Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists – Weekly Newsletter 02 January 2026
Table of Contents
Editorial
It has been frosty and foggy at times, but on many days the skies are clear and temperatures warm enough to ride. Some members have taken the time to fettle and upgrade their rides. One highly skilled member has bought a ‘box of bike bits’ and is busily building another bike. Well, there are lots of ways to get a motorcycle. There is something really satisfying about rebuilding one.
In the motorcycling world, especially for those of us in the UK looking at A2-compliant machines, it has been a very interesting time. As 2026 begins, the industry is shifting gears toward tech-heavy entry-level bikes and a greener legislative landscape.
New Metal: Triumph’s 400cc Takeover
The big news for young riders this week is Triumph’s double-header launch. On 16 December, the British brand unveiled the Tracker 400 and Thruxton 400. These are built on the same single-cylinder platform as the popular Speed 400 but offer more “attitude.”
The Tracker 400 (£5,745): A scrambler-style beast with Pirelli MT60 tyres and number boards.
The Thruxton 400 (£5,995): A cafe racer with clip-on bars and a retro bikini fairing.
Both are ready for A2 licences straight out of the crate, making them a stylish alternative to the usual suspects from Japan.
Tech and Trends: The End of the Clutch?
We are seeing a massive push toward automatic and semi-auto transmissions. Manufacturers like BMW, KTM, and Yamaha are rolling out systems that ditch the traditional clutch lever. While “purists” might moan, this is a game-changer for urban riders and new starters who want to focus on the road rather than gear changes.
On the tech side, KTM is pushing the boundaries with massive 8.8-inch TFT displays. While they look like iPads on your handlebars, there is a growing debate about “screen distraction” for riders.
Political & Legal: The “Green” Squeeze
Politically, things are tightening up. From December 2025, zero-emission vehicles (including electric bikes) will no longer be exempt from the London Congestion Charge. If you’re commuting into the capital on an electric bike, you’ll now have to pay the daily fee just like everyone else.
Furthermore, the UK government is moving toward Digital Driving Licences. You can now store your entitlement in a GOV.UK digital wallet, though physical cards remain available for now.
Marketing: KTM’s “Orange Blood”
In a bid to repair its image after a rocky year, KTM has launched the “Orange Blood” campaign. They are looking for “global faces” for the brand, inviting riders to share their stories online. If you’ve got a KTM and a decent social media following, this is your chance to get noticed.
SAM members have been busy over the festive season, enjoying the time to explore new roads and test out the Christmas presents. For those who have any spare cash, there are two new books that every motorcyclist should read. They are reviewed in the Kevin Williams section of this newsletter. Until next week ride safe and happy reading.
The next SAM Committee Meeting will be on the 29th January 2026. The next SAM Club Night will be on the 2nd February 2026. Weekly Saturday meetings, at Meadowhall Retail Park, will continue to take place, but watch the SAM website Calendar (it’s on the front page!) for any changes. Your SAM Weekly Newsletter will drop into your inbox each week as usual.
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Online Motorcycling News
General
Many people’s first motorcycle is a 125cc. And whether it’s a stepping stone towards something more powerful as you become confident on two wheels, or all you need to get around town, you’ll want to make sure you’re riding in comfort.
Comfort is, of course, a very subjective experience. Experts have come up with various ideas about the optimal way to size your bike, but you might prefer to do something different. The best way to find out whether a bike is right for you is to try it out yourself. The following guide will give you a good way of narrowing down the choices. Read more
Motorcycles sales are still on the decline but MCIA are confident of hitting 95,000 sales
Bike sales figures for November show the market is still tracking around 15.3% down on last year – but industry chiefs remain optimistic.The year-on-year decline has been largely driven by market distortions seen at the back end of 2024, where more than 8400 new units were pre-registered in dealerships ahead of the Euro5 phase-out. Read more
Captain America Trades a Harley For a Triumph in the First Avengers: Doomsday Trailer
Chris Evans is back as, maybe, Captain America in the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer. But he’s trading in his iconic Harley for a Triumph.Famously, Captain America retired from the Avengers and lived out his days with Peggy Carter in blissful domestic peace at the end of Avengers: Endgame. It was a whole thing, one that felt like a worthy chapter-closing page to Chris Evans’ character he’d spent a decade playing and wowing audiences at the box office. Read more
Old Scooters Will Take Over Goodwood for Vespa’s 80th Birthday
Vespa will lead a pre-1966 scooter parade at the 2026 Goodwood Revival, celebrating the roots of modern two-wheel culture.For nearly 80 years, Vespa has been building more than just scooters. It’s been shaping how people think about two wheels. Born out of postwar necessity after World War II, Vespa showed the world that riding didn’t have to be loud, intimidating, or exclusive. It could be friendly, stylish, and part of everyday life. That idea helped open motorcycle culture to people who might never have considered riding in the first place, and that ripple effect is still felt today. Read more
Here’s five of the most anticipated motorcycles for 2026
With Christmas upon us, and the new year in sight, here’s a look at five new and upcoming models you should be excited about.
