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TMAX TITILLATION
2 February 2012
With mounting pressure from other manufacturers, can the Tmax keep its middleweight crown in the maxi scooter market? See the next edition of T&G (issue 85 – on sale February 15) to find out…
Scorpion Sting for new Lambretta
26 January 2012.
Scorpion Exhausts has introduced a new stainless steel exhaust system for the new Lambretta LN125. Available through any authorised Lambretta dealer, the new system features a 32mm diameter brushed stainless steel downpipe and link pipe which feeds into a brushed stainless steel oval end can with removable db killer.
Hi-vis petition
11 January 2012.
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has posted a petition on the UK government website to register the group’s concern over the French and Irish Governments’ decision to mandate high visibility clothing for bike riders.
DVLA to close licensing centres
3 January 2012.
It has been announced by the Roads Minister, Mike Penning, that 1,200 staff at all 39 Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency centres in the UK will lose their jobs by 2013. Their role will supposedly be centralised at the HQ site in South Wales and make access to DVLA services 'easier and quicker'.
KYMCO confirm 'anywhere' insurance offer
15 December 2011.
To kick-start the New Year, KYMCO is continuing to offer its ‘Anywhere’ subsidised insurance scheme on selected 50cc and 125cc scooters.
The scheme, runs from January 1 to February 29, 2012 and includes Third Party Only (TPO) and Third Party, Fire and Theft (TPFT) subsidised packages with 12 months breakdown cover included.
Classic vehicle tax petition
14 December 2011.
A new e-petition has appeared on the government’s website with the aim being to get enough people to sign it in order to make road tax free for all classic vehicles over 25 years old.
Free Northern Soul Night
9 December 2011.
Fancy a night on the town before Christmas? If you live in the Peterborough area and are into Northern Soul or R&B, then it might be worth your while popping along to Club Caliente at Parnwell PE1 4YL – and what’s more, entrance is free!
Manchester Motorcycle Show is back!
6 December 2011.
The Manchester Motorcycle Show has been re-launched! Now under new management, the two day exhibition dedicated to modern, classic and custom motorbikes will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January at Manchester Central Convention Centre.
IMCO vote on Type Approval legislation
6 December 2011.
The European Parliament's Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) voted in Brussels recently on its report on the proposal for a regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- and three-wheelers and quadricycles.
roadhug.org road safety campaign launches by organising a motorcycleride out to an iconic London location.
4 November 2011.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s road safety initiative ROADHUG.ORG is set to launch its latest campaign following the recently published figures from Transport for London, which show a 4% London-wide decrease in casualties involving motorcycles and scooters.
Current Issue: Jan/Feb 2012
BMW Launches Maxi
Scooter range at Milan show full show coverage inside
Honda SH300 v Aprilia SR Max 300
The mid-range scooters go head-to-head
M-R Double review two models from the Moto-Roma range get the T&G treatment
Beverly 350 Sporttouring
Piaggio launches its latest hi-spec model
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