Modern day biker tribes
Motorcyclists have long been separated into different groups – or tribes if you will – some of the more notorious of these includes the likes of Mods, Rockers and the Hells Angels, but there has not been such a divisive group since the latter that is until the Hipster bikers started to emerge. Despite the […]
Your second bike: the Bikesure guide to 250cc & A2 motorcycles
Once you’ve paid your dues on a 125cc you can graduate to an A2 motorcycle. With the market in flux and manufacturers launching more powerful bikes in this class than used to be the norm it can be tough to choose. Luckily Bikesure is here to give you the lowdown on what’s available. In the […]
Foggy – the life of a legend
King of the superbikes – and later of the jungle – Carl Fogarty dominated bike racing the 1990s with four world titles and a ruthless desire to win. On November 22 and 23 visitors to the Motorcycle Live show at the NEC in Birmingham will have the chance to meet the legend on the Bikesure […]
The Complete Guide to Motorcycle Tax
Motorcycle road tax The Roads and Finance Act 1920 was implemented in 1921 to finance the upkeep of Britain’s roads. For almost 100 years, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), better known as road tax, has been a part of life for UK motorists. In an increasingly technological world, though, the tax disc has become redundant, and […]
Paul’s 1990s two-stroke engine addiction
There’s nothing on two wheels that delivers quite the same visceral thrills as a two-stroke engine. With a hit of power available every two strokes of the piston, they produce a much bigger bang for your buck than a four-stroke engine of the same displacement. It’s what made the 250cc two-strokes such formidable racing machines, […]
Hear and now: the best headphones and intercoms for motorcycles
A good pair of headphones can really add to the experience of biking, but the choice can be bewildering. Join Bikesure as we take a trip through the wonderful world of portable audio and discover the best setup for bikers. While a pair of standard headphones can probably do at a pinch, they’re not usually […]
The best motorcycles of the 1990s
The 1990s can often be overlooked as one of the most influential decades in the motorcycle industry, but it gave birth to some of the coolest looking bikes of all-time. That’s why this year at Motorcycle Live we’re going to be paying tribute to some of the most iconic machines of the 90s. Motorcycle Live […]
Nine tips for staying safe biking in the dark this winter
Torrential rain, gales, winter’s chill. The seasons have definitely changed and with the change comes a whole host of challenges for those who need, or want, to ride their bikes at night and in the dark. And with the clocks set to go back on Sunday, October 27, meaning we lose an hour of daylight, […]
Millionaire sports nutrition founder survived near-death motorcycle crash thanks to local volunteers from blood charity
Stunt rider Zef Eisenberg, who holds the world record for travelling at the fastest speed on a roadster motorcycle at 234mph, says he wouldn’t be alive if it were not for the Blood Bikers charity. The longstanding charity is an out of hours courier service for the NHS, and delivers vital blood and medicine supplies […]
How about this 1990 Harley Softail for Motorcycle Live 2019?
If you want to look the part at the Bikesure sponsored Motorcycle Live 2019 you’ll need to rock up on the right set of wheels, so how do you fancy this 1990 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail? It’s going up for auction in the Collectors’ Motorcycles sale at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham on […]