Bike Trader

Charley learns about life on three-wheels
Actor and adventurer Charley Boorman has been on an intensive training course to learn how to drive a sidecar outfit.

Charley visited Watsonian-Squire, the longest established sidecar manufacturer in the world, to prepare for a forthcoming expedition.

Monster 696 gets a little extra
A special version of the Monster is in Ducati dealers now – and it comes with some tasty extras.

Loads of extra kit with new GSX-R1000
Buy a new GSX-R1000 between now and September 30th and you’ll get up to £700 worth of clothing or accessories for free.

World’s first electronically-controlled ABS
Honda has revealed the world’s first electronically-controlled ‘Combined ABS’ for Super Sport bikes.

Festa Ducati
Europe’s biggest gathering of the Ducati community takes place this year at the world famous Nürburgring.

Great deals on a Ninja
Kawasaki will be celebrating all things Ninja this summer with three great deals on offer.

Relentless Suzuki dominate TT
In what turned out to be a dream week, the Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing team ended the 2008 Isle of Man TT races victorious in virtually every solo category.

Find your Suzuki test ride online
Suzuki GB has launched a new nationwide dealer demonstrator locator that will help you find the bike you want to test just by logging on to its website.

Dove Ladies’ Leather Jacket
Weise have introduced the new Dove leather jacket, which combines fashion styling with motorcycle grade materials, just in time for summer riding.

Bikers hold up traffic in fuel price protest
Scores of bikers in a slow-moving convoy caused rush-hour disruption today in a protest against rising fuel prices.

Foggy joins Ducati TT parade
Ducati legend Carl Fogarty will join Ducati’s 50th anniversary TT celebrations and ride a Desmosedici RR in the Ducati parade lap at this year’s Isle of Man TT.

BMW F 800 GS bike review
This all-new middleweight version of the iconic R 1200 GS Boxer is based on the F 800 roadster. And thanks to that parallel twin engine the F 800 GS is good for 130mph.

See the Royals in the Cotswolds
Royal Enfield has moved its annual Open Weekend forward from its traditional dates at the end of July to the weekend of 14–15 June.

Race to the BMF show for a bargain
Bikes racing around the BMF Show’s main arena track have always been a popular feature, but this year the main arena will be host to the BMF Grand Prix.

Boris on Bus Lanes
Bikers in London expect new mayor Boris Johnson to deliver on his promise to allow motorcycles into bus lanes.

Piaggio Beverly Cruiser review
With over 170,000 vehicles sold since 2001, the Piaggio Beverly is clearly a hit. Ideal for town riding, the Beverly is also comfortable enough to use on mid-to-long range trips out of town.

Two new models from Morini
Moto Morini will introduce two new models this spring, with another two due to follow later in the year, expanding the range of machines available to UK riders from three to seven.

Insure the GSX-R750 for less than a rival 600
When it comes to the all-new 2008 GSX-R750, the trend has been well and truly bucked, thanks to Suzuki's official insurance scheme with Express Insurance.

BMW announce Supersports
BMW is gearing up to take on Honda, Suzuki and Ducati in the Supersports arena with the all-new S 1000 RR.

Free insurance offer extended
Swinton Bikes' unmissable three months FREE bike insurance offer has been extended. Read the full story now.

Monster 696 hits showrooms
The new Monster 696 has reached UK dealers ahead of schedule as the Italian manufacturer gears up for unprecedented demand.

New F 650 GS available for £65 a month
Upgrading to BMW quality is not as expensive as most riders imagine. BMW Financial Services offers a product which allows you to spread the cost of their motorcycle over 24 months.

Get £400 back when you buy a new Suzuki
Suzuki GB has announced a new £400 cashback offer on any new Bandit 650, SV650 and GSR600 purchased from an authorised dealer.

Yamaha TZR50 Race Replica
Yamaha’s superb TZR50 will also be available in a stunning new look for 2008 – the TZR50 Race Replica features the eye-grabbing blue and white livery of the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP Team.

Sat Nav for £99 with V-Strom
Buy a new V-Strom 650 between now and the end of July and you will be eligible for Suzuki's latest Sat Nav offer, which lets you pick up the Suzuki Garmin Zumo 550 system for just £99.

Buell insurance deal
Buy a new Buell and you might be eligible for a two-year fixed price insurance deal.

