for the New BMW R 1200 GS Adventure:

Dream Ship for Real Adventurers Among large capacity adventure bikes, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is regarded as an icon and is the dream ship of many adventure riders.

Following the explosive launch of the liquid cooled R 1200 GS at the start of the season, BMW presented the eagerly awaited Adventure model with its new engine and drive concept at the EICMA in Milan. Based on a rich wealth of experience gained from hundreds of thousands of kilometres of travel experience, Touratech presents the new R 1200 GS Adventure in a full long-distance trim.

There is unlikely to be another company that is so deeply involved in the topic of long-distance travels and adventure riding as Touratech.

This know-how is used for developing new accessories and enables Touratech to optimize even ultimate long-distance bikes such as the new Adventure model. As development partner of BMW Motorrad, Touratech founder Herbert Schwarz took the new dream ship for adventurers on its maiden voyage through South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. And, of course, the specifically developed Touratech products were part of this intensive test.

Touratech offers a comprehensive range of accessories for the new R 1200 GS Adventure. These of course include ZEGA Pro and ZEGA Pro2 panniers and pannier racks, comfort and sports seats in various designs and heights, the highly robust engine guard "Expedition" (also in XL!), a radiator guard which protects the sensitive ribs against damage, manifold -, cardan -, frame - and ABS sensor protection, folding brake levers and rearview mirrors, headlight protectors and hand guards as well as spoilers for the original hand protectors, etc.

Handlebar risers by 15 mm and a higher windscreen provide greater comfort, and relocating the cardan ventilation is an absolute must on long tours. There will also be a custom-made crash bar extension for the Adventure as well as a luggage rack extension. Be it soft pack solutions, GPS bracket adapters or "Works" foot rests - the accessory range for the new BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is available at shop.touratech.com and will be listed in the new Touratech catalogue available as from 10. January 2014.

www.touratech.com

Motorcycle Live 2013 opens this Saturday for a nine-day, two-wheeled extravaganza...

there is still time to save money! Advance tickets are on sale until 5pm on Friday 22nd November at just £17 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 6-16 (kids five and under accompanied by a paying adult go free). Get yours now!

Coventry Transport Museum are once again delighted to present the Classic Zone, exhibiting a specially selected range of Coventry-built machines of the 1920s and 1930s. From the weird and wonderful to the fast and furious, this is a true showcase of the city’s greatest period of motorcycle production, and a must-see for any motorcycle fan.

With over 80 retail stands offering the very best in motorcycle products and services, you’re bound to bag a bargain or two. When you’ve shopped until you just can’t carry anymore, you can securely store your purchase – or even arrange for them to be shipped home – at the DHL Shop and Drop facility in Hall 4.

www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

Six new Triumphs have been unveiled in Milan at the EICMA International bike show, below is a taste of what you could be riding next.

Tiger 800XC SE
Our stunning new addition to the rugged Tiger 800 family will not only perform off the beaten track but it's distinctive special edition paint scheme will also get you noticed on the commute.

Thunderbird Commander
New muscle for your New Year's resolution? The wide wheeled Commander carries our 1700cc parallel twin powerplant and features two gorgeous paint options.

Thunderbird LT
Deep mudguards, wire-spoke rims and white wall tyres make the Thunderbird LT the ultimate cruiser-tourer. An all new seat configuration and hand painted pin stripe detail add to the luxury.

America
The most accessible entry into our cruiser range. Rider footboards, low seat height (690mm) and heel/toe shift make the America perfect for classic laid back cruising.

America LT
For those keen on long distance touring the America LT has, as standard, a touring screen, pillion sissy bar and panniers to add mile munching practicality to your journey.

Speedmaster Our stripped back and blacked out cruiser. Wide handlebars, a skinny front tyre and blacked out engine cases gives the Speedmaster a moodier, hot-rod look for 2014.

Compass Expeditions is pleased to announce that it has joined forces with Triumph Australia to run motorcycle adventures in Australia each year. The inaugural event known as the Triumph Otway Dirty RATS weekend will take place late March 2014 while the second event known as the Triumph Flinders Ranges Dirty Rats Adventure takes place early August 2014.

“We are thrilled that Triumph reached out to us to run these fantastic events” says Compass Expeditions co-founder Mick McDonald, “ both events are open to non Triumph riders as long as they are accompanied by a Triumph riding mate” continues Mick.

“The Triumph Tiger is a wonderful bike and this will give us a great opportunity to test this bike out”, says Mick

The Otway’s weekend is a 2-day event focusing on the many and varied dirt tracks in and around Victoria’s Otway’s National Park and offers riders some superb temperate rainforest riding coupled with stunning Great Ocean Road views.

The Flinders adventure is a 5-day ride that takes place in and around the beautiful Flinders and Gammon Rangers National Parks in South Australia. This ride will offer clients a chance to experience wonderful outback riding through immense landscapes or gorges and ranges.

Triumph FLINDERS RANGES DIRTY RATS ADVENTURE

Triumph OTWAYS DIRTY RATS WEEKEND

The use of speed cameras are supported by the majority of the motoring public, according to the latest research published today by road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

Eighty per cent of motorists accept the use of speed cameras, but this is down one per cent on last year’s survey.  Seventy nine per cent think that speed cameras are useful to reducing injuries, a fall of six per cent from the 2012 findings.

There is still scepticism amongst the motoring public.  Over half of drivers (52%) do not believe that cameras are only sited at locations where accidents happen.  Almost half of drivers think that raising money is the main purpose of safety cameras.

Scottish motorists are the least likely to have someone in their household with speeding points but they are also the most against speed cameras and speed awareness courses.

Support for speed awareness courses has increased.  Three quarters of motorists support the use of speed awareness courses up from 70 per cent in 2011.

IAM chief executive Simon Best said: Speed cameras are a successful road safety solution at key crash sites and it’s important that the government and safety camera partnerships work to maintain a positive view so that the rising suspicion amongst motorists does not become a trend.”

“During times of austerity, drivers are increasingly seeing speed cameras as revenue raising apparatus and are sceptical of their importance for road safety.”