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Its waterproof, windproof and breathable liner keeps the weather on the outside, while a removable 120-gram thermal quilted liner keeps warmth on the inside.
Adjustment at the waist, upper and lower arms and cuffs, plus a Neoprene® trimmed collar, allow for a snug fit and help seal out the elements, and the Stuttgart can also be attached to Weise riding trousers with the 8-inch connection zip, preventing the jacket ‘riding-up’ and allowing in cold air.
When the temperature rises, zipped vents at the chest, back and lower arms can be opened, allowing cooler air to circulate.
CE-approved armour at the shoulders, elbows and in the back provide impact protection, and reflective detailing gives extra visibility in low light.
Other practical features include waterproof external pockets, a large rear map pocket and two hand-warmer pockets.
Now available in UK dealers, the Stuttgart retails at just £179.99 and comes in Sizes S–5XL in Stone/Gun and Stone/Neon colours, and in M-3XL in Stone/Blue, all with the reassurance of a 2-year warranty.
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A step away from standard, the low handlebar creates a sporty body position matched well by a bikini cowling and stylish seat complete with racer inspired rear hump. Making sound sense, the exhaust system is Kawasaki’s first tuned specifically for tone and fits the overall attention to detail of the Z900RS CAFE perfectly with its subtle brushed satin finish.
Multi-spoke cast wheels give the appearance of traditional wire spoked items while the meticulous attention to detail manifests itself with clever engine details and a clean overall appearance uncluttered by poorly routed hoses and cables.
As with the legendary Z1, the heart of the machine lays with its formidable engine. In the case of the Z900RS CAFE this is a unit equipped with KTRC traction control and an assist and slipper clutch. Contained in a lightweight tubular trellis frame and matched to 41mm inverted front forks and horizontal back link suspension, handling and performance are totally up to date.
Lighting the way a distinctive LED headlamp is mated to a Z1 style elliptical LED rear unit while the traditional speedometer and rev counter assembly is complemented by a central LCD information panel covering the vital functions of this confident arrival on the modern classic scene.
Of course for some riders the Z900RS CAFE will be merely the starting point for further personalisation and a wide range of Kawasaki genuine accessories will be available to personalise the vintage lime green machine.
“We were delighted at the worldwide acclaim for the Z900RS when it was launched just a few weeks ago”, commented Director of Kawasaki Motors Europe, Morihiro Ikoma.
“The Z900RS CAFE widens the appeal of the new RS offering and personifies the True Spirit model tag line. Kawasaki took its time to enter the modern classic scene but the wait was worthwhile. The Z900RS CAFE and Z900RS have a unique heritage and an authenticity that sets them apart as the genuine article.”
The 2018 model Ninja ZX-10RR features two updates for the coming season, both of which involve colour changes to components: the reservoir canisters behind the lower part of the front fork legs change from a red appearance to silver and at the top of the fork leg, the fork top cap is now green where it was previously also red.
Morihiro Ikoma, Director of Kawasaki Motors Europe, said:
“In the hands of our KRT riders, Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes, the Ninja ZX-10RR has achieved Superpole wins, fastest laps, race wins and, ultimately, the 2017 World SBK title in its first year of production.
“For motorcycle racing teams, track day enthusiasts and committed road riders, the 2018 Ninja ZX-10RR represents a great performance package and perfect base for racing success.”
The body design makes full use of the unprecedented front-end suspension mechanisms pairing 15-inch front wheels with dual-tube upside-down forks to visually accentuate the machine’s sporty performance and create a high-quality look and feel at the same time.
Engine type = Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Cylinder arrangement = In-line 3-cylinder
Fuel supply system = Fuel injection
The full information about the all-new Yamaha NIKEN will be unveiled on 6th November at 21.00 hrs. CET at the Yamaha ‘Pioneers of Emotions’ EICMA Press Premiere which can be viewed live on the Yamaha Facebook website www.facebook.com/YamahaMotorEU/
Now available with 0% APR over three years on HP until 31st December 2017 are the Versys-X 300, Ninja 650, #RefinedRaw Z650, Z900 and recently-announced Z900 70kW. Touring and Performance versions are also available on this offer.
Other models already available are the Versys 650, Vulcans S, J125/300 plus the SL family: Ninja 250SL and Z250SL.
