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Study: UK biking population doubles since mid 1990s
By Visordown News on 15/04/2010 09:19:32
UK bike economy buoyant, says MCI
THE NUMBER of licensed motorcycles in the UK has doubled since the mid 1990s, the Motorcycling Industry Association (MCI) has revealed.A survey, commissioned by the MCI, showed approximately 1.4 million motorcycles and 1.5 million motorcyclists
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Motorcycle Industry Association appoints new Chairman
By Visordown News on 24/11/2010 11:19:38
Kawasaki Motors man, Howard Dale, gets new role at MCI
THE Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has appointed a new Chairman: Howard Dale, General Manager, Kawasaki Motors UK.Vice Chairman for two years, Mr Dale takes over from Tara Glen of E P Barrus Ltd who retires having been chair for the last two
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"Sort out bike test mess" says UK motorcycle industry
By Visordown News on 26/05/2010 11:05:01
MCI call on government as new test candidates drop 17 per cent
THE Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) is calling on the new Government to take action over the country's motorcycle testing debacle.According to recently revealed figures, the number of candidates taking the new-style test has plummeted, due
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Sport-touring sales hold steady in June 2010
By Visordown News on 12/07/2010 13:01:09
Honda VFR1200F tops increasingly popular sector of UK bike market
JUNE 2010's sport-touring sales faired best in an otherwise depressed market, according to recent statistics released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI).Sales in the increasingly popular sector rose last month by 1.3 per cent on the same
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May 2010's top-selling bikes
By Visordown News on 14/06/2010 12:17:11
The UK's best-sellers, by category
THE Motorcycle Industry Association has released breakdown of the UK's top-selling motorcycles in May 2010 by category. Once again, BMW figure well within the statistics; the company's ubiquitous R1200GS and game-changing S1000RR superbike both dominate their respected categories...
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Industry chiefs call for Government help
By Visordown News on 05/02/2010 13:00:01
Scrappage schemes, alternative-fuel incentives and vehicle excise costs - just a few of the topics presented to the Government by the MCIA
THE MOTOR Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has met with Government representatives with a view to gaining financial support for the motorcycle industry.MCI representatives met senior advisors, calling for equal status in the automotive field
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Industry calls for fresh look at bike test debacle
By Visordown News on 24/06/2009 09:46:26
Motorcycle industry urges Secretary of State for Transport to intervene in new bike test fiasco
THE MOTORCYCLE Industry Association (MCI) has asked the newly-appointed Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Adonis, to take a fresh look at the fiasco surrounding the new two-part motorcycle test. The MCI has asked Adonis to look
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May Supersport sales down 27 percent
By Visordown News on 11/06/2010 10:04:13
Big drop for supersports bikes according to latest industry stats
UK SALES OF supersport machines took a hard hit in May 2010, falling 27 per cent over the same period in 2009.Just 1,616 supersport machines were sold last month, compared to 2,212 in May 2009. Yamaha's YZF-R125 was the top-seller in the category, shifting 236 units. In the litre...
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November 2010's best-selling bikes
By Visordown News on 17/12/2010 15:32:09
Small capacity market holds firm in monthly sales figures
LISTED BELOW are November 2010's best-selling motorcycles by category in the UK, as recorded by the Motorcycle Industry Association.Again, 125cc machines capture a significant sector of sales, topping the ratings in Naked, Supersport and Scooter catergories, with the later record...
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Adventure-Sports sales dip in April UK registration figures
By Visordown News on 11/05/2010 10:13:15
Overall market down almost 18 per cent compared to April 2009
THE UK'S normally bouyant Adventure Sports market took the biggest hit last month with registrations dipping 29.6 per cent to 902, compared to 1,282 for the same month in 2009, industry figures have revealed.Just 111 BMW R1200GS models were sold in April (excluding GS Adventure) ...
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