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2023 Suzuki burgman 125EX street in white and grey pictured side by side near a river.

Prices dropped on Suzuki 125cc scooters | NEWS

Suzuki has dropped prices of their 125cc scooters by as much as £900 as part of its Pricing Realignment Strategy. This time last year, a Suzuki Address 125 would have cost you £2,999; you can buy the same scooter now for just £2,099, a saving of a whopping £900! Suzuki…

iggy-grainger2 February 2026

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Vespa GTS 13″ wheels and SIP sticker kits | NEWS

SIP have released a couple of tasty new products for Vespa owners who want to add a bit of extra style to their scooters.First up, we have these stylish graphics kits. Designed specifically for modern Vespas and the PX, they're made with high-quality, durable 3M Comply technology. SIP said the…

iggy-grainger29 January 2026

A Honda advert showing new 2026 colours for Dax, monkey Bike and Cub.

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Fresh new colours for three iconic Honda models | NEWS

Honda has unveiled new 2026 colours for three of their most iconic bikes. The Dax, Cub, and Monkey are bikes synonymous with the fun we associate with two wheels. ST125 Dax This model was reintroduced in 2023; its reincarnation is very sympathetic to the 1960s original, albeit with a few…

iggy-grainger23 January 2026

Shark crash helmet fitted with IRID® photochromatic visor.

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New IRID® instant dark visors from Shark | NEWS

Shark Helmets have released an innovative instant photochromatic IRID® Visor that can change from tint to light in less than a second. Photochromatic visors aren't exactly new, but they can be quite slow to transition, taking up to 40 seconds to change (not much use if you're riding into darkness…

iggy-grainger19 January 2026

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Road Safety Strategy calls for lower drink drive limits | NEWS

The long-anticipated Road Safety Strategy document has been released by the government this morning - the first in over a decade. By 2035, it aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 65%. Some of the proposed changes will have a big impact on us once they…

iggy-grainger7 January 2026

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Alpinestars Clayton Jacket and Crestone Gloves | REVIEW

Alpinestars is a brand synonymous with protecting motorsport athletes at the highest level and, of course, with providing safety and style for 'normal' road riders like you and me. I've been wearing an Alpinestars Clayton WR jacket and a pair of Crestone Gore-Tex® insulated gloves for the past year and…

iggy-grainger6 January 2026

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10 years warranty & £1000 of free accessories on Suzuki Burgman | NEWS

Suzuki recently introduced an industry-leading 10-year warranty on their motorcycles and are also offering a FREE £1000 winter pack with every new Burgman 400. The winter pack includes a 47-litre topbox to boost the already impressive 42 litres of underseat storage (there is also 6.3 litres of additional space in…

iggy-grainger16 December 2025

Motorcycle live, a man sits on the Royal Alloy JPS scooter.

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Motorcycle Live & EICMA | NEWS ROUNDUP

The Bikesure-sponsored Motorcycle Live event finished its nine-day run at the NEC over the weekend. The show is the UK's largest bike show, and of course, there are quite a few modern scooters to look at.Having seen most of the new stuff at EICMA the week before, we wanted to…

iggy-grainger27 November 2025

The Aprilia SR GT 400 at EICMA before the covers came off.

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Aprilia SR GT 400 walkaround video | EICMA NEWS

We road tested an Aprilia SR GT 125 a while back and quite enjoyed it. At last week's EICMA, Aprilia unveiled its larger sibling, the SR GT 400. Here's some details and a video walkaround from the show.VIDEO | A walkaround the SR GT 400 Aprilia SR GT 400 Specs…

iggy-grainger13 November 2025

Graphic showing the exhibitors at Motorcycle Live 2025.

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Motorcycle Live advance tickets – The final countdown | NEWS

Motorcycle Live kicks off at the NEC in Birmingham on Saturday, and if you want to save some dosh by getting advance tickets, you'd better dab in! Advance tickets can only be purchased until 5 pm on Friday, 14th November. You can buy your tickets online from the Motorcycle Live…

iggy-grainger13 November 2025