The BMF put out a release yesterday stating that the Brimingham City Council is to extend the trial of allowing motorcycles to use bus lanes, saying the previous trial was inconclusive.
How much convincing do they really need?
As the BMF state motorcycles have operated in bus lanes - "over ten years of successful operation in Bristol and over eight years in Reading, not to mention Bath and Northern Ireland where bikes in bus lanes have been the norm for several years"
You can read the BMF's full press release on http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/ by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
Sense on daytime dipped beam headlights at last!
MAG has reported today that the European Commission has finally seen sense and has scrapped the plans to enforce all vehicles to have their dipped beam headlights on during daytime.
Finally some common sense from the European Commission and in no small part due to lobbying by MAG.
Thanks MAG!
So now motorcycles which now run with dipped headlights on, won't be lost in a sea of vehicles all with dipped headlights on!!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Finally some common sense from the European Commission and in no small part due to lobbying by MAG.
Thanks MAG!
So now motorcycles which now run with dipped headlights on, won't be lost in a sea of vehicles all with dipped headlights on!!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
NEC Bike Show attendance figures!
So the 2007 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the Birmingham NEC is over for another year. Attendance was up 3% this year with 149,215 visitors during the ten day show. The show is the the only place in the UK to see all the new bikes from leading names like Benelli, BMW, Buell, CCM, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Hyosung, Kawasaki, KTM, PGO Scooters, Suzuki, Triumph, Vectrix, Victory Motorcycles, Watsonian Squire, Wuyang and Yamaha, all together under one roof.
The 2008 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show will take place in Halls 1, 2, 3, 3a & 4 at the Birmingham NEC from 27th November (Press Day) to the 7th December.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
The 2008 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show will take place in Halls 1, 2, 3, 3a & 4 at the Birmingham NEC from 27th November (Press Day) to the 7th December.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Congestion charging sense at last!!
The BMF (British Motorcyclist Federation) have reported today that Cambridgeshire County Council’s outline plans, exempt motorcycles from congestion charging schemes.
Hooray!!!
A council that recognises that motorcycles and scooters do not contribute to congestion; do not cause wear and tear on road surfaces; produce less greenhouse gases than other vehicles and don’t require massive parking facilities. To read the BMF great news on www.inter-bike.co.uk, click here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Hooray!!!
A council that recognises that motorcycles and scooters do not contribute to congestion; do not cause wear and tear on road surfaces; produce less greenhouse gases than other vehicles and don’t require massive parking facilities. To read the BMF great news on www.inter-bike.co.uk, click here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
The wait for the Ducat 848 is over!
Ducati UK have just announced that the Ducati 848 will be in Ducati UK dealerships this coming Saturday, the 1st December The stunning white coloured 848, boasts a power to weight ratio greater than even a 999. To read more details on www.inter-bike.co.uk, click here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
A green motorcycle!
Want a motorcycle that can comfortably exceed 150 MPG and even archive 200 MPG. Then read the new feature news article on www.inter-bik.co.uk, entitled "A green miracle!"
Read how Trevor Williams has built a diesel powered motorbike that will return amazing mileage from just one gallon of bio-diesel!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Monday, November 12, 2007
2007 BMW R1200 RT road test
Hi inter-bikers
I've just published a on www.inter-bike.co.uk our motorbike road test of BMW's tourer the R1200 RT.
Its available to read on inter-bike at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/roadtest_arch.asp?id=53
Read why we think its "Not your average tourer"
Also we've loads of other great motorcycle road tests to read on the site.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
I've just published a on www.inter-bike.co.uk our motorbike road test of BMW's tourer the R1200 RT.
Its available to read on inter-bike at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/roadtest_arch.asp?id=53
Read why we think its "Not your average tourer"
Also we've loads of other great motorcycle road tests to read on the site.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Friday, November 2, 2007
Win free tickets to the 2007 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the Birmingham NEC
Just a quick blog to let you all know we're running a competition to win one of four pairs of free tickets to the UK's leading mortorcycle show the International Motorcycle and scooter Show which is at the Birmingham NEC from the 23rd November to the 2nd December.
All you have to do is answer one simple question, the online competition entry is on the inter-bike website at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/comp261007.asp
(only open to UK residents aged 18 and above)
So what you waiting for, get you competition entry in now!
Ride Safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
See the International Motorcycle Scooter Show for free!
