Motorcycle Live 2018 saw 103,702 bike fans enjoy nine days of action-packed, interactive two-wheeled entertainment, during a show that has been hailed a success by exhibitors and visitors alike.  

The event was packed with brand-new metal from over 40 of the world’s leading manufacturers. Much of the 2019 machinery on display had been launched just one week previously at EICMA in Milan, while Kawasaki, Norton and CCM chose Motorcycle Live to unveil never-seen-before 2019 models to the bike-mad crowd. 

The brand-new Moto-Cirque arena debuted with a spectacular live stunt show combining FMX, street bikes, BMX and dance – all taking place in total darkness aside from meticulously-coordinated LED lights and lasers set to an awesome soundtrack.

"What a show, we've had an amazing week", said CEO of Norton Motorcycles, Stuart Garner. "It's the biggest show we've ever done and we've had the biggest footfall we've ever seen on the stand, so a huge thank you to the organisers for making it happen. It's been a record show for Norton and we hope everyone has enjoyed it as much as we have."

"We have broken the European record in terms of sales at shows, so Motorcycle Live has been really successful," said Peter Riley, managing director of Airvest Ltd/Helite UK. "That is obviously fantastic, but what has been the real joy about this year's show is the people that have visited the stand to tell us how our product has saved their life. It's moments like that that make coming to the show absolutely worthwhile."

Motorcycle Live 2019 will take place at The NEC, Birmingham from 16-24 November – save the date!

"Me and my Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Cornwall"
- Antony Jan Badman

Paula Smith - Ben Nevis - by Neal Smith

B846 Kinloch Rannock heading out to Rannock station and tearoom with my partner Kirsten Morton
- Dave Lyall

Buildbase Suzuki’s Bradley Ray has today passed his motorcycle test, the British Superbike race-winner completing his Module Two assessment on a restricted SV650.

Ray completed his Module One last month, which involved assessment of his machine control and ability to complete manoeuvres such as a figure of eight and an avoidance test. Today’s Module Two saw him take to the roads and his safety and awareness evaluated, where he again passed with flying colours.

While Ray’s riding had previously been limited to the race track – he will again return to British Superbike action in 2019 onboard a GSX-R1000R – the 21-year-old can now enjoy the delights of riding on the road, and is currently considering a V-Strom 650 as his road bike.

Bradley Ray, “I thought I was nervous for the first part but it went up a gear today. I think I put myself under a lot more pressure for the road bit, but I did some more training with Tom from Shires [Motorcycle Training] again yesterday and the examiner was quite reassuring to be fair, and I relaxed a bit more as it went on. But the relief afterwards was unreal, honestly. I was genuinely so happy. It’s a shame we’re getting into the winter now, but I’m eyeing up either an SV650 or V-Strom 650 for next year and looking forward to getting on the road and just enjoying motorcycling. Everyone should do it.”

For more information on the SV650, click here. A2 restrictor kits are available through authorised dealerships.