Two-Wheels

Author: Nige

  • Kawasaki 2025 dealer of the year

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    Kawasaki UK has announced the recipient of its prestigious 2025 Dealer of the Year award, an accolade that takes into account customer satisfaction alongside a range of other performance criteria. Kawasaki UK has announced Greenham Kawasaki as the recipient of its prestigious 2025 Dealer of the Year award in the United Kingdom, recognizing the dealership’s…

  • British bikers jailed in Iran for ten years

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    British biker couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman rode into Iran during their round-the-world motorcycle trip, but now they face 10 years behind bars in Tehran’s infamous Evin prison. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple traveling the world on motorcycles, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran after being accused of espionage—a…

  • Get bikes back on Nürburgring

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    A fundraiser and petition aiming to bring back motorcycle access to Germany’s legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife has gained over 5300 signatures, raising nearly £1500 to challenge the ban in court. The campaign is pushing to let bikes back on the circuit during open Touristenfahrten sessions, after last year’s decision to ban them from mixed traffic laps.…

  • Michael Rutter racing update

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    We are delighted to confirm that Storm Stacey will compete at the Northwest 200 this year on his Bathams AJN Ducati superbike. The decision to race at the Northwest 200 came about following Storms trip to the races in 2025 to support team owner Michael Rutter. Having had his imagination captured and an up-close experience…

  • Nige’s efforts recognised by the Land’s End to John O’ Groats association

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    Nige was recently honoured to receive the Tourco trophy from the Lands End to John O’ Groats association for the Longest Day Challenge 2025. Unfortunately due to other commitments, Nige was unable to attend the yearly prize giving, however Russell George the Chairman of the association visited Nige and delivered his certificate of achievement and…

  • RBLR bike preparation (8)

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    Another amazing company has returned for 2026. 12 Volt Planet was created by Paul Ballard in 2012 to serve as a comprehensive destination for off-grid wiring projects, catering to both trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts. With a mission to provide premium-quality wiring and electrical components for campervan conversions, the company also prioritizes educating customers on…

  • RBLR bike preparation (7)

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    So, a few people have been asking me about storage and luggage for the trip. I will be using the LoneRider explorer bag for getting the camping equipment to and from the start/finish line, an Oxford textile soft pannier set for the ride (to carry tools and emergency equipment and a tank bag (which I…

  • RBLR bike preparation (6)

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    Let there be light! I am naming this modification the ‘PLL’, which stands for the Paul Lee Light. The background to this, on the Longest Day Challenge 2025, there were a handful of us who convoyed together through Scotland together. When we hit Glencoe at approximately 23:00 it was dark! We stopped at a petrol…

  • January ’26 UK bike sales

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    January’s motorbike sales data shows some encouraging figures. Best selling bikes: Honda GB350S Honda NC750X Honda CB750 BMW R1300GS Best selling brands: Honda – 1096 Yamaha – 434 Triumph – 391 BMW – 308 Best selling category: Adventure +35.9% Custom +79.2% Modern Classic -8% Naked +9.8% Sport +11.4% Touring -30.3% Powertrain types: Electric – 27.9%…

  • Royal Enfield Interceptor Panniers

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    I am a huge fan of luggage on the right bike. Both my BMW F650 GS and the Honda VFR800 have Givi monokey pannier racks panniers and top boxes. With that said, I wouldn’t dream of fitting them to the Suzuki GSXR or the Yamaha FZ6. Knowing my love for all things motorbike, Givi reached…