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Local rider aims for Harley-Davidson race series glory at Knockhill

Edinburgh Harley-Davidson rider Torquil Paterson is confident that he can make it into the top three at his home round of the Henderson Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy one make race series this weekend, after narrowly missing out on his first podium finish in the last event at Mallory Park.

GOURLAY TAKES THRILLING MALLORY PARK WIN

Lea Gourlay of Stratstone Racing claimed victory and was subsequently named ‘Rider of the Day’ in Round 2 of the Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Trophy at a sun-baked Mallory Park today.

Harley-Davidson UK track torque

The Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland campaign to challenge existing preconceptions about the Harley® brand and its products thundered on this weekend with the second round of the all-new Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Trophy one make race series.

McWilliams claims first XR1200 Trophy race win

Former GP racer Jeremy McWilliams claimed the race win in today’s season opener of the Henderson Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy at Oulton Park in Cheshire.

Warr’s signs Canadian Champ

Oxford (25.03.10) Warr’s Harley-Davidson is delighted to announce the signing of a former multiple motorsport champion Darren James to its racing team. Canadian Thunder Champion James will contest a Warr’s Harley-Davidson® XR1200® race bike in the inaugural Harley-Davidson XR1200® Trophy race series at the 2010 British Superbike Championship.

Riders signs Mike Edwards and Sean Emmett

Riders of Bristol and Bridgwater are excited to announce the signing of British motorsport stars Mike Edwards and Sean Emmett to its racing team. The experienced duo will contest Riders Harley-Davidson® XR1200® race bikes in the inaugural Harley-Davidson XR1200® Trophy race series at the 2010 British Superbike Championship.

Seth Enslow Smashes the Longest Distance Record Jump on a Harley-Davidson

UPDATE: Seth Enslow breaks his own new world record by jumping 55.77 metres (183.7 feet) just an hour after breaking the 1999 world record.

McWilliams signs for Warr’s

Warr’s Harley-Davidson, established on London’s Kings Road in 1924, is excited to announce the signing of former MotoGP star Jeremy McWilliams to its racing team.

Seth Enslow to Attempt New Long Distance Record Jump on a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Freestyle motocrosser Seth Enslow will attempt to make history and break the existing record of 157 feet for a successful long distance jump aboard a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Black Bear goes racing

A local motorcycle dealership is swapping the road for the race track this summer, by competing in an exciting new one-make racing series – the Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Trophy.

Ask the expert

Oxford (17.12.09) Ian McLeod from Harris Performance has been heavily involved in the development of the XR1200™ race bike. Here, he tells us his thoughts on the bike and the potential for the 2010 race series.

Daredevil Robbie Knievel announces death defying London jump

Oxford (16.12.09) Son of legendary Evel Knievel says he will take on, and beat, the famous double-decker bus jump his iconic father failed, on its 35th anniversary.

Destined for success

Oxford (09.12.09) A local Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership has announced that it will take to the tracks and compete in what is expected to be one of the most exciting one-make race series the UK has ever seen. Black Bear Harley-Davidson will enter a team in the inaugural Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200™ Trophy at the 2010 British Superbike Championship.

Double World-First for Harley-Davidson® Back Flip

Oxford (30.11.09) The first ever back flip on a Harley-Davidson® has been claimed twice by two of the most talented FMX riders, following the successful attempts across two continents of Kain Saul and Chuck Carothers to back flip the Harley-Davidson XR1200™.

Racing star comes to Stratstone

Oxford (06.10.09) The fastest man on two wheels will visit a local motorcycle dealership this weekend. Stratstone Harley-Davidson will welcome seven times AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr on Saturday 10 October at 1.30pm. This gives London's motorcycle enthusiasts a unique opportunity to meet the man who holds the 2009 Land Speed World Record of 367.382mph, and is one of the most successful racers in flat track history.

Destined for success

Oxford (02.10.09) Three-motorcycle dealerships have announced they will take to the tracks and compete in what is expected to be one of the most exciting one-make race series the UK has ever seen. Cheltenham and Oxford Harley-Davidson® and Warr's Harley-Davidson will enter teams in the inaugural Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200™ Trophy at the 2010 British Superbike Championship.

Harley-Davidson® UK launches 2010 race series

Oxford (03.09.09) Silverstone International Race Circuit will, this weekend, play host to the launch of the 2010 Harley-Davidson® XR1200 Trophy race series. In conjunction with Harris Performance, Harley-Davidson UK has spent almost a year developing the UK XR1200 race bike.

Harley-Davidson® revs up for 2010

Oxford (02.10.09) Power, luxury, style and value - Harley-Davidson enthusiasts can expect much more from the four new motorcycle models now on show in all Harley-Davidson dealerships. The legendary American Motor Company® has combined tradition with technology to create the latest additions to its current line-up, which is sure to impress motorcycle riders throughout the UK and Ireland.

Inspired by the racing line

(22.07.09) British motorsport fans will witness a historic first at the opening round of the 2009 British Superbike Championship, when up to 35 Harley-Davidson® European-focussed XR1200® motorcycles take to the track in the world’s leading domestic series. Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland is entering the championship with a Henderson Insurance Brokers-backed premium one-make series next year.

Bad boy for life – Emmett ready to race again

Oxford (05.05.09) Usual British Bank Holiday rain and bad weather at Oulton Park yesterday, leading to changes in the race day schedule, meant that British Superbike Championship (BSB) Legend James Whitham was unable to take to the track aboard the Harley-Davidson® XR1200® race bike.

Sean Emmett praises race bike

Oxford (15.04.09) Visitors to the opening round of the 2009 British Superbike Championship (BSB) this Bank Holiday Monday were treated to the sight of the first Henderson Harley-Davidson XR1200® Trophy race bike on track – with BSB bad boy Sean Emmett at the helm.

XR1200® Trophy revamped

(14.04.09) Harley-Davidson® UK and its associated partners are pleased to announce their increased commitment to the Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Trophy. The brand new race series, which was originally due to take place at ten rounds of the 2009 British Superbike Championship (BSB), has been revamped and will now run in a two-stage format over the next two years.

Successful Press Launch

(01.10.08) In an unprecedented change from a traditional US based launch, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company decided to hold its worldwide press launch of the all new XR1200™ in Valencia, Spain. Harley-Davidson Europe chose the contemporary and stylish hemispheric building (designed by Santiago Calatrava) as an appropriate setting for their revolutionary XR1200™, which has been specifically designed with European riders in mind.

Harley-Davidson XR 1200™ hits UK dealerships

(30.06.08) The long-awaited Harley-Davidson XR 1200™ arrives in all authorised UK dealers this weekend. The XR 1200 has already been hailed by some of the UK’s motorcycle press as the “best Harley-Davidson® motorcycle ever built” – promising a real treat for existing Harley-Davidson owners and riders who are looking for a more unique proposition than their current motorcycle.

New Harley-Davidson® XR 1200™ Rolls off the Production Line

(29.04.08) Successful first production of dirt track-inspired, high performance Harley-Davidson® streetbike developed specifically for European customers

Oxford, England - Harley-Davidson® today announces 29th April, 2008 as the first production start date for the eagerly anticipated new XR 1200™ motorcycle, which will be released only in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions this year.

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