 1200 GS Adventure- this time it’s 10,300 miles across Canada. Taking on a multitude of tasks and exhilarating challenges, Boorman sees it all, from rodeo to heli-mountain biking and everything [...]
Suzuki claim British Supersport Manufacturer award
Posted: 28/11/11
Japanese manufacturer, Suzuki, was honoured with the British Supersport Manufacturer award at the Motorcycle Live event in Birmingham. The award was presented to Suzuki GB’s George Cheeseman in recognition of TAS racer, Alastair Seeley, grabbing the rider and manufacturer titles in the final round of the championship. Cheeseman: “Naturally we’re delighted to accept this award [...]
Posted: 24/11/11
Carlos Checa will be testing the Ducati Desmosedici GP12 at GPzero which runs for three days in Jerez. Checa will join Franco Battaini in testing to further the development of the Desmosedici GP12, which Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden will race with in the 2012 season. New for 2012, the bike showcases a 1000cc engine [...]
2010 Best Product Innovation Award goes to Pirelli
Posted: 22/11/11
Ducati has awarded Pirelli the prestigious 2010 Best Product Innovation Award, an award which goes to their most innovative supplier of the year. As a means of determining what company should receive this coveted award, Ducati puts the decision to a committee consisting of members of its production and testing departments, who then analyse and [...]
Posted: 22/11/11
Honda (UK) proudly announces its rider line-up for the 2012 British Superbike Championship: Michael Laverty and Jon Kirkham on the CBR1000RR Fireblade in the Superbike class, with Gary Johnson and the returning Jason O’Halloran in the Superstock series. The Laverty and Kirkham pairing provides the Honda team with great combination of talent, both riders have [...]
Brookes signs for TAS Racing 2012
Posted: 21/11/11
TAS Racing is very pleased to announce Josh Brookes as the first of two signings for the all-new Tyco Suzuki 2012 British Superbike campaign. Brookes had a solid debut year with the team in 2011, taking two wins and a total of six podium finishes on his way to fifth place in the final championship [...]
Posted: 21/11/11
Suzuki Motor Corporation has today, in accordance with the terms set out, terminated the Framework Agreement and has notified Volkswagen AG of said termination. Suzuki has also notified Volkswagen AG of Suzuki’s demand that Volkswagen AG transfer its Suzuki shares to Suzuki or its designated third party. Suzuki and Volkswagen AG together entered into the [...]
Posted: 21/11/11
Yamaha has announced that dramatic price cuts are to be made on five 2012 models. The bikes are all 600cc plus and range from sports through to adventure and roadster models- meaning savings for all! Even the popular R1 will shed a massive £1400 from its price tag for 2012 costing just £12,128 OTR, a [...]
Motorcycle Live 2011: 1199 Panigale and updated Ducati range
Posted: 17/11/11
Ducati will be in attendance at the NEC’s Motorcycle Live this year and the unveiling of this year’s new model is sure to steal the show. In 2009, the Multistrada saw visitors stunned by its technological innovation; in 2010 the Diavel wowed crowds with its awe-inspiring redefinition of the cruiser class and now this year [...]
Ducati 1199 Panigale “Most Beautiful Bike of Show”
Posted: 15/11/11
The new 1199 Panigale Superbike has been awarded the title of “Most Beautiful Bike of Show” at the 69th EICMA in Milan, Italy. More than13,800 show visitors voted for their favourite in the competition, organised by motorcycle magazine, Motociclismo. Results came in as follows: with the stunning new Ducati 1199 Panigale gaining an impressive 53.4% [...]
Motorcycle Test costs set to rise
Posted: 15/11/11
2013 is set to see some substantial changes in both the format and price of the current motorcycle test. As it stands, the motorcycle test is taken in two sections: on and off-road, this will become one test with off-road exercises are merged into the on-road test. Costs will be higher for this combined test, [...]
Ducati unveil 1199 Panigale Superbike at Milan Show
Posted: 10/11/11
A swanky Press Conference at the Teatro Dal Verme in Milan saw the eagerly anticipated unveiling of the Ducati 2012 range, along with the new 1199 Panigale Superbike. Pioneering ground-breaking advances, the Italian firm have set themselves on the cutting edge of motorcycle innovation with this Superbike. Ducati’s awe-inspiring range of dream motorcycles is set [...]
