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Bikers honour former member with ride out
Motorcycle enthusiasts gathered on Sunday (January 12th) to commemorate actions which have resonance today.
Ducati sale 'a sign of strength'
Iconic bike brand Ducati has been put up for sale, with a major car manufacturer thought to be the most likely buyer.
Honda launches benefits for CRF150RB owners
Riders of Honda bikes have been given immediate access to a range of exclusive benefits designed to help young motocross riders.
Testers tackle the Ducati 1199 Panigale
Journalists have finally been given the chance to get to grips with Ducati's new superbike, the 1199 Panigale, and the responses are resoundingly positive.
Jorge Lorenzo cuts his speed to tackle his bike test
Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo may have won the 2010 MotoGP championship, but he is still yet to pass his motorcycle licence test.
Triumph takes award for Motorcycle Live exhibition
Triumph is celebrating after being named the best exhibitor at Britain's leading motorcycle show.
Yamaha extends low-finance offers
Yamaha has extended the range of motorcycles covered by its Street Wise finance promotion.
David Robb leaves BMW post
The man responsible for transforming the BMW Motorrad motorcycle brand has left the company after 18 years.
Suzuki to make its presence felt at Belfast show
Suzuki has announced that biking enthusiasts in Northern Ireland will get the chance to look at the company's latest products during the Adelaide Motorcycle Show in Belfast.
Ducati to give Panigale its UK unveiling
British bikers will get the first chance to see Ducati's new superbike this weekend.
Valentine's Day made easy
If you're stuck for gift ideas this Valentine's Day let us come to your rescue.
Suzuki announces prices for GSX-R1000
Suzuki has announced the pricing for its new version of the iconic GSX-R1000, which launches in the UK on February 11th.
Honda celebrates Fireblade anniversary at MCN London
Honda will use this week's MCN London Motorcycle Show at the ExCel to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of its first Fireblade.
Ducati begins production of 1199 Panigale
After all the anticipation and build-up, Ducati has finally begun production of the 1199 Panigale.
KTM planning Duke 350 and Moto3-style sports bike
Motorcycle manufacturer KTM looks set to release a 350cc version of its popular Duke machine in 2013.
MCN Motorcycle Show returns to Scotland
Scotland's biggest motorcycle show will return for another year on the weekend of March 10th and 11th.
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Husqvarna Nuda 900 takes on rivals
The Husqvarna Nuda 900 is arguably the firms first serious road bike. Using a development of BMW's F800 parallel twin engine, the Nuda promises an exciting, fun-packed, street future. But how does it measure up? We pitted the new Husqvarna...
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:02:00 GMT
MCN Fantasy Road Race 2012 starts now!
The 2012 racing season kicks off in just nine days when WSB roars into action at Phillip Island - so now is the time to pick your MCN Fantasy Road Race team in association with MCE Insurance. Enter the competition...
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT
New MCN February 22: Honda Crosstourer first ride
In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday February 22, we have the world first ride of the all-new Honda Crosstourer. Using the 1200cc V4 engine from the VFR1200, the Crosstourer is the latest bike to join the competitive...
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:18:00 GMT
February 22 Bikes on TV
KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time DSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT - Motors TV CH4 - Channel 4 CH5 - Channel FiveBBC BBCi – BBC InteractiveESPN –...
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:41:00 GMT
Video: Suzuki GSX-R1000 first ride
The Suzuki GSX-R1000 now produces the most midrange of any 1000cc superbike. What's more, weight has dropped by 2kg and it's gained Brembo brakes and comes with revised big piston suspension. Suzuki has gone back to what made the GSX-R...
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:39:00 GMT
Simoncelli tribute tattoo
I was devastated by the news last year that Simoncelli had sadly lost his life. So I made his memory part of me forever. I also have Rossi on the same leg, proving my passion for racing.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:22:00 GMT
MCN: A blast from the past
I was recently looking through some old magazines and found these two blasts from the MCN past! 30 years old, a bit of yellowing but still in good nick. Check out the free discs! I no longer have a record...
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:28:00 GMT
Commuting in Scotland
Commuting is more fun when you use the right bike for the right road. Here in Scotland the weather can be a wee bit bleak so you need to choose the right bike to sensibly deal with the conditions. Just keep an...
