Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance, returns to The NEC, Birmingham from Saturday 4 – Sunday 12 December. Over 55 manufacturers have confirmed their attendance including BMW, CCM, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Triumph. There are also a range of up and coming manufacturers showcasing their products and solutions to mobility with electric motorcycles, designed with the rider and their lifestyle in mind. 

With the 2022 riding season just around the corner, now is the perfect opportunity to stop by each manufacturer's stand and see what catches your eye. You'll remain able to sit on, have pictures with, and adopt the classic poses on your favourite models - just like you always have! 

What makes Motorcycle Live even more special this year is the confirmation of brand new 2022 models making their global and UK debut. There are a number of UK premieres planned throughout the nine days - forget waiting to read about them, visit them at The NEC to see, touch and experience them first hand.

Finlay McAllan (Managing Director, Motorcycle Live) said: “We are excited to have worked closely with both industry leading and brand new manufacturers to create an exciting platform for our audience to revel in. With so many brand new products being launched and unveiled this year, our visitors will be one of the first around the world to see these amazing new products in the flesh."

Motorcycle Live 2021 returns to The NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 4 December with doors opening at 09:00am. Discounted advanced tickets are now on-sale and available from motorcyclelive.co.uk.

Sunday 21st November - 9am – 5pm
 
Ace Cafe London hosts the Ariel Owners Motor Cycle Club at the cafe 9am to 5pm on Sunday 21st November.

Founded at the Ace in November 1951, this year is the clubs 70th Anniversary and, although vastly increased in size since its formation, the AOMCC today has branches throughout the UK as well as overseas
 
With Ariel recognised as having always put design and innovation at the forefront of development, and being synonymous with the history of the motor industry from the very first days of transport, the special celebratory display of items and machines at the Ace, organised by the club, includes from when Ariel first patented a design in 1871 to the unique Ariel Atom and Ariel Ace of today!
 
Ariel Owners Club
Ariel Motor Company
 
See you at the Ace!

The fourth episode of the Ducati World Première web series will feature the Ducati Streetfighter family as the main protagonist, with the presentation of the new additions to the range for 2022.

ESPARGARÓ CRASHES DURING HIS COMEBACK ATTEMPT

VIÑALES RACKS UP MILES AND EXPERIENCE BUT FINISHES OUTSIDE THE POINTS ZONE

Aleix Espargaró started well when the lights went out at the GP of Algarve in Portimao, which hosted its second MotoGP round of the season.

From the fourteenth spot on the grid, Aleix had moved up through the ranks to tenth place when he ran into trouble, first when he went wide in an attempt to move up a few more positions and then when a crash on turn 1 took him out of action.

Maverick paid the price for starting rather far back on the grid. Like all his races with Aprilia this season, the Algarve GP was once again, first and foremost, an opportunity to get to know the bike and its characteristics better. With a good pace, in the finale Maverick got close to the points zone, but the interruption to the race following the accident involving Oliveira relegated him to sixteenth place.

ALEIX ESPARGARO'
"I had managed to start rather well, making up a few positions. Then, Lecuona and Pol re-entered the track after running long, forcing me wide. Ending up at the back of the group, I began rebuilding my race, but after overtaking Morbidelli I was too aggressive on the brakes. It was my fault, but in the last few races, something hasn’t been working right and we need to figure it out. Maybe the RS-GP struggles with the low temperatures, but everyone is in the same situation, so knowing how to adapt to the various conditions is important."

MAVERICK VIÑALES
"This weekend demonstrates once again how much we are lacking, especially in terms of confidence. Rather than in pure performance, I’m lacking in consistency. In the race today, I managed to do one sector well and then lose ground in another, but at the end of the day, it’s all part of the learning curve. The race is still important because you see how you measure up with the other riders and you understand what aspects you need to work on."

A nine-time British Enduro Championship winner, plus one of the scene’s biggest characters, means the upcoming Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks returns with a bang after its Covid-enforced break.

Returning to the Telford International Centre over the weekend of February 12-13, the event will once again draw in the biggest names from the off-road scene with two off-road legends being confirmed as the guests of honour.

Eldest son of Pete (manufacturer of Dalesmans in the 1960s) and elder brother to multi Enduro world champion Paul, Derrick Edmondson is a nine-time class winner of the British Enduro Championship, BBC TV Kickstart trials rider, plus mechanic/mentor to two of the world’s greatest trials riders. Derrick will be interviewed throughout the weekend as the commentator delves into his career.

There’s perhaps no bigger character in the off-road scene than Arthur Browning, who has also been confirmed as a star guest for the show. Tall in the saddle and big with the stories, Arthur has done it all: One of the all-time great Enduro riders (nine golds over a 16-year span), a top-flight scrambler, a professional speedway rider for nine years, a British championship grass tracker and a pretty good trials rider who once got runner-up in a world championship round. Arthur will also be on stage over the weekend sharing his classic tales during his extensive career.

For further details about the Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks, and to order your advance tickets, please visit www.classicdirtbikeshow.co.uk