Motorcycle News Archive | BikeSocial

06/05/2014. To recognise the 30th anniversary of the Kawasaki Ninja, the Japanese firm has releases details of two special models. The original bike is that which was used in Top Gun.

15/04/2014. 10 years after travelling around the world on the 1150GS Adventure, what does Charley Boorman think about the all-new, water-cooled version?

03/04/2014. Kawasaki dealer, Earnshaws Motorcycles in Huddersfield, have created a new dealer-special range of the W800 including a Scrambler, Cafe Racer and Flat Tracker.

25/02/2014. Heavily modified FireBlade is built in Russia and claims to be the safest bike in the world with a self-operating emergency braking system. God help us!

24/02/2014. Legendary Italian GP firm is building road-going versions of Kawasaki 650-powered Isle of Man TT racer.

01/10/2013. Kawasaki are due to unveil their new, more powerful, supernaked Z1000 in November.

26/09/2013. The new KTM 1190 Adventure Model Year 14 range introduces what KTM are boldly calling the “safest motorcycles in the world”

23/07/2013. Yamaha unveils new retro-styled, lightweight, four-stroke sub-125cc called the D'elight

12/04/2013. Pirelli claim the new Angel GT sports touring tyre is number one for mileage in its class, works well in the wet, yet gives a sporty feel like a sports tyre. Some claims. Bike Social’s Marc Potter puts them to the test.

27/02/2013. Remember the days of oily, stinky wax cotton jackets for riding in? Ask your dad if not... Well, those days are back as Barbour announce a new range of motorcycle kit in the style of the original Barbour International jackets, just like the one Steve McQueen wore!