Archive for July, 2009
Silverstone Promises a ‘Better Experience’ for MotoGP Fans
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by admin.
MotoGP, the world’s premier motorcycle race series, returns to the Home of British Motor Racing in 2010 and Silverstone is promising a better experience for the fans, at affordable prices.
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The First Co-Branded MICHELIN/Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Tyre
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by admin.
For the first time in their long histories, Michelin and Harley-Davidson have joined forces to develop the all-new MICHELIN® Scorcher™ “31” tyre, which carries both companies’ trademarks on its sidewalls and the signature Harley-Davidson logo moulded into the shoulder. Available exclusively as original equipment on four 2010 Harley-Davidson® Dyna® models, the all-new tyre was unveiled on July 25th at the Harley-Davidson summer dealer meeting in Denver, Colorado
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Pirelli Support Major Motorcycling Industry Campaign ‘Get On’
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Pirelli Moto have committed funds and support to ‘Get On’, the Motorcycle Industry Association campaign to get Britain biking. The company, which is part of Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd, is responsible for Pirelli and Metzeler motorcycle tyre brands in the UK.
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Italy: A Couple Of Interesting Law Changes Coming Up
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Italy are about to install some new laws… YIKES… 15 year prison for vehicle manslaughter while DUI..
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India: No More Riding Over Students Hands With Motorcycle
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Sorry folks, but if you want to ride over the hands of your students on your motorcycle, you’re no longer allowed to do it in India. You’ll need to go elsewhere to get your kicks… …
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HM Plant Honda Riders Announced for Brands and Cadwell BSB
Posted on 28. Jul, 2009 by admin.
HM Plant Honda can announce that its rider line-up for the next two British Superbike rounds at Brands Hatch (7-9 August) and Cadwell Park (29-31 August) will include Steve Brogan and Karl Muggridge for the Kent circuit’s two-wheel festival, with John McGuinness then paired with Karl Muggeridge for the team’s ‘home’ race in Lincolnshire on Bank Holiday weekend later in the month.
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E2E Solutions – Thundersport GP3
Posted on 28. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Sam Burman, riding her Bartonfield Ltd Honda RS125 has contested the latest round of the Thundersport GP3 Championship in front of a huge crowd at Donington Park, with the series providing entertaining support to the British MotoGP.
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Tinmouth Impresses at Donington, Despite Last Lap Fall!
Posted on 28. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Jenny Tinmouth has been back on track over the last weekend, this time entered in the Thundersport Metzeler Formula 600 race, riding her sorrymate.com sponsored Honda CBR600RR at the British MotoGP event at Donington Park.
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Ronnie Renner sets new highest air record
Posted on 28. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 07.28.2009 16:36 by Maxx Biker Filed under: | dirt bikes | stunt | video | world record Ronnie Renner broke his own world record established last year at the famous Santa Monica Pier, when he jumped 59' from the ground with his KTM motorcycle during the third edition of the Red Bull Experiment. Last Saturday in Chicago, the daredevil managed to reach 63' 5″ from the ground and his performance was certified by Guinness World Records, making the American motocross star the main attraction of the Red Bull High Rise event
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Shock the Monkey: Piaggio reportedly launching lithium-powered electric Ape Calessino
Posted on 28. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Filed under: Europe , Motorcycle , Specialty , Alternative Fuel Piaggio Ape - Click above for high-res image gallery According to reports coming out of Europe, Italian scooter maker Piaggio has just unveiled a new fully electric version of its iconic Ape Calessino three-wheeler, a beast of burden normally powered by a 422cc diesel engine. Separating the new EV from its fossil-fueled variants is a new white paint job with burgundy doors and canvas top (not shown).