Following the lamented loss some while ago of the cafe’s infamous Streetfighter Sunday, as a consequence of outgrowing the historic North Circular Road premises, Ace Cafe London, in association with Stunt UK and the international StuntBike Freestyle (SBF) competition, and supported by Streetfighters magazine, have teamed up to present this new Ace Cafe London Streetfighter & Stunt Festival, to be held at Wembley Sunday 25th July.

In addition to trade and industry stands and displays, this inaugural event combines the cafe’s legendary Streetfighter Sunday, now relocated to the iconic and world famous venue of Wembley, with showcasing the live action Finals of Stunt UK’s StuntBike Freestyle competition.

Together with a static Streetfighters “Best Bikes” display, tyre frying burnouts, Show Up n’ Shine competition, prizes, awards and entertainment, the Ace is looking for a “Face” to represent the cafe and to act as the Official Ace Hostess for a year, being chosen and crowned live on stage as part of this first, adrenalin fuelled, Ace Cafe London Streetfighter & Stunt Festival.

Links

• www.stuntuk.com
• www.streetfightersmag.com
• www.ace-cafe-london.com

Contacts

• Stunt Competition Enquiries - Jon Moore - info@stuntuk.com
• Trade Enquiries - Chris Gothard - chris@esnevents.co.uk
• All Other Enquiries - Mark Wilsmore - acecafe1@aol.com

Weise has updated its range of practical and affordable motorcycle clothing with some colourful new additions for 2010, alongside products that will appeal to more traditional tastes. However, all of the new lines adhere to the brand’s commitment to using only quality branded components, so customers are assured of functionality and durability.

Matrix Jacket & Jeans
Produced in black 600 denier material with contrasting stitching and reinforced with ballistic nylon panels, the Matrix jacket and jeans have the specification to back up their rugged appearance. An ISOTEX waterproof, breathable and windproof drop lining keeps the wearer dry, while a detachable 120-gram quilted lining in the jacket (and 60-gram lining in the jeans) will keep them warm.

Zipped vents on the chest, back and thighs can be opened up on hot days. CE approved armour is fitted throughout, not only in the shoulders, elbows and knees but also at the back and hips. All reflective panels are 3M products, all zippers are made by YKK and all hook-and-loop fasteners are Velcro.

Available in sizes S-5XL the jackets cost £159.99 and the jeans £129.99.

Maverick Jacket
Offered in a range of colours that includes orange (in response to customer feedback), the Maverick also features an ISOTEX waterproof, breathable and windproof drop lining,  3M reflective panels, adjustable Velcro straps and YYK zippers throughout.

Already a well-specified jacket at £139.99, the Maverick also boasts two external waterproof pockets, a detachable 100-gram thermal lining and zipped venting on the chest and back, as well as CE approved armour in shoulders, elbows and back too.

The Maverick even has Weise WRS technology – the Water Release System allows moisture to escape from within the garment lining to prevent water-logging.

Available in Gun in sizes S-5XL and in gun/blue, gun/red and gun/orange up to 3XL.

Parka Jacket
This fantastically versatile jacket is ideal for urban riding. Classic parka styling is combined with a waterproof, breathable and windproof drop lining and special pockets enable the wearer to fit CE protectors if desired.

The hood is removable (as is the faux fur trim) and there is internal waist pull cord adjustment for a snug fit.

Five sizes are produced; small – 2XL at £119.99

Gemma Jacket
Weise is committed to offering women riders a choice of practical and attractive bike wear in popular sizes.

In Black/White or Black/Pink the Gemma jacket comes in sizes 10-22 and gets all the quality materials used for the men’s range; ISOTEX Waterproof, windproof and breathable drop liner, detachable 120-gram quilted lining and CE approved armour in shoulders, elbows and back.

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.

Rainmeister 1-Piece Oversuit
Rainsuits need to be strong, waterproof and easy to get into and out of. With taped and welded seams, a mesh half lining, full length zipper from thigh to collar and long zippers at the base of the leg (all YKK of course) the Rainmeister ticks all the boxes.

Other useful features include reflective strips on arms and legs and a removable adjustable belt incorporating a stowaway bag.

In sizes XS – 5XL at £79.99.

Ladies 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.

Victory Glove
Timeless summer cruiser glove, manufactured from goat leather, with reinforcement on the knuckles and fingers and a tan suede palm.

Fastened by an adjustable Velcro strap on wrist, the Victory comes in sizes XS – 4XL at £39.99.

