Motorbikes

Shopping At Halfords…

June 26, 2011

In the time honoured tradition of lazy Sunday shopping or mooching, today I took a quick trip to the nearest Halfords to see what sort of bargains were to be had. I came away with some motorcycle oil, a tin of the correct paint to respray my car with, an interior air freshener, some interior [...]

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James May On Bikes

March 24, 2011

It’s well known that James May has a motorcycle licence. He is, much like myself, an enthusiast for all things with wheels and an engine (the exception I make that proves the rule are planes, for which I have no desire to become competent in use!). As such, it’s worth a read of the latest [...]

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Motorpoint Searches For Grid Girls

February 7, 2011

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 [...]

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Motorbikes May Get New Safety Devices

January 28, 2011

The BBC has a new article on some features that could soon be coming to motorbikes – to make them much more safe than they are now. Recently, the likes of ABS have been fitted to motorbikes, which certainly makes stopping a more controlled affair, but the technology being looked at using Saferider systems is [...]

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Ferrari Vs Ducati – Motortrend Video

December 1, 2010

Just which is faster, a Ferrari 458 Italia or a Ducati 1198 S? Obviously the car is much easier to handle than the sheer raw power to weight of the bike, but will the Ferrari be able to match the Ducati in the corners? Watch the Motortrend video to find out. I’d recommend it in [...]

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MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show And Practical Sportsbike Sampler

March 21, 2010

This weekend, I attended the MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show, which was a fantastic experience. I’ll be doing a full run-down of the Saturday event later in the week. In the meantime, to whet your appetite, why not check out the free sampler for Practical Sportsbike magazine? It’s definitely worth a read for free.

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A Motorbike Is Like An Old TVR…

July 18, 2009

Or rather, driving any older, powerful sports car is quite like riding a motorbike. What do I mean by that? Power The deliver of power on a motorbike can be quite savage – much like the 4-5 litre V8s that appear in many older sports cars. Both need power meeted out in a sensible way [...]

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New Wheels…

July 13, 2009

After noting my particular dislike of public transport and the fact that buying a new (albeit faster) car won’t help me get into the town centre, I decided to try a new mode of transport – a motorbike! Don’t worry, you’re still on Car Articles, but I guess I’m a bit of a Richard Hammond, [...]

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