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BMW's General Director comments on Husky buyout
On 20/07/2007 in Motorcycle news : General news
Purchase aims to extend BMW's reach to younger audience
from 1903 and in Italy from 1986. Today the company is one of the leading suppliers of competition off-road motorcycles. In the course of its history, Husqvarna Motorcycles has achieved numerous international off-road racing victories including European
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Get £50 off a BMW Off-Road Skills course
On 19/07/2010 in Snippets
Be quick! Offer ends soon
BMW Off Road Skills is offering a £50 discount on any Level 1-3 course booked between Monday 19 July and Friday 23 July to help promote National Motorcycle Week.The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA)-supported National Motorcycle Week runs from
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Like to Bike shortlisted for award
On 05/12/2007 in Motorcycle news : General news
Motorcycle safety scheme proves great success
Council, the scheme was launched after teenagers asked for somewhere to ride their motorcycles safely. The scheme ran over the Easter and summer holidays, and involved 30 youngsters aged between 13 and 17. The teenagers were able to ride off road, and were
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Police biker died after hitting bump in road
On 29/11/2008 in Motorcycle news : General news
Inquest hears how officer lost control of Honda ST1300 on training exercise
AN INQUEST into the death of a motorcycle police officer has heard that he crashed after hitting a bump in the road during a training exercise.Allan Shaw, 33, from Greater Manchester Police, was killed on Crompton Way, Astley Bridge, Bolton, on 19
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Ducati launch motorcycle training centre
On 06/08/2008 in Motorcycle news : General news
Italian marque team up with BSM Rider Training to launch new facility at Silverstone circuit ahead of this year's law changes
Ducati Rider Training school at Silverstone is a brand new facility and is fully equipped to accommodate the changes to the practical motorcycle test coming into effect on 29th September 2008. The vast off-road training area offers a unique opportunity
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Learning to ride a motorcycle: One Stop Guide
On 02/08/2011 in Learners
Motorcycle learning to ride guide
Motorcycling is more than just a two-wheeled method of transport. They can be used to fulfil adrenaline bursts on a weekend, ease a commute to work in the week and discover adventures in trans-global road trips.The safety aspect of biking may put
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Top 10 motorcycle movies of all time
On 19/11/2010 in Motorcycle Top 10s
Is your favourite in the list?
A documentary following the lives of motorcycle racers and racing enthusiasts, including actor Steve McQueen. First asking the question "Why do they do it?" this film looks at the people who devote (and sometimes risk) their lives to racing on tracks and off-road
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Tax motorcycles off roads
On 08/12/2004 in forum
measure that could result in a significant reduction in the road toll, including among young road users.NSW and the other states should tax motorcycles and motor scooters off the road.At the moment, the NSW road authorities encourage the use of motorcycles
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Training
On 18/06/2002 in forum
to get group observer + 3 tests (IAM)approx. 3 half days a year ongoing observer training....No track days yet - need new bike ... and I still think I've got a lot to learn about riding.Cars1 day off road driving course1/2 day skid pan course1 1/2 day
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Criminals' cash to fund new off-road course
On 16/02/2010 in Motorcycle news : General news
Nuisance bikers in east Durham get government help for off-road centre
CASH SEIZED from criminals is to fund a new venue for nuisance off-road bikers in the North East of England.The creation of a £26,000 motorcycling course aims to reduce the number of young people riding off-road bikes illegally in the east Durham
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