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:14:00 GMT
Moto Guzzi California 1400 leaked
Pictures leaked for a behind-closed-doors dealer convention give the best view yet of Moto Guzzi's all-new 1400cc California cruiser. A year ago Moto Guzzi revealed a single, poorly-lit picture of a prototype California cruiser with an all-new 1400cc engine. Now...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:20:00 GMT
Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale first ride
The all-new 195bhp Ducati 1199 Panigale takes superbikes to a new level of sophistication with an abundance of electronic aids, including ABS, traction control, customisable riding modes and electronic engine braking. MCN rode the bike at the Yas Marina circuit...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:53:00 GMT
Destination dealer: Ongar Motorcycles
ADVERTISING PROMOTION Triumph has taken its brilliant Speed Triple and made it even better with the launch of the Speed Triple R. The £11,299 bike has already made the front page of MCN and now you can see it in...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:35:00 GMT
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim first ride
Considering the turmoil Harley-Davidson has been through the last couple of years, what with plummeting US sales, the MV and Buell shockers and the little matter of having to restructure fundamentally its main production facillity, it’s more than a little...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:34:00 GMT
Keeping Meriden twins alive
Triumph for most may today mean Hinckley 675s and Speed Triples, but the old Meriden twins still have a huge following – not least because of a British factory still making and supplying virtually every spare part imaginable. That firm...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:34:00 GMT
Your chance to win £500 cash from MCN
You could win £500 cash just for answering a few questions in an MCN survey about how you sell your bike. We're improving the options and deals available to people who advertise their bikes through the MCN website and in the paper -...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:20:00 GMT
Honda Crosstourer first ride: "One of the best mile munchers in class"
The Honda Crosstourer is Honda's all-new adventure bike - aimed squarely at bikes like the BMW R1200GS and Yamaha Super Tenere. Powered by the same V4 engine from the VFR1200, the Crosstourer is available with manual gearshift or Honda's Dual-Clutch Transmission...
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:04:00 GMT
Triumph Explorer 1200: What do you want to know?
Next week MCN is riding the new Triumph Explorer 1200 at its world launch in Spain, and we want to put your questions to the Triumph team who built the bike. The new 139bhp three-cylinder adventure bike uses an all-new...
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:11:00 GMT
Video: MV Agusta F3 first ride
Riding the £9999 MV Agusta F3 at its world launch around the surreal blue and red-lined track at Paul Ricard in the south of France has left MCN seriously impressed with MV's first brand new bike since the Brutale in...
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:14:00 GMT
Bikes on TV: February 15-21
KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time DSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT - Motors TV CH4 - Channel 4 CH5 - Channel FiveBBC BBCi – BBC InteractiveESPN –...
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT
Video: Onboard a Ducati 1199 Panigale with Neil Hodgson
2003 World Superbike champion Neil Hodgson was at the Ducati 1199 Panigale launch in Abu Dhabi and was kind enough to let MCN bolt-on some onboard cameras during one of his sessions. The Panigale is an all-new bike from Ducati,...
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT
MCN and Eurosport bring bike racing straight to your PC
MCN has teamed up with TV channel British Eurosport to bring you a fantastic deal on its online media player. For just £29.99 per year you can now get all the races from World Superbikes, British Superbikes and MotoGP rounds...
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:02:00 GMT
Picture gallery: Troy Bayliss having fun on the Ducati 1199 Panigale
Troy Bayliss may be retired but he's still pretty handy on a bike, as these pictures show. Bayliss is pictured here at the YAS Marina circuit, Abu Dhabi having fun on the all-new Ducati 1199 Panigale, with the electronics turned...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:36:00 GMT
New MCN February 15: Three world first tests!
In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday February 15, we have the world first rides of the Ducati 1199 Panigale, MV Agusta F3 and Suzuki GSX-R1000. MCN rode the all-new Ducati 1199 Panigale at the YAS Marina circuit...
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:59:00 GMT
Ducati for sale?
Ducati is up for sale for £1billion by owners Investindustrial according to the Financial Times with a large car company thought to be the most likely buyer. Investindustrial is a private-equity firm which has overseen the complete overhaul of the...
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:37:00 GMT
Ducati Panigale first ride: 'Like no Ducati I've ridden'
UPDATE, 11 Feb, 15:10"We're midway through our day riding the new Panigale and it continues to impress. The 195bhp Superquadro engine is hugely impressive with just the right amount of usable torque to fly out of the corners and monster...
