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NEC International Motorcycle Show Opens with Action Packed Day
4 Days ago
A star studded display of new bikes, top riders and important racing announcements kicked off The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show for its 20th visit to the Birmingham NEC. World Superbike star Ruben Xaus dropped in to unveil the awesome new BMW S1000 RR Superbike project, while manufacturers Yamaha and Kawasaki launched new racing teams in British and World Superbikes respectively. Other major marques Suzuki, Ducati and Honda uncovered radical new 2009 machines, whilst Harley-Davidson and KTM announced new, one-make race championships. Celebrity round-the-world explorer Charley Boorman made his own debut by testing out one of his most radical forms of transport to date, the Batman Batpod.
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Foggy Launches New X-lite Replica Helmet
4 Days ago
Carl Fogarty today launched a new X-lite replica helmet with Italian manufacturer Nolan. Foggy was so impressed with the developments at Nolan Helmets that he put his name to a brand-new limited edition exclusive helmet which will be available through Nolan Direct dealers from the beginning of December. The Carl Fogarty replica is based on the X-lite X-801RR Legend and features the best in helmet technology including tri-composite construction, Steady-Fit interior, Triple Shell sizes, Uni-therm comfort padding, to name but a few. Carl will be attending the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December.
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Britain’s Got Biking Talent Climaxes at NEC
5 Days ago
Britain’s best custom bikes, as voted for by thousands of UK motorcyclists, are set to be revealed this Thursday (November 27th) as Britain’s Got Biking Talent climaxes at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. Organised by Carole Nash, the UK’s biggest bike insurance specialist, and bikers’ bible Motor Cycle News, the competition attracted hundreds of entries and nearly 20,000 votes from the great British biking public. The entries that flooded in from across the nation spanned the biking spectrum pitting custom against classic, racer against roadster. Now the day of reckoning is drawing near after the judges – who included MCN editor Marc Potter, controversial Daily Telegraph and MCN columnist, Kevin Ash and top UK customiser Roger Allmond – whittled down the top 50 bikes voted for by the public to the winning dozen.
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Tom Sykes & REV'IT Team Up!
5 Days ago
Tom Sykes is going to battle in REV'IT! leathers during his first season in World Superbikes for the Yamaha Motor Italia team. The 23 year old, Tom Sykes, has already enjoyed a successful two days test at Portimao with his new team. Tom Sykes is now preparing for the second test in South Africa to take the next steps in the development of the bike, and...this will also be the first time that you will see him in his REV'IT! leathers.
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Major Announcement Expected on TT Day at NEC Bike Show
5 Days ago
The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show will host top riders, the Getty Images Exhibition and a major announcement on TT Day which is held on Saturday 6th December at the Birmingham NEC. The Isle of Man government are again sending a delegation from their Department of Tourism and Leisure to promote next year’s TT but with some exciting additions! The Show will see a special appearance of the Getty Images Exhibition, curated by Murray Walker, an amazing photography collection celebrating 100 years of road racing on the Island, which will be free to view during the duration of the show from 28th November- 7th December. The TT Marshals Association will also be represented on the stand throughout the duration as they look to promote the chance to marshal at the TT and Manx Grand Prix.
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Guintoli Ready for Crescent Suzuki Debut
5 Days ago
Crescent Suzuki’s new British Superbike star Sylvain Guintoli will make his first official appearance for the team at the forthcoming International Motorcycle Show in Birmingham. Guintoli will be introduced to the media at a press conference on Thursday 27th November at 10.30 on the Suzuki stand; this will also be followed by a short autograph session. Guintoli will then return to the Suzuki display area – which is situated in hall one – at 14.00 and 16.00hrs for two more autograph sessions and to meet and greet fans.
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Meet GSE Stars at the NEC Bike Show
5 Days ago
GSE Racing’s Leon Camier and James Ellison have today announced their attendance at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, which begins this week at the Birmingham NEC. Fans of the duo can meet the British Superbike stars at the Yamaha stand where they will be signing autographs from the 28th to the 30th November. They will then return to the show on Saturday 6th December. His attendance at the UK'S largest motorcycle event will mark James’ first public appearance as a member of GSE Racing.
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Moto Comp Proud to Support 2009 Interphone National Rally
5 Days ago
Moto Comp Ltd is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring the Interphone National Road Rally for the second year in succession. Open to all motorcycle and scooter riders, 2009 will see the 76th annual Interphone National Road Rally. The Rally challenges riders to cover up to 600 miles in 22 hours, visiting as many of the 50 checkpoints as possible. Riders have a choice of starting points that are announced shortly before the event. The rally finishes at Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes at the site of the Second World War code-breaking centre; poignant to the rally as it was home to over 400 military despatch riders during that period.
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'09 Suzuki Range to Debut at NEC
24 November 2008
Suzuki's 2009 model range will make its UK debut next week, as the International Motorcycle & Scooter Show starts at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, on Friday 28th November.
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Moto Comp Announced as Sole UK Distributor for Duo-Drive
17 November 2008
Moto Comp Limited have added yet another stunning new product to their impressive 2009 line-up. Duo-Drive, the simple solution to safe ‘two-up’ sports riding, is now available to fit a number of popular sports bikes. Having met stringent safety tests in Europe and as fitted to the ‘Racetaxi’ – a Suzuki GSX-R750 ridden at numerous race events across Germany by former racer, Roland Debschütz – this high-quality grab handle bolts onto the fuel tank utilising the filler cap bolts, meaning no modification is required to the motorcycle and can be easily removed when no longer required.