In no particular order, Ducati, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Honda and Norton are the brands behind five of the most exciting motorcycles heading into the new year.
If you live in the UK, you will know that riding at this time of the year can certainly be a challenge, as it’s often gloomy, cold and wet. But what it does do is get us looking ahead. And that’s where this list comes into its own, as we will walk you through five new models that should get your adrenaline pumping. Read more
Rider Health & Safety
Do you ride a motorcycle or know someone who does? If so, you’ll know that riding a motorcycle has some risks. In fact, statistics show that motorcyclists are much more likely to be involved in a serious or fatal accident than car drivers. This is why it’s important to take steps to reduce the risks and the Biker I.C.E. Card is one of the most effective solutions available.
The Biker I.C.E. Card is a simple, yet vital tool. It contains your contact details and essential medical information. In the event of an accident, emergency services staff can quickly access this information to help them decide on the right treatment for you. By carrying a Biker I.C.E. Card, you can ensure that emergency services staff have the information they need to take account of any ongoing health problems you have and any current treatments that you are receiving. This can make their job easier and your emergency care safer. Read more...
Bosch biking boss says cloud-based motorcycle communication could reduce accidents in the futureThe head of Bosch’s motorcycling development division says that we could see more motorcycles talking to each other via cloud-based software in the future, to help prevent accidents and speed up reaction times.Geoff Liersch, who is the company’s Head of Two-Wheeler and Powersports programs sat down with MCN during last month’s EICMA trade show in Milan – an event that saw Bosch mark 30 years of motorcycle ABS development on production bikes, having launched their first system with the Kawasaki GPZ1100 in 1995. Read more
Each month, we take a look at the questions that were sent to the MCN Law column, which is written by Andrew Campbell from BikeLawyer.In December, Andrew was asked about whether you can claim for a crash caused by spilled diesel, if extra insurance cover for legal costs is worth it, and whether loss of memory after an accident means you can’t claim. Read more
The helmet has an interesting role to fill: part fashion, comfort, and protection. Here’s what we’d look for in ours.For motorcyclists, helmets can range in importance from their most essential piece of riding kit to a mere afterthought. The drivers for this may be complex, but our guess is that the more serious you are about riding, the more serious you are about helmets. And conversely, if you treat riding lightly (perhaps as only a secondary activity), a helmet may register as no more important than a backpack, sunglasses, or shoes. Read more
There is more to riding gear than you might guess
Hey! Interested in opening a big can of worms? Just ask a group of riders what kind of gear they wear, and then for good measure, what kind of gear they would or should wear if they were going to “do it right.” It’s likely that the responses will have some commonalities – and some differences too. We’re here to say that this is normal because riders are individuals; they evaluate comfort and risk uniquely, and they all draw from their own unique experiences in making their judgments.
But largely, as a motorcyclist you’ll probably want to choose riding gear based on some combination of these three factors: 1) Comfort, such as when it’s cold outside and you want to stay warm on the bike; 2) Style, because looking good counts; and 3) Safety, to protect you while you’re riding (e.g., protecting your eyes and face from road grit) or in the event of a crash (e.g., scrapes, bruises, broken bones, or worse). Read more
Honda patents divisive motorcycle crash avoidance system
A newly filed Honda patent reveals a motorcycle steering-assist system that could prevent crashes, but raises serious questions about rider control.
Honda has filed a patent for a motorcycle steering-assist system that borrows one of the car world’s most divisive ideas: letting the vehicle intervene in your direction of travel when it thinks danger is imminent.