Customers can obtain a personally tailored HP quote by going to the Kawasaki Kalculator website and selecting a model, deposit amount, plus extended warranty and accessory options. A minimum deposit of £99 is required.
UK Sales Manager, Craig Watson, said: “2017 has been a great year so far for Kawasaki and we want to get as many riders as possible enjoying the benefits of being part of the Kawasaki family. With such a strong offer across a wide spectrum of bikes we really do have something for everyone.”
5.9% Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and HP offers extended
Current HP and PCP offers will continue until the end of the year, meaning all road bikes over 300cc, including the phenomenal Ninja H2 and best-selling Z1000SX are available with K Options PCP at 5.9% APR representative until the end of 2017.
Models not included in the 0% HP finance offer are also available at a rate of just 5.9% APR until the end of the year.
Compared to arranging finance through a bank or building society, arranging finance with Kawasaki is a simpler, shorter application process – so owners swiftly get the keys to their dream Kawasaki.
Getting a personalised PCP or HP quote is as simple as visiting the Kawasaki Kalculator website or speaking to a Kawasaki dealer.
Free Tourer pack with all brand new Versys 650s
From October 2017 until the end of the year, Kawasaki UK is offering a free Tourer pack worth £650 with the purchase of a brand new Versys 650.
The Tourer pack consists of two 28-litre panniers along with interior bags, handguards plus a tank pad and it makes the versatile, punchy and comfortable Versys 650 even more capable and practical for daily life and long distance adventures.
Craig Watson, UK Sales Manager, said: “The Versys 650 is a bike built for big distances and with zero percent finance and a complimentary upgrade to the Tourer version – the hardest decision will be which colour to have!”
Along with a free Tourer pack, current finance offers for the Versys 650 make it an even more attractive and affordable option – it’s available until the end of the year with 0% APR Hire Purchase (HP) finance over three years with a minimum £99 deposit, or it can be bought with K Options Personal Contract Purchase, with 5.9% APR representative.
Credit is subject to status and is only available to UK residents aged 18 and over. Finance offer available through Kawasaki Finance, a trading style of Black Horse Ltd, St William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 5BH. Finance offer ends 31/12/2017.
The original concept was designed to pay homage to the tarmac rally cars and bikes of the 1970s. ‘Neo-retro’ design sees the SV650X get a newly-styled bikini fairing and tinted screen, fog lamps, clip-on handlebars, with a tuck-roll – already available as a genuine accessory on the SV650 – completing the look.
The Japanese firm is currently assessing market reaction and customer feedback before confirming production plans.
Suzuki GB general manager, Paul de Lusignan, commented, “The SV650 Rally concept generated a lot of interest at last year’s show, with retro-styled machines proving very popular among riders. The SV650X is an evolution of that concept, and shows how that would translate to a production machine. Currently we cannot confirm a production schedule. We will first assess reactions to the SV650X before finalising plans.”
Suzuki will confirm it’s 2018 model plans before the end of the year.
IN WHAT HAS NOW BECOME A TRADITION, THE AGV PISTA GP R HELMET OF ROSSI FOR THE SATURDAY MORNING QUALIFYING SESSIONS FOR THE ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX HELD IN MUGELLO, SPORT SPECIAL CELEBRATORY DESIGNS. DESIGNER ALDO DRUDI TRANSFORMS THEIR HEARTFELT TRIBUTES TO THE LATE NICKY HAYDEN AND TO ITALY INTO ART.
Bright colours, the green turf of a football field, the blue eyes of the Champion of Tavullia who, in a brand new footballer version in a light blue jersey of the Italian national team bearing number 46, exclaims “Mo’ je faccio er cucchiaio” (the “cucchiaio” or “spoon” being a specific type of penalty kick), as he stands, ready in front of the goalkeeper to score a goal. This expression, spouted in an unmistakeable Roman dialect, reveals Rossi’s sporting dedication to Francesco Totti, the icon Italian football player who played the very last match of his fantastic career with the team A.S. Roma last week. With the Italian flag in the background, the tribute continues on the back of the helmet where, under the 58 of Marco Simoncelli, the phrase “One captain… There’s only one captain!” appears, another iconic quote taking directly from the chants dedicated to Totti by his Roman fans. A plaster drawn on the front is an attempt by The Doctor to poke fun at himself, a funny reminder of his misadventure during training a few days ago which put his participation in the Italian GP at risk.
