2018 Calendar

Dear Members, 2017 has been an interesting year for me as the new Social Secretary trying to understand how the club, the journal, events etc. all work so seamlessly and I would like to thank…

BMW K1300GT First Experiences

I have just purchased a new K1300GT to replace my ageing R1150GS. I wanted something that would be better for long motorway journeys with the weather protection of a full fairing and convenience of the…

National Motorcycle Museum Press Release – Friends of the National Motorcycle Museum, 2017 Riding Activities Announced

Some very interesting opportunities for riding some amazing motorcycles, courtesy of the National Motorcycle museum, however people may have to join the “friends of the Museum”  to take advantage of some of them.

Bob’s old bike popped in to work to see him.

This ZX10 must be over 20 years old now and just passed another MOT.  In it’s youth it won the high speed trial for up 1000cc bikes, at Silverstone. It was able to pass, the…

Ten Touring Tips – Richard Millington Motorrad Tours

Thanks to Steve Moxey and John Broad for the photos and to Steve for the write up. Sounds as if it was a really good day. The change to the weather is just what was…

Reading Toy Run 2014

We thought that those of you, who have never taken part in the Charity Event, might like to take a look at just some of the bikes and other machines that are wheeled out for…

BMW Announces Three New Models

BMW Motorrad has announced three new models at the Cologne Show: Watercooled boxers R1200R and R1200RS and a new S1000RR. Neither of the new boxers uses the tele lever front suspension! Click for more details.

R1200GSA Handlebar Heaven

My 2012 R1200GSA is a very comfortable motorcycle for long distances but after I met another GSA rider with bar risers I started thinking that perhaps it could be improved? To allow adjustment I decided…

The new RT Talk of the Tourers – BMW MOA

The BMW MOA have published an interesting post on their website containing an interview with Raimun Brandl, BMW Motorrad R1200RT Project Manager. Might be interesting to all those RT fanciers out there?

MCN First Ride of the New BMW R1200RT, R1200GSA and RNineT

These new models look to be great, it should be an excellent year for BMW and the BMW Club! The new model launch day is March 15th.