We're not all Hells Angels!

Bennetts the UK's number one for bike insurance* has revealed from research released today that Britain's typical motorcyclist is 40 something, middle-class, professional family man, rather than the traditional stereotype of bikers being free-spirited Hell’s Angels!!

The full questionaire results are below and they reveal some interesting facts.

Questionnaire Results

Name: Ben

Sex: Male (96.8%)

Age: 41- 50 (31.6%)

Hair Colour: Brown (66.2%)

Glasses: No (62.3%)

Additional features: Tattoos (53.3%) and Beard (32.6%)

Height: 6ft (33.3%)

Occupation: Professional (29.0%)

Motorbike: Honda (30.1%)

How often do you ride: Twice a week (42.8%)

Do you use the bike to commute to work: Yes (54.9%)

Average annual mileage: 5,001 – 10,000 (43.0%)

Favourite genre of music: Rock/Heavy Metal (48.8%)

How long have you been riding: 1-3 years (22.9%)

How many motorbikes have you owned: 6 (47.9%)

Do you own a car: Yes (80.0%)

Favourite sport: Superbikes (52.8%)

Annual income: £20,000 – 39,999 (44.4%)

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
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The Limited Edition Speed Triple Carbon by Triumph

Triumph are to release just 65 of the Limited Speed Triple Carbon models for sale (OTR £8250).
This iconic streetfighter has the Triumph 1050cc triple engine producing 130 bhp. It also has twin Brembo 4-piston 4-pad radial calipers, fully adjustable black anodised Showa USD forks and fully adjustable Showa monoshock rear suspension.

However this Limited Edition Carbon version also gets a Matt Black paint finish and carbon goodies which include a carbon flyscreen, seat cowl, infill panels, heat shield, front mudguard and sprocket cover and in addition black chunky handlebars and anodised mirrors.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

California Superbike School back on TV

Apparently the previous 6 part series of Superbike School: UK will be rebroadcast on Motors TV with the first episode being at 8.30 pm on the 27th February.

For full programme information go to www.motorstv.com/mag/superbike-school

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

Kawasaki Versys Tourer now available

Kawasaki Motors UK have announced that the Versys will be available at the end of February as a limited run tourer version. The Kawasaki Versys Tourer was first shown as a prototype at the NEC motorcycle show last year, but now it is a reality.

It will be available in one of three base machine colours comprising Metallic Diablo, Metallic Moondust Grey and Pear Wildfire Orange.

The tourer specification adds black Versys branded panniers (including pannier rack), and a tinted adjustable flip up screen. ABS is also an option.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

The new Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition

From early March 2009 in the UK, Kawasaki are making available the Kawasaki Ninja 250R with stunning new graphics and colour scheme. In tribute to Kawasaki's competition heritage, the new Ninja 250R features a design incorporating three colours that apparently reflects Kawasakis unique racing identity.

The Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition has colours of black, green and white and the wheel rims have Lime Green striping just like a Kawasaki race bike.

I have to say it does look very striking!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

BMW S 1000 RR in Production

Production of BMW's superbike (the one you can buy!) has started in the BMW Motorrad Plant in Berlin.

With a 999cc in-line 4-cylinder engine and a dry weight of 183 kg, plus newly developed sports ABS featuring four different modes as well as the dynamic traction control system DTC will be available.

The serial production machine BMW S 1000 RR will be presented to the public in the early summer 2009 but can be ordered in dealerships now apparently.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/

Fancy an ice cold XR 1200?

Harley-Davidson have teamed up with 1988 Olympian Tom Queoff, the captain of the USA Snow Sculpting team to create a unique sculpture. A giant Harley-Davidson XR 1200 ice sculpture, created over 3 days working only with hands tools it stands outside of the the new Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, USA, until it melts of course!!!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth

Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/