Sports riders can benefit from low rate finance of 8.4% APR over 36 months on the latest incarnation of a legend - the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade - which celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year. With all-new suspension, styling and mid-range usability, the new Fireblade showcases even further refined improvement on its already excellent predecessor. Its smaller sibling and also leader of its class, the CBR600RR, is available at 0% APR over a period of 36 months.

If you’re more of a ‘twist-and-go’ rider then there are plenty of machines and offers to choose from, including 0% APR over varying terms, on the SH125 and S-Wing 125 - both suitable for learner riders with a CBT or for more experienced riders looking for a practical, economical and stylish daily commuter. And for those with a full licence but still wanting to enjoy the ease of a scooter, the ever popular SH300i with its increased power, agile performance and unrivalled Honda reliability, is available as part of a 0% APR finance package. All three models come with a complimentary top box included within the purchase prices, starting from £3,200.

Still in the smaller capacity engine range, both the best-selling PCX125 and CBF125 are available with a deposit of only £99 and a low rate APR of 4.9% over 36 months, making monthly payments just over £70.00 per month over a 36 month period.

For the touring and leisure rider there are also a range of offers to suit. The much revered ST1300 Pan European could be yours with the peace of mind offered by a Personal Contract Plan (PCP) but with payments of just £185.00 per month over 36 months and 4.9% APR, whilst the technologically advanced VFR1200F/FD is available at 0% APR over a 36 month period*. If adventure touring is more your style then both the XL700V Transalp and Crossrunner are also available at 0% APR over varying terms.

With the ease, convenience, practicality and cost savings offered by scooters and motorcycles, coupled with Honda’s great finance offers to make buying a Honda even more affordable, now is a great time to get on to two-wheels with Honda.

For further details on these latest, and further offers, or for more information on Honda’s range of scooters and motorcycles, genuine parts, accessories and forthcoming events, visit your local Honda Motorcycle dealer, visit www.honda.co.uk or call 0845 200 8000.

Winter can be hard on the biking community and for cherished and prized machinery. Whether braving the elements or garaging up, Honda (UK) hopes to ensure that all owners’ machines are in tip top condition for the coldest winter months.

The offer applies to all on-road Honda motorcycles serviced at authorised and participating Honda dealers. To take advantage of this offer, simply book in for a service between now and the end of February 2012, upgrade to Castrol Power 1 Racing oil (optimised for year-round protection and performance) and receive 12 month’s complimentary Roadside Assistance (worth £100).

Honda technicians only use Honda Genuine Parts, to ensure that every Honda stays a Honda. Every dealer also offers a full Health Check as part of every service, to ensure your machine can remain in the best condition possible. And with the additional peace of mind gained with a year’s complimentary Roadside Assistance with the AA, Honda owners can rest easy knowing that their machine is looked out for when out on the open road.

For further information about his offer or any products in the Honda range from motorcycles to cars and power equipment, visit www.honda.co.uk, visit you local Honda dealers or call 0845 200 8000.

The Ducati Collection by iSkin has been borne from these two great brands to produce stylish, protective carriers and holders for high-tech devices that will fulfil the desires of performance-inspired “technoistas” the world over. The distinctive looks and superior quality of the product line, which feature the highest quality, premium fabrics like Italian nylon, and a Red/Black/White color scheme, will ignite the passion of envious onlookers.

“Ducati has a rich history of performance and quality,” says Andrew Ackloo, iSkin President and CEO. “This partnership allows us to provide the style-conscious tech consumer the chance to participate in that history in a very unique way.”

“We are delighted to be teaming-up with iSkin, a company which clearly champions the same product passion as Ducati,” said Lucio Attina, Director of Ducati Apparel & Brand Development. “Their innovative design and style combined with high performance functionality, mirror the fundamental features of our motorcycles and we now look forward to the association as we prepare for 2012.”

The collection is cut to universally fit the world’s most loved devices. Some key pieces include:

“Sling”; an innovative body messenger bag for iPad, iPad 2, or similar-sized tablets and netbooks.

The “Jimmy”; with spacious compartments to hold your laptops, tablets, other devices and much more. ”

The “Summit”; which puts an urban flair to iPad and iPad 2 (or similar-sized tablets and netbooks) sleeves, and delicately carries your device in strikingly lightweight, padded Italian nylon, reminiscent of current winter trends.

The “Lil Keeper”; is its smaller kin and adds a much needed fashion punch to point-and-shoot camera and iPhone 4/4S pouches out there. A brand new line of sleek, ultra-thin cases will also be available soon for the latest iPhone and BlackBerry® models.

The complete Ducati Collection by iSkin is available immediately at iSkin.com/Ducati and a selection of the collection will be available at shop.ducati.com and rolled out to select premium outlets in the coming months. Follow iSkin on twitter.com/iSkin for live social updates.

Held at some of Italy’s most famous circuits and offering the expertise of highly qualified professional instructors, the courses provide a complete fleet of Ducatis on which to perfect riding skills or simply take the very first steps into motorcycling in complete safety.

