The Beast is unleashed on the streets along with a competition to win one

•1290 Super Duke R arrives
•Demo bikes will become available
•£13,999 on the road
•Free-to-enter competition to win a 1290 SDR
•Go to www.1290superduker.com

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R has arrived at UK, Ireland and Channel Island dealers along with the chance to win one in a competition

The eagerly awaited V-twin made its first UK appearance at Motorcycle Live earlier this month and the Austrian machine was constantly surrounded by showgoers desperate to get a close look at the 180hp, 189kg super naked.

Despite packing more torque than the previous model at only 2500rpm and boasting a power-to-weight ratio of almost 1:1, the 1,301cc Super Duke is incredibly easy to ride thanks to a very sophisticated electronics package with multiple optional riding modes, altering the power delivery characteristics, traction control levels and ABS settings to suit the riders’ mood. But for those with an attitude to match the bike, these rider aids can also be turned off.

With a UK price of £13,999 on the road and available in either Orange or Black, the Super Duke R will be available for demo rides at participating KTM dealers*.

The news gets better; KTM is hosting a free-to-enter competition to win a 1290 via its dedicated microsite. Visit the site before December 31 and answer a few questions about your riding experience, what you’d expect from experiencing the 1290 Super Duke R and what you would do with the bike if you had the chance to have one. From this online audition, four riders will be chosen to borrow a bike throughout summer 2014 and document their experiences through social media channels. The riders who posts are the most popular will ride away with the bike that simply has no rivals.

To discover your nearest KTM dealer, visit 

... according to a poll by road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

The main reason given for not enjoying driving on the roads was the cost of fuel (51%) closely followed by congestion (41%), no longer excited by driving (28%) and less leisure time (25.9%).

Other findings include:
• Overall thirty-nine per cent of respondents still consider driving and riding for fun as their hobby.
• One third of respondents still go out for a spin.
• Fifty-three per cent of respondents think compared with other road users they are good drivers, with just over forty-five per cent responding that they are very good.
• Seventy-eight per cent of respondents would usually drive when out with their partner.
• Half of respondents don’t always feel relaxed when their partner is in the passenger seat.

It seems that other road users are the problem with over sixty per cent of respondents stating that it’s the behaviour of other drivers on the road that makes them feel the most nervous. This was followed by bad weather conditions and driving near to lorries.

IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “With congestion and fuel prices it’s easy to understand why many people think driving is a chore. But the UK still has some of the most beautiful roads in the world and if you have the right skills and confidence in your ability driving can be as enjoyable as ever.”

The next Normous Newark Autojumble is just days away, taking place on Sunday, December 15 at Newark Showground.

As ever, we are looking forward to receiving a large number of visitors from across the UK coming to find the many bargains on offer.

Outside Traders

No booking is required for outside trading, just arrive at the showground from 6.45am and your 6ft frontage x 30ft depth plot will be allocated. An outside plot costs £20 and allows entry for one person. Additional entry passes cost £7 (a pre-booked outdoor plot costs £18).

Inside Traders

The Lady Eastwood Hall has now SOLD OUT for this event. For future events booking is advised to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in an inside plot, please call me on 01507 529470.

Classic Car Drivers

Bring your classic (Pre-1993) car along to display. Entry for classic cars is via the Classic Gate from 9.30am. Drivers receive a discount and get admission for just £5; admission for passengers is £6.

Day Visitors

Free parking is available in the Blue Gate car park. Early bird admission is from 8am and costs £10, giving visitors a chance to get first access to the wealth of jumble stands on site. General admission (10am onwards) costs £6.

Confirmed Normous Newark dates, 2014:

Sundays January 26, March 2, April 6, June 8, July 6, August 24, October 5, November 16 and December 14

ONE of the showpiece events of the classic calendar is set to once again cater to the legions of motorcycle enthusiasts in attendance as the 34th Carole Nash Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show once again descends on the Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet.

Now firmly established as one of the premier events in the world of the older models, the show takes place on the weekend of February 8-9.

Visitors can expect to feast their eyes upon an array of stunning classic machinery as well as a fantastic mix of trade stalls, dealers and autojumble plots that provide the perfect setting for the inspiration needed to finish a restoration project for the summer.

Exhibition manager Nick Mowbray said: “From its original home in Bristol to its current location in Shepton Mallet, this show is all about a tradition of superb restorations, a great range of trade and jumble stalls and plenty of bargains to be found.”

With the show taking place in early February, most of the action will take place in the indoor halls of the showground – a perfect place to take refuge from any unkind winter weather as you get up close to the classics on display.

Discount advance tickets for the event – costing just £10 for a one day pass – are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.classicbikeshows.com or by calling the ticket team on 01507 529529.

British Historic Racing is an integral part of the VMCC that holds Road Race meetings across the country for members and invited clubs.

A wide range of vintage & classic motorcycles compete against each other in a range of events from pre-1934 solos, outfits & 3 Wheelers, through to the exciting BEARS series catering for European & American machines from the 1970s & 80s. We also have regular invited clubs who come along and join our meetings such as BSSO Scooters & the Morgan Three-Wheeler Club.

We hold more than 20 Championships over a calendar of six meetings at venues all across the country including the newly re-opened Mallory Park!

If you have a road race license and would like to race with likeminded friendly racers come and join us at our meetings where you will be made most welcome.

BRITISH HISTORIC RACING CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2014

Anglesey 12/13 April
Three Sisters 10/11 May
Mallory Park 14/15 June
Lydden Hill 05/06 July
Darley Moor 26/27 July
Cadwell Park 27/28 September
 

For more details contact BHR entries Secretary Carole Allison 07400 508055 e-mail [email protected] or download entry forms directly from our website

www.britishhistoricracing.co.uk