And yes, it’s exactly as contentious as it sounds.We already know electronics can save lives. ABS, traction control, wheelie control and airbags have all been touted as reducing fatalities, both in the two and four-wheeled world. Crucially, though, those systems support rider inputs rather than override them. Read more
BMW’s new ’roundel’ fasteners look great, could be a big problem for bikers
BMW has filed a patent for new fasteners that feature the brand’s distinctive ’roundel’ logo as the screw head.
Picture the scene: you’re on a round-the-world adventure. It’s just you, the bike, a foreign land, and a serious mechanical failure for company. As you unfurl your tool roll from your pannier and set it on the floor, you begin to realise that all of your conventional Torx and Allen drive sockets are useless, since BMW has switched over to a new roundel design that apes the brand’s famous logo.
Want to find out how motorcycle brand logos came about, check out this feature. Read more
Adventure & Touring
There’s an undeniable mystique to the American West. Cowboys, Indians, outlaws and the Gold Rush—they all call as loudly as the wide open landscape itself. Inspired by our friend and Backcountry Byways author, Tony Huegel, and the custom routing he was working on for one of his adventure riding motorcycle clients, we decided to build a trip around this magnificently desolate place he refers to as “The Great Empty.”
It’s the big area of “nothingness” south of Lander, Wyoming, and north of Interstate 80, where there are very few roads and even fewer people. Originally from the east coast and now living in Idaho Falls, we have become increasingly enchanted with the western way of life and all the places to escape into the wilderness. With a newly purchased KTM 950 Adventure in the garage alongside my partner Edward’s KTM Super Enduro, the pull of the wide open west was too much for either of us to deny.
After months of Edward’s obsessive planning, we headed out of Idaho Falls on I-15 for about 40 miles. Exiting the highway at Mud Lake, we went north, taking some nice double track over Bannack Pass and crossing into Montana. We rode in a northerly direction for several hours, through miles of open range, leaving civilization farther and farther behind. Read more
I had to make a quick choice on a remote twisty back road: Either drop into a very deep, sharp-edged pothole, or kiss the grille of an oncoming truck. Of course, there was really no choice. The bike hit the far edge of the hole with a muffled report and the shock reverberated through my arms while my helmet mass turned me into a bobble head. Luckily, I stayed upright, but wondered if my bike survived unscathed. Alas, it did not.
Back up at speed on smooth roadway, there was a noticeable vibration. My hefty rim looked okay, but on close examination, I noticed a slight flat spot and one loose spoke. This, I was to learn, is a repair best left to an expert. At the same time, I began to wonder, what if my bike had cast wheels? Would they have survived the impact and not needed repairs? It was time for a bit of research.
There are generally two types of wheels on motorcycles: cast and spoke. Cast wheels are typically found on road bikes, which are less likely to experience sudden, high-impact loads than off-road machines. They are cheaper to manufacture and can be—but not necessarily are—somewhat lighter in weight. (Ultra-high performance sport bikes may offer an option of forged wheels that are lighter and stronger, but at a very stiff premium.)
Some bikes, such as the GS series BMWs, offer either cast or optional spoke wheels. Aside from the lower cost, cast wheels have the advantage of being easier to clean and are relatively maintenance free. Spoke wheels have better impact resistance and will flex a bit on a hard impact, absorbing some shock before getting to a point where they’ll bend. On a remote off-road trip, a bent rim can even be hammered back into a usable shape with a rock if necessary. On a hard impact, a cast wheel will crack and break before it bends. For really bad hits, the spoke wheel can either be straightened, by a few select craftsmen, or the rim only replaced. Another possibility with spoke wheels is the use of heavy duty rims and thicker spokes to provide even greater strength. For the ultimate off-roader, even heavy-duty hubs are available for many bikes. Read more
History & Custom
Nothing captures the romance of early motorcycling quite like a vintage sidecar rig. There’s a certain magic to the pre-war and post-war setups—images of Harley-Davidson Panheads and Indian Chiefs rolling down a dusty road, with elegant, streamlined sidecars attached. It evokes a golden age of two-wheeled adventure.
