Bike Trac is a pioneering, Thatcham-approved tracking device, which has been designed exclusively for the two-wheel industry. The discreet on-board motion detection unit is suitable for all types of bikes – on road and off-road and monitors any unusual movements. The clever accessory can detect whether your bike is moving and alerts the rider within a couple of minutes by text or email.

An easy to use internet portal is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which enables individuals to check the current location of their motorcycle. Using the online portal, motorcyclists can track journeys from the past three months and view aerial photography, details on mileage, speed and location from those trips for Bike Trac members to share with friends and family.

Additional safety is a new aspect of the product that is due to be launched this summer. The update informs riders if the motorcycle has fallen over and enables partners and family members to be alerted to a potential accident when the motorcyclist is out riding. In the event that the motorcycle falls below a specific lean angle, a text message is activated with details of the motorcycle and rider’s location to be passed on to the rescue services, which may save lives.

The product, available in selected UK motorcycle dealerships now, costs £299 plus a small monthly subscription. The Bike Trac device is registered to the user and not the machine, so can be transferred from bike to bike.

For further information or to locate your nearest stockist, please visit www.biketrac.co.uk

When used with an open exhaust the free-flowing Yoshimura mid-pipe will make the exhaust gas leaner than optimum, so adjustment of the fuel injection map to enrich air/fuel balance is required (e.g. by a Power Commander). If neglected, use under lean conditions may cause severe engine damage. Also, the EU approval number as marked will not be valid for road use.

The cost of the Yoshimura mid-pipe is £310.37 and delivery is expected in April, 2010.

Yoshimura has always proved its products at the highest level where it matters – the racetrack. Every scrap of knowledge acquired at circuits the world over makes its way back to Yoshimura’s R&D engineers and every part made – for road or competition use – benefits from years of experience; producing the ultimate outright performance and unsurpassed quality.

For more information on this or any other Yoshimura product contact 01782 569800 or visit www.phoenixnw.co.uk to find your nearest dealer.

The iconic Italian brand, long associated with Ducati exotica, now has exhausts for every type of machine from the popular YZF-R125 through supersport, naked, off-road and even custom machines.

The company, which has won four MotoGP championships at the hands of Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner has looked carefully at its supply and pricing structure to make its exhausts more accessible for all riders. Although synonymous with Superbikes having taken 14 WSBK crowns, Termignoni has used their advanced R+D division to maximise the performance of machines from 125cc all the way through to cruiser machines.

There are now Termignoni systems and slip on exhausts for brands as diverse as Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, KTM, Benelli, Buell, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, MV Agusta, Moto-Morini, Beta, Montesa, Sherco and Husqvarna.

Termignoni exhausts are created using titanium, carbon fibre and aluminium, utilizing computer design and 3-D laser cutting. Each prototype is skilfully hand-built, while technology follows every step. Each exhaust is designed in Termignoni’s Research & Development department under the direct supervision of Mr. Termignoni himself and carefully fitted to ensure the best components and pure Italian style.

Each exhaust is developed for optimum power delivery on a computer-assisted dynamometer.  A stamp of approval by Mr. Termignoni sends each prototype into production, where experienced craftsmen then build each system by hand.

The final stamping of the Termignoni insignia invokes memories of a logo emblazoned upon the side of some of the most legendary race machines including those of Valentino Rossi!

Steffen Baum, UK Product & Consumer Marketing Manager of Pirelli Moto, commented, “For us Termignoni exhausts go hand in hand with Pirelli as they invoke a feeling of Italian passion and also great racing success. However, we go even further as we are pleased to be able to showcase a wide range of exhausts for every type of machine and at competitive prices.”

Measuring just 15cm x 10 cm x 5 cm this new portable asset protection gadget from Acumen is a very clever little box of tricks. It will alert you by SMS (standard text message) sent to your mobile phone (and up to two others) if it detects movement, tilt, or a significant temperature change. Not only is it small, it is also light (less than 300 grams) making it truly portable, and with up to six months internal battery life you could even take it on holiday with you to protect your bike when parked in a garage, van, tent, etc.

To arm the Acumen device simply enter the 5-digit security code (which is chosen during set up and can be altered at any time) either using the key pad on the box or by SMS text message. This will activate between one and three functions, which you can select to suit your needs.

The ‘dome’ on the front of the unit senses movement - or rather, it scans the area being monitored and senses changes in background temperature patterns caused by movement in its field of ‘vision’. There are three settings for the sensitivity of this constant sweep. There is also a tilt sensor that can be instructed to work in addition to the motion sensor and is ideal for use inside a movable asset, such as a van, caravan or box trailer. A heat sensor inside the unit can be instructed to send you temperature level alerts, either hot or cold. There are three hot settings (30, 40 and 50°C) and three cold settings (from -5 to 5°C). If your bike is taken from a warm garage and wheeled into the colder night air, you will know about it within seconds.

