• 61.17% of voters deem the new Ducati superbike the “queen” of the show
• This is the thirteenth time the popular vote has been held and the ninth time it has been won by Ducati
• New record of visitors number ensure the 75th edition of EICMA is a success

The biggest UK motorcycle show of the year is just around the corner. We're dusting down our trusty orange gazebos and flying in Gary 'Bear' Fleshman, guide extraordinaire, for the duration. Orange & Black with H-C Travel will be highlighting our latest touring experiences:

• Exciting changes to our programme of tours for 2018 with Orange & Black's expansion into Cuba, Mexico and Canada. 
• Adventure touring in the USA and Mexico
• H-C Travel tours in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Asia
• Two new and more flexible ways of doing an old favourite - Route 66!
• 2018 guided Rocky Mountain High and Legends of the West 
• And come and meet our special guests...

• Tues 14th Nov: Kicking off our show programme, 'Bear' is hosting an informal open house at our local pub from 7.30 p.m. Simply reply to this email to let us know if you want to attend at The Red Lion, High Street, Overton, Hants. RG25 3HQ.
• Sat 25th Nov p.m & Sun 26th: Professional adventurer Tiffany Coates who guides our 'Ladies in Ladakh, Thailand' series will be joining us.
• Weds 22nd Nov: Daniel Benster our Kerala guide extraordinaire will be on hand to regale you with tales of our fantastic 'Tea and Spice' and 'Mountains, Beaches and Wildlife' tours.
• Sat 25th Nov a.m.: TV presenter Henry Cole is on our stand. He's looking forward to riding with us again. This time on our High Chaparral with Henry Cole tour next September! 
• Mon 27th - Thurs 30th Nov: Gary will be available on request to attend chapter or other club meetings to discuss USA touring.

Motorcycle Live is not just for grown ups – you can get your budding little bikers on two wheels in one of the two brand-new FREE features at the show, which takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 18th - 26th November 2017.

For older children, a full-powered Youth Arenacross Experience will make its debut at Motorcycle Live, with two mini-AX dirt tracks suitable for first-time and intermediate riders aged between four and 12. Partnered with electric bike manufacturer, Kuberg, the limited-edition Arenacross Range of bikes will be available to ride and kids will be kitted out in the latest AX-branded MX kit. Expert coaches will also be on hand. Bookings are being taken now for 50% of the available slots.

To book visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/feature/youth-ax-experience/

The AX team will also be looking for novice riders, who are just starting out in off-road riding, to join the all-new AX Academy, which will be launched at the show. With three different electric bike packages being sold at Motorcycle Live, this could be the launch pad to your child’s Arenacross hobby.

The Strider Adventure Zone is a safe and friendly indoor environment with ramps, seesaws and rumble strips that encourages children aged 18 months to five years to explore mobility on two wheels. Kids will be provided with a helmet and can test ride a Strider bike in a supervised, cordoned-off area, improving their balance, motor skills and confidence. Even the babies can try it out using the Strider Rocking Base – suitable from 12 months.

Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live are on sale now priced at just £19.50 per adult, £12 for Seniors, £1 for 11-16 year olds* and FREE for children aged ten and under (under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult). This means the entry fee for a family of four comes in at well under £50.

There is also a £25 advance ticket, which includes entry to the show and a Spada Gonzo bag worth £29.99**.

To book, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

Visitors paying for on-site car parking at The NEC either in advance (at a reduced rate), or on the day, will receive a voucher for half-price admission to the National Motorcycle Museum, which is adjacent to the venue. Motorcycle parking at the show is free of charge.

Motorcycle Live 2017 takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November. 

After many months of extensive development, SHARK Helmets is pleased to present its brand new collection for 2018. Designed with the unrivalled expertise of the French brand, the new range once again uses innovation and aesthetics to enhance performance, style and safety.

The full collection will be on display at the SHARK Helmets stand at Motorcycle Live, at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November 2017. This will include six new models:
 
SKWAL 2
VARIAL 
ATV-DRAK 
EVO-ONE 2
S-DRAK
X-DRAK 
 
Pulse Division

The Pulse Division spearheads SHARK Helmets’ line of best-sellers including the SPARTAN, SKWAL and D-SKWAL. 2018 will see the introduction of the new SKWAL 2, with an injected shell, and completely reconfigured and restyled with a new "aggressive" design, a new LED system with even more powerful lighting and optimised aerodynamics. The SKWAL 2 will be available in four plain and 23 colour graphic options, including replica designs based on those of the internationally-renowned, professional stunt team Switch Riders.
 
