SCOTLAND’S ONLY DUCATI DEALER Gregorio Lavilla BSBK Champion 2005 See the World of DUCATI in our Events Truck located at our V.I.P. enclosure at the hairpin at Knockhill Own the Superbike of Champions! 749 Dark ........... £7,995 O.T.R, Dep £1,998.75, 36 x £166.56 749 Biposto ...... £8,795 O.T.R, Dep £2,198.75, 36 x £183.23 0% 749S Bip/Mono .. £9,795 O.T.R, Dep £2,448.75, 36 x £204.06 999 Biposto ...... £11,250 O.T.R, Dep £2,812.50, 36 x £234.38 APR 999S Bip/Mono . £13,995 O.T.R, Dep £3,498.25, 36 x £291.56 ONE YEAR’S OR CASH PLUS FREE SERVICING £500 BACK TEST RIDES AVAILABLE ON OUR FULL RANGE OF BIKES FULL RANGE OF ITALIAN STYLED CASUAL WEAR, FASHION ACCESSORIES AND RIDING GEAR AVAILABLE TRACKSIDE Top Quality Pre-Owned Machines Available In Store 234-236 Gt. Western Road G4 9EJ 0141 333 4998 www.ducatiglasgow.co.uk 2 BMW Motorrad ABERDEEN and TAYSIDE SALES • SERVICE • PARTS BODYSHOP • ACCESSORIES The complete BMW Bike Centre NEW BIKES AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY F650 GS R 1200S K1200 R F650 GS DAKAR R 1200ST R1200 GS F800 S K1200 GT R1200 RT A selection of our used bikes 2000 R1100S Titan silver, heated grips, sport package, UK export package £4575 How to finance 2003 R1150R Piemont red, heated grips, speedster windshield, integral ABS 4835mls £4795 2002 R1100S Marakesh red, heated grips, black engine transmission 7100mls £5175 2000 R1150GS Titan silver, heated grips 18635mls £5675 2000 R1150GS Titan Silver, 27,000mls £5675 Once you have taken the ride to decide what model of BMW to purchase, our business managers are on hand to advise you of the best way to fund your motorcycle. 2000 R1150GS Titan Silver, 49,500mls £5675 This year Motorrad Financial Services have introduced the “BMW Select” offer to the BMW Motorrad 2002 R1100S Boxer Cup Pacific blue/alpine, heated grips, range. With BMW Select, a new BMW motorcycle could be yours for less than you might think. And tank protector, hugger, alarm 10,000mls £5995 the really exciting thing is discovering that you might be able to upgrade your motorcycle or add some accessories to it. The other great benefit of BMW Select is that we give your motorcycle a guaranteed 2001 R1150RT Titan silver, ABS, full panniers, luggage rack, minimum future value – so you have complete security at the end of your agreement. cylinder guards, heated grips 17,500mls £6300 2002 R1150RT Red, ABS, heated grips, full panniers, cylinder guards 14,714mls £6425 2001 R1150RT Titan silver, heated grips, ABS, tall screen, full panniers 9,700mls £6495 2002 R1150RT Titan silver, ABS, heated grips, two tone horn, full panniers 8,500mls £6725 2004 R1200GS Rock Red, 8,600mls £7995 2005 R1200STDark graphite, heated grips, integral ABS, luggage grid, full panniers, topbox 5082mls £8125 2005 R1200GS Desert Yellow, 11,176mls £8295 Prices correct at time of going to press. 2004 K1200S ABS Indigo blue/alpine, ABS II, heated grips, If you prefer a straight-forward loan, our business managers can arrange this for you at competitive extra colour option, Lazer exhaust 555mls £8795 high street rates! Or of course, there’s always cash! 2004 K1200LT SE If you would like to arrange an appointment with our resident business managers please call Ocean blue, Navigator preparation, central locking, floor lighting, Richard Webster or Bob Hall in Tayside on 01382 815993 or Gary Dunn in Aberdeen high windshield, anti theft alarm, double socket 4000mls £9995 on 01224 335533 who will be pleased to discuss various funding options with you. 10% discount on all online shop orders www.john-clark.co.uk/acatalog John Clark John Clark BMW Motorrad Wellington Road, Aberdeen (Enter by Craigshaw Crescent) Rutherford Road, Dryburgh Estate, Dundee Telephone (01224) 335533 Telephone (01382) 815993 Facsimile (01224) 335599 Facsimile (01382) 832048 www.john-clark.co.uk www.john-clark.co.uk for test ride, brochure or stock listings. for test ride, brochure or stock listings. 3 ADVERTS THE BENNETTS BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP Ducati Glasgow ....................................................... 2 The Bennetts British Superbike Championship is back Superbikes John Clark .............................................................. 3 are big, highly powered with a sexy appeal of passion, thrills and Motorrad ............................................................... 5 glamour rich in appeal to a growing number of race goers, many Alan Duffus ............................................................ 6 of whom ride to the Championship events around the country on Drysdale ............................................................... 7 the showroom ‘look-alike’ versions of these superb machines. Saltire Suzuki .......................................................... 