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:45:00 GMT
BMW G650GS Sertao first ride
The Sertão region of Brazil is renowned for its rugged, inhospitable terrain - hence its inspiration as the name for BMW’s new hardcore version of its new G650GS. Effectively it’s a belated successor to the old F650GS Dakar, intended as...
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:09:00 GMT
Ernst Degner documentary on Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting a documentary about German racer Ernst Degner who defected from communist Germany and took top-secret two-stroke technology from MZ with him to the west and gave it to Suzuki. The documentary will be broadcast on...
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:23:00 GMT
Kevin Schwantz and Randy Mamola to headline Festival of 1000 Bikes
Kevin Schwantz on his works Suzuki RGV500 and Randy Mamola riding his 1980 XR31 RG500 will be two of the stars at this summer’s Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory Park. The two ‘80s and ‘90s GP legends will both...
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:42:00 GMT
2012 KTM 990 Adventure first ride
If this KTM Adventure 990 looks familiar then that’s entirely deliberate – but this is no limited edition ‘Dakar’ version, as debuted last Spring, nor the full-blown ‘R’ version – it’s the standard 2012 Adventure which, like its R brother,...
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:00 GMT
Is this the UK's only Munch Mammoth
When it comes to classics they don't get much rarer - or wilder - than the Munch Mammut (or Mammoth in English). Unveiled at the 1966 Cologne show, the Mammoth was the creation of German engineer Friedl Munch, whose dream was...
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT
Video: 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400, Suzuki Hayabusa and BMW K1300S flat out
It's official! The new Kawasaki ZZR1400 is the fastest accelerating bike we've ever tested and has kicked the legendary Suzuki Hayabusa in to touch. The big Kawasaki goes from standstill to 180mph in under 20 seconds and from 0-90 in...
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMT
Destination dealer: Kawasaki Leicester
ADVERTISING FEATURE Kawasaki Leicester is the sister branch to Drayton Croft – a name many riders will know well, after all, they’ve been in the bike business for over 32 years and have carved a name for themselves in Leicestershire...
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:24:00 GMT
2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 first ride: "So easy to ride"
The launch of the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 is currently underway at the Miami Speedway track in America. Senior road tester Adam Child has just completed his first session on the bike and these are his thoughts: "My first session went...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:11:00 GMT
Video: New Victory Judge turned into cafe racer
Victory Motorcycles isn't a firm you normally associate with cafe racers, but all that could be about to change thanks to Zach Ness, grandson of customising demi-god Arlen Ness. The bike you see below is the NessCafe. Designed and built...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:22:00 GMT
MV Agusta F3 first ride: "tiny, loud and angry"
MCN's senior road tester Michael Neeves is in the south of France for the official launch of the new 675cc MV Agusta F3. It's a critical bike for MV – because it's relatively affordable (at £9999 it's in the same...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:31:00 GMT
Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Slim first ride
MCN's executive editor Phil West is testing the new Harley-Davidson Softail Slim and Sportster 72 in southern Spain. He's just phoned in this brief first impression: "So far I have been riding the new Softail, which is a 50’s style...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:34:00 GMT
New MCN February 8: Rossi returns
In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday February 8, we have all the news from the first MotoGP test of 2012 at Sepang. Rossi was back on the pace on the all-new Ducati GP12, and Stoner continued where...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:52:00 GMT
February 8 Bikes on the Box
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8 6am, EXS, Lucas Oil AMA Motocross9am, MOT, AMA Supercross Lites (also 2.15pm, 3.15am)11am, EXS, Nitro Circus (also 3pm, 8pm, 12am) 1.40pm, MOT, Best of Crash4pm, EXS, X Games 17 4.20pm, MOT, Build or Bust 29pm, DHD, American...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:15:00 GMT
New Aprilia Caponord 1200 revealed
This is the long-anticipated Aprilia Caponord, designed to rival machines such as Ducati's Multistrada 1200 as a road-oriented dual-sport-tourer. The bike was snapped at Piaggio Group’s annual dealer convention in Monte Carlo just days after MCN discovered patent diagrams showing...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:52:00 GMT
Bimota XXX concept
Here's my "XXX" concept, the iconoclast of the "sport spirit" Bimota. Could this be the beginning of a new era?
