Most of us would probably picture a sidecar outfit involving a traditional British motorcycle. And possibly a dog in flying goggles riding in it. But actually big V-twin cruisers make sense when you're carrying additional weight and passengers. Having an engine with plenty of low down torque, a relaxed riding position, and the ability to cover plenty of miles in comfort all make sense. Watsonian already make fitting kits for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. But there's another choice as the Watsonian GP700 Sidecar now fits new Indian Chief Vintage … [Read more...]
BSB Star Gino Rea Gets Sponsorship Covered By BeMoto
Londoner Gino Rea is returning to racing in Britain in 2018 after racing in European championships since 2007. He won the European Superstock 600 championship in 2009, and has since competed in World Supersport on Honda, Kawasaki and MV Agusta machines. He also raced in Moto2 for three years, taking a memorable second place in Malaysia in 2012 when the race was red-flagged due to bad weather. And now BSB star Gino Rea gets sponsorship covered by BeMoto - meaning one less thing to worry about. This year he competes in British Superbikes for … [Read more...]
Price Drop for SW-Motech Blaze Panniers Soft Luggage
SW-Motech Blaze Panniers use a 'Quick-Lock' mounting rail to keep them safe and secure on a motorcycle without needing additional fastenings. And the price in the UK has now been reduced from £293.75 to just £250, which is a 15% reduction. With more traditional saddlebags and soft luggage, you might have to use straps, bungees and other ways to hold them down safely. Otherwise they can flap about and risk damaging the contents. Or even causing an accident. So motorcycle luggage manufacturers have come up with better ways to keep things … [Read more...]
Yamaha TY-E Electric Trial Bike To Compete in FIM Trial-E Cup
There's no escaping the rise of electric motorcycles in motorsport as well as on the roads. The Isle of Man has held electric bike races since 2009, and events have expanded around the world. But there's only currently one series officially sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), which is the Trial-E Cup. So it's here that the Yamaha TY-E electric trial bike will compete in 2018. Competition is always used my manufacturers to test and improve technology. In this case, the Yamaha TY-E electric trial bike has … [Read more...]
2018 Peugeot Kisbee 50 Gets Updated Engine and Paint
The 2018 Peugeot Kisbee 50 has been one of the top-selling scooters in Europe for a number of years. It's generally either been the best seller, or near the top of the sales charts, including leading the pack for 3 years running from 2013-2016. And the 2018 model gets new colours, signature lighting and an updated Euro 4 engine. The 'twist and go' automatic CVT transmission makes it easy to ride, along with a low 780mm seat height and a weight of just 95kg. Which also means the 6.8 litre fuel tank can keep you riding for quite a while with a … [Read more...]
Bright Phosphorous Yellow Crash Protectors from RDMOTO
Do you own a yellow motorcycle and need crash protection? Or maybe you want your frame sliders in a contrasting colour? There's no shame in trying to make your bike look cool as well as trying to prevent damage in an accident. So the fashion-conscious among you might like the fact you can now get Bright phosphorous yellow Crash Protectors from RDMOTO. We've mentioned RDMOTO crash protectors in the past. Particularly their products for the Suzuki GSX-R1000. So we don't need to repeat a lot of the info on the latest range from the Czech … [Read more...]
Genuine Outdoor Covers for the Vespa GTS and GTS Super
If you have to park your motorcycle or scooter outside, there are plenty of good reasons to invest in a bike cover. And there are also plenty of manufacturer and aftermarket versions available as a result, like these new Genuine Outdoor Covers for the Vespa GTS and GTS Super scooters. The police and a lot of motorcycle and scooter insurance companies recommend covers to deter casual thieves. If someone isn't sure what's under the cover, then they're less likely to risk thieving a non-running 125cc 'project' by mistake. Which is slightly … [Read more...]