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Arai Gears Up for 2008 NEC Show
05 November 2008
New launches, giveaways, race personalities and more, in the Arai Entertainment Zone at the NEC Show. UK Arai importer, Phoenix, will launch the stunning new Arai RX-7GP at this year’s International Motorcycle Show at the NEC near Birmingham from 28th November to 7th December, 2008. This truly special helmet will take centre stage on the Arai stand (2G60) with 19 designs, replicas and paint options on display. The RX-7 GP is the cutting edge definition of helmet safety, designed and built for riders that demand the very best in comfort, style and race-proven protection. All show visitors will have the opportunity to try on this new helmet plus enter a free competition to become the first person at the show to own one. To complement the RX-7 GP, the Viper, Chaser and Tour-X3 models will all introduce new designs and colours and, for the first time, a specific ladies design will be offered for 2009.
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BMW Superbike Breaks Cover at the NEC
05 November 2008
BMW will be unveiling their 2009 World Superbike debut entrant to massive expectation at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. The BMW S 1000 RR signifies the German marque’s desire to take on the Japanese and Italian factories in this white hot racing arena. World Superbike stars Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus will head up this exciting new project and development is expected to influence future machines, including a road going version of the S 1000 RR, planned to go on sale in early 2010. Heavily updated BMW bikes for the Show include a range of more powerful, bigger engined, K series machines which now feature a capacity of 1,293 cc. The BMW K 1300 S, K 1300 R and K 1300 GT have all received these significant changes with the 2009 K 1300 S, the most powerful street legal BMW, now offering 175 hp and an impressive torque figure of 103 ft-lb at 8250 rpm.
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Unique Custom Bike Built Live at the Carol Nash NEC Show
17 October 2008
Custom bike builders Hawg Haven are set to construct a £30,000 monster live before bikers’ eyes at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle & Scooter Show. This truly unique machine will then be given away to one lucky visitor at the 2009 Show! The bike will be built against the clock under the ‘Carole Nash Construct’ banner on the motorcycle insurance giant’s attraction-packed stand, to be completed before the show closes on December 7th. (Hall 2, Stand 2C20). A four strong team, including Hawg Haven stalwarts Jon Quantrell and Terry Clarke, have been given a creative licence to build what they want, stipulating only that the finished machine should be painted in the company’s distinctive corporate blue, creating a marvel worth approximately £30,000.
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The Countdown Has Begun
10 October 2008
With under two weeks remaining until the 8 Hours At Daytona, the final round of the 2008 SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, October 17-18 at Daytona International Speedway, the countdown has begun as teams ready themselves for this once-a-year 8 hour two-wheeled spectacular.
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Record Breaker Martin on top at Scarborough
24 September 2008
For a record breaking sixth successive year, Hydrex Bike Animal Honda rider Guy Martin won the Steve Henshaw International Gold Cup after another display of domination at a sun-drenched Oliver's Mount, Scarborough this weekend.
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AMA Pro Racing Statement - Mladin Disqualification and Appeal Process
11 September 2008
Pro Racing has issued the following statement from Roy Janson, AMA Pro Racing vice president of competition, regarding the disqualification of Mat Mladin, riding the No. 6 Suzuki, from the Superbike races at Virginia International Raceway on August 16-17, 2008, and the denial of the subsequent appeal of that disqualification:
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27 Manufacturers at International Bike & Scooter Show!
11 September 2008
A massive array of new bikes and race machinery is set to be unleashed at this year’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, which recently announced a four-year title sponsorship agreement with motorcycle insurance specialist Carole Nash. A total of 27 manufacturers will unveil their 2009 models for the first time at the UK show which takes place at the Birmingham NEC from 28th November to 7th December.
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Safety Focus for Bike Show Youth Day
03 September 2008
Organised by the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA), the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show’s annual Youth Day will see 700 young people between 14 and 17 years of age enjoying a great day out at the NEC on December 2nd – right in the middle of Britain’s premier bike show running from November 28th to December 7th. Youth Day is designed to engage young people in road safety, and this year takes on extra significance. The costs of motoring, including high insurance and fuel prices, are seeing increasing numbers of teenagers taking to the roads on scooters, mopeds and small-engined motorcycles. Moped and scooter sales are up by 10.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent respectively this year.
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KTM Team Ready to Provide Full Service Package for ISDE 2008
25 August 2008
The countdown is on for the 2008 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), this year being held in Serres, Northern Greece. The event offers an unprecedented opportunity for Enduro enthusiasts to pit themselves and their machines against a whole range of challenging terrain from September 1-6.
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Teka Suzuki Dominate Balen International
25 August 2008
It was a busy weekend of race action for the Teka Suzuki WMX1 team as they took in National championship action in both Belgium and Germany. Friday's Balen International saw a display of dominance from the factory RM-Z450 mounted riders as Ken de Dycker won two motos while his team mate Steve Ramon won the other. Unfortunately crashes suffered by both riders meant that neither rider took the overall win.
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