In 2007 alone, 1000 ‘s of Chinese bikes, scooters and mopeds were imported into the UK. This seems to be a growing trend, with more and more manufacturers importing them into the UK. Currently an estimated 450 separate manufacturer ‘s import into the country and this grows every year. With this in mind, more insurers are joining the game to get these insured. However, import bike insurance can still be difficult to find. So why buy a Chinese import bike? For one, they are generally half the price of a standard moped or scooter; this is despite the import costs. They are normally based on current mopeds and scooters manufactured by major companies, just with a different name on them. These are also known as replica bikes. A majority of these bikes will need registering in the UK, at a cost of 55.00, pounds a small price  [...]

There are many types of motorcycles, with each class having distinct differences. Here are the basics of the different types of motorcycle classes. Cruisers and Choppers A cruiser is a type of motorcycle where the rider has a straighter position while sitting and the feet are always in a forward position on the bike, meaning they are resting up or in front of the rider. Where for example on a bicycle, for instance, your feet are below where you are sitting. Cruisers are said to be more comfortable for riding long distances. Cruisers tend to be the most widely customized motorcycles and as such are sometimes referred to as “custom motorcycles”. These custom cruisers, also called “choppers”, which comes from a reference to the frame being chopped by having the front fork extended. The chopper was the type of  [...]

The Used motorcycle for sale is widely regarded as a symbol of the rebel, a representation of youth, and an icon of Americana. The first recognized motorcycle design was made by a pair of German engineers in 1885, in what was, essentially, a bicycle with an engine. While Japanese manufacturers like Suzuki dominate the motorcycle market globally, in America, the Harley-Davidson company has firm control over the market. It was during the late eighties and early nineties that Japanese manufacturers such as Suzuki motorcycle, Kawasaki motorcycle, Honda motorcycle, and Yamaha motorcycle gained a foothold in the worldwide motorcycle market that they have never let go. They were designed and built with better performance, better handling, and better quality. It is no secret that their promotional campaigns during the early years also targeted  [...]

Until World War One the largest manufacturer of motorcycles was Indian who produced over 20,000 bikes per year. By 1920 this honour went to Harley Davidson. Today, the Japanese manufacturers, Honda motorcycle, Kawasaki motorcycle, Suzuki motorcycle, and Yamaha motorcycle dominate the motorcycle industry, although Harley-Davidson still maintains a high degree of popularity in the United States. Motorcycles have historically been associated with subcultures i.e. Cafe Racers of the 1950′s and the Mod’s and Rockers of the 1960′s. In the times we live in today motorcycle events are annually held at places across the globe in which money is raised for charity. Motorcycle rallies are also held internationally, which attract riders from all over the UK. A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled vehicle which is powered  [...]

Scooter or motor cycles are two wheeler vehicles which are motorized for speed and control. You can ride these vehicles along with a pillion rider. These two wheelers are the most preferred choice of vehicle along with the young and the male genre. There are many companies that manufacture these motor cycles for sale. The Italian company Ducati has been the worldwide preferred bike. Ducati is famous for V-Twin motors. They have bikes with the options of different types of valves, different number of cylinders like one , two or three up to four cylinders, and fuel delivery options. They also have single stroke and two stroke diesel engines. These Ducati motorcycle for sale are also used by racers as these Ducati motorcycles have achieved prominence in motor cycle  industry and in motorcycle racing. There are many individuals who  [...]