Yamaha launchs the new R1 in Las Vegas with MotoGP Stars

On Monday Yamaha launched the new 2009 Yamaha R1 in Las Vegas and rolled out its MotoGP riders to help with the launch.

Apparently the new R1 is even more closely linked to it MotoGP counterpart the YZR-M1, accordingly Team Fiat Yamaha's Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo and Tech 3 Yamaha riders Colin Edwards and James Toseland were surprise guests at the unveiling.

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Bennetts Babes in a Bucking Adventure

Leading motorcycle insurance provider Bennetts, has had the Bennetts Babes in bucking action. They claim to have produced the sauciest video of the year "The Bennets Bucking Babes". The Bennetts Babes are testing their riding skills on a bucking motorbike to see who can stay on for the longest time, in varying weather conditions and minimal clothing. We've some pre-release pics to wet your appetite prior to the full videos release on the 5th September.

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Jon Booth

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Honda announces some of its 2009 model line up

Honda has announced some of its 2009 model line up including the CBR1000RR Fireblade and CBR600RR Supersport, both with Honda's new electronically-controlled Combined ABS as an option.

Plus two off road bikes, the 2009 CRF450R and the CRF250R.

As such we've got some pics of these new models for you to drool over until their available in Honda dealers.

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Jon Booth

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Sneak preview of 2009 KTM 990 Supermoto R

KTM have just released some pre-launch pictures of their new supermoto bike the KTM 990 Supermoto R.

Read more details on www.inter-bike.co.uk here.

The KTM 990 Supermoto R will be officially presented to the public at the trade fair EICMA in Milan. Start of production is planned for February 2009.

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Jon Booth

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Motorbikes in London Bus Lanes in doubt again!

Apparently following a petition from the London Cycling Campaign with over 3,500 names asking Borris Johnson to reverse his decision to allow motorcycles in London Bus Lanes, the Mayor appears to now be wobbling on his previous decision.

The BMF have now thrown their weight behind the MCN petition asking London’s Mayor Boris Johnson to honour his commitment to allow motorcycles into bus lanes.

The MCN petition has currently attracted over 3,100 signatures but more are needed if we are to influence the Mayor say the BMF.

The petition can be viewed at:

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/july/14-20/jul1608-bus-lane-petition/?&R=EPI-101753 or simply signed by emailing MCN at mcn.online@motorcyclenews.com with ‘Bus Lanes’ in the subject line.

So if you want motorbikes in London bus lanes to have any chance of happening, SIGN THE PETITION NOW!

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Jon Booth

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AA's use of bikes and scooters expands!

Honda Silverwing 600 scooters and NT700VA Deauville motorbikes will be used by the AA in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow, as the AA now also chooses Honda motorcycles as part of its rapid response two-wheel patrol fleet.

Its great to see motorcycles and scooters becoming part of the urban transport solution!

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Jon Booth

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UKFMX Freestyle MX Team Display at Beaulieu Motorcycle World Video Clip

Here at www.inter-bike.co.uk we've just produced this 10 miunte clip of the UK's hottest FMX riders from the UKFMX Freestyle MX team (www.ukfmx.com) in an action packed display of airborne acrobatics at the 2008 Beaulieu Motorcycle World Show.
Featuring FMX rider John Pearson on a Suzuki RM250 and FMX rider Dave Wiggins on a Honda CR250. They sale between ramps at heights approaching 40 feet. The further they jump and the higher the altitude, the longer the period of negative G-force and the more ambitious the resultant stunts.





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Jon Booth

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