Sadly, modern sidecars often lack that style. While practical, they tend to conjure up images of plastic commuter bikes with massive, boxy tubs tacked onto the side, usually piloted by someone collecting their pension. It’s an image that’s less “classic cool” and more “comfort and stability.” Read more
Kevin Williams
Kevin Williams’ latest book, Crash Scene: Junction (Because ‘Sorry Mate’ is too late!), is a practical guide for dealing with one of motorcycling’s most common hazards: SMIDSY crashes (Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You). Kevin draws on his decades of experience dispatch riding, learner training, broadcasting, lecturing and writing about bikes. He offers a fresh, very practical take on why these crashes happen and how to make them less likely to occur.
What makes this book different? It suggests a shared-responsibility approach. It doesn’t blame other road users alone, it empowers riders to take control of their own safety. It gives you a shift in mindset, from hoping others will notice you, to preparing for the possibility they might not. The message is timely. Biker casualties are rising, so every rider can learn to avoid a tragedy.
The strength of the book lies in its clear exploration of the human factors behind crashes. It breaks down perception errors, vision blockers, and cognitive blind spots with accessible explanations. Concepts like the “Domino Effect,” “Surprise Horizons,” and “Killing Zones” are unpacked in a way that’s easy to grasp and easy to apply. You’ll learn to recognise hidden hazards, anticipate them and respond in a proactive, safer way.
Book Review: Crash Scene: Corners by Kevin Williams
Corners, they can sometimes drive you round the bend! This is the latest book in a trilogy: Crash Scene: Junctions, Crash Scene: Corners and Crash Scene Overtaking (in press). There have been a lot of reasons why motorcyclists crash on corners. From the rider’s viewpoint, some will say: ‘the corner was tighter than I expected’, ‘I’ve never crashed there before’ and a real classic ‘I didn’t know there was a bend there!’. The rider is often blamed with reports such as: ‘lost control’, ‘too fast’ and ‘lack of riding skills’. Kevin points out the problems with these simple descriptors. He explains clearly the cascade of issues that arise in negotiating corners and rider decisions that need to be made. Understanding cornering issues, rider decisions and likely machine response, is vital roadcraft for every rider. The detailed analysis given in this book helps the rider to learn things that may not be obvious, or even taught on training courses. The book will be informative reading for bikers, trainers, road safety organisations and road safety policy writers. It is not a simplified explanation of the issues but a well researched, detailed guide on each aspect of the likely events that any rider will encounter. Cornering hazards can trip up both novice and experienced riders. The last book review drew the comment that ‘bikers don’t read, they watch videos!’ I think this does motorcyclists a disservice. Videos will not even scratch the surface of what this book offers the rider. It’s worth taking the time to understand the messages it contains. Any rider’s roadcraft and riding skills will be better informed and help them to know the issues, so that they can ride safer. Now that is worth more than just avoiding the local Casualty Department!
You can buy Crash Scene: Corners here. Every purchase helps this author continue his invaluable work on behalf of motorcyclists everywhere.
Fight the Fear; Skills – enough to be dangerous
Motorcycling sits at an uncomfortable crossroads, a unique blend of freedom and skill, responsibility and consequence. Few activities offer such a direct connection between our personal judgement and physical outcome, even fewer forgive error so sparingly. And the most precarious position for a rider is not ignorance, nor even fear, but that awkward middle ground: knowing enough to feel capable, yet not enough to understand what can go wrong.
New riders are aware they aren’t skilled enough. Expert riders tend to question their ability too. But there’s a zone where confidence outpaces understanding and technique, where our knowledge sits in that uneasy middle ground: sufficient to operate a bike, yet insufficient to fully grasp the hazards that accompany it. . Read more
‘Driving standards don’t apply to me!’
“I’m sick of being told the way I drive is wrong” was the shortcut to an online story recently, about the writer’s experience of the driving test, something I do have a little experience of from the perspective of the instructor. The story is attributed to one Annette Kellow, with her posing in front of a classic Ferrari. She starts thus:
“Pulling into the test centre, I felt excitement bubbling up inside of me. I’d just finished my first driving test and my three-point turn, mirror, signal, manoeuvre, and traffic awareness were so faultless, it would have impressed even a seasoned Formula 1 racer.”
