Buy a piece of Ducati History

Riders for Health official MotoGP charity, has reported that Federico Minoli, former CEO and president of Ducati Motor Holdings, is selling his entire collection of souvenirs, memorabilia and gifts that he has collected during his time at Ducati.

So for instance if you fancy the original tailpiece of Casey Stoner's D16 used during the 2007 Qatar GP (Casey's first victory on a Ducati) you can now bid for it , as Federico Minoli is auctioning all the pieces on eBay.

You can visit Ferderico's eBay auction page at
http://members.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=minoli_per_riders_for_health

Remember all the money raised goes to Riders for Health

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

2007 Thundersprint pictures

2007 Thundersprint picture gallery

Did you miss the 2007 Thundersprint or do you want to relive the experience? Thanks to Colin Morris of www.northwichuk.com
we've sixty five great thundersprint pictures to for you to view. (Click title above to view the gallery on www.inter-bike.co.uk)

For those who don't know the Thundersprint is a free motorcycling event (usually in May) held in Northwich where the town is given over to a motorcycling weekend, with motorcycle sprint racing, a motorcycle cavalcade and far more!

The picture gallery is also backed with a fantastic rock track from great British Rock Band "Spin" entitled "One of those days"

Hope you enjoy the pictures and the rock!!

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Triumph launches new model : Street Triple

Triumph launches Street Triple

Iconic British motorcycle brand Triumph Motorcycles has just announced the forthcoming launch of an exciting new model the 675cc "Street Triple".

Derived from the iconic Triumph Speed Triple streetfighter its set to be for sale in the UK in August.

Hopefully we'll get more news of this model shortly.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

The Korean invasion continues!

Hyosung moves into scooters with new 125 and 250 MS3

E. P. Barrus Limited imports of the South Korean brand Hyosung into the UK have announced they are now to start selling Hyosung scooters in the UK. Hyosung has alaready made a significant impact in the UK with its motorcycle range which is extremely competitively priced. It appears the UK scooter market is thier next target with the 125cc scooter priced at only £2149 and the 250cc at £2,649.

With 16 models in the Hyosung range from 125cc to 650cc, including cruisers, sports and commuter bikes, scooters and a road-legal quad, the Korean invasion continues!

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

New Barry Sheene Book!!!!

barry - The Story of Motorcycling Legend Barry Sheene

Little Brown publishers have just announced the release on the 23 rd August 2007 of a great new book about the life of motorcycling hero and legend Barry Sheene written by Steve Parish and Nick Harris, this looks set to be a must read. You can read the publishers pre launch press statement on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

If you want to pre-order the book, click on my Amazon link below:-

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - A wolf in granny's clothing!

If you fancy riding a big trailie, I've just had Suzuki's fantastic V-Strom DL1000 on test for ten days.

You can read why I thought the V-Strom is a "wolf in granny's clothing" by reading my full road test here.









Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/