The new 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A, an update of the trusty Yamaha FJR 2001 onwards. This tourer comes with all the bits you need for a comfortable journey. 146bh from a 1,298cc 4-cylinder engine, sportsbike-type aluminium frame, fully-adjustable screen, cowl, seat and handlebars, Yamaha D-MODE, Cruise Control, Traction Control System (TCS), large 25-litre fuel tank, side cases, heated grips,... Continue Reading →
Old Largs Road
It's only 10 miles long on a single track road, but the Old Largs Road has lots of twists and turns and some nice views, and on a nice summers day, it's a good run. This is topped off with Largs at the end, so you can park up, have a coffee, ice-cream or a... Continue Reading →
Moto Guzzi California 1400
The Italian motorbike makers "Moto Guzzi" have updated the California model. This bike comes in two models, Touring and Custom. Both come with a 21ltr tank, 96hp from a 1,380cc 900 V twin engine, MGCT Traction Control, Cruise Control, ABS and Shaft Drive. The Touring comes with additions including a screen and panniers. The California... Continue Reading →
Bike Bling
If your looking for some extras for your bike, I would always recommend amazon or ebay for the best bargains. But if you have deep pockets, and do not mind spending a bit extra for some serious quality, you should have a look here: http://www.rizoma.com They cover most new bikes and have a universal section for... Continue Reading →
Applecross
The road to Applecross is a great road to go on the bikes. It's a single track road with amazing views. You can find many videos on youtube of people traveling along this road. If your planning a trip in the Highlands you should put this road on your map. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applecross
Ducati Diavel Cromo
2012 Ducati Diavel Cromo, Ducati's powerhouse has 162hp from a 198.4cc engine. The original Diavel cost £12,995. The Cromo model cost £15,295, and with that you get £7,000 worth of Ducati extras and £3,000 worth of OHLINS suspension. More information at http://www.ducati.com/bikes/diavel/diavel_cromo/2012/index.do
Record your journey
When I started to go out on my bike I felt the need to record it. I bought this inexpensive video camera The camera is not a top of the range model, you can get this model for around £35. It shoots in 720p, and is shock and waterproof. I made a small plastic holder... Continue Reading →
Kawasaki ZZR1400 Special Edition
Seen this at Motorcycle Live. I think it was the most admired bike there. It’s the only bike I had to wait to get a seat on, and the styling of this bike is amazing. It’s Kawasaki’s flagship model and costs £11,899, features include ABS, Power Mode Selection, Strong Shorter-geared Transmission , 3-Mode Traction Control... Continue Reading →
Motorcycle Live, NEC Birmingham November 2012
On Tuesday, I went to sample the motorcycle live. I sat on a lot of bikes and snapped pictures of some that looked good. Here are some of the bikes I took pictures of.