Take A Ride To The Dark Side With Triumph’s Matt Black Speed Triple

Triumph Motorcycles has introduced a mean and moody Matt Black colour option to accentuate the popular Speed Triple’s aggressive, stripped down looks and make it stand out even further from the crowd.

The 1050cc 2008 Speed Triple is the sharpest yet, featuring a raft of chassis refinements including radial-caliper four-piston Brembo front brakes, Magura tapered bars, an all-new subframe and redesigned multi-spoke wheels. These developments have already proved to be a big hit with Triumph customers, with strong demand making it once again one of the best-selling bikes in the company’s range.

Aprilia Race-Replica Scores ‘World Bike’ Title

The Aprilia RS125 has been named 125cc World Bike of the Year for the second consecutive year - schoolboys everywhere would agree.

Aprilia’s race-replica RS 125 has just been adjudged International Bike of the Year in the 125cc class for the second year running.

Almost 94 000 readers of 12 European magazines top-rated the bike ahead of Cagiva’s Mito, Yamaha’s YZF-R 125.

Aprilia’s list of successes with two-stroke motorcycles in Grand Prix racing is virtually endless. Over the last 20 years the brand has won well over 200 races and countless Riders’ and Constructors’ World championships.

Honda Bladeday2 - 23rd May - Donington Park

Fireblades from all over the UK and beyond will be heading to Donington Park at the end of May to make Bladeday2 – a celebration of the machine that has defined the modern supersports motorcycle.

Fans will be in for an awesome four-day festival of motorcycling at the East Midlands circuit. Bladeday2 will see a flash of Fireblades light up Donington on Friday 23rd May, immediately followed by round four of the 2008 British Superbike championship, which kicks off on Saturday, with qualifying on Sunday and the exciting race action taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 26 May.

Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja: Rocket Man

There was something apologetic about the styling of Kawasaki’s old-model ZX-10R Ninja: the headlights were a little small for its face, the silencers weren’t sure if they were underseat or side-mounted and it looked just a little too friendly to represent the factory whose mission is to make the wildest, fastest Japanese motorcycles.

Yamaha Starts Construction Of P960-M Bike Plant

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd announced early this month the start of the construction of a P960-million motorcycle factory at the Lima Industrial Park in Batangas.

The Batangas project is a follow up to Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc.’s (YMPH) P550-million interim factory at the Laguna Technopark in Biñan, which last September started assembly operations for bikes with engine displacements of 105cc and 135cc.

This is in line with the company’s efforts to cash in on the continually growing demand for motorcycles in the Philippines.

In a statement, Yamaha Motor said the new Batangas plant, which is expected to start operations in January 2009, will have an initial production capacity of 150,000 bikes yearly.

Spyder Club Opens For Business at Donington Park

Spyder Club provides a different and exciting concept in motorcycle riding enjoyment by giving members the opportunity to ride the machines of their dreams without the usual hassles and costs of ownership.

Based at Donington Park, the company offers enthusiasts the opportunity to ride the ultimate, most exotic motorcycles, but without the usual financial commitment.

“Membership of the club is open to every motorcycle enthusiast, be they wealthy businessmen who can afford a stable of various top of the range machines, or, the rider who yearns to try something special alongside his everyday machine,” explained Mark Smith-Young of Spyder Club.

Suzuki’s New Motorcycle Rides Down The Boulevard

Suzuki motorcycles have released officials pictures of its latest cruiser, the 2008 Boulevard C109RT. The motorcycle is expected to carry a MSRP of $14,999.

The new Suzuki Boulevard C109RT combines classic cruiser styling with renowned Suzuki V-twin power in such a striking way that is establishes a new standard for the class and completes the Suzuki Boulevard line of cruisers.

Carrying a massive 1783cc engine, slash cut mufflers, floorboards and pullback handlebars, the motorcycle makes every effort to give the rider a spacious relaxed ride.