SUZUKI APPOINT DAYTONA MOTORCYCLES

Some news from Suzuki GB;

Suzuki GB is pleased to announce the appointment of Daytona Motorcycles in Ruislip, Middlesex, as authorised Suzuki motorcycle dealers for North West London.

Offering full dealer facilities, Daytona Motorcycles have a wealth of experience, offering sales and service in the London area for the last 40 years.

Managing director of Daytona Motorcycles, Mike Harrington commented, “We are delighted to join the official Suzuki dealer network. Suzuki are a very forward thinking manufacturer and we are pleased to be able to join a winning team, while expanding our business in the area.”

Bikesafe scheme to launch

Bikers are being given the chance to improve their riding skills alongside experienced police motorcyclists as part of a summer road safety initiative.

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary’s Police Motorcycle Wing is launching Bikesafe for 2007 to provide riders with a safe learning experience and to help reduce the number of biker deaths on the region’s roads.

The Bikesafe events have been running across the Force for a number of years, with many riders having completed the sessions, but this year the course has been further improved.

New Motorcycle Test; Trial Event

News from the MRTA;

Motorcycle rider trainers will get their first opportunity to try out the new bike test for themselves ahead of its introduction in October 2008, as the Motorcycle Rider Trainers Association (MRTA) puts on a special trial event this summer.

Organised in conjunction with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), the day will enable rider trainers to use an officially laid out test circuit to try out the off-road maneuvers that will be included in the new two-part test:

slalom

figure of eight

slow ride

swerve and stop

Bikers up in arms over pay parking

Bikers have been revving up for a fight following the closure of the estate’s free parking for motorbikes and scooters.

Canary Wharf Group has closed 115 motorbike parking bays on Ontario Way, because the sub-station in this location is being extended by EDF to increase the power supply capacity for the Isle of Dogs.

Now motorcyclists will have to pay £2 per day or £40 a month to park in Canary Wharf’s underground carparks, where a further 144 bays have been added.

This brings the total number of motorbike parking bays to 677.

Off-Road Bill Opposition

A wide ranging group of organisations from all walks of life, which includes the Motor Cycle Industry Association, the National Farmers Union, the Agricultural Engineers Association, the RAC Foundation, the Land Access and Recreational Association, the riders groups MAG and BMF and the Auto Cycle Union have come together in a coalition to lobby against a Parliamentary Private Members Bill which seeks to force all off road motorcycles and quadricycles to be registered and carry number plates.

Honda’s April Promotion

10 April 2007

The word from Honda UK, who are celebrating the Spring riding season with some April promotions;

Honda is celebrating the arrival of spring with a special promotional campaign which runs throughout the month of April.

There are TWO chances to win a new 07 Honda motorcycle this month, plus loads of other fantastic prizes including Honda Zumo sat nav systems, VIP British Superbike tickets, Ron Haslam race school days and Honda Off Road experience days.

Many Honda dealers will be arranging fun activities and entertainment during April including charity ride-outs, Easter eggs for kids, live music, BBQs and refreshments, raffles and giveaways! Contact your nearest dealer to find out more.

Bridgestone preparing for MotoGP continuation

Bridgestone Motorsport is preparing for two of its biggest challenges of the season as MotoGP turns its attentions to the forthcoming Turkish and Chinese GPs, round three and four of this year’s MotoGP championship.

Bridgestone tyres have struggled in Istanbul and Shanghai in previous years, although Suzuki’s Chris Vermeulen took a surprise pole position at a wet Istanbul Park last year before taking seventh place in the race itself just behind Ducati’s Loris Capirossi.

Vermeulen’s team-mate John Hopkins shined in Shanghai and was the top Bridgestone-shod rider with second on the grid and a near-podium finish in fourth.