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Majority of motorcyclists refuse to mix drinking and riding
According to the MCI, while one in six deaths on our roads are caused by drivers over the legal alcohol limit, motorcyclists are half as likely as other motorists to take the risk of drinking before riding, . The latest analysis of drink-drive statistics show that in 2008, of the motorcycle riders tested following an accident, 1.4 per cent failed a breathalyser test compared to an average of 2.7 per cent for all road user casualties as a whole... [more]
Latest BCA Motorbike Sale sees record number of buyers
The latest sale of motorbikes by British Car Auctions (BCA), was a record for the company, with an entry of 203 motorbikes, scooters, quads and mopeds attracting 150 registered bidders. The high number of buyers underlined the enduring popularity of motorbikes, particularly with anyone trying to save on motoring costs. A total of 172 bikes were sold on the day, with sales totaling nearly £300,000. Among the stars of the show, a 2007 Harley-Da... [more]
Long dark nights of winter offer bike thieves the perfect cover to steal to order
Devitt Insurance Services is urging bikers to think now about protecting their vehicle from opportunistic crooks. Devitt warns that the grey days and long dark nights of winter offer bike thieves the perfect cover to steal to order, but basic commonsense security measures can help significantly reduce the risk of theft. “It’s a fact that more motorcycles and scooters are stolen than cars, but less of them are ever recovered, making it essentia... [more]
e-motive scooters cost as little as one penny per mile to run
Launching in the UK with a range of three stylish electric scooters, the British-based e-motive brand is making zero-emission two-wheeled personal transport a viable, practical and affordable reality. Its triumvirate of dynamic debut models – the e1, e3 and e5 – employs the very latest electric motor and battery technology to get riders from A to B without the CO2. And what is more, they are road tax exempt and cost as little as one penny per ... [more]
Honda Motorcycles unveils V4-powered VFR1200F
Honda (UK) Motorcycles has announced the launch of its V4-powered ultimate road-sports machine – the VFR1200F. VFR1200F has been developed in keeping with previous VFRs and continues the bloodline of Honda’s V4 heritage. But this latest incarnation moves the boundaries even further to deliver a machine with an unrivalled combination of sports and touring capabilities, to meet the needs and desires of customers as understood from extensive rese... [more]
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Motorbikes in the news
Two shot in running battle as motorbikes chase car through East End (Evening Standard)
At least two people were shot as men on two motorbikes exchanged gunfire with others in a car as they sped through the East End.
Gang attacks techie, kidnaps two friends (The Times of India)
Three software professionals were on their way back home after watching a movie on two motorbikes when they were waylaid by a gang at Indira Nagar in Adyar on Tuesday night.
‘35 Shots of Rum,’ minimalist passion | 3 stars (The Kansas City Star)
A wonder of minimalism, Claire Denis’ “35 Shots of Rum” (opening today at the Screenland Crossroads) quietly observes the lives of several Africans living in a Paris suburb.
Steve Blethyn stepping out to save lives (Reading Evening Post)
Ewan and Charley did it on motorbikes – now Pride of Reading award winner Steve Blethyn is going a ‘Long Way Down’ on foot.
Police ready for gang clash (Stuff)
Hells Angels are coming to Nelson tomorrow as a threat of gang warfare rings out against them.
Maulana Saeed Jalalpuri, son, two others gunned down (Business Recorder)
KARACHI (March 12 2010): Chief of Aalami Majlis-e-Tahaffuz-e-Khatm-e-Nubuwat Saeed Ahmed Jalalpuri, his son and two other associates were gunned down at Post Office Society in the limits of Sachal police station here on late Thursday night.
Powered pedal (BBC News)
Beijing's silent invasion of electric bicycles
Beijingers get back on their bikes (BBC News)
Electric bikes are quicker than bicycles and cheaper than cars for Beijing residents, but are becoming a menace on the capital's streets, say officials.
31 rhinos killed in SA (News 24 South Africa)
The slaughtering of rhinos in SA is continuing unabatedly as 31 have already been killed this year.
Bikers’ charity ride in memory of Bill (West Cumberland Times & Star)
A GROUP of bikers from Workington, Whitehaven and further afield are planning a charity ride from Egremont to Scarborough in memory of PC Bill Barker.
