As the roads begin to dry, the skies brighten and motorcycles reappear across the country, now is the perfect time for riders to prepare for the season ahead. In this practical spring riding guide from Diamond Chief Motorcycle Examiner, Mark Jaffe, riders are reminded that getting back on the bike after winter is about far more than simply turning the key and setting off.
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MCIA has warned that the UK motorcycle sector could face significant disruption if the Plug-in Motorcycle Grant ends in April without replacement. The trade body said that, should the scheme lapse, L-category vehicles, including mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and light four-wheeled vehicles, would become the only road transport segment without any form of government subsidy. The
SHARP motorcycle helmet ratings are a performance rating comparing helmets that’ve already met the mandatory ECE 22.06 safety rating for motorcycle gear. Understanding them helps you buy the best quality helmet for your budget and head shape.
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The most comprehensive young rider safety research ever carried out in the UK has laid bare the risks facing 16 to 24-year-old motorcyclists and pointed directly at where training and support may need to evolve. Commissioned by the National Young Rider Forum and funded by The Road Safety Trust, the Young Riders Matter project analysed
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New questions on CPR and the use of AEDs are being added to the motorcycle theory test, strengthening the focus on first aid alongside riding knowledge. Phoenix Motorcycle Training highlights how learning to ride is also about being prepared to save a life, not just passing the test.
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Mark Jaffe, Chief Examiner for Motorcycles at Diamond Advanced Motorists has responded to the Government’s consultation on the future of moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing, which could introduce the most significant reforms to the sector in more than 30 years. The consultation, launched by the Department for Transport and the Driver and Vehicle
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The UK has seen a 10.5% rise in motorbike numbers over the past decade, but some regions are driving that growth more than others. According to analysis by Go.Compare motorbike insurance of Department for Transport and DVLA data, Wales has seen the biggest increase in privately owned bikes, up 24.7% from 2015 to 2024. It’s
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Planning a European motorcycle trip? Before you hit the open road, make sure you know the rules. From safety gear to paperwork, Phoenix Motorcycle Training’s essential guide helps you stay legal, ride safe, and enjoy every mile.
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Motorbike riders across the UK wasted more than £35,000 on MOT retests between April 2023 and April 2024 because of a problem they could have spotted with a simple at-home check. New research from Go.Compare motorbike insurance has found that 41% of failed motorbike MOTs last year were due to faulty lamps and reflectors, making
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New research has revealed the most common reasons for motorcycle MOT failure, with faulty electrical equipment topping the list. The study, conducted by Vertu Motorcycles, analysed motorcycle MOT testing data for Great Britain over the last 12 months, shedding light on the prevalent issues for these vehicles. Lamps, reflectors, and electrical equipment were the most
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