For further details on the complete WEISE range of rider apparel and accessories, call 0117 971 9200, or visit www.weise-clothing.co.uk.

Peugeot has been in business for 200 years and for more that half of that time has been producing motorcycles. To celebrate its double century the French company will be launching several new models of scooter this year and first to arrive in the UK is the big-wheel LXR125.Compact big wheel scooters are popular in Italy, as they offer superior handling over poorly maintained surfaces and are easy to manoeuvre in crowded city streets – benefits that are equally relevant to British roads. Driven by the latest Euro-3 compliant 125cc four valve liquid cooled 4-stroke engine, the LXR produces 12.5 hp and is more than capable of keeping pace with traffic flow. Its 16” wheels work with twin rear shock absorbers to give a comfortable ride and reassuring handling, while stopping power is provided by 220mm disc brakes front and rear.

With one in eight commuters considering switching to two-wheels to beat congestion (YouGov survey,  June 2009) the frugal fuel consumption of the LXR and the ease with which it can be parked in tight spots will be added incentives.

Available in a choice of ink blue and cotton white colours, the Peugeot LXR125 sells for £2499, including a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Specifications

Weight

• 142KG

Fuel Capacity

• 8L

Seat Height

• 795mm

For further information on Peugeot Scooters call 01202 823344 or visit their new UK website at www.peugeotscooters.co.uk.

Measuring just 15cm x 10 cm x 5 cm, the new PAPS (Portable Asset Protection System) from Acumen is a very clever little box of tricks.  It will alert you by SMS (a 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 the Acumen PAPS 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 PAPS 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.

Triple Functions
The PIR ‘dome’ on the front of the PAPS 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 the PIR, from low to high.

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, or in any environment  where picking up the PAPS unit or knocking it over will trigger an alert.

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).

Remote control
Owners  can adjust sensitivity to heat and movement, check the power level and even interrogate the PAPS (asking it questions about the local temperature for example) using any mobile phone (although it will only respond to the phone numbers programmed within the unit).

It is also possible to set up the Acumen PAPS to send duplicate alerts for movement, temperature and tilt to a second or even a third mobile phone number – for example your partner, a friend or neighbour.

The Acumen PAPS 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.

The Acumen PAPS 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.

For more information contact Acumen Electronics on 01264 359922 or visit www.acumen-electronics.co.uk.

Development of Yoshimura’s EEC-Approved Slip-On end can for Honda’s CB600F Hornet (2007 on) has been completed and stocks will be arriving in the UK at the end of March. 

Featuring a newly designed stainless steel Tri-Cone end cap, mid-range and peak power are improved over stock with the dB-Killer baffle in place, with further gains once it’s removed (see attached Dyno chart).

Bottom and mid-range torque are also boosted.

Prices

• Stainless Steel - 2.1kg - £574.76
• Titanium - 1.96kg - £632.24
• Titan Blue - 1.96kg - £712.71
• Carbon - 1.86kg - £758.69
• Metal Magic - 2.16kg - £655.23

Noise Output (decibels)

• Standard end can:               93.1dB @  6,000rpm
• Yoshimura EEC Slip-On:   94dB    @  6,000rpm

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.

Ducati dealers from all over the UK gathered for the annual Ducati dealer meeting during the recent London Motorcycle Show at Excel.

The dealers were presented with an overview of 2009 and the plans and strategies for 2010 which should prove to be exciting times for the Ducati dealer network with the launch of the eagerly awaited Multistrada and other innovative bikes such as the Monster ABS models.

The dealer meeting closed with the customary dealer awards for those who had excelled in 2009. Commenting on the awards, Tim Maccabee, Managing Director of Ducati UK said “the annual dealer awards are an opportunity for us to recognise the efforts of our best dealers in the previous year, those who have gone over and above the call of duty in meeting the needs of customers and representing the brand. Choosing the winners is always a tough call because, as you can imagine, every Ducati dealer is enthusiastic in representing the brand and we believe they all deliver high standards”.

The day belonged to Ducati Manchester who scooped the two main awards for Dealer of the Year and Sales Excellence 2009. This was a reward for the hard working General Manager Chris Booth and the investment of Dave Paterson in the Manchester Store. The  new Ducati store in Sale opened less than a year ago, with the world wide premier of the new corporate design and has been a stunning success ever since.

