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August 2010

Nicky Hayden renews contract with Ducati.

Ducati has announced that it has renewed its contract with MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden for another two years.

BBQ biker fined and given one-month ban.

A motorcyclist has been fined and banned from the roads for a month after riding with a barbeque strapped to his body.

Half of motorists on the move for bank holiday weekend.

One in four motorists, including motorcycle insurance policyholders, are planning to take this Friday off work in a bid to avoid the bank holiday traffic that is set to gridlock Britain's roads over the coming weekend.

Manx Grand Prix kicks off with practice sessions.

Motorcycle insurance customers visiting the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man this year have seen the event kick off with its first untimed practice on Sunday night (August 23rd).

Britain's biggest bike show pulls in the crowds.

Thousands of motorcycle insurance policyholders braved the heavy rain of the weekend to enjoy the Bulldog Dash at Shakespeare County Raceway in Warwickshire.

'Don't assume all female motorcyclists want to wear pink'.

Assuming that all female motorcycle insurance policyholders want pink and 'girly' biking equipment is a mistake that could put off women from becoming riders, according to an expert.

102-year-old climbs onboard Rossi's bike.

Motorcycle insurance customers who are worried about life passing them by have no need to fear - as a great-grandmother has proven by climbing onto Valentino Rossi's motorbike on her 102nd birthday.

Classic race bikes on display at Grand Prix festival.

Motorcycle insurance customers attending this year's Manx Grand Prix Festival on the Isle of Man might get a chance to ogle a display of classic race bikes.

Suzuki brings out new model to V-Strom adventure range.

Motorcycle insurance customers who are fans of Suzuki's V-Strom range might be excited to hear that the two-wheeler manufacturer has launched another 650cc model.

Bikers to get cheap cycle check-ups.

A police force has marked the start of a new motorcycle scheme by signing up garages that will give motorcycle insurance policyholders a cheap health check-up.

FCO advises tourists to check small print of bike policy.

Bike enthusiasts have been warned by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to check the small print of their motorcycle insurance policy when they hire a vehicle abroad.

Trees to be used as speed reducers.

In the face of road safety budget cuts and speed cameras being turned off, one council has turned to trees in a bid to force motorists to consider their speed and hopefully reduce the risk of road users having to make a claim on their motorcycle insurance.

Exeter to host stunt championship at bike show.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders stuck for ideas to spend their forthcoming bank holiday weekend could head over to Exeter for the annual South West Motorcycle Show.

Police allow helmet-less bike thieves to speed away.

Three thieves who stole motorcycles were allowed to speed away after police realised none of the suspects were wearing helmets.

Top bikes delivered to your door.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders can now have top bike models delivered to their homes to test out in return for an annual fee.

London 'can offer good value for money'.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders looking to get away in the coming months should know that while London does not typically have a reputation for being good value for month, it has much to offer to tourists on a budget, a holiday review website has stated.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 exceeds sales targets.

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 has exceeded UK sales targets by more than 20 per cent, the two-wheeler manufacturer has announced.

BMF summer event promises fun for all.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders who fancy a day out with like-minded motorbike enthusiasts could try the British Motorcyclists Federation's Tail End summer bash.

Brands Hatch resurfacing project complete.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders visiting the Brands Hatch race track in the coming season may be able to catch a glimpse of the newly resurfaced Indy circuit.

Yamaha US issues recall.

The US arm of the Yamaha Motor Corporation has issued a recall of some 54,000 units of its popular YZF-R6 model due to an incorrectly placed front side reflector.

Dog accompanies owner on back of Kawasaki.

A pizza delivery motorcyclist from Plymouth has designed a dog carrier that may amuse other pet-owning motorcycle insurance policyholders.

Military grade motorbike can run on 7 types of fuel.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders looking to purchase a bike with serious street cred could take a look at the new military-grade HDT M1030-M2 670cc JP8 from Hayes Diversified Technologies.

London parking bays 'replaced by bike scheme docking stations'.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders living or working in London may find parking a little more difficult after several motorbike bays were turned into docking stations for the city's new push bike scheme.

Harley-Davidson completes sale of MV Agusta.

American bike brand Harley-Davidson has finalised the sale of its MV Agusta subsidiary to its original Italian motorcycle maker owner, motorcycle insurance policyholders may be interested to hear.

Off-road electric bike track plans face opposition.

Motorcycle insurance customers are being called on to give their support to a new off-road electric bike track, which would be the first of its kind in the UK if it can secure planning permission.

Advanced riding courses 'can improve skills'.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders are being urged to take an advanced riding course this summer in order to sharpen up their skills on the road.

Isle of Man TT generates £19m.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders visiting this year's Isle of Man TT Races have boosted the Manx economy by £19 million, the Treasury stated.

Sussex police try out 3-wheelers.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders in Sussex could be seeing more police officers take to the roads in new state of the art three-wheeled motorbikes.

Yamaha India launches three low-price models.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders in India may be anticipating with glee three new models released by Yamaha.

Angelina Jolie speaks about new MV Agusta.

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has spoken about her new gift from partner Brad Pitt - an MV Agusta.

Motorcyclist mum killed days after passing test.

A mum of two has died on her first motorcycle ride since passing her compulsory basic training (CBT), it has emerged.

Suzuki India celebrates 48% sales growth.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders who have recently bought themselves a Suzuki in India can congratulate themselves on the company's 48 per cent growth in sales this July.

Guernsey 'is ideal for short break'.

Motorcycle insurance policyholders looking to take a short break this summer should look no further than Guernsey, according to the island's tourism board.

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