Limited edition white GSX-R600

Suzuki GB has just announced that a limited number of white colour scheme 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600's will be available from Suzuki Dealers
Look stunning doesn't it?

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Jon Booth
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Peugeot Satelis and Geopolis Executive 250 scooter test

If you considering purchasing a commuter scooter check out the back to back road test of scooter manufacturer Peugeot's two leading commuter models the Satelis Executive 250 and the Geopolis 250 Executive which I've just published on inter-bike today. The direct link to the test is here.

If you own either of these scooters, tell us what you think?

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Jon Booth
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2008 Triumph Sprint ST released

If you a Triumph Sprint ST fan, you'll be interested to know that Triumph have just released the 2008 version of this much acclaimed sports-tourer. Improvements for 2008 include a steel tank enabling use of a magnetic tank bag, modified footrests with more durable rubber and improved headlight performance.

So Triumph have managed to improve their award winning tourer further!

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Jon Booth
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BMF highlights Bus Lane Trial cover up

Last Friday the BMF put out a release hightlighting the "Bus Lane Trial Cover Up".

The British Motorcyclists Federation have accused London Mayor Ken Livingston’s office of putting motorcyclists lives at risk by failing to authorise the use of London’s bus lanes by motorcycles.

Apparently along overdue TfL (Transport for London) report has been leaked which shows that accidents were nearly halved over a three-year period on two trial routes where motorcycles were allowed into bus lanes, with a 42% reduction in the rate of collisions.

So I'm sure like me you'd have thought that would have been the green light for motorcycles to be able to use bus lanes in London. No wrong, think again. Its motorcycles scooters and mopeds we're talking about here not pedal cycles!! The anti-motorcycling attitude rears its head again.

Apparently Mayoral staff have now ordered a re-write of the report to avoid a green back-lash from the cycle lobby. Luckily for us bikers the BMF will now be making a formal complaint against the Mayor who is also Chairman of Transport for London.

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Jon Booth
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More anti-biking crap, but MAG fights for us all!

Well thank god for MAG battling away for motorcyclists rights in the UK. The latest crack pot thing to come out, is that the Home Office propose to increase the statutory charges for the removal, storage and disposal of motorcycles by the police, by a whopping 300%.
That's a flat £300 charge and an additional £15 a day storage.

MAG have responded to the consultation process (which closed on the 25th Jan) by
" highlighted the totally unjustified 300% increase and brought to the attention of the Home Office failures in communication between the police, insurers, and the recovery companies which results in unnecessary delays in the release of impounded bikes and escalating costs incurred by the biker"

Well lets hope MAG get this proposal put in the bin where it belongs.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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The new Buell Ulysses XB12XT

Here in the UK Buell have announced the launch of the new Buell Ulysses XB12XT. If you want to catch up on all the details of this adventure sports bike model, you can read the full details of Buell's press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

Also here at inter-bike we rode the 2007 Buell Ulysses and the link to our road test is here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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The new FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones

Harley-Davidson announces the new FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones. An authentic custom bobber. Read the full low down on this new Harley model on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

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Jon Booth
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See the B-King

Can't wait to see the new Suzuki B-King in the flesh? Well it will be at the London Motorcycle Show at Excel between the 31st January and the 3rd February. Full details and more info at www.londonmotorcycleshow.com

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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MCIA speaks up for motorcycling!

David Taylor, chief executive of the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) is calling for government, legislators, local authorities and transport planners to start treating motorcycling as a serious and relevant alternative to the use of cars and public transport.

Well about time too! Why oh why is motorcycling constantly ignored in the UK, as a viable alternative form of congestion reducing transport! Thousands of people use motorcycle, scooters and mopeds to commute to and from work or just to get from A to B. Motorcycling is a cheap enjoyable form of transport, yet it's IGNORED!!

Read the full text of the MCIA press release on this topic on the www.inter-bike.co.uk website by clicking here.

Plus here at inter-bike we'd like to know what you think?

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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Suzuki B-King

Finaly its here the Suzuki B-King, conceived way back in 2001 as a concept bike. The production version is now available. Leading motorcycle journalist Ian Kerr has just road tested the Suzuki B-King and you can read his B-King road test on http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/ by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth

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Honda CB 1000R XESS

Honda have launched the Honda CB 1000R XESS (eXtreme European Streetfighter Styling) and what a stunner this new naked streetfighter from Honda is. You can get the full lowdown from Honda plus more pictures by visiting www.inter-bike.co.uk.
The direct link to this Honda press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk is here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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New Motorcycle Book Reviews

Just put two great motorcycle book reviews up on www.inter-bike.co.uk. Both reviewed by leading motorcycle journalist Ian Kerr.


The first book is entitled Motorcycle by Steven E. Alford and Suzanne Ferris and as Ian sayes:

"The book charts the evolution of the motorcycle and the resulting effect on society right up to the current perceived modernist object that is ‘designed to unify the rider and machine in perfect balance.’"











The second book is entitled Ballington Unkorked and is the autobiogrpahy of multiple World Champion Kork Ballington. As Kenny Roberts says in his forward, just like his racing, ‘when he did, he did it right’.





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Jon Booth
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30th Dakar Rally cancelled

Is a sad day for motor sport enthusiasts and motorcycling generally when the Dakar Rally has to be cancelled due to terrorist threats.

The Dakar Rally organisers the A.SO. stated today:
“Based on the current international political tension and the murder of four French tourists last 24th of December linked to a branch of Al-Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb, but also and mainly the direct threats launched directly against the race by terrorist organisations, no other decision but the cancellation of the sporting event could be taken by A.S.O.”

A sad loss for us all who enjoy motorcycling and a terrible disappointment for the participants and organisers and an even greater loss for the continent of Africa!

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Jon Booth
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If like me me you liking riding a motorcycle thats different and will turn heads, then revived Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Morini's 9½, might be the motorcycle for you.

1200cc of V-twin grunt with added Italian passion and flair. I got the opportunity to road test one for a week late last year.

You can read my full Moto Morini's 9½ road test on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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Moto Morini 9½ road test

If like me me you liking riding a motorcycle thats different and will turn heads, then revived Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Morini's 9½, might be the motorcycle for you.

1200cc of V-twin grunt with added Italian passion and flair. I got the opportunity to road test one for a week late last year.

You can read my full Moto Morini's 9½ road test on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

The Colombres International Rally 2007

The Colombres International Rally is one of Spains biggest and best classic motorcycle events. Read how this exciting motorcycling event went in its 20th year.

Feature article has a great picture slideshow with many pictures of these classic bikes in action!

You can read the article on http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/ by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth

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