Harley Davidson Recalls 250,000 Motorcycles
Posted: 26/10/11
Harley Davidson has recalled a whole host of models produced between 2009-2012. The reason for this massive recall is potential brake issues for its Touring, CVO Touring and Trike lineups. The product recall, issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), is predicted to affect more than 250,000 units in the US market. Excessive [...]
Insurance Endurance 2011 – Team Go-Karting Competition
Posted: 25/09/11
Recently the Bike Insurer team took part in an industry Go-Karting event down at Daytona in Milton Keynes and despite some pre-race confidence, and nerves.
2011 Sees Dip in Motorcycle Sales
Posted: 23/08/11
This year so far sees motorbike sales in general down 2.9% in comparison with sales in 2010. Despite optimistic predictions that the summer season would see a boost in sales to compensate for this slump, sales do not seem to have picked up. In fact, figures released in June 2011 showed motorcycle sales for that [...]
New law driving bikers online to thebikeinsurer.co.uk
Posted: 27/07/11
Motor insurance rules are changing, on June 20th it will become an offence to allow insurance lapse on a vehicle even if it is kept off the road. This means that if like many bikers, you have a motorcycle you only use in the summer months and it’s taxed but not insured for long periods [...]
Flitwick pick-up 2010 Yamaha Master of Customer Care
Posted: 07/06/11
The 2010 Yamaha Master of Customer Care Award has been awarded to Flitwick Motorcycles of Bedford. This coveted award is presented to the Yamaha Dealer that scores the highest on the Yamaha National Customer Satisfaction Index for both Sales and Service. Steve and Carole Linsdell along with the team from Flitwick, received the award from [...]
New law driving bikers online to thebikeinsurer.co.uk
Posted: 06/06/11
Motor insurance rules are changing on June 20th, when it becomes an offence to allow insurance lapse on a vehicle even if it is off the road. Which means, like many bikers, if you have a motorcycle that you only use in the summer months and it’s taxed but not insured for long periods of [...]
Don’t Assume Female Riders want a Pink Bike
Posted: 23/08/10
The assumption that women motorcyclists want feminine looking riding gear is a mistaken assumption that could possibly knock the motorcycling industry out of the opportunity to bring in new customers; this is according to CAP, pre-owned motorcycle pricing experts. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer In a year that has seen new motorcycle sales decrease [...]
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Sector Makes a £500 Million Contribution to the UK Economy
Posted: 29/07/10
A survey that done an analysis of the value of the motorcycle industry within the United Kingdom discovered that the sport and leisure sector had a turnover that totalled nearly £500 million. Nearly half of the turnover is GVA at £238 million, whilst the sector also supplies tax revenue of nearly £100 million. Motorbike insurance [...]
New Figures from the Government Show that Motorcycle Safety Getting Better
Posted: 04/07/10
Some new numbers released by the Government reveal that as the amount of miles travelled by motorcycles as rose, the amount of injuries and deaths on motorcycles as fallen. This shows that increasing miles travelled does not mean more motorcycle wrecks. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer This has been the trend that has been [...]
New Motorcycle Dealership Open in Bromsgrove
Posted: 26/06/10
Sutton Motorcycles, based in West Midlands has opened a second location in Bromsgrove. The well known motorcycle dealer that has a good reputation for motorcycle sales and customer service has opened its second location in Marlbrook, Bromsgrove. This site in Bromsgrove will be offering an excellent range of new as well as used Honda on [...]
Motorcycle insurance brand nominated for European Business Awards
Posted: 27/05/10
Bike Insurer Services Ltd has been nominated as a UK Country Representative for the European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC. The highly prestigious award ceremony is being hosted on 16 November 2010 in Paris and will be attended by Europe’s foremost business elite and prominent European politicians. Compare Motorcycle insurance quotes with The Bike Insurer [...]