Chris Booth commented ‘I am delighted with these awards which are a recognition of the dedication the Ducati Manchester staff have shown over the last twelve months, they will be very proud of this achievement’

The full list of awards is as follows:

Dealer of The Year  2009

• Ducati Manchester

Sales Award 2009

• Ducati Manchester

New Dealer Award 2009

• Riders of Cardiff

Service Excellence 2009

• Seastar Superbikes

Progress Award 2009

• P & H Motorcyles

Achievement in Sales Award

• Ducati Glasgow
• Metropolis Motorcycles

New Dealer Award

• GT Motorcycles

Progress Award

• Metropolis Motorcycles
• Millsport Motorcycles

Service Excellence Award

• Parkinson Motorcycles
• Moto Rapido

Yoshimura are pleased to announce that their Bandit GSF1250SA EEC-approved Slip-On, available in a variety of sleeve types, is also compatible with the new fully faired Suzuki GSX1250FA.

Physically much smaller and narrower – and over 3kgs lighter – than the OE Suzuki item each Yoshimura Slip-On comes with the pipe work to mount to the standard front section plus all parts (including muffler clamp) required for installation.

The EEC-approved silencer features two dB-killer baffles, one in the link pipe, one in the can and when both are removed power and torque are greatly increased over stock (see attached Dyno chart below).

With full EEC silencing both torque and power curves are identical to the standard output, but a dB-Killer in the link-pipe when used with an open exhaust gives solid gains – plus a mellow engine note.

Prices

• Stainless Steel - 3.4kg - £597.75
• Titanium - 3.2kg - £666.73
• Titan Blue - 3.2kg - £747.19
• Metal Magic - 3.4kg - £689.72

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 new range-topping Nomad textile jacket from WEISE® has been put through its paces in the MIRA automotive test facility’s climatic wind tunnel for ‘Get On’, a national campaign conceived to get the nation biking.

The Get On team invited BBC Breakfast’s Mike Bushell to discover just how effective  modern motorcycle clothing is at keeping adverse weather conditions at bay, by pitting the WEISE® Nomad against two extreme scenarios.  Mike and other journalists were first subjected to rain, with temperatures 10 degrees below freezing and 43mph gusts in the wind tunnel at the MIRA test facility, while wearing the WEISE® Nomad.

Mike reported that he remained perfectly comfortable in the Nomad, despite the extreme conditions. The Nomad’s ISOTEX® waterproof, breathable drop lining acts as a barrier against wind chill, while its fleece inner insulates the rider and the WEISE® Water Release System (WRS) channels excess water out of the jacket to prevent it becoming water-logged.

Next, the second test involved being subjected to temperatures of 35 degrees Centigrade. With the Nomad’s ISOTEX® and fleece liners removed and panels at the chest and arms zipped-out to reveal mesh airflow panes Mike remained cool and comfortable throughout his test ‘ride’.

Versatility and premium specification like this usually command a premium price tag, but the WEISE® Nomad jacket is available for just £249.99 in sizes S-4XL in black/gun.

For further details on the Nomad and the complete WEISE® range of rider apparel and accessories, call 0117 9719200, or visit www.weise-clothing.co.uk .

British Red Cross would like you to donate your old motorbike crash helmet and they will use it for training to teach first aiders how to remove a helmet safely in case of an accident.

For this reason the best helmets would be the full face or flip up ones, however all other helmets can be used whatever shape or form they are in.

Scratches or missing visor do not matter - if it can be put on and taken off then any condition is good enough for us to put to good use in our training.

The British Red Cross trains more than a hundred thousand people every year in life-saving first aid skills. By using actual crash helmets, our trainers will be able to pass on the important techniques in dealing with a motorbike incident.

If you can donate any of your old helmets and/or can collect a few used ones from any biker friends please drop them off at your closest Red Cross building by 31 January 2010 (unfortunately we will be unable to accept them after this date).

Drop your old motorbike helmets off at any of our complexes across London:

Mitcham Complex
Units 1-10
14 Wandle Way
Mitcham
Surrey CR4 4FG

Chislehurst Complex
Hornbrook House
High Street
Chislehurst
Kent BR7 5AB

Harrow Complex
39 Sheepcote Road
Harrow HA1 2JL

Redbridge Complex
604-606 Cranbrook Road
Gants Hill
Ilford IG2 6RG

Black Sheep Bikers would like to wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas and extend their wishes to the coming New Year.

In adverse weather condition please ensure that you take extreme caution when riding.

More advice is available at Direct Gov’s website.