BEN, the automotive charity are looking for volunteers to help at the International Motor Cycle and Scooter Show at the Birmingham NEC from the 22 November – 2 December.
So if you want to do some good and get into the NEC Bike show for free, now's your chance. Full details of how to apply can be found on the press release published on www.inter-bike.co.uk at
http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=2071
Ride Safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
So if you want to do some good and get into the NEC Bike show for free, now's your chance. Full details of how to apply can be found on the press release published on www.inter-bike.co.uk at
http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=2071
Ride Safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Thursday, October 18, 2007
New Triumph Rocket III Touring
Yesterday Triumph motorcycles announced the launch of a touring variant of the highly successful, Triumph Rocket, the Triumph Rocket III Touring. Read the full details of this iconic new Triumph Rocket on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Monday, October 15, 2007
Pocket Rocket!
Just published a great new motorcycling article on www.inter-bike.co.uk by journalist Tammy Milsom all about the "Pocket Rocket" who is Sammi Tee. Young Sammi is a Scottish Moto-X champion and the 2004 Scottish mini-moto champion. Read all about this young motorcycle champion by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Lots of Motorcycle News!
Yesterday (10th October 200&) seemed to be a big day for motorcycling news.
Firstly Fowlers Honda of Bristol announced they have have commissioned ten limited edition replicas of John McGuinness' Honda Fireblade to commemorate his record-breaking win at the 100th Isle Of Man TT races. More info and how you can buy one is on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ducati have announded that the stunning MotoGP replica race bike the Ducati Desmosedici RR production run will be limited to 1500 units. Read more from Ducati about this on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Aprilia UK have announced that there interesting new model the the Aprilia SL750 Shiver is now for sale in Aprilia dealer showrooms. To find out more about this new Aprilia model on www.inter-bike.co.uk, click here.
Firstly Fowlers Honda of Bristol announced they have have commissioned ten limited edition replicas of John McGuinness' Honda Fireblade to commemorate his record-breaking win at the 100th Isle Of Man TT races. More info and how you can buy one is on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ducati have announded that the stunning MotoGP replica race bike the Ducati Desmosedici RR production run will be limited to 1500 units. Read more from Ducati about this on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Aprilia UK have announced that there interesting new model the the Aprilia SL750 Shiver is now for sale in Aprilia dealer showrooms. To find out more about this new Aprilia model on www.inter-bike.co.uk, click here.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Fastest, lightest, most advanced BMW Boxer of all time
As an ardent fan of the BMW Boxer engine I was delighted to read BMW Motorrad's recent press release that the new BMW HP2 Sport motorcycle will be available to buy in the UK from spring 2008.
This will be BMW's sportiest boxer engined motorcycle to date, boasting a power output of 128HP with a bike weight of only 178kg. You can read all the rest of the details of this milestone boxer engined BMW motorcycle by reading the full press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
This will be BMW's sportiest boxer engined motorcycle to date, boasting a power output of 128HP with a bike weight of only 178kg. You can read all the rest of the details of this milestone boxer engined BMW motorcycle by reading the full press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Thursday, October 4, 2007
KYMCO KR Sport 125 road test
Have just published on www.inter-bike.co.uk my road test of the KYMCO KR Sport 125 and what a cracking road legal learner motorcycle this is. Read my test to see why this motorbike thinks its a supersports!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Husqvarna Motorcycles now owned by BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad announced yesterday that their takeover of Husqvarna Motorcycles is now complete. Read their full press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
With BMW Motorrad appointing thier own mangement to key positions in Husqvarna it will be interesting to see where they take this long established motorcycle brand?
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
More great motorcycle book reviews!
Just a quick blog entry to let you all know, I've just added four more great motorcycle book reviews all by Ian Kerr on www.inter-bike.co.uk today. Ian has reviewed the following books:-
The Laverda Twins and Triples Bible by Ian Fallon
Moto Guzzi Sports and Le Mans Bible by Ian Fallon
TT in Camera by Don Morley
The Official TT Review edited by Gary Pinchin
Hope you enjoy reading Ian's reviews.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
The Laverda Twins and Triples Bible by Ian Fallon
Moto Guzzi Sports and Le Mans Bible by Ian Fallon
TT in Camera by Don Morley
The Official TT Review edited by Gary Pinchin
Hope you enjoy reading Ian's reviews.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Buy a limited edition Triumph Art Print
Triumph Motorcycles have created a series of limited edition, handmade Triumph art prints. Surely to be come collectors pieces very quickly, further details of these iconic Triumph prints can be found on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
New Highway Code launched!