Valentino Rossi’s Scooter Shows up at Yamaha Dealerships
Posted: 10/05/10
Yamaha, who already has a tremendous selection of Scooters has now experienced a boost with an awesome, updated edition of the 2010 Aerox Team Replica bike. The Yamaha 50cc scooter, the scooter that most young racing fans want to get their hands on, is a scooter that is a very special model as it is [...]
Could You be the United Kingdom’s Most Advanced Rider of the Year.
Posted: 10/05/10
The IAM is looking for Britain’s best new motorcyclist – with a Yamaha bike at stake. Motorbike insurance from The Bike Insurer The search has begun for the 2010 advanced rider of the year 2010, as the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers a new Yamaha motorcycle that is worth up to £11,500 to the [...]
MCI Members Say They are Satisfied with Industry’s Services
Posted: 09/05/10
In a survey that was conducted by the MCI to gauge member’s satisfaction, it was revealed that 96 per cent of the members were happy with the level and the quality of the communications they received. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer The poll explored the attitudes and experiences of members to display levels of [...]
MCI and ‘Riders Are Voters’ Say the Mismanagement of Motorcycle Training and Testing Needs to End
Posted: 03/05/10
The Motorcycle Industry Association in conjunction with their partners ‘Riders are Voters are heralding the pressing need for the coming administration to deal with the Driving Standards Agency’s poor management of the training of riders and licensing problems. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer MCI and RAV have stated that there is a need for [...]
Honda’s Ron Haslam Race School has a New Location
Posted: 30/04/10
There has been a change of location for Honda’s Ron Haslam Race School; in 2010, the renowned school will be held at Silverstone, the ‘Home of British Motorsport’. Silverstone currently plays host to the MotoGp championship, the British Superbike championship and the World Superbike championship. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer As the Ron Haslam [...]
Adventurous Motorcyclist Gets Away in a Hail of Gunfire
Posted: 10/03/10
A British adventurer endures gunfire from bandits and gets away from them at the Kenyan border. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer Spencer Conway, a British explorer, recently had a run-in with some armed bandits at the border between Kenya and Tanzania; Spencer was very fortunate and was able to escape with his life from [...]
www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk Offers Motorcycle Dealers A Free Internet Bike Insurance Service
Posted: 02/03/10
The UK’s largest motorbike insurance comparison site, www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk has launched a free service for bike dealers across the UK. The facility gives participating dealers access to quotes from up to 30 brokers with the prospect of earning commission on insurance policies. The service allows traders to offer customers a range of competitive insurance policies and [...]
Different Location for BMF’s Tail End Show
Posted: 20/02/10
As the British Motorcyclists Federation celebrates 50 years of being together, one of the Federation’s shows will be held at a different location. The British Motorcyclists Federation’s Tail End Show, which previously had been held at Peterborough’s East of England Showground for the past 10 years will now be held at the Lincolnshire Events Centre. [...]
Seven Years in a Row for Suzuki
Posted: 30/01/10
Even though the economy has been going through one of the toughest periods that it has been through in years, 2009 has once again proved to be another banner year for Suzuki GB. The motorcycle division of the Japanese company was the best selling large capacity producer in the 126cc and above class; this is [...]
UK Motorcyclists Travelling Abroad Should Check Motorbike Insurance Cover
Posted: 14/01/10
Swinton, one of the United Kingdom’s top retailers of high street motorcycle insurance warns bikers travelling abroad to make sure that they have adequate insurance cover. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer When outside of Britain, many standard bike insurance polices revert to just basic third party cover, which only provides the minimum amount of [...]
Motorcycle insurance costs set to remain low
Posted: 08/01/10
A report from the World’s biggest motorcycle insurance price comparison site, www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk has shown that motorcycle insurance costs are set to remain flat in 2010, which will be of welcome relief to riders throughout the UK. The study of the trend analysis from the last quarter of 2009 has shown that quotes across all sectors stayed the [...]
Norton Wins Britain’s Got Biking Talent Award
Posted: 02/01/10
Tony Haywood was awarded the Britain’s Got Biking Talent award with his restored motorcycle, a Norton NRS that was restored over a four-year period. The award was presented to Tony by Darren Gough, an English cricket legend at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. Motorcycle insurance from The Bike Insurer Tony’s restored Norton [...]
