Motorcycles are more environmentally-friendly than cars, right? They take less raw materials to produce, burn less fuel, do less damage to the road surface and don’t get stuck in traffic pumping out fumes. End of argument, or so you might think. The problem is that, in the bid to improve air quality in our polluted…
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Life in the bus lane
Why are motorcycles only allowed in some bus lanes? Picture a situation in which the rules of the road varied from city to city. Imagine if, in Leeds, vehicles already on a roundabout must give way to traffic joining it; or in Lincoln, you’re allowed to park on double yellow lines for up to 30…
Bristol ‘Biker’ Café outperforms posh restaurants
A Bristol Biker Cafe has scored top marks in its recent food hygiene rating from City Council inspectors, outclassing some of the city’s most stylish restaurants. Situated on the mezzanine area of the top floor of Fowlers Motorcycles, close to Bristol Temple Meads station, Harry’s Café was given top marks under the city’s Food…
Less Is More
Are small capacity bikes more fun on today’s overcrowded roads? Have you noticed that, while Wagon Wheels are getting smaller, bikes seem to be getting bigger? Take the BMW GS adventure sport bike for example. It started out in 1980 with an 800cc motor, pumping out 50 hp and tipping the scales at 186 kg….
Christmas Gifts
Christmas is just around the corner, so beat the shopping centre queues and pick up the perfect gift for the motorcycle lover in your life from Fowlers Online Shop. #Christmascracked Great stocking fillers from the KTM range: Keep track of your keys with this 1290 Super Adventure Rubber Keyring: £4.98 http://www.fowlers.co.uk/shop/1290-super-adventure-rubber-keyholder-30395 Enjoy a brew in…
Whatever happened to WSBK?
Hands up who remembers Carl Fogarty BEFORE he was King of the Jungle? Famous for his high corner speeds and aggressive attitude on the track, he won four World Superbike Championships between 1994 – 1999. And he attracted huge crowds wherever he went – 120,000 flocked to Brands Hatch in 1999. I was one of…