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A motorcyclist who collided with an oncoming lorry which had partly crossed over the central white line has been denied compensation. To blame the lorry driver would impose too high a standard on him, according to the Court of Appeal ruling. Motorcyclist Robert Whiteford, of Soham, Cambridgeshire, lost a leg in the crash in April [...]
Honda, the largest (by volume) motorcycle manufacturer in the world has launched one of its least expensive motorcycles. Made specifically for the booming two-wheeler market in India, the 109cc Dream Yuga is set to retail for 44,642 Indian rupees. That price wouldn’t translate directly here in the U.S., but a simple currency conversion at today’s [...]
Triumph announced a number of new paint schemes for several of its models. While the new options are for the most part merely cosmetic, the lone exception is the new sulfur yellow 2012 Triumph Daytona 675. We’re not quite sure it’s good marketing for a color scheme that reminds you of the smell of rotten eggs, but [...]
BMW is issuing a recall on the 2012 BMW S1000RR because of a risk of engine failure. According to a post on the official BMW Motorcycles USA Facebook page, the connecting rod bolts may loosen and fall out. This may result cause the engine to seize, creating the risk of a crash. The problem may also cause the engine [...]
Motorcycling legend Kenny Roberts has commissioned RMD Motors to auction off some rare and exclusive motorcycles from his collection, presumably to make room for more. The Japan-based company is known the world over for its collection of rare and classic motorcycles for sale, many of which are retired grand prix machines fortunate enough to escape [...]
It’s a sad fact for speed freaks that superbike sales have slipped in recent years, while things like naked and adventure bikes are on the up. So can one of the most exciting, talked-about motorcycles this year - the Ducati Panigale - reignite our passion for all things very fast? Ducati certainly hope so and have thrown [...]
ADVERTISING PROMOTION Sycamore Motorcycles offers the best support to seasoned Harley-Davidson and Ducati owners and a warm welcome to anyone who is new to two of the most enduring brands in biking. Based in the heart of Uppingham, the dealership is family owned and split into two distinct showrooms so you can be sure of [...]
Who says a motorcycle show has to contain Concours-level machinery? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the 2012 One Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Bell, celebrates motorcycling in a rather unusual way. What sets the One Motorcycle Show apart from the rest is the variety of bikes and owners that participate. You’ve got [...]
The Honda PCX125 was the top selling Powered Two Wheeler in Europe in 2011. Its combination of crisp, contemporary ‘big scooter’ styling and nimble, reassuring chassis, plus a whole host of convenient design touches, make it a joy to live with on a day-to-day basis. PCX125 For 2012, the PCX125 makes use of Honda’s next [...]
Yamaha has filed a lawsuit against a pair of Japanese companies alleging their electric scooter copies the design of the Yamaha Gear BX50 scooter. The Yamaha Gear BX50 (pictured left above) is a 50cc four-stroke scooter sold in Japan as a commercial-use model, aimed for small business such as newspaper distributors. Yamaha has been offering the BX50 (and the BX50N [...]