Road Improvement in UK Could Improve Motorcycle Safety
Posted: 02/01/10
According to Swinton, improvement to the conditions and the design of roads in the United Kingdom could go a long way in reducing the number of motorcycle accidents and also help lower insurance claims. Motorbike insurance from The Bike Insurer Swinton, a UK based high street retailer of motorbike insurance, says that while lowering speed [...]
Bikesure cuts public liability insurance costs for motorcycle clubs
Posted: 01/01/10
Motorcycle clubs who participate in public shows or any public gathering or event need to purchase public liability insurance. Up until this point, this has been a restrictive expense, but Bikesure has made public liability insurance more affordable earlier in the year. Bikesure has cut the price of public liability with a scheme that cost [...]
Department of Transport licence changes
Posted: 27/12/09
The Department of Transport has recently released proposals on how to improve the riding skills and safety of new motorbike riders, people who drive lorries and buses and new drivers who want to pull medium sized trailers. The release of these proposals was in confluence with the driving Standards Agency and the Driver and Vehicle [...]
What causes bikers the most aggravation
Posted: 20/12/09
A survey of 1000 Swinton bike insurance customers revealed that speed bumps was that thing that caused them the most aggravation. According to this poll conducted by Swinton, the United Kingdoms most prominent high street seller of motorbike insurance, 38% of motorcyclist stated that low-lying speed bumps was their biggest source of aggravation, with 61% [...]
Posted: 14/11/09
Riding a motorcycle has many benefits to offer riders, easy on petrol, easy to navigate, easy to park since they do not take up much space, and they can be fun to ride. However, riding a motorcycle can be dangerous business if riders are not careful to take safety precautions. One such precaution that riders [...]
Legal Concerns about Quad Bike Insurance
Posted: 25/10/09
Many UK bike enthusiasts who prefer four wheels underneath them as opposed to two may have some legal concerns about the legality of quad bikes out on the open road. According to legal experts, it is indeed legal to ride a quad bike on the open road provided that the quad bike meets certain requirements. [...]
CIA Insurance wins Suzuki contract
Posted: 24/10/09
CIA Insurance has been presented as the official insurance broker for Suzuki GB PLC. CIA Insurance is an insurance broker located in Rugby and beat tough competition to get the official licence from Suzuki. Motorbike insurance from The Bike Insurer CIA Insurance has many years of experience at running manufacturer motorcycle projects as they have [...]
Hasqvarna makes its 25,000th bike
Posted: 10/10/09
Only a few days after the inauguration celebration of a huge new Headquarters and R&D facility, Husqvarna Motorcycles reached a major milestone in their production of motorcycles. On Friday, October 2, 2009, the 25,000 motorcycle was produced at the Biandronno factory located in northern Italy. This event was made more memorable by the fact that [...]
Martin Lewis – Money Saving Expert
Posted: 21/04/09
Martin Lewis, the man behind the brilliant Money Saving Expert website is officially famous after it was announced that he was the ‘most searched for personality in the UK’ in the 12 weeks leading upto Jan 3rd 2009. Hitwise, who provide insights on UK internet usage, show that there were even more searches for Martin [...]
Average bike insurance premium rises
Posted: 20/04/09
Each month we look at the average cost of bike insurance premiums just to keep an eye on whats going on in the UK bike marketplace. In February 2008 the average bike insurance price as quoted on The Bike Insurer was £181.08 but in March 2008 this figure rose to £186.18, an increase of nearly [...]
Posted: 15/04/09
The Bike Insurer is really pleased to announce the launch of our new sister site – www.thebikeinsurer.tv which is the brand that you will see sponsoring the motorcycle racing events on the Eurosport channel including the brilliant Moto GP and World Superbike Championships. When you get a quote from www.thebikeinsurer.tv you will be able to [...]
Posted: 28/03/09
We want to get your views on what value you place on motorbike breakdown cover – would you buy it, what level of cover would you want and how much would you be prepared to pay? Because of the recession, the fact is that riders are buying more used bikes than new bikes and keep [...]
