Monthly Archives: August 2019

August 29, 2019

BMW F800GT motorbike – main headlamp bulb change nightmare

BMW F800GT motorbike – main headlamp bulb change nightmare grrrrrr. this is more a rant than anything really 🙂 I would have classed myself as a reasonable mechanic capable of most things. clutches, engine work you name it I’ve had a good few projects all sorts of things. but the headlamp assembly on this […]

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August 29, 2019

Australia’s Fonzarelli reveals flagship electric motorbike, the NKD

Australia’s Fonzarelli reveals flagship electric motorbike, the NKD Image:  Australian e-scooter motorcycling manufacturer Fonzarelli grows to include the Fonzarelli NKD, a mini-moto electric bike with a retro finish Source: Australia’s Fonzarelli reveals flagship electric motorbike, the NKD

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August 29, 2019

Electric bikes spur European sales as 2019 sees 9% growth

Electric bikes spur European sales as 2019 sees 9% growth Image:  A 77% jump in e-motorbikes and scooters contributes to a 9% lift in European motorcycle sales during the first half of 2019 Source: Electric bikes spur European sales as 2019 sees 9% growth

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August 29, 2019

Jessi Combs: Racer, TV star and fastest woman on four wheels has died

Jessi Combs: Racer, TV star and fastest woman on four wheels has died Image:  Motoring TV personality Jessi Combs dies whilst attempting to break a new land speed record in the United States; She was aged 39. Source: Jessi Combs: Racer, TV star and fastest woman on four wheels has died

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August 28, 2019

Norton unveils limited edition Dominator Street

Norton unveils limited edition Dominator Street Image:  Norton Motorcycles has released a new limited edition Dominator Street with upright bars; Only 50 motorcycles will be made. Source: Norton unveils limited edition Dominator Street

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August 28, 2019

Malham Show tries a Junior Kickstart revival

Malham Show tries a Junior Kickstart revival Image:  After posting the other week about much we all missed Kick Start, motorcycle trials took place at the Malham Show in what they describe as a Junior Kickstart Trials competition Source: Malham Show tries a Junior Kickstart revival

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August 28, 2019

Why did Triumph build a limited edition Daytona 765?

Why did Triumph build a limited edition Daytona 765? Image:  Having just come back from the unveiling of Triumph’s new limited edition (and now sold out) sportsbike, Visordown asks what’s really going on… Source: Why did Triumph build a limited edition Daytona 765?

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August 28, 2019

Could the UK benefit from electric motorcycle taxis?

Could the UK benefit from electric motorcycle taxis? Image:  The Rwandan Government is issuing national policy-guidelines to introduce electric-only motorcycles taxis; Could we see something similar in the UK? Source: Could the UK benefit from electric motorcycle taxis?

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