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:37:00 GMT
IAM's 'unfair' claims over bike safety
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has been accused of unfairly focussing on motorcyclists with claims of rising casualties. An IAM release states that 18 motorcyclists were killed or seriously injured a day from July to September 2011, up 2% on...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:27:00 GMT
A bit cold but a great Revolution show
It was definitely a chilly ride to The Ace Cafe from Maidstone at 7.30am so a few mugs of tea were required! The ride out with Ross Noble and Adrian Chiles was fun, topped off with meeting Randy Mamola in...
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:02:00 GMT
Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Babe gallery
The 2012 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycles Show is underway at ExCel, London. As well as all the newest 2012 bikes on show and the bargains to be had on kit, there are also plenty of promo girls at the show....
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT
My Marco tribute
Here's my tribute to Marco Simoncelli - he will always be with me.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:20:00 GMT
Great time at the MCN Show
We had a blast at the MCN Show on Thursday and it was great to meet John McGuinness. Thanks guys, you did a great job.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:00 GMT
Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Revolution gallery
The 2012 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show is underway at ExCel, London and as well as some of the hottest new bikes on show, there's also the amazing Revolution stunt show. John McGuinness, Neil Hodgson and Dougie Lampkin return for...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:17:00 GMT
Biking stars flock to Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show
The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show has attracted a host of racing and biking celebrities on both of the first two days of the show at London’s Excel with many more scheduled for the rest of the weekend. The...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:42:00 GMT
Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Victory Judge and Cross Roads Classic LE unveiled
American firm Victory has unveiled two new models at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show as they make a European first appearance. The bikes have been unveiled on the Victory stand at the show in London’s Excel in Docklands....
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:21:00 GMT
Classic Norton Commando flies flag for St George
Built entirely from new parts, this bespoke Norton Commando is the product of a partnership between Northampton Norton specialist Mick Hemmings and deeply patriotic customer Nick Gosse. Hemmings spent nearly a year building the red and white tribute, the first...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:10:00 GMT
Destination dealer: Colchester Kawasaki
ADVERTISING PROMOTION Motorcycles Direct, the group name for Lloyd Cooper Motorcycles and Lids Direct has now taken over ownership of Colchester Kawasaki. This makes the ever-expanding Motorcycles Direct group the number one Kawasaki dealer in the UK! Motorcycles Direct are...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:47:00 GMT
New KTM Super Duke 1290 spied
KTM's all-new 1290cc V-twin Super Duke has been spotted strapped onto a trailer in Tenerife as the prototype machine undergoes endurance testing before its launch later this year. It is clear from the picture that the Austrian firm is using...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:23:00 GMT
Staff Bikes: Ducati Multistrada - What a year!
That’s it. Time to send my Multistrada 1200S back. And I’ve never been sadder to see a bike go. It fits into my life perfectly and that’s saying something as I’ve owned, run and tested just about every single bike...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:55:00 GMT
Staff bikes: MV Agusta Brutale - Life's more fun naked
It's been an amazing year with a bike that managed to combine a muscular engine with fantastic styling and almost daily use, including commuting and lovely trips on some amazing British roads. The huge 23-litre fuel tank gives an easy...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:54:00 GMT
KTM Freeride 350 first ride
KTM is at it again - attempting to redefine the bikes we ride. The Freeride 350 is the latest example, featuring the Austrian off-road experts' latest 350EXC-F enduro engine set in a compact package. The result is not an enduro,...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:52:00 GMT
Husqvarna Baja concept set for production
Husqvarna has shown this Baja concept bike which is almost certainly tipped for production within the next year - much like the similar Moab concept bike shown last November. The Baja uses the 650cc single-cylinder engine from the BMW G650GS...
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:12:00 GMT
Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show is go!
The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show has kicked off in Excel, London this morning with thousands of visitors flocking to see the hottest new bikes of 2012, watch British racing legends go head-to-head in the action-packed Revolution stunt show, marvel...
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:53:00 GMT
Triumph Speed Triple R: The harder you ride, the better it gets
Triumph has added a dynamic new dimension to the hugely popular Speed Triple by giving it the 'R' treatment. For an extra £2500 over the standard version (£8799), which was released (and heavily revamped) in 2011, you get Ohlins suspension,...