Posted: 18/03/09
The Bike Insurer, the World’s 1st bike insurance comparison site is the official sponsor of the Moto GP and World Superbike coverage on Eurosport. To get your best bike insurance deal you just need to get a quote and compare over 30 companies including MCE, eBike, H+R, MotorCycle Direct, the AA and loads more. In [...]
Rider runs over wife on motorcycle after arguement
Posted: 16/03/09
A motorcycle rider from Newcastle Upon Tyne was last night charged with attempted murder after he deliberately ran his wife over after a row at their home. Paul Martins, 39, who had been drinking at the time, was arrested following a complaint from his wife, Nicola Martins, that he had ‘tried to run me over [...]
MCN compare bike insurance by working with The Bike Insurer
Posted: 15/03/09
Motorcycle News, the UK’s leading bike insurance publication is now working with The Bike Insurer to promote its products to MCN customers. MCN compare bike insurance quotes by allowing bike insurance brokers to advertise in the paper to promote their service. The Bike Insurer, the World’s 1st bike insurance comparison website is pleased to announce [...]
Scorpio’s are the safest bike riders!
Posted: 13/03/09
So we’ve just finished compiling some research showing which starsigns are the least and most likely to have a motorcycle insurance claim. We’ve been through and compared over 50,000 insurance quotes made on The Bike Insurer, the World’s 1st motorcycle insurance comparison website whereby riders tell us in the quote form of any previous claims [...]
Used bike values set to rise – report
Posted: 11/03/09
Its widely known that the current credit crunch/recession/depression is having an effect on peopl’s pockets at the moment and the fact that new bike prices have rocketed due to the lousy exchange rate is hardly helping matters. What this means is that when riders are looking for used bikes so there are less around, as [...]
Posted: 21/10/08
The legendary Colin Furze has created the World’s longest motorbike Colin has done loads of stuff over the years but is best known for his home-made motorbike wall of death, which just has to be seen to be believed. But as well as that Colin is also known for: Serving food whilst driving Homemade weapons [...]
Riding a motorbike to work 50% cheaper than driving a car
Posted: 18/10/08
At The Bike Insurer, we’ve been looking at the numbers of people that are now ditching their cars in favour of a motorbike for the daily commute to work. We checked our stats for September 2007 against September 2008 and found that whilst 14% of riders selected that they wished to get their bike insurance [...]
Speed camera operator in ‘fixing speeds’ claim
Posted: 25/03/08
According to a police insider, a speed camera operator working inside a police speed camera van is being investigated for fixing speeds. Apparently Kent Police have had to cancel over 150 charges of speeding against motorists after the officer was alleged to have fixed speed camera readings which made it look like innocent motorists were [...]
Posted: 18/02/08
We are really pleased and proud to announce that you can now compare MCE Insurance to 23 other bike insurance brokers by using The Bike Insurer, the World’s first bike insurance comparison website. MCE Insurance are one of the UK’s biggest bike insurance brokers, with approximately 100,000 customers on their books. They are one of [...]
Bike Insurance Quotes Up Over 100% Month on Month
Posted: 02/02/08
The bike season seems to have got off to a flying start. The weather outside looks like possibly the worst type of weather for riding – its been snowing overnight, its cold, windy and wet. But it seems like riders dont car because they are coming to get their bike insurance quotes early this year. [...]
40% of motorcyclists not paying bike road tax
Posted: 22/01/08
According to a new report just released by the Public Accounts Commitee, almost 1 in 4 motorcyclists are opting not to buy road tax for their motorbike, leading to suggestions that the whole road tax system for motorcyclists is a total joke. In 2006 38% of rider s selected to flout the road tax rules [...]
Cheapest bike insurance quotes on the web – report
Posted: 17/01/08
A report by a leading UK data firm has concluded that the internet is the number one place to to find the cheapest bike insurance quotes. The report, carried out on behalf of a leading motorcycle magazine asked the public a number of questions, including; 1. How do you research your bike insurance? 2. How [...]
