Category: Random

1. Happy Valentines Day!

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 14th Feb 2019

2. Suzuki raises over £4000 for charity at Motorcycle Live

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 11th Dec 2018

   Suzuki successfully raised over £4,000 for charity at Motorcycle Live, which took place from 17-25 November at Birmingham’s NEC. The Japanese brand’s hospitality area, from voluntary donations for free hot refreshments, raised over £3,000 for the automotive industry’s BEN fund, while the Vintage Parts display and race bike build raised over £1,000 for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

   The pop-up coffee stop, situated on Suzuki’s show stand, has become a Motorcycle Live mainstay in recent years. Providing an area for show-goers to enjoy a break from wandering the halls, grab a hot beverage and take the weight off their feet for a few minutes, it served over 8,500 cups of tea and coffee over the nine-day show. 

   This year Suzuki raised a total of £3,527.50 for BEN, an independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for its people and their family dependents, whether that be financial, physical, mental or social.

   Meanwhile, Suzuki’s Vintage Parts Programme always provides visitors with an impressive array of classic road and race bikes, and this year rebuilt the very first RG500 race bike built in 1973, before it was raced in Grands Prix in 1974. Collecting for Birmingham Children’s Hospital during the restoration, £1,036.61 was raised over the course of the show.

   Suzuki GB head of marketing, Fiona Cole, commented, “Every year Suzuki takes the opportunity to raise money for charity at Motorcycle Live. The hospitality area always proves to be incredibly popular with visitors to the show and whilst the drinks are free, we encourage visitors to make a donation to our nominated charities and we’re incredibly thankful to everyone who made kind donations to help us raise as much as we did for the two superb causes.”

   To find out more news and views from Suzuki, visit www.bikes.suzuki.co.uk.

3. H-C Travel Motorcycle Tours Celebrates Silver Jubilee With New Website And Tours

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 2nd Dec 2018

   H-C Travel is preparing for its 25th touring season in 2019 with a brand new website www.hctravel.com, and branding, as well as exciting new tours in South America and Scotland
   
   David Grist, owner of H-C Travel, said "We're kicking off our silver jubilee year with the launch of our new website and logo. We've had great feedback about the website's visual impact and believe it reflects more appropriately the amazing holiday experiences we provide for motorcyclists. Take a look at www.hctravel.com. We hope you'll like it."
   
   David added ''We're delighted to be adding several new tours. As well as fabulous guided rides on The Trail Of The Incas, riding the South American Lake District and Patagonia, we've organised a 'Highland Fling', guided by our man in Scotland, Chris Smith. Now we're looking forward to the next 25 years of spreading our bit of motorcycling happiness!"
   
   H-C Travel Ltd was established in 1994 and is the UK's leading specialist operator of fly - ride motorcycle tours to destinations around the world. Based in Overton, Hampshire it also has a retail travel agency for the North Hampshire/Berkshire borders (serving the area between Basingstoke, Newbury, Winchester and Andover.) Its Orange & Black brand offers Harley-Davidson authorised guided tours, self-guided tours and rentals in the USA. H-CTravel is uniquely positioned in the UK motorcycle tour market with professional travel industry recognition, ATOL bonding and TTA membership.

4. Henry Cole signing A Biker’s Life Ace Cafe London - 26th October

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 23rd Oct 2018

   Come and meet Henry Cole who will be launching his new book “A Bikers Life”, from 8pm on Friday 26th October @ Ace Cafe London.  

   The event is free and Henry will be personally signing copies which will be available to purchase on the day.

   Henry Cole is on television most days of the year as the presenter of shows like Find It, Fix It, Flog It!, Shed and Buried, The World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides and The Motorbike Show.
   
   

   

5. SHARK Helmets releases early preview of new 2019 graphics

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 16th Oct 2018

   Ahead of the unveiling of the full 2019 collection later this year, SHARK Helmets is releasing an early preview of three brand-new colour schemes on some of its most popular models. All three will be available to buy in UK dealers this month.

   
   
   SPARTAN CARBON - PRIONA
   
   The Spartan Carbon was developed with a striking design, state-of-the-art safety features and advanced aerodynamics for the perfect all-round riding helmet. For 2019, SHARK Helmets have reengineered the interior for optimal rider comfort, and introduced the brand-new PRIONA design; a modern, glossy graphic giving the Spartan Carbon a refined, streamlined look and drawing attention to the smooth lines of the helmet shape. The stunning dark green, gold and black version will be available on early release.
   
   The Spartan Carbon in PRIONA DQW graphic is available in size XS (53/54cm) – XXL (63/64cm), with an RRP of £389.99.
   
   D-SKWAL - KANHJI
   
   SHARK Helmet’s Pulse division is designed with both performance and style and mind. Developed using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology, the D-SKWAL features optimised ventilation and an ‘Autoseal’ system used to flatten the visor onto the helmet, creating better soundproofing and seals the helmet against water and cold. SHARK Helmets will introduce four versions of the all-new KANHJI design – an intricate and distinct helmet graphic that has a dark edge. The fluo yellow and black version will be available on early release.
   
   The D-SKWAL in KANHJI KYA graphic is available in size XS (53/54cm) – XL (61/62cm), with an RRP of £169.99.
   
   SKWAL 2 - OLIVEIRA
   SHARK Helmets is well-known to the world of racing, supporting a number of world-class riders, and this is set to be no different for 2019; the company has introduced the popular SKWAL 2 in replica graphics of Moto2 rider Miguel Oliveira. Another helmet in the SHARK Helmet Pulse division, the SKWAL 2 has a unique shape and striking integrated LED system, complimented by the bright new colours that highlight the aerodynamic lines of the helmet.
   
   The SKWAL 2 in OLIVEIRA KBY graphic is available in size XS (53/54cm) – XL (61/62cm), with an RRP of £249.99.
   
   To locate your nearest SHARK Helmets dealer, visit www.nevis.uk.com or call 01425 478936.