SHARP Helmet Safety Scheme – Government PR or a positive contribution to the safety of motorcyclists?

A few weeks ago inter-bike was invited to the governments independent test facility where all the SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme) motorcycle helmet testing is carried out. We got the opportunity to quiz the Government officials about the scheme. So to find out whether we here at www.inter-bike.co.uk think the scheme is just Government PR or a positive contribution to the safety of motorcyclists read our full article here.
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Jon Booth
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New Husqvarana's luanched

Husqvarna has launched two new models, the new Husquvarna TE630 and the Husqvarna SM630 i.e. at the recent NEC Bike Show.

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Jon Booth
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2010 Royal Enfield Woodsman EFI

New for 2010 the Royal Enfield Woodsman EFI is the UK designed variant of Royal Enfield's Bullet which was launched at the recent NEC BiKe Show. It is powered by the new fule injected unit construction engine.

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Jon Booth
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New KYMCO models

KYMCO UK launched two new models at the recent NEC Bike Show, they were a new scooter the LIKE200i and a new 125 the KR Naked 125 which has a new double beam cast aluminium alloy chassis, which weighs in at a mere 8.9kg, a 30% saving on the standard steel frame.

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Jon Booth
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Honda CB1300SA new colours

For 2010 Honda's retro styled naked bike the CB1300SA comes in two new colours:

- Graphite Black (Mono-Black with stripe)
- Pearl Sunbeam White / Candy Arcadian Red

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Jon Booth
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Victory Motorcycles CORE concept bike to be at the 2009 Carole Nash NEC Bike Show

Victory Motorcycles CORE concept bike will make its first European public appearance at the 2009 Carole Nash International Motorcycle & Scooter Show.

Polaris Lead Industrial Designer Michael Song said “CORE is pure motorcycle. We wanted to strip everything that is not critical and build a motorcycle that borrows the production technologies we have incorporated into the Victory Vision. The frame and engine architecture of the Victory Vision was our inspiration however we wanted to make a statement beyond ‘custom’ and create something completely unique.”

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Jon Booth
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Erik Buell, down but not out!!

Harley Davidson, Inc have announced today that Erik Buell will be leaving the company to set up Erik Buell Racing, a motorcycle race shop based in East Troy, Wisconsin following Harley-Davidson's decision to discontinue production of the Buell motorcycle range.

Erik Buell Racing will supply race-use-only Buell motorcycle parts and race preparation services for engines and motorcycles, and build and sell of Buell® 1125R-based race-use-only motorcycles under license from Harley-Davidson, and provide technical support to racers of Buell motorcycles.


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Jon Booth
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KYMCO KR Naked 125 street bike to be unveiled

Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturer will unveil its new KYMCO KR Naked 125 street bike at the NEC Bike Show this week. However we have pic to wet your appetite.

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Jon Booth
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Moto Guzzi V7 Clubman Racer launched

At the EICMA show Moto Guzzi unveiled its striking V7 Clubman Racer designed to recapture the spirit of racing in the 1970's.

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Moto Guzzi Show V12 Concept Bikes

At the EICMA show, Italian motorcycle manufacturer showed off its V12 Concept bike which was show in three formats, the Moto Guzzi V12 LM, the Moto Guzzi V12 Strada and the Moto Guzzi V12 X.

Designed by renowned designer Pierre Terblanche and Miguel Galluzi, apparently to capture the essence of Moto Guzzi.

Thsee V12 prototypes have been developed around the 1,200 cc 4-valve 90-degree V-twin from Mandello. The Moto Guzzi V12 LM is billed as the Italian sportbike reinvented. Whilst the Moto Guzzi V12 Strada is claimed to be the essential bike and the most versatile model in the V12 range and final the Moto Guzzi V12 X is the "one-of-a-kind" motorcycle, true to the character of the Guzzi twin-cylinder.

It will be interesting to see whether these striking motorcycles make it into product. In the meantime we've got a few pictures for you to drool over.

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Jon Booth
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Honda launches new V-Twin

Honda has launched a new V-Twin cruiser the Honda Shadow RS fo 2010.

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Jon Booth
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The most beautiful motorcycle in the world - MV Agusta F4

The MV Agusta has been described as the "most beautiful motorcycle in the world" and MV Agusta have decided to improve upon perfection by relaunching the MV Agusta for 2010 with an updated look and specification.

The engine, frame and single-sided rear swingarm are all new. With a new 998cc in-line four cylinder engine, with variable length intake tracts, slipper clutch, traction control.

The engine makes an mind boggling 186 hp at 12.900 rpm. The electronic fuel injection system has revised with a new ECU together with the TC MK II traction control system with 8 levels of control along with the double EFI mapping (sport/rain), with a new frame, the single-sided swingarm is now longer and lighter. The bike is 40mm narrower and the overall dry weight to 192.5 kg.

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Jon Booth
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Triumph unveil Rocket III Roadster at EICMA

Triumph launched its awesome Rocket III Roadster to the world's motorcycle press at The EICMA show in Milan this week. Based on the high successful Rocket III the Roadster, this bike moves away from the Cruiser stance to one of Streetfighter.

It features a sophisticated ABS system, new blacked out styling and revised ergonomics. New exhaust systems creating an improved acoustic experience and even more power and torque, a mighty 224Nm, more than any other volume production motorcycle.

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Jon Booth
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New 2010 KTM Models

Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched a number of new models at this weeks EICMA show including the KTM 350 SX-F Factory Racing. A pre-series racing bike which should be ready to race for 2010. KTM is the first manufacturer in the world to present a 350cc displacement bike for Motocross sport.

In addition they unveiled the new Duke 690 R with a full 70 BHP in a bike that only weighs 148 kg.



Last but not least the KTM 125, with KTM striving to broaden it's appeal with a younger market. With WP suspension, Brembo brakes, the distinctive KTM styling this 15 BHP 125cc bike will doubtless be a hit!

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Jon Booth
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BMW Motorrad Concept 6 - Six cylinder motorcycle

BMW have released a concept bike featuring an in-line 6 cylinder engine, snappily called the BMW Motorrad Concept 6. However despite the name the concept bike is a "real looker"!
Full details of this exciting concept motorcycle with more pictures is available here on www.inter-bike.co.uk.

It is likely this six cylinder engine will find its way into BMW's K series model offering shortly.

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Jon Booth
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Hesketh and Vectrix tie up

Electric scooter manufacturer now trading as New Vectrix has tied up with Hesketh!

Hesketh Motorcycles Ltd “HMC” (A division of Hesketh Motor Company Ltd) has announced that it has secured an exclusive deal with New Vectrix that will see the electric scooters sold in the UK under the brand name “Hesketh” and will be called the Hesketh HZE-Vectrix. It will be marketed as a premium product for the commuter market with two new models expected during the course of 2010.

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Jon Booth
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2010 Ducati Models

Ducati launched its 2010 model range this week at the EICMA show in Milan. Top billing is given to the new and eagerly awaited Ducati Multistrada 1200, which is in the running for "best bike in show".

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Jon Booth
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