Popped up to the NEC yesterday to check out the new metal and get some new boots and a back protector for the wife.
Thought it was much better than the last few years although you can tell the big manufacturers are still watching the pennies.
Gone are the days of models in lycra handing out freebies that you actually want. These days you're lucky if you get a free pen.
I did get to test ride the Honda Africa Twin on the off road adventure stand. It was surprisingly nimble for such a big bike.
(Be warned: if you want to ride anything, they have a zero tolerance for alcohol)
If you pre pay parking you save £6.
Bike of the day for me was the CCM Flat tracker although at £10,000 for a bike that only produces 55bhp from a prehistoric bmw single is a bit much. Luckily they're all sold out so I can't be tempted.
Managed to save £50 on some Alpinestars SMX plus boots and £30 on a Knox back protector so all in all t'was a good day.