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:15:00 GMT
New Harley-Davidson 72 and Softail Slim unveiled
Say hello to Harley-Davidson’s brand new ‘Seventy-Two’ and Softail Slim – its two major new model releases for 2012. The XL1200V Seventy Two is based on the 1200 Sportster and inspired by the metalflake and ape-hangered customs of the early...
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:58:00 GMT
Tribute tattoo
This is my tribute to two supermen of MotoGP. One will sadly be missed - let's hope 2012 will be a good season. Many thanks to the lads at Skin Deep, Bristol.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:59:00 GMT
Mismatched tyres ‘could have caused fatal smash’
A motorist who span across the road killing a biker could not be tried for careless driving because her tyres were mismatched, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. The CPS says there was no point proceeding with the charge because...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:14:00 GMT
Get On at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show
If you're heading to the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show this weekend with a non-biking mate, then be sure to stop by the Get On stand and get your friend some free coaching. The aim of the Get On campaign,...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:51:00 GMT
Ian Hutchinson feared to have broken leg again
UPDATE 09:56am, 02/02/2012: It has been confirmed that Hutchinson has indeed broken his leg – both his tibia and fibula have been fractured and the damaged left leg has been externally fixated (ie put in a metal cage). It's not...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:07:00 GMT
February 1 Bikes on the Box
KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time DSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT - Motors TV CH4 - Channel 4 CH5 - Channel FiveBBC BBCi – BBC InteractiveESPN –...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Kawasaki Bristol step in to help
I have been riding a 2006 Kawasaki ZZR1400 for nearly 5 years and I am still in love with the bike, so when Kawasaki announced the new one was coming I knew I had to have one. I ordered a new bike from...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:31:00 GMT
MCN Golden Bike winner takes delivery of new bike
Our congratulations go to MCN Golden Bike winner Joe Wright who recently used his £1000 prize against a used ZX-9R. Joe, pictured alongside Triumph Wolverhampton salesman David Price, won the £1000 prize to use against any bike sold on MCN, back...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:04:00 GMT
Hollyoaks star launches Bennetts babe search
Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter, who’s also fresh out of the BBC’s Dancing on Ice is the face of the 2012 search for the Bennetts Babes Squad The bike insurance specialists is looking for a new set of eight beauties to...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:45:00 GMT
Speeding fines set to rise to £100
Fines for speeding could rise from £60 to £100 under plans announced by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke. The fixed penalty speeding fine could rise by nearly 70% to fund compensation for victims of crime. Those who fight speeding cases in...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:42:00 GMT
Big bike trip - South Africa to China
We are riding KTM 990 Adventure motorcycles from South Africa to China and in the process raising funds for Autism Research Trust. Fanny, a former professional beach volleyball player, is the first Chinese woman to undertake such an adventure and...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:31:00 GMT
New MCN February 1: Triumph Speed Triple R tested
In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday February 1, we test the new Triumph Speed Triple R at Jerez. The 'R' version costs £2500 more than the standard version, and for that you get Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT
Macmillan Cancer ride
Myself and five friends are riding from Ollerton to Land's end, up to John O' Groats and then back to Ollerton (Notts) in 6 days. We are doing this to raise money and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Care. We are a...
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:31:00 GMT
Legendary design chief leaves BMW
BMW design chief David Robb has left the company after a disagreement with a colleague. BMW sources confirmed today that the man credited with transforming the firm had gone. BMW design has gone from staid and uninspiring to world-beating since...
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:26:00 GMT
How thousands of motorcyclists could be unwittingly uninsured
Thousands of motorcyclists could be unwittingly riding without insurance because of confusion over what constitutes a full licence. Many riders tell their insurance company they have had a full licence since the date they passed their standard motorcycle test. But...
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:29:00 GMT
Petition to scrap new bike licence rules
A petition is calling on the Government to scrap planned changes to the motorcycle licence regime. All under-19s are to be limited to 125s and the minimum age for Direct Access raised to 24 under new rules from Brussels. Riders...
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:06:00 GMT
Video: MCN's Yamaha SR500 cafe racer project running
MCN designer Simon Relph bought this rust bucket 1979 Yamaha SR500 at the beginning of the year for just £50 with the aim of turning the bike in to a cool cafe racer. Now, after plenty of hard graft the SR500 cafe...
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT
Lucky chap!