MAG highlights the issue of a revised version of the Highway Code, which is the first revision for eight years. The new code highlights many of the dangers motorcyclists face!. Read the full text of MAG's press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Fancy a Hypermotard in black?
At the 2007 Paris Motor Show, Ducati has launched a black version Ducati Hypermotard 1100 S for 2008 along with a 'Tricolore' S4RS model. More info and pictures from Ducati as usual available on www.inter-bike.co.uk - by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Kate Harrington was the fastest women round the TT course as a sidecar passenger
Well the content just keeps on coming on www.inter-bike.co.uk.
Read journalist Tammy Milsom's interesting article on motorcyclist and side car passenger Kate Harrington who is reputedly the fastest woman around the Isle of Man TT course in a sidecar!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
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Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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2007 Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster road test
"So is it really a new bike of just another variant?"
Read Ian kerr's insightful road test of the new Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster on www.inter-bike.co.uk, with a great picture slide show with stunning pictures of this new model from Harley.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
KYMCO Xciting 500i - Luxury scooter at an affordable price?
Read our latest scooter road test in inter-bikes motorcycle road test section
KYMCO Xciting 500i - Luxury scooter at an affordable price?
Read why with this luxury maxi-scooter you can have your cake and eat it!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Classic Bike Provence
Ever fancied riding a Classic British Bike around the delightful roads of sunny Provence in France. Journalist Ian Kerr has and his evocative article of this amazing motorcycling experinece has just been posted up in inter-bike's touring section.
The article is entitled Classic Bike Provence and contains many stunning photo's of Ian' s rides on the various classic british motorcycles in the stunning Provence countryside. This tour was arranged for Ian by specialist tours provider Classic Bike Provence, should you wish to experience the same delights!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Labels: motorcycle reference, motorcycle yearbook
Monday, September 3, 2007
The New Motorcycle Yearbook 3
If you want to know about every new motorcycle on the market then this could be the motorcycle definitive reference book for you. Read Ian Kerr's great review of this new publication on www.inter-bike.co.uk
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Friday, August 31, 2007
Watsonian-Squire – history in the making
I've just published on www.inter-bike.co.uk a fascinating article on the history of Watsonian-Squire. Fo those of who don't know, they are Britain’s longest surviving motorcycle sidecar manufacturer and also who retail the Royal Enfield range of classic motorcycles in the UK. The article charts the history of this, one of the last great survivors of the British motorcycle industry from 1912 to the current day.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Thursday, August 30, 2007
2007 Buell Ulysses XB12X Road test
If you like you bikes on the edge in the raw, then I've just put my road test of Buell's intoxicating Buell Ulyssess XB12X up on www.inter-bike.co.uk
Read why I think the XB12X is worth the morning after hangover!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
Amazing pictures of Troy Corser crash at Redgate
Well the new motorcycling content just keeps on coming on www.inter-bike.co.uk. Have just put a fantastic world superbike picture gallery of ten pictures kindly donated by amateur photographer Nick Cook, showing in stop frame detail Troy Corser's crash at Redgate at the start of his superpole lap in the 2007 World Superbike Championship (WSB) at Donington Park. An amazing set of pictures. The gallery is also backed by another great track entitled appropriately "Standstill" from British Rock band - Electric River.
Hope you enjoy the pics and the music.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
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Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Britain Oldest Bikers!
Motorcycle insurance specialists Bennetts Insurance, reputedly the UK's number one for motorbike insurance have today published an article on Britain's oldest bikers (O.A.B). Its an article that gives us all hope that when we reach these bikers ripe ages we'll still be riding our motorcycles and enjoying them just as much.
They all show what fun motorcycling can be what ever your age!
The full article with pic's is published on www.inter-bike.co.uk at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=1965
Picture: 79-year-old biker Gordon Snead from Ardrossan
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Bulldog Bash 2007
I've just posted on www.inter-bike.co.uk, Ian Kerr's review of this years Bulldog Bash, on of Europe's biggest biker parties. Complete with comprehensive picture slideshow Ian's article will give you the flavour of this years event if you missed, or relive it if you went!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Friday, August 17, 2007
Great new MotoGP Pictures
Amateur photographer John Day has donated 22 great motogp pictures he took a the British round of the MotoGP Championship at Donington Park in June this year.
