Moto Rapido of Winchester has been confirmed as the 2013 Ducati UK dealer of the year. This award is the most prestigious of the awards given by the UK subsidiary and is recognition of the overall hard work and dedication to the brand. This independent solus dealer has been part of the Ducati dealer network since 2005 and is renowned by its customers for their enthusiasm, professionalism and passion for the brand.

Steve Moore, Managing Director, Moto Rapido: “Dealer of the year is the most prestigious award from Ducati and the whole of Moto Rapido is thrilled to have this recognition. To win this award, every aspect of the dealership has to be to a very high level and the service and professionalism of my team is something I am extremely proud of. In 2005 we won ‘best new dealer’ and have since won and been commended for four other accolades. Consistently winning these awards is down to all the team here really going the extra mile and taking pride in their work. I have been keen to win this one since we started with Ducati. It will be displayed with great pride in the shop.”

Tim Maccabee, Managing Director, Ducati UK “I am delighted that this award goes to Moto Rapido who are one of our most committed and pro-active dealers in the network. Steve Moore and his team are Ducati through and through and a credit to the brand, showing passion and professionalism both in the dealership and on the race track. Moto Rapido also has consistently achieved strong results helping Ducati to achieve its sales successes over the last few years.”

Another notable award winner is P&H Motorcycles for the award for ‘Notable Contribution to the Brand’. This is in recognition of the continued commitment and professionalism from this long serving dealer.

The full list of dealer awards can be seen in the attachment.

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Whether you are a Triumph fan, football follower or simply a lover of adventure, don’t miss David Beckham: Into the Unknown on BBC1, 8.30 tonight and see David riding the iconic Bonneville in action as it takes on everything that Brazil can throw at it from Rio’s congested streets to the depths of the Amazon jungle.

To find out more about the Triumph Bonneville click here or book your test ride today!

FOR THE RIDE

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The F4MC allows bike-bike toggling with up to four riders within a range of 1/2 a mile.

The system receives GPS voice instructions and allows communication with a pillion, or other group riders. Phone calls can also be made and received inside the helmet including automatic radio muting for incoming calls.

You can listen to music from a stereo A2DP connection, or MP2/iPod via c able. It also has a built-in FM radio with RDS, as well as a preset memory to save up to eight stations.

For real ease of use the F4MC can be used with interphone's remote control, which is fitted to the motorcycle handle bars and means the whole system can be used without loosing contact with the motorcycle.

Standard features – that are also present on other units in the MC range - include music sharing mode, so rider and pillion can listen to the same stereo music. Also, a two-way volume setting that increases conversation in the intercom mode as the volume can be set in two ways; one for open-faced helmets and another for full-faced.

The F4MC is available in UK dealers and priced at £169.99 for a single unit and £299.99 for a twin set.

For more information or to find your local dealer visit www.nevis.uk.com

The Isle of Man TT race is by far the most well known and most dangerous motor sport event in the world. Stretching over 37 miles of closed public road, the skill and bravery of the riders is nothing short of extraordinary with speeds up to 200mph.

Mainline Menswear are celebrating the event which is boasting its 107 year history where thousands of racing fans flock to the island every year for the week-long competition.

We asked the team at the Isle of Man TT what the most exciting thing about the event is:

“The Isle of Man TT race is unique in that it is a time trial race that covers 37.73 miles of public road. Riders are faced with the varied experiences of running through narrow towns and villages as well as the wide open expanse of the island’s mountain section. Fans can get close to the action, sitting on hedges as riders pass at speeds of up to 200mph.”

Britain is home to some of the most spectacular and challenging roads in the world. See the full article for Mainline’s top roads for the ultimate motorbike enthusiast.

THE BIKER GUIDE® asked the visitors of the site to compile their favourites, which included:

◾The Hardknott Pass
◾Bala to Trawsfynydd in Snowdonia
◾The Applecross Pass in The Highlands
◾The dark hedges at Armoy in County Antrim
◾…and “Any road that can be driven so long as I have my bike!”

Read the full article here

TWO WINS BY MARCO MELANDRI, TWO ONE-TWO FINISHES FOR THE RSV4

THANKS TO HIS TWO SECOND PLACE FINISHES SYLVAIN GUINTOLI IS NOW SECOND IN THE RIDER STANDINGS

Sepang (Malaysia), 8 June 2014 – The first ever World Superbike Championship round at Sepang bore the Aprilia signature, dominator in both races. Marco Melandri's double win and Sylvain Guintoli's double second place confirmed the supremacy demonstrated from the first practice laps of the weekend where the RSV4, including the "satellite" bike ridden by Toni Elias, showed just how much they liked the Malaysian track.

Race 1 had the two RSV4s ridden by Marco Melandri and Sylvain Guintoli pulling away at the front from the very first lap to battle for the win. It was the rider from Ravenna who brought it home in the end, skilfully bridging the gap that had been created after a crashing pileup in the first few turns. Once he had caught up with his team mate, Marco overtook him in one of the braking sections on the tenth lap, holding onto the lead until the chequered flag.

Race 2 changed in form but not in substance. A red flag in the third lap decreed a restart for a race now shortened to 10 laps and the starting grid based on the riders' positions at the time the race had been stopped, which put the three RSV4s on the front row. Sylvain Guintoli took the lead straight away while Marco Melandri battled to chase down his team mate.

In the final lap the two Aprilia riders made a series of passes that were as spectacular as they were clean, with Marco Melandri prevailing after Sylvain's last ditch attempt in the turn right before the finish line. It was a flying finish, the second one-two of the day and overall standings that were radically changed. This brings Melandri up to fifth place in the rider standings, whereas only 13 points separate Guintoli from current leader, Tom Sykes. Aprilia shortens the gap in the Manufacturer standings as well, where they lie in second place just 4 points from the top.

Marco Melandri: "A double win that was just what we needed! Despite the difficulties we never gave up. We kept working and fighting. I had a good feeling straight away with my RSV4 here. The conditions in Race 1 were difficult but I managed to catch up to Sylvain. After overtaking him I set my own pace. I knew I could defend well in the braking sections and I was able to manage the race to the end. Race 2 was even harder because I also had to battle with the Kawasakis before catching Sylvain. In the last tap I thought I would give it a try. I had to give 100 percent down to the chequered flag. Anyway, all the riders deserve admiration today because riding in these conditions is not easy at all. I want to dedicate this win to Manu, her belly and all the guys on the Team. See you at Misano!"

Sylvain Guintoli: "In Race 1 I thought I had implemented my strategy well, but unfortunately toward the end Marco just had a really good pace and forced me into a few mistakes. I think I did better in Race 2, trying to pull the pin straight away, but toward the end Marco quite simply had just a little more. I tried to fight back and I think we gave anybody watching the race plenty of entertainment in that last lap! We earned some important points in the championship and showed that Aprilia is back out front with a great day. Now we'll get some rest after this really tiring weekend."