Be a VIP with Ducati at MotoGP
Ducati UK will be rolling out the red carpet for up to 50 guests at this year’s Moto GP on the 22nd June at Donington Park.

Kawasaki puts ZX-10R on Pole Position
The British Superbike Championship is just around the corner and many Supersport riders are gearing up for the start of a new biking season.

Wire-Rope Barrier Kills Biker
The death of a motorcyclist who was killed after colliding with a wire-rope ‘cheese-cutter’ safety fence on the A41 New Ferry bypass in Merseyside has led to calls for them to be replaced.

Ducati scoops Bike of Year
Readers of European magazines have voted Ducati as '2008 Bike of the Year' in both the Sports Bike category and the Trial/Supermoto category.

Harley expands into Leeds
Following expansion into Leeds, Yorkshire’s only authorised Harley-Davidson and Buell UK dealer is now the largest distributor of the legendary motorcycles in the north of England.

Scooter sales surge
Sales of cheap new scooters have increased dramatically during the first two months of 2008 and look set to rise further as fuel prices and car tax escalate following the Budget.

Manchester Ducati open weekend
Come to Ducati Manchester on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th to see the all-new Ducati 696 on display

Ducati to celebrate 50 years of TT
Ducati and the organisers of TT2008 have joined forces to bring a taste of Italy to the Isle of Man.

Jordan Bikes celebrate 5th birthday
Jordan Bikes of Leeds, is celebrating its 5th birthday this spring, with a celebration weekend on the 15th and 16th March 2008.

Bristol best for Buell
Bristol’s only authorised Buell UK dealership has scooped a prestigious award at a worldwide event in Barcelona, Spain.

Boris Johnson backs bikes in bus lanes
Boris Johnson, the Tory candidate for Mayor of London, is backing calls to allow bikers to use of bus lanes.

Ninja winna
Ninja winna Steve Crooks is the first customer in the UK to be allocated a brand new 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Superbike – and it didn’t cost him a penny.

Bikers pay £25 million more
The Government got it wrong – bikers aren’t the big tax cheats they said we were.

Aprilia's naked Shiver gets dressed
Aprilia’s stunning naked SL 750 Shiver now comes dressed with free luggage worth £275.

New Suzuki is a bit of all white
Available from the first week in March, the new GSX-R600 will have a recommended retail price of £7,200.

Rainsuits from just £10 at Infinity
Riders on a budget can get kitted out with boots, gloves and rainsuit for just £41 at Infinity Motorcycles.

Suzuki reveal Bandit 1250GT
Suzuki GB has announced the final specification and pricing for the new Bandit 1250 Grand Touring, which is due to hit dealers later this month.

Take your motorcycle test now!
Do you want to take your motorcycle test? Take it now before the format changes.

Buell is fastest
An independent report has confirmed the rise in popularity of niche motorcycle brands in the UK, with Buell displaying the fastest growth in 2007.

Another record year for Brit classic
The British-designed Royal Enfield Bullet, currently in its 54th year of production, saw a whopping 15% increase in UK sales in 2007.

Yamaha YZF-R1 2008
The fifth-generation R1 showcases a whole range of advanced new technology for 2008.

London bus lanes saga drags on
The British Motorcyclists Federation is calling for the publication of a long overdue report by Transport for London (TfL) on the use of London’s bus lanes by motorcycles.

Aprilia Sonic 50 & Sonic 50 GP
The Sonic is a brand new scooter from the Aprilia stable that is not only small, light and cheap to buy, but offers high levels of comfort, space and safety combined with an excellent standard of finish.

Kawasaki VN2000 Classic
With the VN2000 Classic, Kawasaki’s flagship cruiser receives a makeover for 2008 that takes its best features and recasts them in a timeless, classic style

Kawasaki Supersport stars in Ashford
The MSS Discovery Kawasaki Racing Team are just one of the attractions at the official opening of the new Laguna Performance Centre in Ashford.

The 2008 Hyosung GT650X
New for the 2008 model year, the Hyosung GT650X is another take on the street-fighter style.

Ducati Coventry takes top dealer award
Ducati Coventry took the top honours when they were named Top UK Ducati dealership at a ceremony in Milan.

Review: Aprilia 850 Mana
The Mana might look like a conventional naked street bike, but there is nothing ordinary about this Aprilia.

The 2007 Bike Trader Babes Candice and Tina!
Hertfordshire Honeys Candice Collyer and Tina Higginson have scooped the title of 2007 Bike Trader Babes.