On the sides of the chin strap, the number 46 is joined by 69, the number of the great Nicky Hayden forming a single, dual-tone 469. The AGV shield, which has accompanied Valentino for more than 20 years in each of his wins, is positioned on the side and completed by the words “Mugello 2017”.
A perfect combination of protection, performance and comfort, the Pista GP R is the result of AGV Extreme Standards, an innovative integrated design protocol that revolutionises the design process, allowing for a significant and demonstrable improvement in helmet performance in terms of its protection against impact, peripheral vision, compact design, reduced weight, aerodynamics, ventilation and ergonomics. The innovative AGV Extreme Standards process raises the bar in terms of technology in helmet research and development, and represents a milestone in head protection systems.
The replica helmet (in limited edition of 2500 pieces) will be available from December 2017 as a Pista GP R model, priced at £1100 SRP . Now available to order, refer to your local AGV dealer for more details.
The limited edition will bear the same graphics as Valentino’s helmet, with the exception of other sponsors’ logos and the visor components and accessories.
The Pista GP R, an evolution of the innovative Pista GP, the MotoGP helmet, is the most protective helmet ever to be developed. Thanks to the introduction of Race 3 Max Pinlock®, a Class 1 Optic visor with 100% Max Vision Pinlock® (120), and the patented Visor Lock System (VLS) fastening, the full carbon AGV Pista GP R helmet offers an unbeatable field of vision. The new wind-tunnel-tested “Biplano” spoiler, guarantees optimum aerodynamic performance, while comfort levels benefit from a patented interior structure and an Integrated Ventilation System IVS). The Pista GP R is the first helmet to offer a hydration system, composed of a series of ducts and a valve located on the inside of the chin piece.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
• 100% carbon fibre, 4 sizes of 5-density EPS structure, 4 shell sizes, 1,350 g (in the case of shell size 1), Double D retention system
• Attachments positioned outside the helmet
• Metal air vents New ducts in the chin piece
• New wind-tunnel-tested “Biplano” spoiler with CX improved by 4% (CX 0.56)
• 5 mm thickness and optic class 1. Patented visor locking system Max Pinlock® 120 included
• 190° horizontal view 85° vertical view
• Customised fit New interior construction Rapid removal of patented cheek pads
• Rapid hydration system included
• Internal shape offering collarbone protection Compact design Design curves anatomically around the head
• XS – S – MS – ML – L – XL – XXL
The 2017 GSX-R1000 – which won this year’s Senior TT on the Isle of Man in the hands of Michael Dunlop – boasts a completely new engine and chassis, built from the ground up using technology taken directly from Suzuki’s MotoGP machine. An innovative variable valve timing system gives the new superbike impressive lowdown torque and midrange power, while also boosting top-end output to a class leading 202PS. The chassis gets an all-new frame and swingarm, and is suspended by Showa’s Big Piston front forks. The GSX-R1000R version gets uprated Balance Free suspension from the same manufacturer.
A comprehensive suite of electronics also sees the latest GSX-R1000 get a 10-mode traction control governed by an inertial measurement unit, and ABS, which controls rear wheel lift under braking. The GSX-R1000R also gets launch control, a quickshifter and auto-blipper, and cornering ABS.
Also available to test ride at the Super Sausage café will be the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1000, both of which are updated and revised for 2017, with the 650 getting more power and torque and a new traction control system. The 1000 gets cornering ABS added to its electronics package.
The new GSX-S750 can be demoed, the naked machine using the engine from the iconic GSX-R750 in a sporty, street-going chassis. It gets the same traction control system as the bigger GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F, both of which are also available to test ride, along with the SV650 middleweight naked.
The Super Sausage café – which is often packed with bikes on weekends – can be found off the A5, between Towcester and Potterspury, using the postcode NN12 7QD.
To book your test ride in advance, and for more information on Suzuki’s biker café test ride tour, click here.
Dedicated to a growing range of riders and experience levels, DRE 2017 offers a syllabus that is more effective and meticulously structured than ever. As of this year, DRE courses are sub-divided into three main sections: Safety, dedicated to safe road riding; Racetrack for, of course, race circuits; Enduro, to learn and hone off-road skills.