Alarm bells sounded right there. “Worthy of a Formula 1 racer” isn’t just enthusiastic — it suggests a level of self-belief that’s out of step with reality. Or a hook to grab the reader’s interest. It caught mine, but probably not for the reasons the writer expected. Read more
AN XMAS DOWNLOAD FOR ALL SUPPORTERS ON Ko-Fi
[I’m not sure why this didn’t publish yesterday but never mind…]
A few years ago we had a prolonged spell of icy weather, and on the bike forum I was moderating at the time, there were an unusual number of bike crashes. It seemed the roads were unusually slippery and many riders were suspicious of the surface treatments being used.
Winter happens every year so I thought it might be useful to look at just what goes on the roads to keep them ice-free. It’s difficult to get information about this because every council seems to have their own policies. Read more
The Backfire Effect
A couple of weeks back my FoF piece was entitled “Good advice is always certain to be ignored…”, a quotation I lifted from Agatha Christie. I wrote that this saying “actually captures a fundamental truth behind human behaviour: advice is often ignored not because it is wrong, but because it conflicts with habit, ego, incentives, or timing. In that sense she was realistic rather than pessimistic. Most people only act on advice once it aligns with a problem they already feel…”
And Paul dropped me a line via the comment section on the Ko-Fi article, saying “in psychology it’s called the ‘Backfire Effect’s: the phenomenon where people strengthen their beliefs when presented with contradictory evidence” and was kind enough to say “great article”.
It’s a marvellous expression, and I confess, not one I remember hearing before. So I did what I usually do and did a little research. Here’s a summary of what I found.
The backfire effect describes a counter-intuitive psychological response in which people confronted with evidence that challenges their beliefs do not revise those beliefs, but instead hold them more strongly. Read more
Do we have a ’20 degree’ natural lean angle?
Some years back I had a spin on a Harley cruiser. The bike was handed back with a comment about the rather alarming ease with which various bits of the bike hit the deck under very modest cornering. OK, everything seemed to fold up, rather than lever the rear wheel off the ground like one of my early Hondas, but I had to recalibrate my cornering progress.
Mentioning this, I was told “you have to change your riding style”.
Perhaps… but my style doesn’t change the roads.
I was thinking about this when I read about an Indian Scout Bobber, which reduces rear wheel travel to just 2 inches and lowers the seat by reducing ground clearance to just 5.1 inches, which in turn impacts – if you see what I mean – maximum lean angle, which drops from the 31 degrees of the standard Scout to just 29 degrees.” Read more
Whiteknights Blood Bikes
South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership
Every death and serious injury on the road is a preventable tragedy. Yet, on average, five people die every day on the road in the UK and 82 are seriously injured (10-year average from 2013-2022). This has to change. Help us by sticking to the rules of the road. Brake, the road safety charity
Motorcycling Organisations
IAM RoadSmart
Has it been a while since you passed your Advanced test? 
There is no safe way to drink and drive. Driving under the influence of alcohol could mean imprisonment for six months, an unlimited fine and a ban from driving for at least one year. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect reaction times and driving ability.
In the UK, the police will set up numerous drink-driving checkpoints during the festive season and New Year celebrations to keep other motorists safe.
✨ We wish you a happy and safe festive season and New Year.
Learn more about the impact drink-driving can have: https://iamroadsmart.net/3XFo0f9
#DrinkDrive #NoneForTheRoad #DontDrinkAndDrive
Are you aware of the OAP framework when out riding? 
ACEM
The campaign concluded with an immersive experience where riders and journalists put post-license training into practice on two wheels.
Milan (Italy) | 6 November 2025
Riders and journalists shared the ride and tested their skills at EICMA during the closing of Learn – Ride – Enjoy – Repeat, the European campaign by the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), aimed at encouraging both novice and experienced riders to pursue high-quality, voluntary motorcycle training.
In Milan, the final event turned that message into an experience. Under the guidance of certified Federazione Motociclistica Italiana trainers, participants took part in demo rides and advanced exercises, including alternating slaloms, controlled acceleration and braking, and smooth wide turns, all designed to underline the benefits of post-license training. The highlight of the event was sharing the ride with James Toseland, two-time World Superbike champion, offering a unique, hands-on experience of how refined techniques elevate every ride. Read more
Autocycle Union
2026 Event Paperwork Now Available
We are pleased to confirm that the 2026 Event Paperwork is now available to download from the Resource Area on Sport80.