My gorgeous other half Susie on her old SV650, and me on my VFR800 Anniversary during last year's Durham Bikewise Easter Egg Run. Looking forward to getting Susie's new ER6-F out for this years run. I met Susie through a well-known...
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:39:00 GMT
New KTM Adventure spied on test
This is the all-new KTM Adventure with a 1290cc V-twin engine which is expected to produce around 130bhp - 25bhp more than its arch-rival, the BMW R1200GS. The bike was spotted while undergoing road development in the Canary Islands by...
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:29:00 GMT
Deposits on bikes in doubt after George White folds
Britain’s biggest motorcycle dealer could default on dozens of deposits placed on new bikes after going into administration. A source at a major bike manufacturer warned George White Motors was unlikely to complete outstanding orders after the chain’s six branches...
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:17:00 GMT
Destination dealer: Kawasaki launch at Wheels Motorcycles
ADVERTISING PROMOTION Formerly known as Taz Motorcycles and based in Peterborough, Wheels is gearing up for the 2012 New Model Launch Night, which will see the opening of the firm’s new Kawasaki area. While you are there you’ll be able...
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:16:00 GMT
Video: 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 first ride
Twenty-two years after the powerhouse ZZR1100 was launched, Kawasaki has released its all-new ZZR1400 complete with a bigger engine than ever, more power, and sophisticated traction control. To find out how it stacks up, MCN rode it flat out around...
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:03:00 GMT
Over 80% of death drivers avoid jail
More than four out of five careless drivers who kill walk free from courts, an MCN investigation can reveal. All but 48 of the first 313 people sentenced for the new offence of causing death by careless driving avoided jail....
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:19:00 GMT
Ducati begins 1199 Panigale production
Ducati has finally started building the hotly-anticipated and all-new 1199 Panigale superbike at the Bologna factory this week. The Panigale is the all-new 200bhp 1200cc V-twin superbike the firm hopes will revolutionise the class when it’s launched in two weeks’...
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:19:00 GMT
Huge Ducati auction at Monaco Grand Prix
One of the world’s largest collections of classic Ducatis, comprising over 100 bikes, is to be sold at auction. The collection includes a 1970 Ducati 450 Desmo 'Corsa', which was on display in the Ducati Museum until recently and an...
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:48:00 GMT
Triumph Tiger 1050 not a tourer?!
I dont know why you guys say the Tiger 1050 can't go off road or isn't a good tourer. Here is mine. It's the best darn bike I've ever had. I can tour, track and do canyon runs on it...
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:06:00 GMT
My turbocharged trike
Here's my trike, powered by a turbocharged Rewaco 1.6 Z-tec motor, producing 185bhp at the minute. I'm a paraplegic and I use it for rallys thoughout the year. I usually cover about 12/13k a year so does get used - not like some of...
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:48:00 GMT
Teams prepare for world’s daftest bike adventure
In just a few weeks 15 teams will navigate 1000 miles across the frozen rivers of Siberia in a fleet of 1940s Russian Ural sidecar outfits with temperatures of as low as -40C. Competitors will have to find their own route...
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:32:00 GMT
‘Every driving test should include a bike question’
An insurance firm is petitioning the Government to make a motorcycle-related question part of every driving test. Bennetts Insurance thinks it could help reduce casualties. At the moment a bike-related question may or may not come up in the driving...
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:00 GMT
First ride: Triumph Speed Triple R
Triumph’s new-for-2012, uprated Speed Triple R is currently being tested by MCN in southern Spain. These are Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves’ first impressions: “I'm at the launch of the new Triumph Speed Triple R at the Jerez circuit in...
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:36:00 GMT
New MCN January 25: Kawasaki ZZR1400 flat out!
In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday January 25, we test the new Kawasaki ZZR1400 at the bikes launch at the Nardo test track in Italy. MCN tester Adam Child tested the bike on a 7.8 mile long speed...
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:36:00 GMT
New Victory Judge unveiled
This is Victory’s new Judge – the latest bike to follow the trend for blacked-out, minimalist, hot rod-style cruisers. Unveiled this week at the New York Motorcycle Show, the Judge is a mean ‘n’ moody, performance-orientated cruiser with minimalist styling....
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:16:00 GMT
2012 Triumphs at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show
The new Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 and Speed Triple R will head Triumph's stand at this year's Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show, on February 2-5. The Triumph Tiger Explorer - aimed squarely at the BMW R1200GS - features an all-new 1215cc three-cylinder...