DRE Safety
Held at the Automotive Safety Center of Vairano (Pavia), DRE Safety is an all-new addition to this latest edition of the Ducati Riding Experience. The course aims to provide the tools needed to ensure better road riding, especially from a safety viewpoint. It will take place in a facility designed specifically for this purpose, to which only Ducati has access during the course. The Automotive Safety Center of Vairano is used by major car and motorcycle manufacturers as a developmental test track. Covering over than 50 hectares, it consists of an internal circuit, which can be configured according to requisites and is equipped with all the tools needed to learn or improve safe road riding techniques.
This all-new, safety-focused DRE course is tailor-made according to the participants’ level of experience.
Level 1 is for riders who already have their license but still have limited road experience or feel they need to boost their on-bike confidence (perhaps after a long hiatus); Level 2 aims to improve riding technique and teach participants how to get the most from electronic systems (an essential, extremely high-tech aspect of Ducati’s current range).
DRE Safety provides participants with an impressive bike pool covering a broad range of performance levels and technical characteristics. They span from the agile, fun-packed Monster 797 to the iconic Monster 1200 S, the new Multistrada 950 and the Multistrada 1200 S. The pool also includes another great new Ducati 2017 bike, the SuperSport and the true “fun bike”, the Hypermotard 939. In addition to ensuring both safety and a uniquely exciting ride experience, each motorcycle features the cutting-edge technology that is the hallmark of every Ducati.
DRE Racetrack
DRE was born on the track: it’s here that a core element of the “experience” remains thanks to four courses sub-divided by ability and participants’ needs. These range from Track Warm Up, for those who’ve never ridden on track but are ready to take their “baptism of speed” on the 959 Panigale, to Champs Academy where you’ll learn from champions like Carlos Checa, Michele Pirro and Troy Bayliss on board the Panigale R. In between are Track Evo and Track Master, which let those who already have some experience under their belts to hone their technique to a sharper edge (respectively on the 959 Panigale and 1299 Panigale S . All on an internationally renowned track and aboard the sleekest, highest-performing motorcycles in the Ducati Superbike family.
This year DRE Racetrack takes place on the same circuits MotoGP and Superbike champions do battle: Mugello and Misano.
Registration for the DRE Safety and DRE Racetrack courses are now open. To register go to www.dre.ducati.com.
DRE Enduro
Sign ups for the 2017 edition of DRE Enduro, Ducati’s off-road riding school, available at www.dreenduro.ducati.com.
DRE Enduro is hosted on the magnificent grounds of the Castello di Nipozzano, in Tuscany, in the heart of Chianti Rùfina country. Riding the Multistrada 1200 Enduro, course participants will get to grips with the off-road environment and learn the required techniques from experienced professional instructors, headed by Paris-Dakar veteran Beppe Gualini, DRE Enduro’s technical director.
Designed to cater all skill levels, the course offers an excellent opportunity to experience the outstanding versatility of the Multistrada 1200 Enduro and the new Multistrada 950, all in complete safety thanks to attentive supervision by highly qualified riders and instructors.
DRE 2017 Calendar
DRE SAFETY
(Level 1 and Level 2)
6 -7 May, Vairano
DRE RACETRACK
(Track Evo – Track Master Champs Academy)
17-18 -19 May, Mugello
DRE RACETRACK
(Track Warm Up – Track Master)
27 -28 -29 June, Misano
DRE RACETRACK
(Track Evo – Track Master)
5- 6 -7 September, Mugello
DRE ENDURO (Castello di Nipozzano)
2-3 June
3-4 June
23-24 June
24-25 June
7-8 July
8-9 July
21-22 July
22-23 July
Founded in Sydney, Australia, the DGR aims to create a positive image of men on motorcycles, while raising money for a worthy cause. Thousands of gents and ladies will take to their vintage styled motorcycles, donning their silk cravats, tweed jackets and tweaked moustaches, in order to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention programs and prostate cancer research.
Mark Hawwa, founder of the DGR, commented: “I really wanted to change the perception of men on motorcycles and show that we do in fact have sophistication and style. We are an inclusive and friendly community. Having fun and a smile is what it’s all about!
“Since the first rideout in 2013, the event has grown exponentially, with over 37,000 participants taking part globally last year. As well as continuing to raise money for prostate cancer research, we are also focusing our health goals on suicide prevention for 2016, following the tragic loss of one of our ride hosts to depression.
