The 16th annual open day arranged by Durham Police was a big hit, organised originally to promote bike safety and getting bikers and police in the community together to improve communication and understanding.

Stunt team entertained visitors, including Air Raid FMX and the HM Plant Honda team. There was an estimated 15 thousands attendees to the show, and all the major motorcycle brands now attend to showcase their products.

After covering the event and including marketing costs for the next years event, BikeWise still managed to raise over 10 thousand pounds for various charities.

Brammo is planning to produce a new Empulse electric motorcycle. It will be capable of 100mph and, on a single charge, will go over 100 miles.

The Empulse will be produced in three versions: 6.0, 8.0 and 10.0. The 6.0 model will go 60 miles on a charge, the 8.0 will do 80 miles and the 10.0 will do 100 miles.

The Empulse is said to make 55bhp, 59ftlb of torque and weighs in 177kg. It will be available for sale next summer and will cost about £6,504.

Here are some modern classic bikes for sale this week:

1. 1984 Honda VF500F - Good condition for 25yo bike, Rare and future classic, Blue, 8 mths Mot, 7 mths Tax, hagon monoshock, forks rebuilt, new bearings, carbs balanced, new chain/sprockets, good tyres, serviced, powerbronze screen, lots of receipts, handles well and great fun to ride, cheap insurance (less than £100pa), extremely reliable and ridden for long distantce without missing a beat. Ideal as a budget move to a bigger bike without high running costs or perfect for restoration.

Features:
Price £795
Engine size 499cc
Mileage 25,000
Year/reg 1984/

2. 1984 Suzuki GSX250 - Excellent condition. Red.

Features:
Price £650
Engine size 250cc
Mileage 14,000
Year/reg 1984/A

3. 1991 Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP - YAMAHA FZR 1000cc, 1991 H Reg , 5,839 miles, White, 3 Owners, usual dealer facilites. We’ve found another stunning low mileage classic motorcycle to offer for sale . This Iconic Yamaha EXUP is in immaculate condition and represents a real piece of two wheel history. Some history and loads of old MOT’s, full HPI and Owners Handbook. UK Mainland Delivery ONLY 99 Pounds.

Features:
Price £3,999
Engine size 1000cc
Mileage 5,839
Year/reg 1991

4. 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 - Good condition for year,Classic, Partial Service History, Black/Red,Good Tyres,Sprockets/chain,new battery, recent service, owned 5 years,kept inside,Low mileage and very reliable, 8 months Mot, 1 month Tax.

Features:
Price £1,695
Engine size 1100cc
Mileage 19,500
Year/reg 1986/D

For more bikes visit http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikes-for-sale/

Kawasaki confirmed that the new Nnja 400R (ER-4f in English) will cost $7499 in Canada. It is still unknown if and at what price the bike will be available in the UK.

The ER-4f is a smaller version of the twin-cylinder ER-6f. By many motorcyclists it is seen as an important step to teh bigger machines. This bike could be the missing link between 125s and 600s.

If the bikes is available in the UK, the price must be right to justify buying a 400cc. If the 650 version cost almost the same money and is cheaper to insure, buying the 400cc won’t make much sense.

See the enw 400cc Kawasaki models here: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2010/june/jun2310-new-400cc-kawasaki-models/

The exclusive edition of BMW K1300GT has just been launched.

The shaft-drive four-cylinder machine differs from the standard version by coming equipped with a long list of extras and a special name plate. The extras are: Electronic suspension adjustment (ESA II); ABS; cruise control; Automatic stability control (ASC); tyre pressure monitor (RDC); heated grips and seat, BMW’s on-board computer, a 49-litre top box along with the standard-fit panniers and comes in a special two-tone grey metallic paint scheme.

The new machine is availalble for sale priced £14,950 OTR (the standard K1300GT is £12,840 and the K1300GT SE £14,120). For further information visit www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk.

Riders For Health, the charity of MotoGP, are giving a chance of riding the amazing Ducati for the whole day. The auction takes place on Thursday, 17 June during the Day of Champions at Silverstone. The lucky winner will have access to the Desmo at Oulton Park on Friday 6th August 2010. The bike will be set up and managed by JHP Ducati, Coventry.

Paul Hocking, the Riders for Health supporter and Desmo owner, donates the bike for the day. The winner will get a VIP treatment and can be sure the bike will be fully serviced and in the immaculate state.

Apart from this great opportunity, there will be also chances to buy many fantastic items on the auction. The risen money goes to Riders for Health’s. The organisation mobilises health workers in Africa, training them in motorcycle riding and maintenance, so they can reach remote villages with regular, reliable health care.

Apart from the auction, there will be plenty of entertainment such as interviews, quizzes and live music. The tickets cost £15 for adults. Children under 16 enter free.

There will be a chance of winning a VIP backstage pass for the Day of Champions on 17th June. MCN and official MotoGP charity Riders for Health are giving out this opportunity.

Day of Champions is an event when a rare opportunity to see the stars of MotoGP from close arises. During the day there will be an auction when the riders will be selling some of their personal belongings such as leathers, helmets, team clothing, the shirts.

Apart from the auction, the event will be full of other entertainment: paddock walks, stunt shows, celebrity quizzes and much more.

The prize will be drawn on June 9th. If you don’t win, you can still come along. The tickets cost £15.

Riders for Health is MotoGP’s official charity. They supply transport and maintenance training to health workers in Africa enabling them to make regular visits to rural villages.

The MCN bonus token can be downloaded here: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/268059/MCN-bonus-token.jpg

For tickets and more information please visit: http://www.riders.org/default.aspx