A round-up of other motorcycle news
Design overhaul for BMW F800R
MADDOCKS MOTORRAD is gearing up to launch the brand new F800R on May 9th.
The naked middleweight BMW bike is fundamentally different in design.
With a dry weight of 177kg, this motorcycle uses the same 85bhp 798cc parallel twin engine as the BMW F800S and F800GS, but the bodywork is totally different.
It has raised handlebars, 320mm Brembo double disk brake at the front, the non-symmetrical lights from the bigger K1300R, retrofitted Akrapovic sport silencer and the fuel tank is located under the seat.
Available in alpine white/black silk, fire orange and white aluminium metallic. Log on to maddock.ie to book your test ride for May 9th.
Airbag safety suit to be launched
MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT manufacturer Dainese is planning to launch its new airbag race suit, the D-Air.
World Champion rider Valentino Rossi is testing the most recent version of the D-Air this season.
Marco Simoncelli and 125cc rider Michi Ranseder will also continue to wear the safety suit during testing in the 2009 season.
Places limited for charity run
ALTHOUGH IT’S not until August 29th and 30th, places are already filling up fast for the 10th Anniversary Annual Across Ireland Run in aid of the Make A Wish Foundation.
If you’d like to take part, download a registration form at annualacrossireland.com