In addition as with all the motorcycle picture galleries on www.inter-bike.co.uk, the pictures are backed with a great rock track, appropriately entitled "Combat" from British rock band "Electric River".
You can view them on www.inter-bike.co.uk at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/gallery.asp?gname=PG41
Enjoy!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Monday, August 6, 2007
The 100,000th BMW R 1200 GS
BMW Motorrad has just celebrated the building of the 100,000th BMW R 1200 GS, making the BMW R 1200 GS the most successful BMW motorcycle of all time. Read what BMW Mottorrad UK have to say here.
www.inter-bike.co.uk had the pleasure of road testing the R 1200 GS for some 900 miles, read the road test here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
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Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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Thursday, August 2, 2007
Brooklands Museum – The Birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation
I've just published on www.inter-bike.co.uk a fascinating article on the history of the Brooklands racing circuit and in particular the development of motorcycle racing at Brooklands and how this pioneering motorcycling spirit is still being kept alive at the Brooklands Museum today.
Read my article by following this link: -
Brooklands Museum – The Birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Mouth watering biker recipes for August
For those of you who are regular followers of our biker chef - "Chef FatBoy", I've just published this month's mouth-watering selection of biker recipes in the inter-bike International Cafe section on the home page of www.inter-bike.co.uk.
Chef Fatboy's recipes this month feature the extensive use of Bourbon and Whiskey!
If you want to find out more about Chef-FatBoy, and read more recipes and cooking advice, then visit his own website at http://www.chef-fatboy.com and blog at : http://chef-fatboybbq.blogspot.com.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Electronic tagging for motorcycles (criminal or not)!!!
The BMF have highlighted in a press release today the DVLA (Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority) consultation document on the pros and cons of using EVI for motorcycles as a means of addressing both tax evasion and criminal activity.
So they suggest that motorcyclists alone should have their bikes tagged!! So are we more statistically likely to be criminals or avoid our road tax? Where do the ambitions of the surveillance state end?
Do you as a law abiding motorcyclist want to have your motorcycle electronically tagged so "Big Brother" can know your every movement when your on your motorcycle?
This proposal is a slur against all law-abiding motorcyclists and a gross infringement of our civil liberties, do you want to have your motorbike electronically tagged and hence you when your on it, just like a criminal?
I'm amazed that this can be be put forward as a sensible policy possibility.
How much money has been wasted on this idea so far? Money that would have been better spent on putting more policemen on the beat and back in patrol cars on our roads.
I urge all fellow motorcyclists to resist this proposal by backing the BMF, MAG and writing to your MP to object.
Tell inter-bike what you?
We'd love to hear your views.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
So they suggest that motorcyclists alone should have their bikes tagged!! So are we more statistically likely to be criminals or avoid our road tax? Where do the ambitions of the surveillance state end?
Do you as a law abiding motorcyclist want to have your motorcycle electronically tagged so "Big Brother" can know your every movement when your on your motorcycle?
This proposal is a slur against all law-abiding motorcyclists and a gross infringement of our civil liberties, do you want to have your motorbike electronically tagged and hence you when your on it, just like a criminal?
I'm amazed that this can be be put forward as a sensible policy possibility.
How much money has been wasted on this idea so far? Money that would have been better spent on putting more policemen on the beat and back in patrol cars on our roads.
I urge all fellow motorcyclists to resist this proposal by backing the BMF, MAG and writing to your MP to object.
Tell inter-bike what you?
We'd love to hear your views.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
More great motorcycle book reviews by Ian Kerr on www.inter-bike.co.uk
Just a brief blog to tell you all I've just put up six more great motorcycle book reviews by Ian Kerr, they cover the following publications:
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
- The Modest Manxman by T.M. Sheard.
- Riding Man by Mark Gardiner
- The History of the Clubman's TT Races 1947 - 1956 by Fred Pidcock and Bill Snelling
- 100 Years of The Isle of Man TT by David Wright
- TT100 by MIck Duckworth
- Vincent and HRD Motorcycles by David Wright
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Monday, July 30, 2007
Kawasaki Versy road test
Versatile or not?
Read my latest road test of Kawasaki's new all-rounder the Versys with comprehensive picture slide show on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Its the mid range bike that thinks its a big bike!!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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Friday, July 27, 2007
Motorcycling in Scotland
MAG UK today published a press release highlighting the release by the Scottish Executive of a document entitled "Motorcycling in Scotland - Guidance for Local Authorities".
