The top places in France to take your bike

We are always pleased to offer our advice on things to do with continental biking – at least as far as insurance is concerned. Yet we also occasionally hear good things about places to visit, including some of the following great French short-hop destinations. Keep in mind though that if you plan to ride abroad, [...]

I’ve been out testing another used bike, a 1999 Kawasaki C2 model. It’s not as good as the latest superbikes, but I still had a ball on it.

KAWASAKI ZX-9R BY CHRIS MOSS PICTURES BY MIKE WESTON By the time this version of the Kawasaki ZX-9R came on sale in 1999, its position in the superbike league table was clear. In any group test, the press always gave the ZX-9R the least points. Moving on over twelve years though and attitudes to the [...]

Snetterton 300 BSB preview – Tyco Suzuki

British Superbike Championship – Round 3 Snetterton 300 [preview] After a successful opening International Road Race of the season last week at the North West 200 in Northern Ireland, the Tyco Suzuki team return to action this weekend at Snetterton for round four of the 2012 British Superbike Championship. Both riders are in good spirits [...]

Motor bike insurance for new riders

These days, you may find that in order to ride a moped or motorcycle on the road, you may need to have gone through a predefined training schedule to obtain your licence: this training is known as Compulsory Basic Training or CBT and many providers of motor bike insurance may require that you have evidence [...]

Suzuki dealers unite for nationwide test ride event

Suzuki dealers across the UK will unite from this weekend onwards, as a nationwide test ride roadshow kicks off, supported by Suzuki GB with additional demonstrators, sales incentives and more. With virtually every dealer involved in the four month long promotion, participating dealers will offer increased test ride opportunities on their specific day, thanks to [...]

Three wins and six podiums for Seeley at North West 200

SEELEY DOMINATES INTERNATIONAL NORTH WEST 200 Alastair Seeley was a hat trick hero at the International North West 200, taking his stable of Tyco Suzuki GSX-R machinery to success in Superstock, Supersport and Superbike classes. The British Superbike regular stood on all six podiums during Thursday and Saturday’s races, taking his win tally at the [...]

Six top tips on buying a classic bike

If you are a bike enthusiast then you may feel that the time has come for you to be the proud owner of a classic bike. Before splashing out any of your hard earned cash though, there may be a few points that you might need to consider to help steer you in the right [...]

Seeley makes history on the new GSX-R1000 at the International North West 200

International North West 200 Superstock Race 1 Alastair Seeley made history on a number of fronts during last night’s Superstock race one victory at the International North West 200. The Carrickfergus rider and his TAS Racing crew gave new title sponsor Tyco Security Products their debut international road race victory and Suzuki a global first [...]

Have you been banned?

If so, you presumably know that you shouldn’t have been and presumably have made earnest resolutions not to repeat the situation. However, that was in the past and you are now ready to move on but may be facing some pretty unpleasant insurance premiums as a consequence of your previous problem. The reason for that [...]

Seeley tops superbike & supersport qualifying at North West 200

International North West 200 – Practice Preview With inclement weather conditions forecast for Thursday morning’s second and final practice session at the North West 200, Tyco Suzuki’s five-time winner Alastair Seeley, is looking set for pole position slots in both the blue Riband Superbike and 600 Supersport classes, after setting the fastest times in Tuesday’s [...]