Also new in the Pulse range will be:
Four new colour schemes on the SPARTAN CARBON, plus two Guintoli replicas.
Four new colour schemes on the SPARTAN, plus two Lorenzo White Shark replicas and a Redding replica.
Three new colour schemes on the D-SKWAL, plus two Sam Lowes replicas and two Carl Fogarty replicas.
One new colour scheme on the VANCORE.
Four new colour schemes on the RIDILL.
 
SKWAL 2: RRPs range from £199.99 to £249.99. Available in XS to XL
SPARTAN CARBON: RRPs range from £369.99 to £409.99. Available in XS to XXL
SPARTAN: RRPs range from £269.99 to £329.99. Available in XS to XXL
D-SKWAL: RRPs range from £149.99 to 209.99. Available in XS to XL
RIDILL: RRPs range from £119.99 to £139.99. Available in XS to XL
VANCORE: RRPs range from £249.99 to £259.99. Available in XS to XL

Discovery Division

The Discovery Division offers optimal comfort and safety in a practical and changeable line and includes the popular EVOLINE series.
 
New for 2018 is the EVO-ONE 2, a revised version of its celebrated EVO-ONE model that once again lays claim to the title of market leader in the modular segment. It includes a new chin guard locking/unlocking system for greater ergonomics and flexibility when in use, a stronger closing system and a revamped dark chrome finish.  
 
EVO-ONE 2: RRPs range from £349.99 to £369.99. Available in XS to XL.
 
 
Off-Road Division

SHARK Helmets has introduced a new Off-Road division, dedicated to outdoor activities, sporting pursuits and competition and including two new helmets.
 
The new VARIAL is a sporting helmet with a purist design aimed at motocross riders. Made of composite fiber, easy to maintain, this model comes in three shell sizes to adapt to any head shape and is equipped with an optimized ventilation system. It comes in two plain and five graphics colour options.
 
The new ATV-DRAK is the first helmet in the world designed to protect while meeting the specific requirements of ATV (All Terrain Vehicle - quad and motorcycle) users. Safe, robust, fully ventilated, incredibly simple to maintain, the ATV-DRAK is available with four optional packs to accommodate all conditions (sunshield, mask and internal visor, noise protection, insect protection kit). It comes in six plain colours.
 
The popular and versatile EXPLORE-R adventure helmet will also fall into the Off-Road division.
 
VARIAL: RRPs range from £259.99 to £299.99. Available in XS to XXL
ATV-DRAK: RRPs range from £159.99. Available in XS to XXL
EXPLORE-R: RRPs range from £359.99 to £369.99. Available in XS to XL
 
Metro Division

The Metro Division features helmets that are in sync with current trends, using next-generation technology with unique material compositions. The iconic DRAK model has already received cult status and now SHARK Helmets is introducing two new versions to the family, both inspired by neo-retro culture.
 
The S-DRAK boasts a carbon skin shell, an internal visor, an edgy mask, a streamlined look, an unconventional style and the highest-quality finishes, all of which will win over even the hardest to please. It is available in eight colour options.
 
The X-DRAK, made of composite fiber, is the perfect cross-over model. Built to be multifunctional, this model satisfies users' needs among scramblers and trail riders. It is available in two shell sizes and eleven colour options. The box will contain a mask and peak, which can be fitted to the helmet. 
 
The original DRAK will be available in five new colour schemes for 2018, while the SHARK NANO gets three new colours.
 
S-DRAK: RRPs range from £299.99 to £349.99. Available in XS to XXL
X-DRAK: RRPs range from £239.99 to £349.99. Available in XS to XXL

Racing Division 

SHARK Helmets has long supported top-level racers and no fewer than four MotoGP riders sported the iconic RACE-R PRO this season, namely Jorge Lorenzo, Sam Lowes, Scott Redding, and Johann Zarco, whose debut in the category has been nothing short of stellar.
 
The 2018 SHARK Helmets collection will include a range of replicas based on the helmet designs of these legendary racers, as well as two new colour options each on the RACE-R PRO and RACE-R PRO CARBON.
 
RACE-R PRO: RRPs range from £389.99 to £479.99. Sizes range from XS to XL
RACE-R PRO CARBON: RRPs range from £589.99 to £599.99. Sizes range from XS to XL
 
All new and existing models will be on display at the SHARK Helmets stand  - Hall 3 Stand 3C45 - at Motorcycle Live, at The NEC, Birmingham from 18-26 November 2017.
 
For more information or to locate your nearest dealer, visit www.nevis.uk.com