Motorbikes in London Bus Lanes in doubt again!

Apparently following a petition from the London Cycling Campaign with over 3,500 names asking Borris Johnson to reverse his decision to allow motorcycles in London Bus Lanes, the Mayor appears to now be wobbling on his previous decision.

The BMF have now thrown their weight behind the MCN petition asking London’s Mayor Boris Johnson to honour his commitment to allow motorcycles into bus lanes.

The MCN petition has currently attracted over 3,100 signatures but more are needed if we are to influence the Mayor say the BMF.

The petition can be viewed at:

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/july/14-20/jul1608-bus-lane-petition/?&R=EPI-101753 or simply signed by emailing MCN at mcn.online@motorcyclenews.com with ‘Bus Lanes’ in the subject line.

So if you want motorbikes in London bus lanes to have any chance of happening, SIGN THE PETITION NOW!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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AA's use of bikes and scooters expands!

Honda Silverwing 600 scooters and NT700VA Deauville motorbikes will be used by the AA in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow, as the AA now also chooses Honda motorcycles as part of its rapid response two-wheel patrol fleet.

Its great to see motorcycles and scooters becoming part of the urban transport solution!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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UKFMX Freestyle MX Team Display at Beaulieu Motorcycle World Video Clip

Here at www.inter-bike.co.uk we've just produced this 10 miunte clip of the UK's hottest FMX riders from the UKFMX Freestyle MX team (www.ukfmx.com) in an action packed display of airborne acrobatics at the 2008 Beaulieu Motorcycle World Show.
Featuring FMX rider John Pearson on a Suzuki RM250 and FMX rider Dave Wiggins on a Honda CR250. They sale between ramps at heights approaching 40 feet. The further they jump and the higher the altitude, the longer the period of negative G-force and the more ambitious the resultant stunts.





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Jon Booth

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2009 Suzuki RM-Z450 & RM-Z250 have new graphics

Suzuki GB have just released pictures of next years RM-Z450 & RM-Z250, both motocross machines have new graphics!

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Jon Booth

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The Shows must go on!

Both MAG and the BMF have added their voice to the growing furore over what appears to be unjustified and discriminatory cancellation of a growing number of motorcycle shows here in the UK by the police.

So far far this year the police have cancelled the following shows:-

• Driffield Bike Day and DABS Rally, Yorkshire (23 - 25 May)
• The Welsh National Motorcycle Show 23 - 26 May
• Past it MCC 13th Birthday Party 31^st May
• Stourbridge MCC's Midsummer Bash 21st June
• Rock and Blues 24^th - 27^th July
• Stourbridge MCC's Woizel Rally 8^th 9^th 10^th August
• Great Yorkshire Bike Show 15^th-16^th August
• Past It MCC's 10th Zimmer Frame Rally 22^nd - 24^th August
• Patriot Games Rock Festival, Monmouth 22^nd - 24^th August
• Isle of Anglesey Motorcycle Show 22^nd 25^th August

The British Motorcyclists Federation have written to the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith MP, the Welsh Secretary Paul Murphy MP and the President of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Ken Jones QPM raising concern over this and have requested a meeting with the Home Secretary to discuss this growing problem.

BMF Chairman Anna Zee, said: "It is extraordinary that the authorities seem to assume that a motorcycle gathering must mean trouble. The BMF runs some very large shows, with attendances of up to 85,000 with never a hint of trouble. Nor are we aware of any previous history of problems at the events cancelled this year. With so many cancellations, and the reasons for them being shrouded in mystery, we feel that motorcyclists are suffering completely unjustified discrimination."

If you want the peaceful enjoyment of motorcycling and its social scene to continue then show your support to both MAG and the BMF in getting this discriminatory policy of cancelling motorcycle shows STOPPED, before its to late. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED, MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD BEFORE ITS TO LATE!!!!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Yamaha's custom 125 arrives, the YBR125 CUSTOM

If you've been after a custom 125, the new Yamaha YBR125 CUSTOM is now in UK Yamaha dealers.

It has an ultra-low seat (760mm) with high custom bars for a relaxed cruiser-type ride.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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The all-new Suzuki Intruder C1800RT

Suzuki have announced the addition of a flagship model to its cruiser range the all new Suzuki Intruder C1800RT. With the power from the M1800R sports cruiser, a relaxed riding position and additional touring kit, they've created this new touring cruiser. The touring kit includes a large touring windshield, saddlebags, passenger backrest, pullback handlebars and floorboards.
However all this luxury is going to set you back £10,000!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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Motorcycle insurance discounts available!

Its official motorcycle insurance discounts are available.

The DSA and the Motorcycle Industry Assocation, working with leading motorcycle insurance companies have put together the Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) which will offer significant motorcycle insurance discounts to all qualified bikers who successfully complete the scheme.

