JAPAN does bike shops better than anywhere else in the world – massive superstores selling droolworthy bikes and kit that you won't see for sale anywhere else.It turns out they do promotions better than most, too – as shown by this custom Ducati

the decision then, KTM acknowledge that WSB is the best series to promote their production motorcycles.

Asia may appear to be a relegation for Kiyonari. But is it? For Honda, Asia contains the emerging markets that are important to the Japanese manufacturer.So rather than Kiyo being relegated, perhaps it is a promotion and it is us, the UK bike market

a promotional role over the circuits 2012 racing and trackday season.Of the major bike events that will see his involvement is the fifth round of the WSB championship in May.Toseland commented on his new role: “Donington has always had a special

to the controls and also giving them a look at the Harley line-up. The promotion is under the slogan of 'I am not a back rest' as Harley identify that the majority of women bikers used to be pillions.Women riders account for 10% of US motorcycle owners

After two podium finishes at Donington Park Carlos Checa extended his championship lead ahead of pack.With Marco Melandri securing his debut win in the WSB class he was promoted to second in the championship ahead of Leon Haslam in third position

of the country's capital. The circuit is another of the many designed by Hermann Tilke.The deal was signed in a press conference between Paolo Flammini, CEO of Infront Motor Sports and Alexander Yakhnich, CEO of YMS Promotion Ltd announcing a partnership

be the high listings fee charged by the championship's worldwide promoter, Dorna. Last year, the fees almost doubled, reaching 70 million K (£2.5 million).Ulmanová said not even profits from other events or renting the circuit for testing - by Formula One

This weekend sees the launch of Honda's anniversary promotions for the Fireblade – marking 20 years since its introduction.The firm has created a prize-draw web page at www.honda.co.uk/fireblade and for a chance to win you just need to fill in your

different winners take the chequered flag in a sizzling 2012 season so far.Tyres covered in the promotion consist of the high durability Angel ST Sport Touring tyres, through to the sportier Diablo Rosso II, Diablo Rosso Corsa and trackday focused Diablo