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…
New Piaggio Summer Gloves
Light, flexible and breathable, Piaggio’s new Summer Gloves are designed to make scooter riding on hot summer days much more comfortable. The palm is predominantly made from Clarino – a man-made alternative to leather that out-performs leather in some applications, yet retains its softness, even when wet, and is microporous, to allow moisture and heat…
Bikers are Better – FACT
“Police operation follows fears about speeding bikers” and “Police urge residents to report nuisance bikers” are fairly typical of headlines that portray motorcyclists as irresponsible hooligans tearing around Britain’s roads. We’ve heard it all before and it’s really frustrating, because we know how hard it is to get a bike licence. For the past 35…
HIP HIP HOORAY
Hipsters. They’re not proper bikers are they? They don’t ride normal motorcycles and they don’t wear practical riding kit either. What exactly is a “brat style bobber” or “street tracker” and why did they build it out of a 1980s bike that was rubbish when it was new? They’re just posers and the whole scene…
Game, set and matching helmets from Vespa
Get colour-coordinated for summer scooter style with the new VJ and VJ1 Helmets from Vespa, designed to match to their latest models. Painted to perfectly match the popular Primavera, Sprint and GTS scooters, and even the exclusive 946, Vespa VJ and VJ1 Helmets combine modern components and materials with classic open-face styling. Ideal for urban…