The motorcycle insurance brokers and direct motorcycle insurers currently sponsoring the scheme are: AA Insurance, Bennett's, Bikesure, Carole Nash, Chandler Direct, CIA, Devitt, Direct Choice, E Bike, Hastings Direct, MCE, Lexham, Motorcycle Direct, Norwich Union Direct, Express, Rampdale, Premium choice, Swinton. The scheme is supported by the following insurers: AXA, Chaucer, Equity Red Star, Groupama, Highway, KGM, Link, Zenith, NIG, Norwich Union and Royal & Sun Alliance.

Bikers wishing to take part in the scheme can find their local DSA RPMT at: http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Bikes.asp and follow the relevant links.

So what have you got to lose, enhance your riding skills and save money, its a no brainer!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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Are you Britains ultimate biking family?

Bennetts have put the call out to find Britain's ultimate biking family!

Are your nearest and dearest nuts about biking? Does your granny still ride on two wheels or has your nephew just passed his CBT? Bike insurance provider Bennetts is looking for the UK's ultimate biking family for an up and coming marketing campaign and wants to hear from anyone who has at least three generations of bikers in their family. So if you think your family fits the bill and want to find out more, email your contact details and a picture to Bennetts@frankpr.it by 22nd August.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Beaulieu Motorcycle World 2008

Just a quick blog to let you know about a new picture gallery on http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/, its of the 2008 Beaulieu Motortcycle World Show, backed by another great rock track from 23Kid.

Despite the weather inter-bike were there and we've 40 pictures of the event for you to enjoy.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Yamaha takes top sales spots for July

With the release by the MCI of Julys motorcycle sales figures, Yamaha dominates with first and second place. Top selling bike is the sporty Yamaha YZFR125 and second is the practical Yamaha YBR125. Both showing that there is real growth in the bottom end of the market, with many taking to two wheels.

Lets hope this injection of young blood helps continue the growth in interest in motorcycling in the UK!

Well done Yamaha!

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Jon Booth

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Motorcycle sales up a massive 22%

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has just released the sales figures for July and the sale of powered two-wheelers has jumped 22%.

That's fantastic news for us all involved in motorcycling, it finally seems that motorcycling might be seeing a resurgence in the UK. Apparently growth is in the practical, multi-use every day bikes, with scooter and moped sales up 27% and naked bikes up a massive 46.5%.

Now obviously some of this must be down to people rushing to pass their tests before the new test regime comes in, but nevertheless it's a welcome spurt of growth.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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New Suzuki GSX-R!

Now before you get to exciting, this GSX-R is for the toddlers out there!

Suzuki have just announced the Kiddimoto GSX-R, a wooden childs bike.
Featuring the Szuki blue and white colour scheme and the GSX-R logo.
So if you want to get your child started into the world of motorcycling they are available from Suzuki GB at www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/accessories or any authorised UK Suzuki dealer.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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New motorcycle test shambles continues!

The RMI's Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) is asking that the new motorcycle test now be delayed until 2009.

The DSA's target was to have 66 new motorcyce test centres ready by the 29 September but only 38 are operational plus 14 temporary sites.

Commenting on this situation, MRTA Chairman Kevin Bryan said; ‘This is making it impossible for rider training companies to plan ahead and is already affecting business. With many trainees choosing ‘intensive’ courses with a test at the conclusion, the fact is that we can’t sell such courses as we have no way of knowing what tests will be available or where after 29 September. There are seemingly no test slots available anywhere in the country before 29 September excepting cancellations and no ability to plan business beyond that point. The situation naturally affects current trainees and every member of the public looking to take their motorcycle test.'

Bryan adds: ‘The whole motorcycle sector could be damaged by the current test situation. The DSA must act to protect the industry, and the interests of its customers, who will also suffer.’

The MRTA has again written to the Transport Minister to ask for the test to be deferred and will be meeting senior Department for Transport officials shortly to address the issue.

So lets hope common sense prevails and the new motorcycle test is delayed, otherwise it will be another major blow to motorcycling in the UK!!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

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Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Suzuki DR125SM road test

Just put a road test by leading motorcycle journalist Ian Kerr up on www.inter-bike.co.uk of Suzuki's latests 125cc motorbike the DR125SM . So if your looking for a leaner legal 125 bike, with Supermoto looks, give it a read.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Motorbikes in London Bus Lanes thanks to Borris!

The BMF have confirmed that London Mayor Boris Johnson has finally given the go ahead for motorcycles in London bus lanes. He has asked Transport for London to permit motorcycles to use London bus lanes before the end of the year.

So at last after much campaigning common sense has prevailed. London will benefit from less congestion and we motorcyclists will be safer as the statistics proved.

Thanks Boris!


Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

AA choose Suzuki Burgman 650 scooters

The AA have taken delivery of sixteen Suzuki Burgman 650 scooters as part of their rapid response two wheel fleet. You'll see them in Manchester, Birmingham and London.

It's areal positive message for motorcycling to see a major motoring organisation like the AA make a welcome return to the use of powered two-wheelers!

Ride safe.

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