“Triumph has been a fantastic supporter for DGR and we’re excited to continue this partnership. An authentic motorcycle brand, Triumph provides the classic style that we’re trying to achieve.”
Martin Hough, marketing manager of Triumph UK & Ireland, commented: “Triumph is proud to once again be supporting this fantastic cause. The DGR unites motorcyclists from around the world to celebrate the biker community and tackle these difficult health problems.”
Taking place in over 400 cities around world, the DGR is free to all with a donation encouraged for those participating.
Registration for this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is open now. For further information or to book your place, please visit www.triumph.co.uk or www.gentlemansride.com
The 25 exhausts will be instantly recognisable with heat-resistant black paint over an ultra-lightweight titanium muffler. They will all feature an exclusive signature, the Akrapovič logo – which is dedicated to the company’s 25 years of exhaust technology innovations – and most important of all a number that will not only identify which one of the exhausts it is, but verify the rareness of these exquisite collectors’ pieces. Some parts of the systems also have special nano coatings to make sure they stay as good as new after use – that is, if they ever get used. The exhausts are all EC and ECE type-approved – so, if you managed to get your hands on one, you could still fit it on your bike and show it off in its full glory.
Available for a range of six motorcycles and one car, these rare exhausts will be limited to four of each for the BMW S 1000 RR, Yamaha YZF-R1, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Ducati Multistrada 1200, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, and Honda CBR1000RR plus a one-of-a-kind exclusive car exhaust, a Slip-On Line (Titanium) for the BMW M4. The exclusivity of these unique exhausts will be further enhanced by the fact that they will not be available for purchase through any of the existing Akrapovič retail channels throughout the world. Instead Akrapovič is donating them to charity and they will then be auctioned to raise much-needed funds for various good causes.
Destined to become collectibles, the original prototype versions of these gorgeous pipes will be numbered 00 and kept by Akrapovič, to be put on show at the company’s headquarters in Slovenia and serve as a symbol to encourage the company in its endeavours for the next 25 years. These exhausts are the pinnacle of what Akrapovič has achieved over the last 25 years and are sure to increase in value due to the uniqueness of the design. So if you want one of these for your bike or car, or even to hang on the wall as a work of art – because they certainly are that – then keep an eye out on all of Akrapovič’s latest news features and social media networks to see when they are available for auction.
S 1000 RR, R 1200 GS and Adventure top the sales charts over 125cc.
BMW Motorrad UK is celebrating another record-breaking year for new motorcycle registrations with 8,478 new BMWs sold during 2015.
The Motorcycle Industry Association official year-end registration figures show that BMW Motorrad UK is now the market leader for motorcycles over 500cc – and that the combined sales of the R 1200 GS and Adventure make it the most popular model over 125cc.
Significant growth in the UK, European and North American markets have propelled BMW Motorrad to its best ever year for global sales, with over 135,000 motorcycles sold in 2015.
2015 Sales Highlights:
Total Registrations (UK):
Adventure Sector:
Supersports Sector:
Touring Sector:
UK Market Share:
Worldwide Sales:
Phil Horton, General Manager for BMW Motorrad UK, said: “We are once again celebrating a record-breaking year for BMW Motorrad here in the UK. Our new model sales hit an all-time high with 8,487 registered in 2015 – an increase of 22% year-on-year. This makes BMW Motorrad the most popular manufacturer over 500cc in the UK – a huge milestone for the brand.
“As well as our strongest ever model line-up, our success last year could not have happened without the support from our network of BMW Motorrad Centres. With their continued investment in our brand, and further innovation and class-leading motorcycles from the factory, we are confident that 2016 will see BMW Motorrad UK achieving another all-time record year.”
Stephan Schaller, President of BMW Motorrad, said: “We are able to look back on an exceptionally successful year. For the first time in the history of our company we supplied more than 135,000 BMW motorcycles. I would like to thank our customers most sincerely for the enormous trust they have placed in BMW Motorrad. Our aim for 2020 is to supply 200,000 vehicles to customers. The 2015 sales figure shows that our motorcycle strategy is taking effect.”
Following the stunning concept ‘Faster Son’ created by Chabbott Engineering’s Shinya Kimura this summer to launch the XSR700, Germany’s JvB-moto is now the first custom builder to step up and deliver their take on the latest offering from the Sport Heritage range. The result, the ‘Super 7’ makes a bold statement, making it clear that the possibilities for customization and personalisation with the XSR700 are huge.