Please note that, due to a change in our Insurance Provider, organisers must ensure they use the updated 2026 documents. Several sections have been revised, and the wording has changed in a number of areas.
To avoid delays or compliance issues, please ensure all event submissions are completed using the new 2026 paperwork only.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the ACU Office. Read more
Motorcycle Industries Association
MCIA has today published the new vehicle registrations for the month of November 2025.
This includes Mopeds, Scooters, Motorcycles and other categories within the wider L-Category vehicle types.
As we enter the last 2 months of this year, we fully expect to report some heavy declines compared to the previous year. This is driven by the large market distortions seen in November and December 2024, where over 8,400 units were registered ahead of the Euro 5 phase out. Compared to last year, November 2025 closed at a minus 24% and which impact the total year-to-date market which is now -15% compared to the previous year. Read more
National Motorcycle Dealers Association
“The market in November continues to show improvement compared to earlier this year, despite an Autumn Budget that failed to deliver any meaningful support for our sector” said Symon Cook, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), in response to the latest figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).
Motorcycle registrations for November fell by -25.6%, with 4,924 new motorcycles registered, compared to 6,615 in the same month last year. Year-to-date motorcycle registrations now stand at 84,649 units, representing a -15.2% decline compared to November 2024. Total registrations declined -24.3% in the month, with the year-to-date market down -15.3%. Read more
National Motorcyclists Council
The UK Government budget, delivered yesterday by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, was an opportunity to move fiscal levers to recognise the role of motorcycling in the future of transport and to also bring to life the Government’s stated aim to encourage the use of zero emission motorcycles. In the end what was delivered was mixed bag for motorcycling, which does neither.
On the one hand electric motorcycles will be exempt from proposals for ‘eVED’ planned for 2028, which the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) welcomes. But on the other hand, there was no announcement to extend the current electric motorcycle ‘plug in grant’. With the current grant due to expire in April 2026, this will deliver a hammer blow to an electric motorcycle market which has already seen further falls in new registrations over the last year. The gradual whittling away of grant support since 2022 has directly impacted what was once a promising marketplace, with the ‘ePTW’ market going into decline from the point that the original grant support was reduced. Read more
FEMA
A great victory for European motorcyclists: European transport ministers set the Council’s position on the roadworthiness package, which puts forward an update of EU standards with regards to periodic roadworthiness tests, technical roadside inspections and registration of vehicle data.
Thomas Danielsen, Danish Minister for Transport
Thomas Danielsen, Danish Minister for Transport said: “I am pleased that we have reached a positive outcome and that we now have a general approach on both proposals in the package. With this agreement we are securing a modernisation of the rules for roadside and periodic testing and registration of vehicle data while minimising administrative burden.” Denmark currently holds the EU presidency. Read more
British Motorcyclists Federation
Share your riding experience in a short survey and enter the prize draw to win one of four £250 retail vouchers!
The survey will ask a few questions about your riding experience, your skills and attitudes and will ask you to watch a short video. In total, this should take about 15 minutes to complete.
If you are happy to take part, please click here
This survey is being carried out by TRL (www.trl.co.uk) as part of a project on motorcycle safety for National Highways.
Motorcycle Action Group
New Rider Hub
What is Ridefree?
Ridefree is an award-winning enhancement to compulsory basic training (CBT), consisting of pre-course eLearning modules. Its aim is to help you prepare for your CBT and riding on the road.
How can it help me?
CBT should be an enjoyable experience. But there’s a lot to learn, and it’s normal to feel anxious about your first bike ride. The good news is that Ridefree will help you become a better and more confident rider…Read more.
Welcome to our Highway Code film series, designed specifically for young and new riders aged 16- 20 riding in an urban environment!
Our goal is to highlight the most important signs, rules, and regulations from the Highway Code that are crucial for your safety. Each short film will highlight the importance of specific Highway Code signs and show you how to follow them in real urban environments. By understanding and following these rules, you’ll not only protect yourself but also contribute to the safety of everyone on the road. Most importantly for you, by staying on top of these rules, you’ll not get fines and points on your licence, keeping you on the road without any legal hassles. Read more
Look after your bike/moped and it will look after you. Carrying out a few simple checks before each ride could save your life. Use POWDERS
Petrol
- Do you have enough for your journey?
- Is the reserve tap off?
- Check there are no leaks Read more…