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  1. KICKBACK: The National Custom Bike Show will be televised and featured in the new series of The Motorbike Show on ITV4.

    KICKBACK #5 will be filmed as it takes place over the weekend of 28-29th March 2015 at the Stoneleigh Park venue in Warwickshire.

    The new series of The Motorbike Show, presented by Henry Cole, will feature the KICKBACK event and the Custom Bike Building National Championships, it will be broadcast in the summer of 2015.

    The exhibition will be embracing the new wave; providing a platform for the new generation of custom engineers.

    KICKBACK organiser Lorne Cheetham said, “This is wonderful news! KICKBACK at Stoneleigh Park in March is staging the Custom Bike Building National Championships and this is a great opportunity for the finest builders, engineers and designers to show what they can do, on national TV. KICKBACK is an exhibition and festival for all motorcycle enthusiasts, from experienced bikers and novices to young builders and master craftsmen.” Continued… “This is a fantastic chance to promote and celebrate British engineering excellence; plus provide a platform for the new generation of young builders to demonstrate and show-off their talents to the custom motorcycle World. Many young builders will be able to see their custom built masterpieces - and indeed themselves - on the telly!”          

    KICKBACK THRILLED TO HOST THE 2015 CUSTOM BIKE BUILDING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

     

    Following on from the success of KICKBACK 4 at Donington Park in September, KICKBACK The National Custom Bike Show will now be staged twice a year, and after the Stoneleigh event in March, the exhibition and festival will return to Donington Park in September 2015.      

    KICKBACK 5 will be bigger than ever before claim the organisers, with more exhibitors, traders and retailers, more feature zones, more manufacturers and more show bikes on display. And better, with evening entertainment, late bar and on-site camping and hotel facilities, PLUS…

    CHANCE FOR ALL NONPROFESSIONALS AND YOUNG BUILDERS OF THE NEW WAVE

    The organisers are also very pleased to announce that KICKBACK at Stoneleigh Park in March will be hosting the Custom Bike Building National Championships; a competition for all custom bike engineers, designers, fabricators and builders to show off their talents on a National platform.

    There are five categories for the mainly ‘nonpro’ competition: Freestyle, where there are no rules of course, sponsors include Sickboyz Customs, The New Generation – Young Builder, a chance for all custom builders under 30 to show off their talents. Sponsors of this class include Lamb Engineering and the winning young builder will have the opportunity to spend a week with Larry and the Lamb Engineering team at their workshop! Other prizes for young builders include one-off trophies and paid *entry fee to compete in the AMD World Championship finals in Germany! * Winner will receive the entry fee for the above competition should they wish to compete.

    Other competition categories include Café Bike, Streetfighter/Performance Custom, sponsors include World Wide Bomber magazine and Retro Custom Classic.

    And let’s not forget of course… there will be a Best in Show award, and a very special one-off trophy will be created for the winner by award winning Rocket Bobs Custom Works.

    If you would like to enter your custom built motorcycle in the KICKBACK Custom Bike Building National Championships simply email [email protected] to receive the relevant application form.

    The Custom Bike Building National Championships are mainly for ‘nonpro’ builders but professionals can enter, most of the pro builders and custom shops will be displaying their bikes on their own feature stands, and a select group of builders will form the judging panel for the competition.

    KICKBACK is in association with Michelin, Gladstone Motorcycles, Rocket Bobs Custom Works, Sickboyz Customs, Lamb Engineering, 100% Biker and World Wide Bomber magazine.

    KICKBACK: The National Custom Bike Show 28-29th March 2015    

    www.TheCustomShow.com

  2. Ace Cafe London is delighted to be able to confirm attendance, with stand and display, at the NEC Birmingham for the UK’s prestigious annual Motorcycle Live.

    Ace Cafe at Motorcycle Live 2013From sports bikes to specials, tourers to trikes, cruisers, classics and customs, adventure to motocross, race bikes, streetfighters and scooters, there is something on display at Motorcycle Live to suit every rider and anyone interested in riding – the world’s leading manufacturers, specialist brands, famous “biking” faces and stars from MotoGP, WSB, BSB and TT, all is to be found from 22nd – 30th November at this not to be missed premier show!

