New black/orange colours for Moto Morini 1200 Sport

Moto Morini has introduced a new black and orange colour scheme for its 1200 Sport.

Nice!!

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BMF urges motorcyclists to speak up for bus lane use

Apparently not enough motorcycle riders are responding to the Transport for London on-line survey and saying how safe and convenient the bus lane use in London.

So if you don't want to lose the newly gained right to ride in London's bus lanes as this is only an 18 month tria,l then add your comments to the TfL survey that can be found at: https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/roadusers/finesandregulations/motorcycleinbuslanes/default.aspx


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Jon Booth

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BMW UK motorcycle registrations up 15%

BMW Motorrad UK appear to have beaten the credit crunch for 2008!

UK motorcycle registrations fell by 5.3%*, but in 2008, BMW Motorrad UK achieved its highest ever number of registrations, increasing year on year sales by 15%, with a total of 5,850 bikes sold.

Combined sales of the R 1200 GS and its Adventure variant unofficially made it the UKs best-selling bike. Registrations totalled 2,411 units, up 21% over 2007.

BMW Motorrad increased its market share from 5% to 6% in 2008, to become the 6th best selling motorcycle manufacturer in the UK.

*Statistics supplied by The Motorcycle Industry Association Limited

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Yamaha X-Max Special Editions

Yamaha have announced special editions of their Yamaha X-Max 125 and 250cc scooters for 2009.

These Special Editions have carbon style instrument faces, a new seat skin material, hot red instrument backlighting and a unique 3D logo.

Plus special wheel graphics join a lockable knee box and under seat storage space for 2 helmets.

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Jon Booth

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More of the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Iron

Thanks to Harley-Davidson we've got some more pictures of the new Harley-Davidson XL 883 Iron (see earlier blog on this model) for you to view.





But wait we can go one better we've got a great video from Harley-Davidson of the new XL 883 Iron in action!




Hope you enjoy the video as much as I did!

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Jon Booth

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Restyled version of the Buell City X XB9SX

As an addition to their 2009 model line up Buell have introduced a restyled version of the Buell City X XB9SX, it is a new fully blacked-out version.

A new black powdercoat finish has been applied to the frame, swingarm, engine, fork tubes, triple clamps, brake calipers and other components.

The Buell City X XB9SX will make its UK debut at the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel between 29 January and 1 February 2009.

For those who don't make it to the show or who can't wait, there's a pic of the new model above.

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Jon Booth

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Harley-Davidson introduces the XL 883 Iron

Harley-Davidson is introducing a new model at the forthcoming MCN London Motorcycle Show at Excel (29 Jan - 1 Feb), the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Iron as an entry level bike to the Dark Custom Range.

In black from fender to fender, the new Iron 883 has the 883 Evolution engine with a carbon reinforced drive belt.

It has a black powder-coated 883cc Evolution powertrain with black covers boosts with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a flat torque curve, and the distinctive V-Twin sound from pipes on the straight cut, short dual exhaust.

It will be available in Black Denim and Brilliant Silver Denim colours, with black cast aluminium wheels, front forks and fender supports, air box cover, oil tank, belt guard, drag style handlebars and mid-mount front foot controls. A passenger pillion and/or backrest can be added to complement the classic Sportster solo seat with a height of 643mm.

As usual we've a pic of the new Harley, for those who won't get to see it at the show!

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Jon Booth

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Peugeot Speedfight 3 scooter arrives Summer 09

Peugeot have announced that the new Peugeot Speedfight 3 scooter will be in UK dealers this summer.

This iconic sports scooter will now be in its third incarnation with a new design which still appears to have the sporting lines and distinctive appearance of the first Speedfight. - you can judge for yourself from the first photo's of the new sports scooter - see above.

The Speedfight 3 has a revised chassis, the fuel tank is relocated to a central position under the floor pan, lowering the centre of gravity. 32mm hydraulic forks (replacing the single arm on previous models) and larger 13” wheels, are said to give class-leading handling. Braking gets the latest technology Peugeot have fitted a dual piston radial calliper, together with the 215mm Shuricane front disc brake,

The relocated fuel tank is expanded to hold 8.5 litres (2 gallons) giving a claimed potential range of up to 150 miles. Under the seat is the substantial storage bay a with a dual function 12V socket.

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Jon Booth
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2009 Yamaha VMAX Video

Just posted the following motorcycle video up on www.YouTube.com and www.inter-bike.co.uk of the 2009 Yamaha VMAX at the 2008 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.




The VMAX legend continues with the all new 2009 VMAX. It has an all-new 1,679cc V4 engine providing an awesome 200 PS and 166.8 Nm of torque combined with Yamaha's new engine control technology YCC-I and YCC-T.The all-new low-profile diamond-type frame, which uses the engine as a stressed member has a mega-wide 200/50 R18 rear tyre to transfer all the V4s incredible 200 PS and 166.8 Nm of torque to the ground - the VMAX is definitely back!

