MCIA speaks up for motorcycling!

David Taylor, chief executive of the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) is calling for government, legislators, local authorities and transport planners to start treating motorcycling as a serious and relevant alternative to the use of cars and public transport.

Well about time too! Why oh why is motorcycling constantly ignored in the UK, as a viable alternative form of congestion reducing transport! Thousands of people use motorcycle, scooters and mopeds to commute to and from work or just to get from A to B. Motorcycling is a cheap enjoyable form of transport, yet it's IGNORED!!

Read the full text of the MCIA press release on this topic on the www.inter-bike.co.uk website by clicking here.

Plus here at inter-bike we'd like to know what you think?

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Suzuki B-King

Finaly its here the Suzuki B-King, conceived way back in 2001 as a concept bike. The production version is now available. Leading motorcycle journalist Ian Kerr has just road tested the Suzuki B-King and you can read his B-King road test on http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/ by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth

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Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Honda CB 1000R XESS

Honda have launched the Honda CB 1000R XESS (eXtreme European Streetfighter Styling) and what a stunner this new naked streetfighter from Honda is. You can get the full lowdown from Honda plus more pictures by visiting www.inter-bike.co.uk.
The direct link to this Honda press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk is here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

New Motorcycle Book Reviews

Just put two great motorcycle book reviews up on www.inter-bike.co.uk. Both reviewed by leading motorcycle journalist Ian Kerr.


The first book is entitled Motorcycle by Steven E. Alford and Suzanne Ferris and as Ian sayes:

"The book charts the evolution of the motorcycle and the resulting effect on society right up to the current perceived modernist object that is ‘designed to unify the rider and machine in perfect balance.’"











The second book is entitled Ballington Unkorked and is the autobiogrpahy of multiple World Champion Kork Ballington. As Kenny Roberts says in his forward, just like his racing, ‘when he did, he did it right’.





Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

30th Dakar Rally cancelled

Is a sad day for motor sport enthusiasts and motorcycling generally when the Dakar Rally has to be cancelled due to terrorist threats.

The Dakar Rally organisers the A.SO. stated today:
“Based on the current international political tension and the murder of four French tourists last 24th of December linked to a branch of Al-Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb, but also and mainly the direct threats launched directly against the race by terrorist organisations, no other decision but the cancellation of the sporting event could be taken by A.S.O.”

A sad loss for us all who enjoy motorcycling and a terrible disappointment for the participants and organisers and an even greater loss for the continent of Africa!

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
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Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/



If like me me you liking riding a motorcycle thats different and will turn heads, then revived Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Morini's 9½, might be the motorcycle for you.

1200cc of V-twin grunt with added Italian passion and flair. I got the opportunity to road test one for a week late last year.

You can read my full Moto Morini's 9½ road test on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Moto Morini 9½ road test

If like me me you liking riding a motorcycle thats different and will turn heads, then revived Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Morini's 9½, might be the motorcycle for you.

1200cc of V-twin grunt with added Italian passion and flair. I got the opportunity to road test one for a week late last year.

You can read my full Moto Morini's 9½ road test on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

The Colombres International Rally 2007

The Colombres International Rally is one of Spains biggest and best classic motorcycle events. Read how this exciting motorcycling event went in its 20th year.

Feature article has a great picture slideshow with many pictures of these classic bikes in action!

You can read the article on http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/ by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth

Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/