Without any cutting or welding to the frame, Jens worked to strip back the bike with the drive to expose the essence of the retro styled machine. The end result is a super clean motorcycle that reflects the lightweight, powerful and agile nature of the standard XSR700.
Many of the parts on the ‘Super 7’ were made in-house by JvB-moto and will be available shortly for XSR700 owners. These include the headlight, LED indicators and speedometer mounting which holds the Daytona speedo. The side covers and seat unit that give the bike its distinctive shape were all made by JvB-moto as well as the mounting for the Arrows exhaust. At the rear of the bike, the mudguard, taillight and number plate mounting are all made in-house as well as the front mudguard.
The ‘Super 7’ sits on Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa tyres for total grip with Öhlins shocks at the rear keeping everything under control. The front forks are stock items, modified for the custom build. Custom risers keep the LSL handlebars at the right height in front of the stunning fuel tank, normally anodized but now stripped to show the raw alloy There’s also a custom rear brake reservoir and polished regulator.
The stock footrests and mountings were modified and JvB-moto LED indicators set off the front end. To finish off the sides the engine covers and other small parts were sandblasted to give the finished effect.
Everything designed and built in-house by JvB-moto will be available shortly as bolt-on parts for the XSR700.
For more details on availability check-out http://www.jvb-moto.com/
The MT 60™ RS is the Pirelli tyre designed for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER, the latest model launched by the Borgo Panigale company in four versions: Icon, Urban Enduro, Full Throttle and Classic.
The front 3.00” x 18” and the rear 5.50” x 17” wheels of the DUCATI SCRAMBLER are designed to be lightweight and will fit as original equipment the new enduro street tyres from Pirelli, the MT 60™ RS 110/80 R18 front and 180/55 R17 rear. These have been specially made for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER with a dedicated design of the knobs which offers excellent handling on any terrain.
Also for the new DUCATI SCRAMBLER, a contemporary motorcycle which offers the perfect mix of tradition and modernity, which expresses the pure essence of motorcycling, Ducati chose Pirelli confirming the strong link between the two Italian companies.
MT 60™ RS is a product present in the enduro street range of Pirelli tyres for many years and has always been a benchmark for the segment thanks to its ability to combine sports-road performance with traction on unpaved roads. During the development of new sizes required by Ducati for the four versions of the DUCATI SCRAMBLER, Pirelli has totally redesigned the MT 60™ RS in terms of specifications and performance.
The tread pattern of the sizes of the MT 60™ RS designed ad hoc for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER presents larger and more variable size ‘knobs’ along the edge, thus giving rise to a design of multi-pitch compared to the single-pitch that characterized the original tyre.
This results in a significant decrease of the land/sea ratio, and in the increase of the contact surface with the reduction of the mobility of the knobbly tread.
The resulting benefits are a reduction in braking distance thanks to the work of the front tyre and greater stability both on the straight and whilst leaning. Finally, thanks to the multi-pitch tread design, even the noise generated by the tyre rolling on the asphalt is significantly decreased compared to the original MT 60™ RS.
The product upgrade is completed by new compounds and takes advantage of the experience gained in this area by Pirelli in recent years.
At the front we used a compound, which is derived directly from the sporty DIABLO ROSSO™ II, with a balanced content of silica and Carbon Black, which provides a dynamic riding, with a high grip both on dry and wet surfaces.
Regarding the rear, the choice has fallen on a sport touring compound with high silica content so as to ensure long distances and a high grip on wet.
Finally, it was also completely redesigned the structure of the front tyre that in the past was radial with cross-ply belts and now became radial but with a 0° steel belt, with significant benefits in terms of stability and steering precision.
ROUBAIX LYCRA and RST PROFILE FIT make the TWB undergarments comfortable under leathers or textiles.
Gilet and Pants also available.
Price: £34.99
Size:S-XL.
More info RST Motodirect
The RST Thermotech Heated Waterproof glove has been introduced into RST’s winter range and is designed to protect and keep you warm throughout the harshest of weathers.
Using premium grade cowhide, super fabric and neoprene along with heavy duty bonded nylon thread these gloves are made to the same quality that is expected from RST, however it has a showstopper attraction; each glove is fitted with a 7.4V lithium battery to produce 3 levels of heat – low, medium and high. Providing up to 150 minutes of running time on high this warming layer runs over the top of the hand and fingers where you need the warmth most when riding in icy and bitter conditions.
