Motorcycle sector need to respond to the DSA consultation

Both the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) and the RMI Motorcycle Retailers Association (MRA) have joined together to push motorcycle manufacturers, retailers and trainers to respond to the consultation on proposals for the new motorcycle test outlined by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

The DSA is putting forward a modular test whereby the off-road and on-road elements of the test will be taken separately, but the consultation also includes proposed test fee increases!

Full details of the DSA proposals can be found at http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Category.asp?cat=594. Responses can be submitted on-line or in writing to The Driving Standards Agency, The Axis Building, 112 Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 6LP. Comments on the proposals must be submitted by January 9, 2009.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

The new 2009 Suzuki Gladius

Suzuki GB are showing their new mid-range motorbike the Suzuki Gladius with its 650cc V-twin engine at this year's Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

The new 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9

Suzuki GB are promoting their new 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 at this years Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Protest about motorcycle parking fees

Both the BMF (British Motorcyclists Federation) and MAG (Motorcycle Action Group) have come out in support of a protest on the 14th December against parking charges introduced for PTW (powered two wheelers) by Westminster City Council.

These charges running contrary to the Government's aim to make motorcycling mainstream and London Mayor Borris Johnson's recent decision to make London more motorcycle friendly.

Both organisations are backing the No to Bike Parking Fees Campaign (NTBPF) (notobikeparkingfees.com).

The demonstration being held at 11am on Sunday 14th December 2008 at Golden Square, London, W1.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Ducati wins top MCN awards

Ducati won two top awards at the MCN (Motorcycle News) national awards ceremony.

The most important and prestigious award was the Machine of the Year which was presented to Tim Maccabee for the Desmosedici RR and the second award was for the coveted title of Manufacturer of the Year.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/