9 This is a key factor for the popularity of the racing, as it provides a Mickey Oates .........................................................12 positive link between the enthusiasts and the on-track stars. Cupar Motorcycles ...................................................13 Ayr Motorcycle Centre ...............................................16 This has all been brought about by a radical change of thinking some Smith Street Motors .................................................16 four years ago which revamped the Championship, re-writing the TCN Motorcycles .....................................................16 rule book and opening the way for four cylinder bikes, up to 1000cc, B & H Motorcycles ...................................................17 to join the race action. Immediately road going favourites such C & J Wilson ..........................................................17 as the Honda Fireblade, the Suzuki GSX-R1000, Yamaha R1 and MCS ....................................................................20 Kawasaki ZX 10R were eligible to race alongside the Ducatis. Dennis Irvine .........................................................21 Edinburgh Harley Davidson ........................................22 The new dawn for Superbike racing immediately provided grids J & J Storry ...........................................................22 boasting both quantity and quality. Importantly synergy between ESP Powder Coating .................................................22 the public and the manufacturers with their factory backed teams John R Weir ...........................................................23 was created. Bikes from rival marques were put through their Ecosse Motorcycles .................................................26 paces and proved in a high speed selling environment. Jim Allan ..............................................................30 Hamilton Motorcycle Services .....................................31 For the technical, Superbikes in the British Championship have to Scooterworld .........................................................31 comply with the following basic criteria: they use either four stroke, Carrick Motorcycles .................................................33 four-cylinder 750-1000cc engine and have an overall minimum AJS Motorcycles .............................................. 34 & 35 bike weight of 162kg, or they have a four stroke, two cylinder Forth Gear .............................................................37 800-1000cc engines with a minimum bike weight of 165kg. Tweed Speed .........................................................37 H & H Motorcycles ...................................................39 In appearance, the Superbikes racing on track are identical to their road- AJ Performance ......................................................39 going cousins, but beware the ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing.’ Behind the outward Cumnock Motorcycles ...............................................39 appearance there are important differences with upgraded suspensions, Storm Racing .........................................................39 blue-printed engines, more power, special ‘trick-bits’ and full race tyres. Moto Ecosse ..........................................................40 Bike Paints ............................................................41 ELIGIBLE RIDERS Rumblers ..............................................................42 All teams and rider must be registered with MCRCB, although BTS Motorsport .......................................................43 one event entries may be considered by the organisers. The Internet Bike Shop ..............................................45 Edinburgh Motorcycle Imports .....................................47 Riders must be 17 years of age, or older, and in principle have a Scott Murray Motorcycles ..........................................48 minimum of two years racing experience at National level. They have to hold an International or National licence. Overseas riders must be in EDITORIAL & COMPETITIONS Alan Duffus ............................................................ 6 possession of an FIM International licence or European “A” licence and Rizla Suzuki ...........................................................10 have start permission from their FMN to include personal Airwaves Ducati ......................................................14 accident insurance and repatriation insurance. Hawk Kawasaki ......................................................18 HM Plant Honda ......................................................24 POINTS SCORING Virgin Mobile Yamaha ..............................................28 Championship points will be awarded to the fi rst 15 fi nishers of Yamaha Race Replica Scooters ...................................32