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Choosing and using a base layer to stay co…

Choosing and using a base layer to stay comfortable

A great number of people I speak to seem to be baffled by the use of a base layer, either they have not experienced one or are under some misconceptio. Read more

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone have got a new trick up their sleeve, the new Hypersport street tyre that replaces the outgoing BT-016 range which was received with a mix. Read more

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Life on two wheels has quite a few advantages over driving a car - among them lower fuel consumption and cheaper cover from providers like MCE bike in. Read more

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling …

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling as we know it

The recent uproar about upcoming E.U. regulations to ban users from modifying a motorcycle from standard has certainly brought a few ideas to the surf. Read more

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best …

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best of British

It's the middle of summer, August in fact, and the weather is supposed to be glorious which has led me to contact Pipe-Werx of Lathom to have a look a. Read more

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

At the grand old age of 40 I decided that I had had enough of my other half sitting me on bikes in the local bike shops to see which one was right for. Read more

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

Cold, wet and fresh out of bed, I wheel my trusty bike out onto the road and thumb the starter, at 6am this is far from my normal riding time but toda. Read more

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - roa…

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - road and track

Cold, wet and foggy, I am sat in the departure lounge at Manchester Airport at 4am awaiting a flight to Alicante in Spain and the start of my part in . Read more

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal Brit…

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal British legion - wanna come?

Do you ever get the feeling that some things seem a good idea at the time?, this was one of those moments. A neighbour and Royal British Legion member. Read more

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

Having seen a few photo's of what the guys over at 01RaceFX get up to my interest was well and truly piqued, the application of race bike livery on ro. Read more

One of the finest looking sports bike on the market just got set to look even cooler! With a flexible and powerful 779cc engine delivering instant drive, Yamaha’s FZ8, a performance bike for the real world, already looks cool. Comfortable, light and easy to handle, buyers can now enjoy not only interest free credit (over 2 years) but also a great package of must-have genuine accessories worth £850, absolutely free of charge. The FZ8 will, for a limited time, come with the following accessories:

Ducati UK is pleased to announce a set of finance offers including 0% APR and low rate options over 24 and 36 months - deposits starting from 33% on the 24 month option, and 50% for the 36 month option. The Monster carries one of the most iconic names in motorcycling and the Monster 696 and 796 fully live up to the heritage.  Power outputs of 80hp and 87hp respectively, delivered with character from the L-twin engine is plenty to set the pulse running.  Famous Ducati handling plus the option of ABS braking keeps things nicely under control, making the Monster 696 and 796 ideal for novice and more experienced riders alike.

News has been passed to us from Pirelli and Metzeler that they are running 2 excellent offers for those of you looking at a nice new set of tyres, having recently been over to Spain testing some of their range out on road and track you are not only grabbing a bargain but going to get an excellent set of boots for your bike. You can choose from £25 cashback on the Pirelli Tyres or a choice of magazine subscriptions for a year with Metzeler so if you need some new rubber, grab one of the attached offer slips and get cracking.
Great news that Yamaha’s WSB assault started on such an encouraging note in Australia with Marco Melandri putting the incredible cross-plane cranked YZF-R1 on the rostrum first time out. Even better news is that for a very limited time and through participating Yamaha dealers, Yamaha is offering new purchasers of the R1 not only Interest Free credit for THREE years, but also a pair of Akrapovic silencers absolutely free (worth over £1000).
As fans of the iconic GSX-R750 celebrate the recent launch of the new 2011 model, Suzuki GB PLC has rewarded owners of previous versions, with the introduction of an extended 'Bike of the Month' deal for the next two-months, with up to 60% off normal recommended retail prices on some parts for the 2004 and 2005 variants. With the successful launch of Suzuki's 'Bike of the Month' promotion last July, Suzuki is delighted to offer an extended promotion for the GSX-R750, with over 130 genuine parts available at discounted prices.
Pipe Werx, the British performance motorcycle exhaust company unrivalled for quality and value, will be offering some special deals on its products and the chance to win a performance end can those attending the upcoming BMF Show. The annual event from the British Motorcyclists Federation held in Peterborough, May 14-15, regularly attracts a huge crowd of riders looking to see the best in motorcycle entertainment, the latest in machines, clothing and accessories and, of course, pick up a bargain.
Kappa is one of the leading names in hard and soft motorcycle luggage, and has proved its quality, durability and ease of use over millions of miles. To kick off the 2011 riding season Kappa’s UK importer, Phoenix, has put together four fantastic options that provide a wide range of hard luggage solutions suitable for many of the most popular bikes. Each option includes all the fitting hardware required and offers a considerable saving over list price.