Money Supermarket bike insurance tie up with The Bike Insurer
Posted: 17/01/08
We are very pleased to announce that we have reached agreement with Money Supermarket to be the main provider of bike insurance on their website. Money Supermarket have arguably the biggest site for comparing financial products in the UK and this agreement allows The Bike Insurer to target their large captive audience who seek to [...]
We challenge you to find cheaper bike insurance
Posted: 14/01/08
Bike Insurance is a horrible, nasty thing that nobody wants to buy, yet in the event that we get knocked off or our bike gets stolen then we want to make sure that our bike insurance broker or company looks after us. Although important that your bike insurance contains all the features you expect, such [...]
Alcohol limit to be reduced for riders
Posted: 14/01/08
According to breaking news, alcohol limits are about to be reduced for riders in Northern Ireland. Proposals are in from Northern Ireland minister, Arlene Foster, concerning reducing alcohol levels to lower than that of the level for car drivers. The new limit, if passed will only allow 20mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood [...]
Hastings Insurance now on The Bike Insurer
Posted: 22/12/07
As well as the 15 other bike insurance brokers on the panel, when you get a bike insurance quote from The Bike Insurer you will now see Hastings Insurance as one of the brokers quoting. As long as you fit with the criteria Hastings Insurance need to give a quote, then you will usually them to [...]
Ebike Insurance joins The Bike Insurer panel
Posted: 22/12/07
We are very pleased to announce that Ebike Insurance, one of the UK’s leading bike insurance brokers, has formed an agreement with The Bike Insurer to place its bike insurance rates onto the panel of brokers that quote on The Bike Insurer website. From December 2007, when you get a bike insurance quote from The [...]
Motorbike Insurance costs to rise??
Posted: 18/12/07
A short while ago we published an article saying that bike insurance costs had plummeted by as much as 18% year on year in certain profiles of the market. We’ve now had a few calls from insurance brokers and companies who have suggested that motorbike insurance costs may be set to rise. It seems that [...]
Posted: 18/12/07
We’ve just compiled our biggest ever survey on the cost of bike insurance quotes and below you can see some of the highlights. In the all important learner legal class eg upto 125cc, bike insurance costs for 16-21 are on average 11% lower than this time last year and for riders over 21 the savings [...]
Posted: 16/12/07
We have been contacted by a number of manufacturers and retailers that say there are going to be some red hot motorcycle sales on at the end of this year. We’ve heard there are going to be some motorcycle sales that are offering over 15% off the rrp of the bike, some with free bike insurance, [...]
Posted: 14/12/07
According to a survey we have carried out at The Bike Insurer, there has been a 47% increase in the number of female riders that are looking to get a bike insurance quote. In 2005 lady riders accounted for just 4% of all bike insurance quotations but from June – August 2007 that number was [...]
Revealed – UK’s best and worst drivers
Posted: 09/12/07
A new survey has revealed the names and locations of the UK’s best and worst drivers – according to insurance statistics showing who is most likely to crash! So if you are called Ben and you like in Huddersfield then congratulations, you have a crash risk rating of 79% and are the male more likely [...]
Big rise in insurance comparisons
Posted: 13/11/07
A study has shown that there is over a 200% increase in riders using the web to compare motorbike insurance. With more people than ever having high speed internet access, and ever greater demands on time management, it seems riders prefer the ease of price comparison sites than the traditional way of going from broker [...]
Posted: 10/07/07
So then, a little while ago we were called by a customer that wanted to know how he could go about making a bike insurance claim that had occurred under ‘dubious circumstances.’ This chap had been doing a little ‘moonlighting’ away from his wife a hundred miles away under the cover story of working nights. He had [...]
Posted: 03/04/07
We know that insurance isnt the most exciting thing in the world to talk about, but we’ve all got to have it, so it makes sense to make sure its right for you. Loads of insurance companies have asked us what our riders want out of their bike insurance policy, and what features are important [...]
Soaring numbers of convicted riders.
Posted: 22/03/07
Update to this – I’ve just been done twice in the last week. Hmm 9 points now for the next 20 months till my first conviction comes off. Anyone got a spare restrictor kit for an R1 that limits me to 30mph!!!! Right then, we all know that speed cameras are a waste of space [...]
