MV Agusta is synonymous with exclusive power, a world of precision engineering wrapped up and compressed into a mean looking, well designed motorcycle. In anticipation of the launch of the new F4 1000, MV agusta have now released this teaser image of the re-designed 1000cc machine. You can’t see much, but what you can see […]
Category: Rider News
How Many Bikers Can You Fit On One Bridge?
It’s a good question. Like that game ‘Guess how many sweets are in the jar’, you should try and guess how many bikers are on this bridge… Answers on a postcard please! This photograph was taken in Taiwan during rush hour, where the estimated number of motorcycles on the road stands at 8.8 million, as […]
Fact File: Valentino Rossi
Valentino Rossi is seemingly unstoppable. Here, we take a look at the facts and figures that make The Doctor a living legend of motorsport today. Vital Details Name: Valentino Rossi Born: 16th February, 1979 Nationality: Italian Race History World Championship Titles: 9 (7 x Moto GP / 500c, 1 x 250cc, 1 x […]
Brad Pitt Takes A Tumble Off His Motorcycle
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt had a slow speed tumble from his motorcycle last week when he hit a stationary car. Weaving through traffic at a red light, Pitt misjudged the distance between his bike and a car and clipped the wing mirror of the car before losing his balance of falling off his motorcycle. He […]
Valentino Takes Seventh Moto GP Title
The already immortal Valentino Rossi has just risen in the ranks once again to take his seventh Moto GP Championship title, or nine titles in all classes. After an eventful season which saw Rossi and his team mate, Jorge Lorenzo, battling to the very last, Rossi finally secured the title with a third place victory […]
RST Colorado Gloves – FREE UK DELIVERY
It’s getting cold and wet – a sure sign that winter is on the way for us bikers. So it’s time to make sure you’re kitted out adequately, and what better than a pair of heavy duty winter gloves to warm even the whitest of knuckles? The RST Colorado waterproof gloves are simply brilliant. Admittedly, […]
Valentino Rossi Might Win It Again
Valentino Rossi looks set to tuck another Moto GP Championship Title under his skinny belt. The 30 year old Italian is 38 points ahead of his closest rival, Jorge Lorenzo, but only needs to put in a modest performance at the penultimate leg of the championship at Sepang this weekend to secure his top spot. […]
12th Annual Hamper Motorcycle Run
Calling all midlands motorcycle riders. It’s that time of year again. The annual hamper run will be taking place next month. Date: Sunday 29th November 2009 Time: Cafe open from 10am. Ride leaves at 11am. Meet Point: Wheelgate Pleasure Park, just off the A614 at the Whitepost Roundabout. A free raffle for all bikers will […]
Motorbike Insurance Premiums On The Decrease
Good news guys, biking is getter cheaper…well, for now at least. I’m sure the good old government will snatch our savings made one way or another. Money website thisismoney.co.uk have published an article reporting that insurance premiums for motorcyclists have been driven down by 15% in the last 5 years. The main reason for this […]
Which Bike Has 211bhp And 26% More Torque Than An R1?
The answer? This odd looking street bike, from Italian firm Vyrus. The new Vyrus 987 C3 4V, a hub-centre-steered, Ducati engined superbike is due for launch in November. And boy, it is something else… Re-designed with an all-new electronics package and a super-stable chassis, the 987 is reported to be suprisingly easy to ride, considering […]