It takes a certain type of person to compete in motorcycle hillclimb events. Not all of us are willing to launch ourselves at a near vertical slope. But if it means we get to ride this bonkers BMW R nineT Scrambler hillclimb special, we might be persuaded. It somehow got buried in our email inbox a while ago, but was too good not to finally share. The utterly bonkers BMW R nineT Scrambler hillclimb special was comissioned by exhaust company Dr Jekill and Mr Hyde. They had competed in an event named Harley & Snow on the snow-covered … [Read more...]
Ventura Giveaway Includes £50 UK Ferry Voucher Prizes
If you're currently looking to buy motorcycle luggage, then it's worth knowing a current Ventura Giveaway includes £50 UK ferry voucher prizes. If you buy a Ventura Pack, L-Brackets and/or a Pack Rack before 20th July 2018, you get automatically entered into a free monthly prize draw. And the winners will get a £50 P&O Ferry voucher. Which you can then use on any crossing from the UK to France, Belgium, Holland or Ireland. Or you can enter without buying anything, via the Ventura website.So if you were planning on buying some Ventura … [Read more...]
Yamaha NIKEN Reservations Open And Price Confirmed
If you've been waiting eagerly for the chance to own a radical three-wheeled 2018 Yamaha NIKEN MXT850, then it's time to celebrate. Not only as the £13,499 price been confirmed, but as Yamaha NIKEN reservations open, you can now see if you're lucky enough to secure one of the machines. Interestingly, the MXT850 designation has disappeared as more technical videos and details have been shared. What has stayed the same is the unusual dual front wheel design. The two front tyres mean much higher levels of traction and braking than a … [Read more...]
Andrea Dovizioso Signs With Ducati MotoGP Until 2020
There's good news for fans of Italian riders and motorcycles, as Andrea Dovizioso signs with Ducati MotoGP until 2020. The news was announced following first qualifying at the French Grand Prix round in Le Mans. And Dovizioso will also be a good mood as he's currently in provisional pole for the race on Sunday, May 20th. The 32-year-old rider came close to taking his first MotoGP title in 2017, with six wins and a further two podium finishes putting him close behind eventual champion Marc Marquez after the final race of the season at … [Read more...]
Stylish New Ducati Glasses For Reading and Riding
Need some stylish Italian eyewear? Two new ranges of Ducati glasses are now available to cover optical eyeglasses and sunglasses. So whether you need something for reading, riding, lounging on the beach or at the track, there's potentially something in the line-up for you. There should definitely be at least one pair of Ducati glasses you like. There's a total of five product lines and more than 90 products. And they've been created with glasses company Mondottica to cover sporty and vintage styles and colours. Along with the high … [Read more...]
Compact Moto Fizz Camping Seat Bag Can Carry 75 Litres
Want to fit enough kit for a whole weekend on your motorcycle without adding multiple bags and luggage. Then you might be interested in the Moto Fizz Camping Seat Bag. It adds a lot of carrying capacity, but still manages to be relatively compact in overall size. The Moto Fizz Camping Seat Bag measures 35 x 62 x 35 cm. And it expands to 82cm wide. Which means it will carry 59 litres of kit normally. And when it's expanded, it'll actually take 75 litres of motorcycling kit and camping supplies. Which should be enough to keep you covered … [Read more...]
New 2018 Rieju Strada 125 Aims For Commuter Fun
The new 2018 Rieju Strada 125 is now available in UK dealers, and looks to pack in a decent amount for a relatively low price. The Spanish manufacturer offers a pretty wide range of 50-200cc machines these days. And the Strada slots into their 'Sport' range as more practical alternative to their stripped down Tango 125. Or the more expensive Century scrambler, inspired by the 1950s Rieju 175. And you get a more historic name than buying one of the flood of Chinese learner motorcycles. Rieju was originally started in 1934 with two … [Read more...]