OPTION 1: 132 litre RRP: £549.00
Complete 3 box system: 1 x K961, 2 x K960 The K961/K960 series hard luggage features 44 litre per case carrying capacity; all cases are available in black only, are fully waterproof and lock using the Kappa Monokey system. The K961 top case houses a red reflector and can also be fitted with a back rest and top rack. All the fitting hardware required is included in the offer.

OPTION 2: 128 litre RRP: £699.00
Complete 3 box system: 1 x K48N, 2 x K40N The K40N side cases are available in black only, offer 40 litre per case carrying capacity and are delivered with matching keys. The K48N features 48 litre carrying capacity and, like the K40N, is fully waterproof; it can also be fitted with a backrest, top rack and rear brake light. All the fitting hardware required is included in the offer.

OPTION 3: 113 litre RRP: £699.00
Complete 3 box system: 1 x K49N, 2 x K33N The K49N top case, available in black, has a 47 litre carrying capacity, a reflective strip and can also be fitted with a rear brake light. The K33 side cases feature 33 litre per bag carrying capacity, are fully waterproof and have matching keys. All the fitting hardware is included in the offer.

OPTION 4: 113 Litre RRP: £799.00
Complete 3 box system: 1 x K49N, 2 x K33N, removable pannier holders As option 3; the K49N top case has a 47 litre carrying capacity, a reflective strip and is available in black and can also be fitted with a rear brake light. The K33 side cases feature 33 litre per bag carrying capacity and all are fully waterproof and have matching keys. Option 4 includes the addition of removable pannier holders for an extra £100. As with the previous options, all the full fitting hardware required is included in the offer.

For the range of motorcycles covered in this offer please see the attached list, or for specific queries email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

2012 could be the year of a new Suzuki for many motorcycle fans in the UK, as the Japanese brand launches a combined cashback and low rate finance offer that could see customers walk away from their local Suzuki dealer with a new bike and up to £1000 cashback too. Launching today (January 1st 2012) and applicable on nine new Suzuki models, the offer provides chunky sums of cash back on each model, as well as low rate finance over three, four or five years, and all with a minimum deposit required of just one pound. 

In order to attract more of you to dropping a credit card on their desk, exotic Italian marque MV Agusta is offering £850.00 in free goodies when you buy any bike* which includes a genuine MV Agusta Alarm, Bike Cover and Paddock stand. *Exclusions for this offer are the Brutale 920 and F4RR so you have plenty of other motorcycles to choose from, interest rates are respectable too at 10% so if you have ever lusted after something a little bit different - now's your chance!
Suzuki GB has announced its biggest ever 0% APR finance offer this week, with every new model above 125cc now available on interest free credit and available to ride away with just a one pound deposit
With 24 month terms on every bike, except the GSX-R1000, GSX-R600 and GSX1250FA/ ST which remain on a 36 month offer, customers have the ability to select from a huge choice of machines, with flexible options on finance to suit too.
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124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

Britool Expert has added a 124 piece tool set to its competitively-priced, mid-level range. Ideal for the mechanic or engineer planning to build up a tool kit from scratch, the E034806B set contains all the items required for day-to-day use, eliminating the need to source tools individually while saving money. The kit seems to hold most of the item.

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