Suzuki has confirmed a recall of its GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F motorcycle models. The recall affects 174 registered motorcycles in the UK, and has been instigated due to a radiator hose clearance concern. Despite no reported issues in the UK, customer safety and satisfaction is the highest priority, and Suzuki has elected to commence a recall […]
GEM Encourages Motorcyclist Safety This Summer
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has issued a list of seven simple tips to help motorcyclists put safety first on journeys this summer. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “Most motorcyclists show high levels of anticipation and observation; these are vital for staying safe. But we all have to take responsibility […]
Fancy A Blast At Off Road Motorcycling?
This year’s Motorcycle Off-Road Experience (MORE) will take place over four days – between Tuesday 7th July to Friday 10th July. It’s a national event, which has been staged in various parts of the UK since it started three years ago. This year it will take place in Upavon in Wiltshire. The price, which is heavily […]
TT Legends Documentary Is Coming To YouTube
The TT is an incredible race and the TT Legends documentary (as originally shown on ITV4) features brilliant coverage that does this event justice. The first episode will be available on the HondaProRacing YouTube channel from 15th January 2014. A teaser is available now. Gaucho Productions was granted exclusive access to the Honda TT Legends team throughout an epic […]
New Areas Available For Motorcycle Tests
Motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas will soon be able to use a more convenient local service. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will be offering module 2 motorcycle tests from another 8 driving test centres in areas where there isn’t already a local service: Bridgend Chesterfield Hamilton Letchworth Rhyl Southampton Maybush Southport Stranraer These driving […]
Win A Suzuki Swift Or Suzuki GSR750
Suzuki GB has teamed up with popular workwear clothing manufacturer, Dickies, to find the UK’s Worker of the Year for 2013, with an award-winning GSR750 up for grabs as the prize, complete with Yoshimura exhaust, or an multi-award-winning Suzuki Swift. 2013 marks the fourth year of the competition, which seeks to recognise and reward excellent […]
Footman James Covers Classic Bikers
As classic bike owners prepare their bikes for the forthcoming season, they can do so in the knowledge that specialist insurance broker Footman James has their best interests at heart. Footman James’ classic motorcycle policies now include automatic third party cover for riding other bikes. Riding other bikes has always been a popular pastime for […]
SERV Championed By GEM
In what must be one of the most acronym laden headlines we’ve had, GEM has highlighted the work of the Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers: GEM Motoring Assist, road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, is celebrating the unsung heroes of our roads; the UK’s motorcycle blood couriers, by continuing to help fund their essential […]
James May On Bikes
Motorpoint Searches For Grid Girls
Interested in being a grid girl for British Superbikes? Read more from Motorpoint: The Motorpoint Yamaha team is looking to recruit grid girls for the start of the 2011 British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch. The team, launched by the car supermarket giant, has made a big impression since it arrived in British Superbikes two […]