It would seem that this document recognises motorcycling as a legitimate form of transport which benefits society by helping to reduce traffic congestion, reduce environmental damage and increasing social mobility.
At last a positive view of motorcycling, shame these views are only expressed north of Hadrian's wal, but its good start!
Read the full MAG press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
It would seem that this document recognises motorcycling as a legitimate form of transport which benefits society by helping to reduce traffic congestion, reduce environmental damage and increasing social mobility.
At last a positive view of motorcycling, shame these views are only expressed north of Hadrian's wal, but its good start!
Read the full MAG press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Friday, July 20, 2007
BMW Motorrad will acquire Husqvarna Motorcycles
Didn't see this one coming! MV Augusta Group has announced that BMW Motorrad are to acquire the off-road motorcycle company Husqvarna Motorcycles. Apparently BMW Motorrad intend to continue to run Husqvarna as a separate company. You can read the full details of this interesting motorcycle industry takeover on www.inter-bike.co.uk, by reading the fill MV Agusta press release here.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The BMW HP2 Megamoto is finally here!
If you've been hankering after a new BMW HP2 Meagamoto, well its in BMW Motorrad UK showrooms now. Who wouldn't be interested in this new BMW motorcycle with an impressive 113hp and 115Nm of torque in a bike weighing only 179kg, all wrapped up in a high quality megamoto package.
Read the full details of BMW Motorrad's press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk at
http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=1876
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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Friday, July 13, 2007
Common sense prevails - the off -road bill dies!!!
At last some common sense has prevailed. The Off Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill has been withdraw due to opposition by Government, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), and lobbying by the MRA and other organisations.
So the risk of trials bikes, motor cross bikes, circuit bikes, and quads, being forced to carry number plates has gone for the time being.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
So the risk of trials bikes, motor cross bikes, circuit bikes, and quads, being forced to carry number plates has gone for the time being.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
National Motorcycle week 15th – 21st July 2007
Don't forget its National Motorcycle week 15th – 21st July 2007. So ride your bike, scooter, moped and show all those people stuck in their tin can's that a motorcycle, scooter or moped is the green transport, that is the fun way to get about!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
BMW G650 Xcountry road test
I've just put up on www.inter-bike.co.uk, my road test of BMW's new G650 Xcountry, a newcomer on the UK's roads.
Read about my fun day out in the country on BMW's new lightweight single cylinder motorcycle. Its fun but at a price.
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
Suzuki Rome launch
Suzuki launched a host of new motorcycle models at an exciting press launch in Rome at the beginning of this month and inter-bike correspondent Ian Kerr was on there to report on the whole event.
You can read Ian's motorcycle feature article on the launch off the following new models:-
- 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa
- 2008 Suzuki B-King
- 2008 Suzuki GSX650F
- 2008 Suzyuki Sixteen scooter
Suzuki's Rome launch.
Plus there's an accompanying photo slideshow so you see first hand what these exciting new Suzuki models look like!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Buell launchs a sportsbike
Buell has announced the launch of the the Buell® 1125R, an all-new high-performance sportbike.
Read the full details of this new Buell sportsbike on www.inter-bike.co.uk
by clicking on the link below:-
2008 Buell line-up features new liquid-cooled 1125R sportsbike |
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
The Harley-Davidson XR 1200 TM® will go into production
Harley-Davidson have announced that the Harley-Davidson XR 1200 TM® will go into production for the European market in the spring of 2008. So finally the concept becomes a reality.
Read all all about this exciting new Harley-Davidson model, by reading the full press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk, see link below:-
Harley-Davidson XR 1200 TM® gets the green light for production
Ride safe!Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Ducatisti Delight!
As promised I've just put motorcycle journalist Ian Kerr's great article covering the 2007 World Ducati Week up on www.inter-bike.co.uk.
If you weren't there, revelling in an all thinks Ducati, here's your chance to read what you missed - click here, to read the full feature on inter-bike.
However best of all Ian took loads of pic of WDW 2007 s, and there are over 100 plus Ducati photos to view in a slideshow accompanying the article, a true Ducatisti Delight!
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Friday, July 6, 2007
Be part of it.
I've just published on www.inter-bike.co.uk, Tammy Milsom's amusing account of her she, a friend and her beloved Honda Fireblade took part in the filming of a Bennetts Motorcycle Insurance TV ad in
You can read Tammys full article in our Motorcycle Features section at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/feature_arch.asp?id=30
Ride safe!
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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