A tale of love as specialist motorbike insurer Bikesure turns 30
Watching his Bikesure baby grow has been a labour of love in more ways than one for Rob Balls. When the motorbike insurance broker launched in November 1990, he was part of the initial three-man team that worked out of a small Downham Market office in Norfolk. Now, having been there every step of the […]
30 iconic motorbikes to mark 30 years of Bikesure
The team at Bikesure are celebrating 30 years of great insurance deals and to mark the occasion we have picked out 30 iconic motorbikes from the era — one for each year of business. 10 iconic motorbikes from the 90s 1 Ducati 900SS (1990-2002) The Bikesure story began in 1990 and the first machine to […]
Are these the greatest classic motorcycles of all time?
As we roll into summer and with biking season in full flow, we’ve decided to feature two of our most popular blogs from Forever Bikes, a site dedicated to riders who have owned their motorcycles for over 30 years. Robin Morris has five motorbikes, five cars, a boat, a couple of tractors, a collection of […]
Is off-roading a trend or is it here to stay?
Ahead of Adventure/Off-Road day at Motorcycle Live Online 2020, we met with Nick Ashley, Lucia Aucott & James ‘Leftie’ Smith to learn what it means to trail ride, how it feels to explore our countryside’s green lanes and most importantly… what to carry in your bum bag:
Are electric bikes the future of motorcycling?
Ahead of Future day at Motorcycle Live Online 2020, we took a look at why do so many people remain resistant to the power of the electric bike movement? We look at the challenges, the brands and people who are trying to overcome them, and discuss the future for the latest generation of motorbikes:
New motorcycles to be displayed at Motorcycle Live Online 2020
One of the most popular features of Motorcycle Live each year is seeing the new metal that will be released in the new year and this year is no different. Despite the show being online for 2020, some of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers will still be displaying their new bikes coming in 2021. Here […]
Motorsport TT and Superbike Memories with Carl Fogarty
Ahead of BSB and TT day at Motorcycle Live Online 2020, we sat down with four time Superbike World Champion, Isle of Man TT legend and winner of TV’s King of the Jungle, Carl Fogarty, to discuss his incredible racing memories, including that famous TT win on the Isle of Man in 1990. You can […]
Motorcycling in the rain: 10 tips to help you stay safe
The winters can be long, hard, cold and very wet for bikers in this country, but how can you stay safe while motorcycling in the rain? Manufacturers are striving to make safer bikes with equipment evolving rapidly — the three main factors to aid safe biking in the wet being tyre technology, traction control and […]
Scooter restoration: 6 tips to keep you cruising in style
If you want to look the king or queen of cool on your retro scooter, be it a classic Vespa or Lambretta or a more modern Japanese machine such as a Yamaha or Honda, you’ll need some scooter restoration and maintenance tips to keep it in top condition. The team at Bikesure swapped their parkas […]