Bikes in London Bus Lanes at last!

The BMF has welcomed the announcement that the new Mayor of London Borris Johnson has given the OK to allowing motorbikes in bus lanes in London. Boris Johnson confirmed that TfL [Transport for London] are happy to go ahead with this. So finally common sense prevails. So its a big thank you to Borris and the BMF!

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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New White Suzuki GSX-R1000

This week Suzuki GB announced the release of a new limited run colour scheme for the Suzuki GSX-R1000, in stunning pearl white and metallic silver.
Looks great!

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Jon Booth
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Kawasaki Ninja 250 Parts

Anyone that has been around Bikes or ATVs has seen and heard a Two Brothers exhaust at one time or another.. And they sound pretty sweet. The Two Brothers exhaust for the 250R was one of the first exhausts to hit the market for back in January, and so far I haven’t heard anything but good things about them.

Coming in three slip-on styles Aluminum, Titanium, and Carbon ranging from $400 - $500 they have a model to fit every ones budget and style. Interestingly enough, on their dyno chart they have a full exhaust on it, but I can’t find any information about it anywhere. So, perhaps it’s foreshadowing for things to come?

The Dyno charts do show some nice gains for a slip on with 1-2 horsepower gains over 4000RPM’s all the way to redline. Power aside, the one really nice feature for this exhaust is the available addition of a removable silencer that will reduce output 2-3db. Honestly tho, you know your neighbors are already jealous — So why not rub it and and keep the silencer out? But, if you’re neighbors are pains in the asses… It’s a nice option to have available to you.

Available Systems

Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2008) V.A.L.E.™ Slip-on Exhaust Systems - M-2 Aluminum canister

Part Number: 005-2080406V

MSRP: $399.98

Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2008) V.A.L.E.™ Slip-on Exhaust Systems - M-2 Carbon Fiber canister

Part Number: 005-2080407V

MSRP: $499.98

Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2008) V.A.L.E.™ Slip-on Exhaust Systems - M-2 Titanium canister

Part Number: 005-2080408V

MSRP: $499.98

Website: http://www.twobros.com

Dyno

Sound Clips:

Source: 2fiddy

Win a replica Yahama R1 in the month of May!

James Toseland had launched a promotion to win road going replica of his current MotoGP bike, the Yamaha YZF-R1, in the month of May. Please see the video below showing what it would be like to ride pillion with the current World Superbike champion.



Anyone who gets a quote from Bennetts during May 2008 will be entered into a prize draw to win the bike. For a competitive quote and to be in a chance of winning, log on to bennetts.co.uk.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Ducati wins many awards!

Ducati wins a host of awards in this years Motociclismo 2008 Bike of the Year results.

Ducati claims all 3 places in the Sports Bike of the Year category, with first for the Ducati 1098, with second for the Ducati Desmosdici RR and third for the Ducati 848, a hat-trick!!

Also the Ducati Hypermotard was placed first in the Supermotard category and the newly launched Ducati Monster 696 took second place in the Naked Bike category and the Ducati Multistrada came third in the Dual categorey.

So its a big well done to Ducati!!

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Jon Booth

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MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR - Bike of the Year 2008

Motociclismo magazine has awarded the MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR it's Bike of The Year 2008 title. Second was the Ducati Monster 696 and third the BMW R1200R.

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Jon Booth
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BMF pushes Borris on bikes in bus lanes!

The BMF have written to new London Mayor, Borris Johnson, asking now when bikes will be allowed in bus lanes across the whole of London.

This follows on from meetings in February between the BMF and Borris Johnson and his team when Borris said that: “Allowing motorcycles into bus lanes would ease congestion and increase traffic speed… I want to encourage people to get out of their cars and use other forms of transport but we must make it easier for them to do so. I want to get London moving and this is one of a raft of initiatives that I will take.”

Lets hope with Borris at the helm this will now finally happen.

Ride safe!

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

Scooter Lifestyle

Well know motorcycle journalist Ian 'Iggy' Grainger and scooterist has just published a great new book for all you scooterists out there, entitled Scooter Lifestyle, giving a unique insight into the scootering lifestyle. You can read more about this publication at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=2361

Also don't forget if your looking for cheap scooter insurance check out inter-bike's scooter insurance page at http://www.blogger.com/http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/scooter_insurance.asp

Ride safe!

Jon Booth

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Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Ducati Monster 696 launch 3rd May

Just a quick reminder that the Ducati Monster 696 is launched in UK Ducati dealers on the 3rd May! Aparrently test rides will be available, but pre-booking is recommended.

Ride safe!

Jon BoothEmail:

webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

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New Peugeot Speedfighter models

Peugeot have launched two exciting new versions of their ever popular Speedfight scooter for the 2008 season. They are the Peugeot Speedfighter Ultimate

and the Peugeot Speedfighter R-Cup.


You can find out more detail on these exciting new Speedfighter versions on http://www.blogger.com/http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=2360 and at http://www.peugeotmoto.co.uk/


Also don't forget if your looking for cheap scooter insurance check out inter-bike's scooter insurance page at http://www.blogger.com/http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/scooter_insurance.asp

Ride safe!

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