2011 saw the introduction of the Troy Bayliss Academy and, by overwhelming demand, the 3-times World Champion and global racing icon returns for 2012 for his advanced track courses aboard the brand new 1199 Panigale S. Ducati’s incredible new Superbike, which scooped the “Most Beautiful Bike of Show” award when it was unveiled at the Milan show in November, is now awaited around the world and its use in both the DRE Master Racing course and the Troy Bayliss Academy means that DRE is sure to be sold out fast.

The DRE “Basic” course, held in the wide-open space of the circuit paddocks, uses the rider-friendly Monster 796 and is intended for those new to motorcycling, while DRE “Intermediate” courses are designed to improve existing road riding skills and enhance rider safety aboard the Hypermotard 796, Monster 1100 ABS and the Multistrada 1200.

Courses intended for more expert riders and designed to enhance track riding skills are offered in “Racing 1″ and “Racing 2″ aboard the Superbike 848EVO, while the “Troy Bayliss Academy” and “Master Racing” course, instructed by riders such as 500cc World Champion, Marco Lucchinelli, use the new 1199 Panigale Superbike.

Marco Lucchinelli and Troy Bayliss are supported by an incredibly experienced team of instructors working with technical supervisor, Dario Marchetti, while a full support staff ensure seamless and efficient organisation. DRE’s close collaboration with Federazione Motociclistica Italiana will also continue in 2012, ensuring constant upgrading and improvement of instruction protocols and maintaining Ducati’s high event standards.

Ducati Riding Experience courses

• Basic course (Monster 796)
• Intermediate course (Hypermotard 796, Monster1100 ABS, Multistrada 1200)
• Racing 1 track course Level 1 (848EVO)
• Racing 2 track riding course Level 2 (848EVO)
• Master Racing course (1199 Panigale S)
• Troy Bayliss Academy (1199 Panigale S)

Participants are provided with motorcycle, fuel, tyre change when required, instructor, lunch and a welcome kit. More information at dre.ducati.com and contact at dre2012@ducati.com

Subscription opens on 15 December 2011.

Ducati Riding Experience calendar (*)

• 18-19-20 April - Adria Circuit
• 29- 30 May - Mugello International Circuit
• 18-19 July - Imola Circuit
• 4-5 September - Misano World Circuit
• 18-19 September -  Monza Circuit

(*)  dates and venues subject to alteration.

Visit www.ducatiuk.com/ducati rider experience for further information.

To celebrate the release of the new Vision 50 moped, Honda has introduced the ‘Urban Explorer’ interactive Facebook game. Hosted solely on this popular social networking site, the Urban Explorer game offers users the chance to (virtually) ride around Europe’s coolest cities, exploring famous landmarks and taking in the sights. Along the way, challenges can be completed to win GAS clothing vouchers and there is even a chance to win a brand new Honda Vision 50.

To coincide with the launch of the all-new adventure Crosstourer, Honda has released the ‘Go Touring’ free smartphone app, available for both Android and iPhone. It helps users find the best motorcycle touring routes across Europe and the UK, as well as Mobike Hotels and Honda dealers along the way. Users can also use Go Touring to help prepare for tours, with the handy equipment checklist and weather forecast functionality.

On top of this, Honda is offering the chance to win a place on an adventure touring trip of a lifetime! The eight-day ‘Epic Tour’ across Europe takes in everything from the high speed of Germany’s autobahns, to the stunning coastal roads of northern Italy and the beautiful mountain passes in the French Alps. It is a true money-can’t-buy experience aboard the adventure-maker that is the Honda Crosstourer.

The Facebook Urban Explorer app can be found at http://apps.facebook.com/urbanexplorer Further information the Epic Tour can be found by visiting www.hondamc2012.com. The Go Touring app can be found by searching ‘Go Touring Honda’ in the Android Market or Apple App Store.

The Vision 50 is available to order now and priced at £1,650 OTR. The Crosstourer is due in March 2012 and will be available at £11,475 for the manual version and £12,325 with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).

For those looking for extra practicality, the ‘Tourer Pack’ priced at £499 including fitment and VAT, offers useful additions. Further enhancing the V-Strom’s already great universal attributes, the pack features a Knuckle Guard set, providing handy protection from the elements, a useful 14 litre magnetic Tank Bag, Tank Protector, a styled Under Cowling, Accessory Bar and branded Chain Guard. Altogether, this offers customers a saving of £121 over the individual parts and labour price.

For those looking to cover larger distances, the new Adventure Pack priced at £999 including fitment and VAT is THE choice. Offering all the features of the Tourer Pack (excluding the Tank Bag), the Adventure version offers the useful Vario Touring Screen, allowing the rider to set the level of weather protection to suit, as well as a maintenance-friendly Centre Stand and a 42-litre Top Case set too, saving the customer £291 over individual parts prices.

And for those looking for more practicality and luggage capacity, then the ‘GT Pack’ offers it all, combining virtually every component from the Adventure Pack, but with additional carrying capacity, thanks to side cases providing a useful 70-litres of extra luggage space too. Priced at £1,299 including fitment and VAT, the kit offers a saving of £360 on the individual parts and labour costs.