This you’ve gotta see at the NEC Bike Show
Whether it's the adventure of off-road biking, cruising the open road or supersports action, this year’s NEC Bike Show has everything you’ve gotta see.

It's showtime at the NEC
Some of the biggest names in biking were in Birmingham for the start of the International Motorcycle & Scooter Show, which runs until 2nd December.

Harley-Davidson used bikes scheme
Bike Trader and Harley-Davidson have teamed up to offer customers a great deal on used motorcycles.

Saturday is TT Day at Bike Show
Fans flocking to the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the Birmingham NEC on Saturday 1st of December will be in for an extra treat.

Win a Kawasaki Z1000
Bike Trader has teamed up with Autoglym to offer a lucky reader the ride of a lifetime.

Honda's NEC Show line-up
Honda’s motorcycle range for 2008 will be unveiled to the British public for the first time at this month’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

Watsonian Squire sidecar
Watsonian Squire have developed a fitting kit to pair their classic British-built Monza sidecar with the Triumph Bonneville America.

Aprilia 750GL Shiver on sale
Aprilia’s SL750 Shiver is arriving at showrooms now, with test rides available from selected dealers.

U2 star Bono's Ducati up for auction
A red Ducati 916 owned br U2 lead singer Bono will be auctioned off for charity at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

Pub-goers rebuild ‘football’ Scooter for charity
A group of pub-goers have rebuilt a classic Lambretta scooter to raise money for a hospice where a close friend passed away.

Honda reveal new-look line-up
Honda will bid for a hat-trick of British Superbike titles with new signings Leon Haslam and Cal Crutchlow in 2008.

Kawasaki Versys offers even more versatility
Kawasaki is making the Versys even more versatile for buyers with a fantastic offer.

Guarantee for second-hand Suzukis
Suzuki GB has announced a new approved used motorcycle scheme, aimed at giving customers a way to buy a used Suzuki with confidence.

Review: KYMCO KR Sport 125
The KR Sports is very easy to ride, handles well, has good brakes and light controls making it an ideal first learner legal machine.

Ducati win Constructors’ and Teams’ world titles
Ducati MotoGP Team riders Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi stormed Australia’s Phillip Island on Sunday, securing the constructors' World Championship.

Massive demand for Ducati Desmosedici RR
The Desmosedici RR has become the new benchmark for performance, components and style.

Zero per cent finance on Harley Davison
Owning a Harley-Davidson motorcycle has become even easier with the introduction of a new zero per cent finance offer.

Ducati launch two new colours
Ducati has launched two new colours at the Paris Motor Show, with a new black version for the Hypermotard 1100S and a 'Tricolore' S4RS model

BMW launches fastest, lightest Boxer of all time
The launch of the new double overhead camshaft BMW HP2 Sport sees the sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer of all time hit the roads.

Ducati and Benelli at Motorcycle and Scooter Show
Two of the world’s biggest bike names are showcasing their 2008 models at this year’s International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

Three new models from Suzuki
Suzuki has unveiled three new models in the run-up to the Paris Motorcycle Show with the introduction of the 2008 GSX-R600, 750 and DR125SM.

Acumen Intercom with on-bike charger
Acumen has developed a Bluetooth intercom package using the acclaimed Interphone module with a specifically designed on-bike charger.

Suzuki launch four-stroke tiddler
The smallest ever Suzuki off-road two wheeler to feature a four-stroke engine is being released in the UK later this month.

Stoner and Ducati win MotoGP Championship
The Ducati Marlboro Team enjoyed its greatest day in Japan on Sunday as Casey Stoner gave Ducati their first MotoGP World Championship.

Yamaha confirm bikes for show
Yamaha is the first manufacturer to confirm their UK models will be revealed exclusively at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

Review: Ducati Sport 1000 S
It may be a two-seater, but the Ducati Sport 1000 S has the hallmark café racer styling of the 1970s with impressive performance.

Weak dollar means cheaper Victory
Victory Motorcycles has slashed the price of its motorcycles in the UK after the dollar dropped to its lowest exchange rate in years.

Bike Trader Girls of the Month: Zoe and Danielle
Say hello to the latest Bike Trader Girls of the Month - the delicious Danielle and sexy Zoe.

Report a dangerous road
Have you seen a defective or worn section of any road? Now you can contact the Highways Agency thanks to a new website.

