Motorbikes news articles 
Peugeot's new 125cc Vivacity scooter is an economical alternative to the car for commuters
Designed for adult urban riders, Peugeot's new 125cc Vivacity scooter is a stylish, economical and environmentally friendly alternative to the car for city-dwellers and commuters alike. Powered by a torquey 125cc 4-stroke motor that produces 8.5 bhp, the Vivacity’s twist and go transmission makes it quick off the mark and it is ideal for anyone travelling into, out of or around town. Capable of returning over 80mpg and emitting approximately 3... [more]
Honda's VT750S is a great motorcycle for riders of all experience levels
Guaranteed to turn heads with its retro looks and sleek metallic grey colouring, the Honda's VT750S is a great motorcycle for riders of all experience levels with its comfortable riding position and great all-round manageable performance. The all-new classically styled Honda VT750S is now available from Honda motorcycle dealerships across the UK, priced at just £5,845 on the road. Powering the new VT750S is a liquid-cooled, V-twin of 745cc. Th... [more]
New Honda CBF1000F with a more compact, sporty feel
Honda (UK) is introduced a new member of the popular CBF1000 family – the CBF1000F – to further its motorcycle line-up this autumn. Originally designed and launched in 2006 as an all-round machine for riders who wanted performance, reliability, capability and, all at a reasonable cost, the CBF1000 soon won a legion of fans. They appreciated the machine’s high specification, robustness, ability to mould itself to the rider’s proportions and pro... [more]
SHARP website gives motorcyclists best advice and information on choosing a helmet
Motorcyclists represent approximately 1% of UK traffic yet account for 19% of our casualty base; 493 motorcyclists died on UK roads in 2008. Accident studies show that approximately 80% of motorcyclists killed and 70% of those with serious injuries sustain head injuries. New safety ratings for motorcycle helmets have been announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning as he unveiled a new website to give motorcyclists the best advice and inf... [more]
TRACKER motorcycle recovery system helps recover stolen Suzuki
A 10-month old Suzuki GSX-1000 K9 fitted with a TRACKER stolen vehicle recovery system, which had been parked by the owner outside his workplace in Central London, was stolen and loaded into the back of a van and driven off. Unbeknown to the thieves, not only was the crime caught on CCTV, but they also triggered the motion sensor which informed TRACKER of the unsolicited movement. With the help of the police, it wasn’t long before the owner, 34 ... [more]
Motorbikes in the news
HCMC lane dividers a total failure
Ho Chi Minh City has made a costly effort to separate cars and motorbikes on several busy roads but it has only worsened the congestion.
Motorbikes 'put kids' lives at risk'
Residents in Greater Leys say motorbikes being ridden on pavements have become a big danger to children on the estate.
3 stolen motorbikes recovered after ATF search of southeast side home
TUCSON - Tucson Police have recovered at least three stolen motorcycles from a home after ATF found evidence of the thefts while searching for something else at a southeast side home.
Dream home, cars and bikes in Toronto man's plans after $50M Lotto Max win
TORONTO - A 34-year-old Toronto man plans to indulge his passion for motorbikes and muscle cars after winning a $50-million Lotto Max jackpot.
Local Government Ministry provides bikes to Akuapem Municipal Assembly
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, have presented 75 motorbikes to members of the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly to facilitate their work.
Witnesses: motorbikes racing before fatal crash
Witnesses who saw a promising young golfer's speeding motorcycle fatally slam into an oncoming city bus told investigators they believed it was racing beside another rider.
Goods for Good Gala: Malawi, Motorbikes and an Accidental Strip Club Foray
Last night, The Observer rushed over to the West Side in order to make the cocktail hour of what we assumed would be another long-winded charity dinner. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that!) MSNBC’s Luke Russert , we were told, would be headlining the Gala for Good honoring leaders of Malawi alongside Victoria’s Secret angel Behati Prinsloo . “The story writes itself!” we thought to ...
Bikie Wars: Motorbikes, mullets and mayhem
WE step behind the scenes of new Network Ten miniseries Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms with the stars of the show.
Taliban flex muscles over motorbikes ban
Taliban shuts down or partially shut about 50 schools in south-eastern Afghanistan, a bold display of their power in a part of the country at the centre of the American war effort.
Bill would open wilderness areas to motorized vehicles
Dear EarthTalk: I understand there is an effort underway to allow all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, motorbikes, motorboats and other motorized vehicles into wilderness areas, which would overturn a long-standing ban. What's behind this?
