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Gordon Ramsay Checks Out the Models at the NEC
2 Days ago
Legendary chef Gordon Ramsay today took time out of his busy schedule to visit The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and check out some potential new bikes. Gordon, who owns an ultra rare £40,000 Ducati Desmosedici, visited a number of stands and often bases his bike choices from his annual show visits. He reckoned the new Ducati Streetfighter machine would be a nimble bike and ideal to ride around town.
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NEC International Motorcycle Show Opens with Action Packed Day
6 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
6 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
28 November 2008
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!
28 November 2008
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
27 November 2008
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
27 November 2008
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
27 November 2008
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
27 November 2008
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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British Brake-Through for Beringer
27 November 2008
Moto Comp Limited has just completed a deal with Beringer to distribute the French firm’s high quality braking systems in the UK. Beringer currently manufacture braking components for the automotive, aviation and motorcycle sectors, utilising the very latest production and manufacturing techniques to ensure the highest quality. The company started in 1985, providing braking solutions to a range of motorcycle applications including custom-built specials and sidecar outfits before becoming synonymous with Supermoto race teams the world over.
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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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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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Yamaha Unleashes New YZF-R1 & VMAX Models at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle & Scooter Show
25 September 2008
Yamaha will unveil the latest radical incarnations of two iconic machines at this years Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, held this year from 28th November to 7th December. The new YZF-R1 features amazing new technology developed by Valentino Rossis Moto GP squad, whilst the legendary VMAX makes a welcome return with massive torque and power.
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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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Tickets Now Sale for The International Motorcycle & Scooter Show 2008
06 August 2008
Motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts across the UK will welcome the news that tickets for this year’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show go on sale today (Friday 18th July). This year’s Show will take place between the 28th November and 7th December and tickets can be purchased via the ticket hotline 0844 5812345 and online at motorcycleshow.co.uk. The long standing event looks to build on its 2007 success which saw over 149,000 visitors (3% up on the previous year) enjoy the spectacle with a dazzling array of first-ever UK motorcycle launches in a new format Show at Birmingham’s NEC.
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Think! Motorcycle Academy Enjoys High Profile Nec Bike Show And Scoops Award For Best Trade Stand
04 December 2007
The THINK! Motorcycle Academy enjoyed a hugely successful debut appearance at the 2007 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, which came to a close on Sunday night at the NEC in Birmingham. The Academy, which is designed to promote the government’s road safety message and encourage riders to ‘Give their bike the skills it deserves’, scooped the award for ‘Best Trade Stand’ while attracting tens of thousands of visitors during the ten-day event.
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Relaunched International Motorcycle & Scooter Show Closes Following Huge Acclaim And Over 149,000 Visitors
04 December 2007
The relaunched International Motorcycle and Scooter Show closed its doors today after ten days which have been hailed by visitors and exhibitors alike as a resounding success. 149,215 people passed through the doors of Halls 1, 2, 3, 3a and 4 of the Birmingham NEC - a brand new location for the Show which had changed its dates to a month later in order to avoid a clash with other European motorcycle shows.
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Bono’s Ducati Motorbike Sells At NEC Bike Show Auction For £11,500
04 December 2007
A rare Ducati 916 motorcycle, owned by U2 front-man Bono, has sold at auction at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, raising £11,500 for the charity Riders for Health. The stunning Ducati has a truly star-studded history having belonged to three of the biggest names in rock music – not only Bono but also the late INXS front-man Michael Hutchence and fellow U2 member Adam Clayton. Bono, a leading campaigner for Africa since the 1980s, donated the motorcycle to Riders for Health to raise money to help health workers in Africa reach rural villages with essential healthcare. He signed the tank of the bike with a touching personal message in memory of his late friend, Michael Hutchence, putting ‘For Michael, Bono’.
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Bono’s Ducati Motorcycle To Be Auctioned At The NEC Bike Show
30 November 2007
The red Ducati 916 owned and signed by U2 front-man Bono will be up for auction at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show on Sunday 2nd December at 12.00pm, to raise money for the award winning charity Riders for Health. The auction will give visitors to the Birmingham NEC Show and pre-registered telephone bidders, the opportunity to take home the stars bike, previously owned by U2’s Adam Clayton, INXS front-man Michael Hutchence and U2 legend Bono.
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