Bike Safe Sheffield 2010
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Bike Safe Sheffield 2010
If you fancy a free motorcycle show, demo rides on the latest models, rider assessments and seeing some stunt action, then visit Bike Safe Sheffield on 12th-13th June 2010. Alastair Walker takes a look at the action;
Bike Safe Show is a free motorcycle event, organised by the Metropolitan Police last year and 2010 sees it move north to Sheffield’s Arena, with both indoor and outdoor action. The show is part of the Get On motorcycle industry campaign, which is currently generating some 1500 enquiries per week from people looking to discover the world of two wheels.
Many of the UK importers are at the event and insidebikes reckons some 80 models, from sportbikes to tourers, commuters to cruisers, will be available for demo rides, subject to licence restrictions, at the event. That’s cool for experienced bikers but novices can get a ride on basic 125cc class machines, with all safety gear provided. That’s in the Get On try-a-bike area, with instructors on hand to guide you.
There are plenty of brand new 2010 motorcycles and scooters at the show, Honda are expected to bring their VFR1200, whilst Yamaha will have the new XTX1200 Super Tenere, one of the many rivals BMW has for its top-selling R1200GS machine. Yamaha also have the FZ8, plus the mighty V-MAX and the latest R1.
Other manufacturers like BMW, Honda, Triumph, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki and Suzuki will all be there, with extensive demo fleets. The word on the grapevine is that Ducati will have their Multistrada and BMW will be relaunching their innovative C1 scooter at Bike Safe Sheffield, so if you’ve never seen a scooter with a roof and seat belts, now’s your chance. Stands in the trade area also include Carole Nash Insurance, motorcycle clubs, bike touring, clothing and accessory specialists plus a family fun fair zone.
Other attractions include stunt displays from Dave Coates and Steve Colley, the Extreme Globe Riders and a supermoto demo area with KTM legend Ady Smith. Plus BSB stars Gary Mason, James Westmoreland and Jon Kirkham are also expected to be on hand during part of the weekend for autograph signings.
One of the reasons Bike Safe exists is to promote safe motorcycling and a team of Police riders will be on hand to offer rider assessments, which are completely free. Many riders have already booked for a chance to have their skills appraised and there’s a wealth of info at the show from the BMF, ROSPA and IAM to help you have fun, and stay safe, on two wheels this summer. Finally, everyone who visits the show can enter a prize draw to win a free Honda CBF600 and top-to-toe motorcycle kit.
More at; www.bikesafeshow.co.uk
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