Tail End is Tops
The BMF’s Tail End event will be a brilliant weekend packed with bikes, music and bargain hunting.

Power, performance and poise – all for a pound!
Honda’s CBR125R offers performance and utter dependability all wrapped up in a unique finance package.

Ducati deliveries gather pace as 1098 breaks records
Ducati are pulling out all the stops to ensure that customers receive their 1098 for the summer.

Test ride a Suzuki crosser
Suzuki has teamed up with the BSMA to offer free test-rides on a selection of motocross models at rounds of the BSMA National Championship this summer.

Massive response to appeal over biker's murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a biker on the M40 have received more than 300 calls from members of the public.

Test ride a Ducati and you could win a Monster prize!
Book a test ride on any 2007 model Ducati at your local dealership and you could be in for more than a great ride.

Police hunt biker's murderer
Police hunting the killer of a Hell's Angel gunned down on busy motorway are carrying out a painstaking search of the road.

Honda Zoomer good enough for superstar
Honda’s Zoomer scooter is the choice of champions in the MotoGP paddock, with superstar Nicky Hayden using one.

Awesome Toseland edges closer to title
James Toseland has edged closer to the World Superbike Championship with a breathtaking double win at a scorching Brands Hatch.

Films stars complete gruelling 'Long Way Down'
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman have completed their gruelling bike ride from John O’Groats to Cape Town.

Bike Trader girls of the month: Kate and Becky
Say hello to this month's sizzling Bike Trader girls - the mouth-watering Kate and beautiful Becky.

Toseland to switch to MotoGP
World Superbike championship leader James Toseland has revealed he will switch to MotoGP from next season.

Win a scooter
Now's your chance to get your hands on this fantastic Sudika scooter - worth £799 - PLUS £250 towards insurance.

Countdown to Great Yorkshire Bike Show
Former World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson will be just one of the stars appearing at this weekend's Great Yorkshire Bike Show.

Zero per cent finance on Aprilia Tuono
Infinity Motorcycles are offering riders the chance to ride away on an Italian superbike with a zero per cent APR deal on the Aprilia Tuono 1000R.

Harley Davidson give green light for XR 1200
Harley-Davidson says it is going to begin production of the XR 1200 for the European market in the spring of 2008.

Insure a 750 Gixer for just £139
Suzuki GB is offering one year’s fully comprehensive insurance cover on the highly acclaimed GSX-R750 for just £139.

The stunning Sachs X-Road
Lean, mean and poised for new conquests, the startling new 2007 CB600F Hornet stands the mid-displacement Performance Naked class on its head.

Hot new Ducati RR makes track debut
The hot new Ducati Desmosedici RR has made its first ever public appearance in action around the Misano Circuit at World Ducati Week 2007.

Bike Trader Girl of the Month: Claudia
Bike Trader's Girl of the Month is Claudia - Check out our awesome slide show of the stunning model and her Yamaha YZF-R6 now.

Check out the Enfield event
If you want to know why the Indian-built Bullet is so popular get along to the Royal Enfield Open Weekend.

Suzuki launches Limited Edition Intruder
The highly acclaimed Intruder M1800R is going to make the earth move for fans of the massive V-twin.

Free chain lube from Infinity
Infinity Motorcycles in Farnborough are providing a free chain lube and adjustment to visitors arriving by motorcycle to their open day on Saturday 7 July.

Bike Trader Girl of the Month: Michelle
Bike Trader's Girl of the Month is Michelle - Check out our awesome slide show of the stunning model and her Kawasaki ZX-6R now.

Suzuki offer free restrictor kits
Suzuki GB is now offering free restrictor kits to make powerful bikes learner-legal following the launch of its training scheme.

Review: Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Clubman
The Electra Clubman is the latest in a long line of cafe racer styled machines from Royal Enfield’s UK distributor Watsonian Squire.

Slide show: Isle of Man TT
The world famous Isle of Man TT race celebrates its 100th birthday this week. Check out our slide show now.

Isle of Man celebrates 100 years of TT magic
Bike Trader salutes the Isle of Man TT and the men brave enough to take on the Mountain with a look back at some historic milestones.

Star-studded TT line-up for Suzuki Sunday
Suzuki enthusiasts are in for a very special treat on June 3 as Suzuki Sunday kicks off the Isle of Man TT races.