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Jon Booth
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A new Royal Enfield model for the UK

Royal Enfield has added a new Deluxe model to its range of fuel-injected Electra motorcycles, the Royal Enfield Electra EFI DL.

With a black and chrome tank with gold pinstripes and rubber knee pads, chrome mudguards front and rear, chrome tool box covers and authentic Avon Speedmaster tyres.

Power is increased to 27.5 BHP, with 41.3 Nm of torque at 4000rpm.

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Jon Booth
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Bennetts Babes 2009 Calendar

The Bennetts Babes launch their third annual calendar in association with Two Wheels Only (TWO), the babes are back with a selection of 2009s hottest new bikes. The calendar will be available exclusively in the March issue of TWO, on sale from 23rd January. Among other bikes it will feature the BMW S1000 RR, the Triumph Bonneville and Ducati Streetfighter, as well as the Bennetts Babes of course!

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Jon Booth
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CCM to launch two new models

The new CCM XTR250

The new CCM CXR230



Bolton based CCM have announced they will be unveil two new models at the Motorcycle Trade Expo which is at the NEC Birmingham from Sunday 18th to Tuesday 20th January 2009 inclusive.

The new updated CXR230 is now E3 homologated and has a new engine with a single over head cam, plus a striking white colour scheme. The CXR230 comes in trail specification as standard with supermoto wheels being offered as an optional extra.

Secondly the all-new XTR250 is also supplied as standard in trail trim, with supermoto wheels being offered as an optional extra.

With its red, white and blue design the XTR250 carries a look very similar to CCMs factory MX race bikes.

We've a couple of pic's of these new models prior to the official release!

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Jon Booth
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2009 Triumph Street Triple R

Just posted the following motorcycle video up on www.YouTube.com and www.inter-bike.co.uk of the 2009 Triumph Street Triple R at the 2008 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

This is the uprated version of the standard Street Triple with fully adjustable front and rear suspension, Nissin 4-piston radial front calipers and radial master cylinder. The upside down forks are anodised black and it has Magura tapered aluminium handlebars. Enjoy!

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Jon Booth
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Yamaha XJ6 arrives

Yamaha UK have announced that their new middleweight motorcycle the Yamaha XJ6 is now available in Yamaha UK dealers.

It has a 600 cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder engine, with all-new internals.

A newly designed easy-action clutch and 4-1 exhaust . A lightweight tubular diamond-type frame together with 41mm front forks and Monocross rear suspension system. A low seat height and an ABS version is available, this version will follow.

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Jon Booth
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2008 UK Motorcycle sales only down 3.4%

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) have just released the figures which show that total motorcycle registrations only fell by 3.4% over 2007. This is fantastic news given the credit crunch and current economic conditions.

139,715 motorcycles, mopeds and scooters were registered in 2008, only 4,866 registrations down on 2007.

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Jon Booth
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The last Peugeot Speedfight 2's

The 2009 Peugeot Speedfight R-Cup 50cc scooter

The Peugeot Speedfight LR 50cc Scooter

The existing iconic Peugeot Speedfight scooter the Speedfight 2 is being replaced by the Peugeot Speedfight 3 in the summer of 2009. Peugeot say they expect demand for the existing Peugeot Speedfight 2 to be high and have announced the final colours of the Speedfight 2 for 2009.

The Peugeot Speedfight LR with its liquid cooled 50cc 2 -stroke engine will be produced in orange/black and silver/black.

Whilst the Peugeot Speedfight R-Cup has special paint work and sponsor logos to celebrate Peugeot's success in World Rally.

As usual we've got some pic's of these great looking scooters.

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Jon Booth
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2009 Triumph Speed Triple 15th Anniversary Edition Video

Just posted the following motorcycle video up on www.YouTube.com and www.inter-bike.co.uk of the 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 15th Anniversary Edition at the 2008 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.



This special edition Speed Triple has been created by Triumph to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the model. The 15th Anniversary Speed Triple has Triumph owner John Bloor’s signature on the fuel tank (a first!), a stunning all-black colour scheme, red hand painted pin striping on the wheels, 15th anniversary decals on the bodywork, a colour matched bellypan and flyscreen, and a Triumph gel seat.

Due to be released into Triumph dealers in February 2009, in the meantime you can watch our video and dream on!

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Jon Booth
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Honda CBF 125 review

Have just put a new motorcycle road test up on www.inter-bike.co.uk, its a review of the new Honda CBF 125 by leading motorcycle journalist Ian Kerr. The new Honda CBF 125 is the replacement model for the long standing Honda CG125, read Ian's review now to find out whether it is a worthy successor.

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Jon Booth
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Best of British - Triumph DVD

Have just published Ian Kerr's excellent review of Duke Marketing's latest DVD release which is an update of their previous VHS video entitled Best of British - Triumph, now completely up todate with all the 2008 Triumph models, read Ian Kerr's review on the home page of www.inter-bike.co.uk to find out why this is must for all Triumph motorcycle fans!



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Jon Booth
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