    Drop by and say hello - Hall 4  on Stand B77

    www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

    www.ace-cafe-london.com

  3. Dainese and Peugeot Scooters have signed an important partnership to strengthen motorcycling safety. At the EICMA show, in Milan 4-7 November, the two brands will display a Metropolis D-air on the Peugeot stand. The model features after-market D-air Street equipment, which is Dainese’s state-of-the art airbag technology designed to protect motorbike and scooter riders.

    As one of the most advanced three-wheeled scooters on the market, the Peugeot Metropolis already offers excellent safety characteristics. Combine this with Dainese’s wireless D-air Street bag and the safety level increases dramatically. The system operates in just 45 milliseconds thanks to an algorithm that identifies and recognises potential accident situations.

    Peugeot Scooters had no hesitation in opting for the Dainese D-air Street system - a system that has passed the strict certification tests set by TUV Sud, the German certification body and that obtained five stars from the French certification body SRA (Sécurité et Réparation Automobile).

    Eric Mougin, Marketing and Style Director for Peugeot Scooters, declared:

    I am very glad to announce at ECIMA 2014 the launch of the partnership between Dainese and Peugeot Scooter. Our two brands are enhancing common values and sharing similar positioning in term of excellence and high-end technology. Peugeot Metropolis D-air is the perfect combination to answer to the high expectations of our premium customers regarding safety.

    Stefano Grasselli, Sales Director for the Dainese D-air product line added:

    We are delighted with this collaboration with Peugeot Scooters that has come to fruition at the Eicma event. Both our companies are extremely aware of issues regarding safety. For us, this is the first step in an even broader partnership with Peugeot Scooters who are the class leaders on the European market.

    For more information visit www.dainese.com

  4. A Japanese engineer and industrialist, who established Honda and oversaw its expansion from a wooden shack manufacturing bicycle motors to a multinational automobile and motorcycle manufacturer.

    Soichiro Honda, born on 17th November 1906From the worlds best selling motorcycle - The Honda Super Cub, to the sleek Shadow, Fireblades to the awesome machine that is a Goldwing - Honda owners of the world we salute you and may have to agree, You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

    Read more here

  5. Motorcycle Live 2014 is just over one week away! The nine-day biking spectacular, which includes entertainment for all ages, will take place at The NEC, Birmingham from 22-30 November…

    Crank’d live action stunt show

    Crankd live action stunt showNo matter which way you turn at Motorcycle Live, there’s something incredible to watch, all for FREE. The Crank’d live stunt action show brings a mind-blowing blend of pedal and petrol-powered two-wheeled talent together to perform stunts on an indoor playground. read more     

    Test Ride Zone

    The Test Ride Zone will make a welcome return to the show thanks to Shoei, Sidi and Spada and a great line-up of bikes from the world’s leading manufacturers. Accompanied by out-riders, visitors with a full motorcycle licence can take a FREE test ride and get real feel for their chosen model. read more     

    Get On

    The industry-backed Get On campaign will once again return to Motorcycle Live, offering FREE 20-minute taster sessions to would-be bikers on a 125cc scooter or motorcycle in a private, indoor area with expert tuition from fully trained instructors. read more     

    Classic and Retro feature

    The Classic/Retro feature supported by the Coventry Transport Museum will include a special display in honour of the World War I Centenary, featuring unique, mint-condition machines from the era. The Retro collection meanwhile will focus on old favourites and rare gems from the 1980s. read more   

    My First Honda Licence

    Younger visitors can also get their first taste of riding at Motorcycle Live, thanks to the Honda My First Licence feature. Children can take a FREE supervised ride, experiencing the fun of two wheels around a specially constructed street scene. read more     

    Harley-Davidson Jumpstart

    Non-riders can shift their experience up several gears this year with the innovative Harley-Davidson Jumpstart Rider Experience. Participants can get to grips with the throttle and feel the rumble of the V-twin engine beneath them while changing up and down gears. read more      

    Motorcycle Live takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 22-30 November 2014. Advance tickets are just £17 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 11-16* (kids ten and under accompanied by a paying adult go free). There is also a £20 advance ticket, which includes entry to the show and a three-pack of Oxford Comfy neck warmers worth £15.