Owners can adjust sensitivity to heat and movement, check the power level and even interrogate the unit, using any mobile phone (although it will only respond to the phone numbers programmed within the unit). The device is covered by a 12-month warranty and comes supplied with a mains charger to which it can be left permanently connected. It can also be charged from any 12V power source, such as those found in caravans and vans. Using an anti-theft device like this may also reduce your insurance premiums.

The Acumen asset protection system retails for £199.99 including VAT. The only additional item required to make it work is a SIM card with sufficient credits to send text messages. These can be purchased inexpensively from most leading operators or Acumen can supply to order.

Contact www.acumen-electronics.co.uk for more.

Stretch panels down the side of jacket provide a close, comfortable fit and there is a 6-inch zipper for attaching to any Weise jeans, leather or textile.

At £109.99 the Gemma is attractively priced, too.

Lady riders may also be interested in the Tatu boot. With its small raised heel and stylish detailing the Tatu looks good and is comfortable to wear both on and off the motorcycle.

This black leather boot is also waterproof thanks to a DIN-TEX® breathable lining and is fastened by a YKK® zipper.

Available in sizes 36-40 ( UK 3 ½ - 7) for £89.99.

More at; www.weise-clothing.co.uk

The BMW F800R kit offers significant benefits to the owner. The obvious increase in chain life will certainly save money over the long-term, not only on chain and sprocket replacement costs, but also on the amount of time spent maintaining the transmission if you’re doing it yourself, or the servicing costs if you’re paying a dealer for the privilege. The lubricant applied through the Scottoiler helps keep the chain clean as well as lubed retaining that ‘new chain’ look for longer and preventing rust formation.

Rory from Scottoiler’s Research and Development team said;

“The BMW F800R kit was developed following significant consumer demand from a number of key international markets. It features a number of bespoke parts for a discreet installation on the bike and step-by-step instructions, with images depicting each stage of the installation. The bike will be most popular in Germany and Italy where BMW sales are high and we expect our kit sales to reflect this.”

British Superbike races, shown live on British Eurosport, will be streamed live as part of a new deal this season over the company’s Eurosport Player app, available to download now via iTunes.

For a subscription fee of £2.39 per month or £23.99 per year, iPhone and iPod Touch users will be able to access live feeds of both British Eurosport channels wherever they are able to access a WiFi or 3G signal, allowing them to watch live coverage of the British Superbike Championship throughout the season.

Whilst the app is only available to iPhone and iPod Touch users in the UK and Ireland at present, the company also plans to launch applications for other mobile platforms and territories in the near future.

“Sport is the perfect genre to enjoy through this exciting functionality, enabling fans to watch their favourite sporting events wherever they are, ensuring they never miss a second of the action,” said Eurosport Group Chairman Laurent-Eric Le Lay. “This new app launch will further reinforce Eurosport’s presence in the online community, making the best sport entertainment more accessible than ever.”

The app is free to download and is available to download via iTunes now.

Former Motorcycling Monthly magazine journalist Bob Goddard and his wife went to Romania on a charity ride. They ended up caught in the storm of the century and almost didn’t make it home. It is a hair raising and humorous tale, with maps, colour & b&w photos.

The Land Of The Long Wild Road traces Bob and Viv’s 11,000 km ride on two trail motorbikes, down under in NZ, exploring gold miners’, drovers’ & Maori tracks and dirt roads. Funny, frank and engaging, again with maps, colour and b&w photos. Both books retail at £9.95.

Details and ordering at: www.timbuktu-publishing.co.uk

The game will include brand new content for 2010, including the new Silverstone circuit and will be in the shops in time for the new season.

Capcom have been making considerable noises about the introduction of their new career mode, believing that the new features will add a new dynamic to what has previously been something of a flat motorsport simulator.

“MotoGP 09/10 will deliver the most definitive game of the MotoGP series yet,” read a company statement. “Players will be able to compete against riders across the globe in the first ever racing game to offer a 20 player online racing experience.”

Skidmarx has a long association with Ducati on track, having supplied racing screens to Airwaves Ducati when they won the British Superbike championships in 2005, 2006 and 2008.

Manufactured in the UK from light 450gm CSM material that is backed up with woven cloth, the fairing and single seat unit are both pre-drilled to fit onto existing mounting points and the kit is supplied with quick-release Dzus fasteners. Unlike the road fairing, the race version has no headlight aperture or indicator mounting points, and instead has an enclosed belly pan with an oil catch tray to comply with ACU rules. Skidmarx produce their race bodywork in plain white, ready to be painted in team colours; the Race Fairing sells for £295 and the single seat unit (with integrated undertray) costs £125 (including VAT). A matching front guard is available too, priced at £47

Completing the package is the Skidmarx race screen for the 1098. Manufactured from 2mm acrylic for enhanced optical clarity, it is thinner and lighter than the road version. Standard race screens retail for £39.95 and double bubble version is £49.95.

There are more SKidmarx products at; www.skidmarx.co.uk/