With all V-Strom packs available now from authorised Suzuki dealers, customers who choose their kit as they purchase their machine new, also get the advantage of a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty on all components too.

Developed exclusively for Yamaha by ELM Design, these stylish new top cases are available in 39 litre and 50 litre options, allowing Yamaha owners the opportunity to increase their bike’s secure storage capacity. While the 39 litre top case can hold one full-face helmet, the larger 50 litre version can accommodate two full-face helmets, giving an impressive carrying capacity when touring, commuting or a quick trip to the shops.

As with all Genuine Yamaha Accessories, these attractive and ergonomic new top cases offer premium quality together with sporty design and first-class durability - as well as an affordable price.

Available in a standard Matt Black colour option, a key feature of the new top cases is the optional coloured lid, allowing customers the opportunity to select from a wide range of colours to match their Yamaha. Each top case is also equipped with a stowable handle, making it easy to carry when removed from the bike, as well as large built-in reflectors to enhance visibility.

For added convenience, both cases can be ordered from your Yamaha Dealer. With a one-key operation for a number of models, the rider can activate the lock using their bike’s ignition key. Customers can also choose to enhance their passenger’s comfort with an optional top case backrest. Sturdy top case inner bags are also available for those weekends away.

With prices starting at £114.99 inc VAT, these new easy-to-install premium quality top cases can be fitted directly to certain models, or in combination with optional model-specific rear carriers and
universal mounting plates.

For more information about model fitment and colour options, please visit your nearest authorised Yamaha dealer or log onto our website www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/accessories to check the application chart.

Sure to attract attention with its unusual graphics, and developed in association with legendary designer Aldo Drudi, the unique AGV helmet shows one of Rossi’s big blue eyes’, along with the colours of the Italian flag. Unusually, Rossi also used the helmet to voice a message to his fans: “watch out because sooner or later there’s going to be a change”.

The limited edition replica is an AGV model that Rossi wears on a regular basis, the GP Tech. A top-of-the-range helmet, the GP Tech was designed and developed with the help of the nine-time World Champion, as well as vital knowledge and racing experience gained by technicians at AGV. The GP Tech has taken the best features from AGV’s other race helmets, GP Pro and Ti-Tech, which results in the GP Tech being a lightweight, comfortable and extremely aerodynamic, innovatively designed helmet.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

• Outer shell available in three sizes with SSL layering (Fibreglass, Kevlar, Carbon)
• IVS (Integrated Ventilation System) with extensive ducting directly in the shell for more efficient air flow inside the helmet and improved aerodynamic performance
• Three front air inlets and five rear extractors
• Micro aperture visor system for efficient anti-misting even in the most extreme conditions
• New visor mechanism using the XQRS (X-tra Quick Release System) for fast, tool-free removal and replacement of the visor in seconds. Safety system prevents detachment of the visor in the event of a fall
• Removable nose guard
• Removable wind-proof, throat protection
• Fully removable and washable inner liner  (including neck roll)
• Hygienically treated fabrics with differentiated zones for maximum comfort: high humidity absorption Cool Max on forehead, temples and nape of neck; super breathable fabric for effective air circulation at the top of the head; soft microfibre for a cool, comfortable fit on cheeks
• Double D retention system
• Sizes: XXS-XXXL

The magazine was created in partnership with creative English agency, The Church of London. The main concept for the publication comes from the history behind the devil’s logo, and from the prestigious heritage of a company that is approaching its 40th year. Great sources of inspiration has come from sportspeople who count on Dainese to face their challenges. Great riders and athletes such as nine-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi, star of the Isle of Man TT road races Guy Martin, skiing’s Maria Hoefl-Reisch and mountain-biking’s Karim Amour, who thanks to their stories uncover the charm of the sports where they are protagonists.

Looking through the pages of the first edition, there is a photographic section dedicated to the Mountain of Hell mountain-bike race for MTB, Freeride and Downhill lovers, disputed in Les Deux Alpes. Moreover you can discover some products from Dainese’s new winter collection, shot in the exclusive location of Zermatt (Switzerland) with a series of stunning landscapes.

See the magazine at http://www.dainese.com/eu_en/magazine

The magazine was created in partnership with creative English agency, The Church of London. The main concept for the publication comes from the history behind the devil’s logo, and from the prestigious heritage of a company that is approaching its 40th year. Great sources of inspiration has come from sportspeople who count on Dainese to face their challenges. Great riders and athletes such as nine-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi, star of the Isle of Man TT road races Guy Martin, skiing’s Maria Hoefl-Reisch and mountain-biking’s Karim Amour, who thanks to their stories uncover the charm of the sports where they are protagonists.

Looking through the pages of the first edition, there is a photographic section dedicated to the Mountain of Hell mountain-bike race for MTB, Freeride and Downhill lovers, disputed in Les Deux Alpes. Moreover you can discover some products from Dainese’s new winter collection, shot in the exclusive location of Zermatt (Switzerland) with a series of stunning landscapes.

See the magazine at http://www.dainese.com/eu_en/magazine