Fast Bikes got to go to Italy to test the new Shoei XR-1100
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Fast Bikes got to go to Italy to test the new Shoei XR-1100
MORINI IRON ROAD WIN Moto Morini grabbed a race win on the Iron Road, recently. Their Scrambler bagged the win in the Streetbike class at the Iron Road Prologue. The 14km gravel race is held in a disused iron works at Erzberg in Austria. If you want to buy one now, get hold of them on 01202 823344 or visit Motomorini motorcycles.co.uk SHOEI LAUNCH XR-1100 NEW RANGE-TOPPER FROM SHOEI Shoei have launched the replacement for the XR-1000, the XR1100. The launch was held in Spain, to which FB was exclusively invited. We sent Charlie to check out Shoei’s latest piece of cranial porn. “The XR-1100 is extremely light, stylish and comfortable,” said Charlie, “Extended cheek pads aid comfort and also cuts out much of the wind-rush you get at speed. The new spring-loaded visor is not only draft free, but the new Pinlock arrangement also gives you a full range of vision.” “In the searing heat of Barcelona’s mountain roads, the new XR-1100’s ventilation system keeps even the most outrageously hot head, cool. The controlled flow of air passing through the helmet lining is pulled via four exit vents; it’s extremely effective. It’s been five years coming and it’s been worth the wait. The XR-1100 is a brilliant helmet,” said Charlie. The XR weighs in at £299 for plain colours, and £379 for graphics. There’s plenty more to be said about the lid, so check out Products next month. Meanwhile, head to Shoeiassured.co.uk for more info. FBK226.upfront 13 WIN AN ADVANCED RIDING COURSE Motorcyclists who test out their riding knowledge on a new online portal could win the chance to upgrade their skills with a four-day advanced riding course. Road Safety Scotland and Safer Scotland will offer one rider and two friends places on the course run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). To enter, riders just need to visit the new portal at Dontriskit.info/ motorbikes, and answer the comp’ question online. 13/7/09 1:17:16 pm