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:41:00 GMT
Kymco to launch new Downtown 125i
Kymco are launching a new 125i version of the Downtown 300i, following its award-winning success last year. The 125i will offer the same technical specs as its predecessor, but with a 125cc capacity, achieving a claimed top speed of 70mph...
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:40:00 GMT
Video: I, Superbiker 2 media screening
I, Superbiker 2 is the sequel to last year's I, Superbiker and follows the top six contenders of the 2011 BSB championship, Tommy Hill, Michael Laverty, Shane Byrne, Ryuichi Kiyonari, John Hopkins and Josh Brookes. The film will be released...
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:32:00 GMT
Ducati wins UK trade award
Ducati has won a UK trade award in recognition of its achievements in 2011. The ‘Brand Recognition Award’ is part of the UK-Italy Business Awards, organised by the British Government to formally recognise the excellence of Italian industries that have...
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:57:00 GMT
Video: 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 flat out
Want to know how fast Kawasaki’s new ZZR1400 is? Check out the on board video as MCN road tester Adam Child holds it flat out around Nardo’s test facility in southern Italy. Adam pushes the new ZZR to its limit...
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:03:00 GMT
Destination dealer: Motorcyclesdirect
ADVERTISING FEATURE Motorcyclesdirect.co.uk supply brand new Kawasaki and Sym motorcycles at the best UK prices. They check their competitors’ prices daily and keep their site up to date with the best deals on new motorcycles. They are now the biggest...
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:31:00 GMT
Video: Kawasaki Versys 1000 takes on R1200GS and Tiger 1050
Kawasaki's controversial new Versys 1000 has set the cat amongst the adventure bike pigeons this week - as proven by MCN's world exclusive first test of the new monster trailie against its leading rivals. We pitted the new Versys against...
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT
George White goes into administration
George White Motors, the UK’s leading motorcycle dealer group, has gone into administration this morning, MCN has learnt. Rumours of the closure began circulating early this morning with suggestions that staff at its dealerships in Swindon, Plymouth and Torbay had...
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:40:00 GMT
First ride! 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400
Kawasaki’s updated 2012 ZZR1400 is currently being put through its paces by MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child at the enormous Nardo speed testing facility in southern Italy. This is what he’s so far had to say: “So far I’ve...
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:52:00 GMT
Join Ross Noble and other biking celebs on Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show rideout
You can rub shoulders with some of Britain's biggest biking celebs while raising money for biking charity Riders for Health on the way to the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. TV comedian Ross Noble will join Red Dwarf's Danny John Jules...
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:21:00 GMT
Thanks for stopping?
On tuesday January 17 I was hit by a car on the A40 near Northolt by a lady in a black saloon. She decided to take advantage of a space in lane 2 which had just started moving about 5mph faster...
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:56:00 GMT
Simoncelli not forgotten
The reverberations from Marco Simoncelli’s tragic death last year are still being felt in his native Italy. At a Serie A match between Napoli and Bologna on Sunday night, the home side presented his father Paolo, and mother Rosella with...
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:29:00 GMT
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:02:00 GMT
Rossi posts picture of his rod on Twitter
And allegedly it's green
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:56:00 GMT
2013 Triumph Street Triple spotted
Triumph's middleweight naked gets updated for 2013
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT
Grab a Monster with 0% finance
And we're not talking about the last one on the dancefloor at 3am..
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:29:00 GMT
2013 Triumph Trophy spied again
Triumph's all-new tourer breaks cover
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:01:00 GMT
bin Laden joins the BSB grid
Scott Smart joined by Abdul aziz bin Laden to campaign Ducati 1199 Panigales in the British Superbike championship
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:59:00 GMT
Video: WSB testing at Phillip Island
Action from the official World Superbike test at Phillip Island
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT
Free Third Party insurance on 125 Huskys
Insurance schemes available on SMR125, SMS125, TE125 and WRE125s
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:21:00 GMT
John Reynolds on the latest Gixers, BSB and Loose Women
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:52:00 GMT
Build blog : 42 days to go
The 848's getting some love in time for the season opener
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:31:00 GMT
Indonesia to host World Superbikes
WSB Championship to race at Sentul from 2013 onwards
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:43:00 GMT
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