Yamaha have upgraded their flagship sports tourer to make it an even more outstanding way to see the world. It still has the comfort of a sports tourer but is now rocking the looks of a sports bike, including lot’s of extra stuff, like a new 6-speed transmission, assist and slipper clutch, front and rear... Continue Reading →
Triumph Roadster Options
Triumph are a unique motorcycle manufacturer, the British leaders make a full range of beautiful machines that have a cult following. The roadster range are one of the best looking of any manufacturer. They have 3 models to choose from. (From Left to right) The entry level Street triple from £7,499. Has 675cc inline 3... Continue Reading →
Don’t get lost
Sat-nav’s are becoming a popular choice for bikers, they are the perfect companion for touring, or if your out and about and in a strange part of the country and your dinner is waiting for you. Just put in “home" and your guided back. What makes motorcycle sat-navs different from ordinary car ones, i was... Continue Reading →
Road Denim
In the hotter months, it's nice to put on a pair of jeans when you decide to head out for a wee run, after all, you might be heading to some social event where you don't want to be walking around in a pair of motorcycle trousers. The last thing you should do is jump... Continue Reading →
Another sunny day in March
How quickly it goes from blowing off "the cobwebs" to "I think my bike could do with a wash". It was another sunny Mach day, so I took the a wee run down the coast. Heading for Greenock and sticking to the coast road, it has lovely views of the mouth of the clyde. Ending... Continue Reading →
2015 Scottish Motorcycle Show
This years Scottish Motorcycle show was held at the Royal Highland Centre with most of the manufacturers displaying the latest models. Yamaha had the new bikes on display including the new XJR1300 & XJR1300 racer. also on display was the V-max (celebrating 30 years) and looking mean, the excellent custom styled XV950 R, a special... Continue Reading →
A good bye…
When i passed my motorbike test back in December 2011, I could not wait to buy a bike. I decided to go and view 3 bikes, two of them away out in Falkirk, and one at a dealership in the Southside of Glasgow. My brother and I decided to go to the Glasgow one first... Continue Reading →
Colour Lids
Here are some lids with a bit of colour. (from left to right) AGV K-3 £100 Schuberth C3 pro £530 Shark Vision R 2 £210 Shoei NXR £480 Arai RX7GP £360
Diavel Version 2.0
Ducati have upgraded their flagship bike “Diavel” giving it a new engine, exhaust system, Marzocchi front forks, upgraded Brembo breaks and new ride modes. Ducati have put the new Testastretta 11 engine in the 2014 Diavel putting out 162 hp along with the new forks and brembo’s monobloc callipers, it makes for a much smother... Continue Reading →
Lotus Motorcycle?
Lotus have released images of their first production bike, the C-01. Still a long way off, the images show a quite ambitious project. Will this be the bike they release?