Premium grade cowhide / Powergrip / Super fabric / Neoprene / Maxtex / DuPont ComforMax Classic / Smart micro flexible fibre / Wrist closure / Elasticated cuff closure / Power grip / Pre-curved fingers / Double layer leather in palm / Heat time: 120 -150 minutes highest heat setting, 240 – 270 minutes lowest heat setting / 7.4V Lithium Polimer battery / 7.4V European charger with UK adapter / Double stitched seams / Heavy duty bonded nylon thread.
Sizes:S (8) – 2XL (12) Colourways:Black Fit style:Tour /Adventure /Urban. £149.99
Find your local RST dealer here to pre-order yours!
Following a hectic five city UK tour during the summer of 2014 the popular MT Tour has added one final venue to its schedule for the year, as it is now confirmed as a new feature at this year’s Motorcycle Live at the NEC.
The MT Tour has already provided an opportunity for riders across the country to experience the new range of Yamaha MT bikes and discover their ‘Dark Side’ by trying out an MT for themselves. The summer events included stunt shows, an Extreme Wheelie machine and even a new rider MT experience with both an MT-125 and restricted A2 compliant MT-07 machine available with fully trained instructors.
The appearance of the MT Tour at Motorcycle Live adds yet another new dimension to this year’s premier event and confirms why the NEC remains a must visit destination for every serious rider.
The giant MT Tour truck will take centre stage for the MT Tour display with its Dark Side branding and collection of MT clothing and accessories. Sited inside Hall 3 right next to the Yamaha stand, the MT Tour truck will have many of the accessorised MT Tour bikes on show, along with the Dave Coates MT-09 stunt bike which comes to the event straight from its last show.
But the most popular attraction is certain to be the fleet of MT-09, MT-09 Street Rally and MT-07 demo bikes that will be available for riders to enjoy in an escorted test ride. Bookings for the test rides can only be made on the MT Tour truck on the actual day so riders should make their way to the Yamaha stand on arrival and secure a slot as places are limited.
Riders can find details of the additional MT Tour dates at Motorcycle Live and requirements for booking test rides by visiting:
http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/experience/mt-tour/index.aspx
With new 2015 MT models and colours on display on the Yamaha stand next to the MT Tour truck Motorcycle Live will be another new chapter in the MT story. And following the huge number of awards the MT range has received this year the MT demo bikes are certain to be a popular addition to the line-up at Motorcycle Live this year.
The 2014 Motorcycle Live event runs from Saturday 22nd Nov to Sunday 30th November 2014. Doors open at 10.00 each day. For full details of the event visit:
http://www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/
Some restrictions apply to riders wishing to book a test ride and riders must present a full valid motorcycle driving licence. See website for full terms and conditions
Utilising a bespoke trailer that stows motorcycles in complete safety, the Bikeshuttle team offer a ‘roll-on, roll-off’ service near Heathrow with collection in Geneva, leaving you fresh to ride some of Europe’s best roads. The team offer a number of other options including drop off near Silverstone, bike collection and transfers to other airports.
With two lorry drivers traveling through the night, the service can save a rider three days of riding on dull, often wet motorways. Flying there also saves hundreds of pounds when considering the costs of the Channel Tunnel, French road tolls, fuel and additional hotels en-route. The complete bike transportation (and kit) service starts at £349.
Bikeshuttle was devised by two bikers who love riding the challenging routes of southern France, Switzerland and Italy but hated the long slog on the motorway to make the 1500 mile round trip.
Bikes can be dropped off at the company’s base near Silverstone or Heathrow, where the bikes are securely strapped onto trolleys and riding kit stored. Customers are then shuttled to the airport to fly out to Geneva, where they can spend a night in a nominated hotel on the French side. After a night’s rest, riders are re-united with their bikes, ready to take on the Alps! Running from April-September, trips are weekly, departing from the UK on a Tuesday afternoon, returning the following Thursday morning.
Bikeshuttle encourage Group and Club bookings with multiple booking discounts. Bookings can be made now with no deposit needed until January.
For more information see www.bikeshuttle.co.uk , call 01327 831552 or Email: sales@bikeshuttle.co.uk
