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Motorcycle sales fall less rapidly than car sales people switch to two wheelers for their daily commute
Motorcycle sales in September dropped by 9.7 per cent – less than half the 21.2 per cent monthly decline recorded by the UK car industry. Total registrations of powered two wheelers (PTWs) last month were 16,431 against 18,204 a year ago, according to figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI). While the motorcycle market is clearly not immune to the effects of the credit crunch and enormous economic uncertainty, this was a better... [more]
Suzuki announces new GSX-R1000 K9
Suzuki has unveiled an all-new GSX-R1000 K9 Supersport model, alongside the new Gladius 650 and Intruder 1500 models. The new GSX-R1000 K9 boasts an all-new compact engine, shorter wheelbase and new styling. With significant changes in the engine department, the new GSX-R features a more over-square bore and stroke (74.5mm x 57.3mm), larger, titanium valves, a higher compression ratio (now 12.8:1 as opposed to the K8's 12.5:1), and 12 hole fue... [more]
Complimentary BMW Zūmo for R 1200 RT customers
BMW Motorrad has announced that all customers purchasing an R 1200 RT, between 1 September and 19 December 2008 (inclusive), will automatically qualify for a complimentary BMW Zūmo and mounting kit. The BMW Zūmo was launched in July this year with a variety of rider-friendly features giving it an edge over other car-based navigator systems and providing an economical alternative to the popular Navigator III. The Zūmo is adv... [more]
Cars are increasingly prone to battery problems
With modern vehicles full of complex and sensitive electrical equipment that constantly draw current from the battery, an ever increasing number of mechanical faults from new and older vehicles alike are battery related. CTEK has lent its support to the RAC following the release of the RAC’s Breakdown Britain report which reveals that a severe lack motorists undertaking basic car maintenance is still heavily affecting the number of call-outs. ... [more]
Electric scooter for less than £1,000
Everyone who commutes knows that getting to work in a busy city can be expensive, hectic, stressful, slow and not always environmentally friendly. Thankfully Firebox.com has the answer for cash-conscious commuters: a fully road legal, electric scooter for less than £1,000. The Ego Street Scoota™ is avoiding congestion charges and cutting out queues, but also the best bit is that you don't need to buy petrol or pay road tax. Powered by an onboa... [more]
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Motorbikes in the news
He can Hackett (Mudgee Guardian)The roar of motorbikes is coming to Mudgee this weekend, when the Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC) hosts the first ever Stadium Cross. |
I could become top F1 driver, says moto champ Rossi (AFP via Yahoo! News)Motorcycling world champion Valentino Rossi said he believed he could become a top Formula One driver after impressing while testing a Ferrari on Thursday. |
Stolen motorbikes seized after police chase (Bedford Today)Helicopter is called for back-up (19/11/2008 09:09:30) |
Rossi impresses in Ferrari F1 test (AFP via Yahoo! News)Moto GP world champion Valentino Rossi showed he is almost as quick on four wheels as he is on two as he impressed while testing a Ferrari on Thursday. |
MOTORCYCLES SALES DOWN IN JOHOR (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)JOHOR BAHARU, Nov 21 (Bernama)-- Sales of motorcycles are drastically down in the state and it's a sign of the faltering economy across the Causeway. |
Rossi impresses on four wheels (Adelaide Now)MOTOGP world champion Valentino Rossi said he believed he could become a top Formula One driver after impressing while testing a Ferrari yesterday. |
Motorbike market gloomy in high-sales season (Vietnam Net)VietNamNet Bridge – Though it is currently the high season of the year for sales, motorbike shops in Hanoi are remaining quiet and salesmen sit idle because of a lack of customers. |
Low prices, hard-working people, history mark vivid journey in Vietnam (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)HOI AN, Vietnam -- Temples and monuments are interesting. But they don't hold a candle to Vietnam's people. ... |
Rossi: I could become a good F1 driver (Mail and Guardian)MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi said he believed he could become a top Formula One driver after impressing while testing a Ferrari on Thursday. |
Chrome Thrills (Daily Breeze)Harbor City's Boss Hoss Motorcycles roars to the L.A. Auto Show. |
