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Bob Geldof involved in motorcycle crash
By Tim Skilton on 26/07/2007 17:47:53
Boomtown Rat all shook up
Geldof...doesn't like Mondays, apparentlyBOOMTOWN RAT Sir Bob Geldof has been involved in a collision with a 39-year-old biker in London. Sources say Geldof was doing a U-turn in a busy street when the motorcyclist collided with his vehicle. After the incident, Geldof told report...
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SpeedFerries to drop ban on motorcycles
By Tim Skilton on 23/10/2007 12:34:17
Specially designed bike carrier proves solution
Bikers welcome again on fast craft serviceIN EARLY 2007 SpeedFerries, the low-cost ferry company, announced a ban on transporting motorcycles on its fast craft service from Dover to Boulogne.According to the company, securely lashing the motorcycles
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Agostini to appear at 2008 Stafford Motorcycle Sho
By Tim Skilton on 11/12/2007 14:20:46
Multiple world champion named as official guest of honour
Agostini...guest of honour at next year's showMOTORCYCLE RACING legend Giacomo Agostini is to make a star appearance at next year's Stafford Motorcycle Show. The multiple world champion motorcycle racer will be the official guest of honour
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Viper Motorcycles poised to launch four new models
By Tim Skilton on 06/12/2007 15:17:14
Back, the Diablo, the Diablo Deluxe, and a new Rigid Chopper
MINNESOTA BASED, Viper Motorcycles are set to launch four new models in the near future.The Diamond Back, the Diablo, the Diablo Deluxe, and a new Rigid Chopper all feature Viper's patented RSD drive, 6-speed gearbox and air ride system
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Hungarian motorcycles relaunched after 32 years
By Tim Skilton on 30/11/2007 10:01:43
1950s styling combined with modern technology
A vintage Pannónia - new models will look similarTHIRTY-TWO years after production ceased, legendary Hungarian motorcycle brand 'Pannónia' is to be re-launched in 2008, reports business daily Napi Gazdaság. Plans for the 650cc, single
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Motorcycle Hall of Fame gets new attractions
By Tim Skilton on 17/12/2007 23:46:20
8000 sq ft complex to house celebrity machines
machines, exclusive memorabilia and tales from celebrities' favourite two-wheel adventures.Among the attractions are machines from Alligator motorcycle inventor and manufacturer, Dan Gurney; General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz; "King of the Kustomizers
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Honda develop new form of motorcycle transmission
By Tim Skilton on 04/10/2007 15:06:47
System to appear on company's new DN-01
Honda's new DN-01 will be armed with HFTHONDA HAVE developed a new automatic transmission system for motorcycles called Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT), which is to appear on the company's new DN-01 concept machine. HFT is a compact and highly
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Aid workers undergo motorcycle training course
By Tim Skilton on 11/10/2007 10:46:06
Operation War Child to help victims of Congo war
BASIC RIDING and motorcycle maintenance skills have been taught to 16 aid workers heading to Africa to help victims in the war-torn Congo region.The workers, who are heading to Africa to be part in the War Child programme, have also taken an driving
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New motorcycle sales take toll on used prices
By Tim Skilton on 02/10/2007 14:37:55
New bike discounts make it buyer's market
EurotaxGlass the leading supplier of automotive intelligence, reports the volume of new sales, and the attendant clearance prices, have had a significant negative impact on the used motorcycle market."By the time the clocks go back at the end
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Kannon 8100cc motorcycle on eBay
By Tim Skilton on 24/10/2007 11:07:08
Rare Chevrolet-engined musclebike starts at £25,000
Made in the USA - if you hadn't already guessedIF YOU like your bikes big then the Kannon V8 may be the machine for you. It's built in the USA (now there's a surprise) and uses an 8.1-litre Chevrolet car engine, pushing out almost 600ft-lbs of torque. The owner believes it's the ...
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