Friday February 29, 2008 News: Grab a Dakar-Winning KTM 690 And Help Charity
Cyril Despres’ Dakar-winning KTM 690 Rally bike is up for auction to support the Wings For Life campaign. The auction will be on eBay from 13th to 30th March, with all proceeds supporting the spinal cord research foundation.
There will be more than 40...
Blog: Tak Goes Tic Tac
We hadn't seen these in years, but a scout around the sweetie shops of Bath soon turned up the lime and orange Tic Tacs of our youth.
We never realised they were Benelli green and KTM orange at the time...
Staff Bikes: Dave's Derbi Mulhacen 659, March 2008
Ok, so I’ve had the Mully for just over a month now and to be honest, I haven’t been out on it anywhere near as much as I’d like. I knew it would happen like this; as soon as I got myself a bike, the weather would turn crap.
The worst bit is that in the...
Blog: Jay's Update On The CB500 Project: Rotary Tool
If you're doing any project that goes beyond bolting on the usual off-the-shelf parts that are made for your specific bike, then a rotary tool will be invaluable.
This is my Performance Power rotary tool. It cost a bargain £30 from B&Q, and it's been...
Thursday February 28, 2008 News: VAT Free Akrapovic
HPS are offering to pay the VAT on Akrapovic exhausts today and tomorrow (Friday 29th February) to celebrate the leap year. Well, it certainly beats being proposed to by a bird with a ticking bodyclock! This could represent a saving of up to £323 on a full...
News: I Vant Your Bloooood…
Community-minded Kawasaki recently handed over a brand new ZZR600 for SERV (Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers) to use delivering urgently needed blood and medical supplies nationwide. The news prompted the response in the FB office; ‘You mean they still...
News: A Zed And One Nought
Kawasaki have just announced their naked sportsbike, the Z1000, is now available on 0% finance. It joins other bikes in the range on the scheme, including its smaller – and arguably more enjoyable - sibling, the Z750. Find out more at kawasaki.co.uk
Used Product: Dirtworker
You may have seen our latest toy in issue 207's product pages. This little baby is going to travel with us when we're out on test, so we can keep the bikes you see in these pages nice 'n clean. Its portability is the key here, especially if you're already...
Wednesday February 27, 2008 News: Aprilia’s WSB V4
Aprilia have unveiled their four-stroke race machine that will compete in World Superbikes next year. The RSV 4 is powered by a four-cylinder, 1,000cc, 65˚, ride-by-wire engine that Aprilia claim is making more than 200bhp.
We don’t know about you,...
Blog: BJ Comes Out Of Hibernation
So, very slowly the sun begins to return to us. While February remains cold, the Spring is just around the corner, and then, hopefully a rain-free summer. But if you're the type who's locked up their pride and joy for a few months, here's a few reminders...
News: Lib Dem Number Plate Proposal
The Liberal Democrats have presented a bill to Parliament proposing banning the sale of products designed to obscure vehicle number plates. At the moment, they can still be sold, even though it’s illegal to actually use them.
News: MP3? More Like An MP4!
No, Piaggio’s three-wheeled scoot doesn’t now contain moving pictures to run alongside music. It has just grown in engine capacity from 250cc to 400cc, producing a heady 34bhp. It’s also grown an extra 65mm on the wheelbase. You can buy one in blue or silver...
News: Win MAG Show Tickets
You could win a pair of tickets to all four Motorcycle Action Group events this year, by entering the competition on their website at farmyardparty.com by the end of March. You don’t have to be a farmer.
Tuesday February 26, 2008 Staff Bikes: Andy S' Ducati Multistrada 1100S, March 2008
Well, the shit weather continues and the crap riding conditions still abound. Also, is it me, or is there a lot more diesel spilt everywhere and anywhere of late? Each corner I turn, or junction I cross, I have to run through a great big smegging patch of it....
News: UK Road Safety Rating Initiative
All UK roads are to be rated for safety under a new initiative by the European Road Assesment Program (EuRAP). Every road will be awarded a score out of five for safety.
The scheme examines the risk presented by the road to prevent road user deaths. With...
