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Motorbike News - June 2009

HPI issues bike warning.

As many as 20 per cent of motorcycles have some hidden flaw, bike insurance customers have been warned.

Honda accessories on offer.

Bike manufacturer Honda has released a new accessory for the CBF125, which it claims has further added to the model's versatility.

Commuters could save money by opting for bike travel.

Commuters who currently use their car to travel into work could make savings by travelling by motorbike instead, according to new research.

Kane scoops podium in German Grand Prix.

Female biker and MVR-D Suzuki rider Natalie Kane has achieved a podium finish in the Ladies class at the German Grand Prix.

Fewer bikers losing their lives on the roads.

The latest road safety figures from the Department for Transport have shown that fewer motorcyclists are being killed on the UK's roads.

Bike maker extends interest-free finance offers.

Motorcycle brand Suzuki has promised to extend its major finance campaign until the end of September to help consumers through the credit crunch.

Suzuki launches Enduro racer.

Bike insurance policyholders should get ready to salivate when they see the new RMX450Z Enduro racer from Suzuki.

Youth rider scoops win for Suzuki.

Team Doodson Suzuki Youth rider James Dunn scooped the victory in Whitby at the weekend during the Silkolene 2 Stroke British Championship.

Suzuki racer scoops WOR Premiership win.

Suzuki Enduro rider Paul Edmondson has taken the win in the WOR Premiership event last weekend.

New Irish motorcycle race added.

The annual National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show at the Metropolitan Police Training School, in Aerodrome Road attracted thousands of bike insurance customers and fans of this kind of vehicle.

Colindale motorcycle show attracts 1,000s.

The annual National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show at the Metropolitan Police Training School, in Aerodrome Road attracted thousands of bike insurance customers and fans of this kind of vehicle.

Motorbike trek to cover 20 countries and 5,000 miles.

Welshpool's own motorbike man will be hitting the road in aid of charity on an epic cross-Europe road trek this summer.

MCIA calls for testing changes.

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) has called the changes to system for testing motorcycles and suggested a two-part system.

Honda issues update on serious sidecar crash.

Bike insurance policyholders who witnessed the accident during the second TT sidecar race last week may be able to end their speculation as an official statement has been issued.

Charity joins forces with bike industry.

An automotive charity has joined forces with the Motorcycle Industry Association in a bid to create a partnership that could be beneficial to bike insurance customers across the UK.

Yamaha launches YZF-R125 with team colours.

Yamaha has announced that it will launch a new replica model of the YZF-R125 complete with the racing team's unique livery.

Nunn and Noble take 4th and 5th in MX1.

Bike insurance customers may have been on hand to watch their Suzuki MVR-D heroes Carl Nunn and James Noble achieve a brace of top ten finishes at the latest Maxxis British Motocross Championship leg.

Barr scoops first British Championship victory.

Relentless Suzuki MX rider Martin Barr has achieved his first British Championship victory of the season in Shropshire.

Big line-up for Goodwood.

This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed is set to be one of the biggest and best yet for motorbike fans, as a wide variety of current and former champions prepare to tear up the track.

Bike Safe event launched.

This year's annual Bike Safe event organised by the Metropolitan Police is being promoted as offering fun for all the family.

Motorbike festival proves a hit.

Thousands of people, many of whom will have had bike insurance, filled the streets of Lincoln at the weekend as they enjoyed the city's annual celebration of the motorbike.

Yamaha unveils XJ6 and Diversion.

Motorbike manufacturer Yamaha has announced that its XJ6 and XJ6 Diversion models will form part of its Hot Wheels range.

Yamaha launches accessories for Majesty 400.

Bike maker Yamaha has launched a range of accessories for its new Majesty 400 model, to enable riders to complete their look.

National Motorcycle Week set to launch.

Next week will mark the launch of National Motorcycle Week under the banner Get More Out of Life.

Plant Honda racers make top 5 in Isle of Man TT .

Motorbike racing fans may have been pleased to see Honda riders Steve Plater and John McGuinness finish in the top five at the Isle of Man TT event.

Honda scoops victory in TT Superbike race.

Honda bike insurance policyholders may be celebrating their team's victory in the recent TT Superbike race.

Lowering kit for vertically-challenged Yamaha riders.

Yamaha bike insurance policyholders who struggle with their vehicle because they are vertically-challenged are set to benefit from a new lowering kit.

Suzuki secure MX stronghold.

Suzuki has scooped an MX1victory at Foxhills in Surrey with rider Martin Barr, who made his debut win.

Yamaha unveils new model.

Bike insurance customers may have been out in force earlier this month for Yamaha's inaugural Masterclass event.

Yamaha unveils new model.

Bike manufacturer Yamaha has launched its latest model into the market, offering a new option for people with bike insurance.

Motorcycle market dips.

The UK motorcycle market saw a fall in sales during May as the recession continues to affect the industry, but the sector is expecting to see a strong future ahead.

Increase in bike riders on the roads.

A growing number of people appear to be taking out bike insurance policies and heading out onto Britain's roads on two wheels rather than four, new research has claimed.

Honda offers still on.

Motorbike manufacturer Honda has announced a range of deals on its products in a bid to attract more custom ahead of the summer.

Test ride the Aprilia Mana 850 at Motorexpo.

British motorcyclists might want to ensure their bike insurance is up-to-date if they plan to take a test ride on the Aprilia Mana 850 at Motorexpo.

Suzuki launches luxury Burman 400ZA.

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Suzuki's Burgman 400, the firm plans to launch a luxury version of the model.

Griffin scoops opening win on GSX-R600.

Potentially among those most in need of bike insurance, Suzuki stunt rider, Mattie Griffin has taken the opening win of this year's Motorcycle Freestyle Championship.

Strong finish for Suzuki at home Grand Prix.

Suzuki MVR-D Suzuki rider Carl Nunn achieved a strong finish at the home Grand Prix recently.

Piaggio to unleash three-wheeler for car licence holders.

Bike insurance customers with a taste for retro styles might want to head to Motorexpo this month for the unveiling of the Piaggio MP3 LT 400cc.

Yamaha offers apparel discounts.

British bike insurance policyholders can partly beat the credit crunch when buying their leathers with a new deal from Yamaha.

Motorbike champions head to Goodwood.

Fans of motorbike racing should head to Goodwood this July for the circuit's annual Festival of Speed.

Honda enjoys motorbike success.

Motorbike enthusiasts and those with motorbike insurance will have been watching on in awe as Honda scored some impressive victories at the BSB Championship at Thruxton over the weekend.

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