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Information on bikes, accessories and races are just a click away

If you have an undying passion for bikes and motorbike races, then log on to the following sites, which are packed with information on bikestheir history and latest accessories.

History of bikes

http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/motorbikes/timeline/

The American Roper steam-powered cycle appeared in 1869, driven by a charcoal-fired, twin-cylinder engine. It arrived roughly at the same time as Frenchman L. G. Perreaux patented a similar machine. Whichever was first, 1869 has gone down in history as the birth of the motorcycle. Starting with the birth of motorbikes, this site takes you through the chronological passage of development of motorbikes. This site has virtually everything you wanted to know about bikes. Read about the top brands and various kinds of bikes.

Bike reviews

http://www.motorbikes.be/en/

This site could well be the encyclopaedia on motorbikes. It has technical specifications of over 5,453 bikes! It has regular updates with new bikes featuring as soon as they hit the market. You could search for specific bikes based on their model, make, year of manufacturing and get complete info on the bike at a click.

Motorbike racing

http://www.motorsportsetc.com/schedule/2006moto.htm

This page has the motorbike-racing schedule of major races conducted across the world for 2006. It also has the reviews of the major races held in the previous years and the archive records go back as far as 2000. This site has a complete summary of races, race winners, current point standings and also profiles of the past winners. This site could serve well as an exhaustive guide to the seasoned motorbike race fan.

Bike world

http://www.webbikeworld.com/

The site consists of information, news and links that are useful, interesting and entertaining. It has information on bikes, their accessories, links to video clips of races, latest news and also blogs on bikes. The site's product reviews and personal opinions regarding unique and hard-to-find motorcycle products and accessories are worth reading.

Bike accessories

http://www.bikebandit.com/

True to its name, this site rummages through the accessories markets and posts stuff that a true bike lover would die to buy. Search for OEM motorcycle parts, ATV parts, PWC parts, and performance and replacement parts from leading aftermarket manufacturers. Informative and useful, this site allows you to buy and trade the latest bike accessories.

L.S.ROHIT

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