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Bag an ex-demo deal

29 September 2004

Bag an ex-demo deal

It’s a cracking time to change your bike with dealers wanting to off-load their 2004 demo bikes and unused pre-registered bikes. Many are offering clearance sales on used stock, too. Sell yours...

BMW boss goes global

29 September 2004

BMW boss goes global

BMW’s GB bike boss is on the move after just 10 months in the job. Pieter de Waal arrived in January with a stunning record of success in South Africa – increasing sales ten-fold in seven years. Now...

Bike meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. There is one near you. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet up with other riders. These are meetings on in the week starting on Wednesday September 29, 2004. They are listed by date. WEDNESDAY September 29 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn,...

Teen thriller from Derbi

29 September 2004

Teen thriller from Derbi

Looks like there’s never been a better time to be 17. Derbi has launched the gorgeous GPR125 race replica -complete with radial front brake caliper, upside-down forks, underseat exhaust, alloy frame...

Trackdays: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category then date. TRACKDAYS FRIDAY October 1 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, North Yorkshire. £120, 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk Track Attack, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-819503. SATURDAY October 2 Track Attack, Donington Park,...

Le cops nab our man

29 September 2004

Le cops nab our man

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar is completing his last session at the European Superbikes School three day track course at the Norgaro circuit in France. He’s going quicker but is 90 Euros lighter in...

Hyosung's 05 surprises

29 September 2004

Hyosung's 05 surprises

2005 could be the year you buy your first Hyosung. They may not have the cache of their Japanese rivals yet, but the new line-up – and their prices – could well turn your head. Suzuki’s SV650S is...

Rideouts: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Rideouts: Sep 29 on

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS you can join in all around the UK. For others – or to organise your own, see our Rideouts forum. You’ll find it by selecting HAVE YOUR SAY from our main...

CCM back in business

29 September 2004

CCM back in business

CCM is back in business. Spare parts should be available by the end of October and new bikes are expected to be on sale early next year. Founder Alan Clews, son Austin Clews, son Austin and...

Montesa 4-stroke here

29 September 2004

Montesa 4-stroke here

Montesa has launched a customer version of the four-stroke Cota 4RT trial bike Douglie Lampkin will ride in next year’s world championship. The move to a four-stroke (championship rules will ban...

Race meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, SPRINTS, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO, DRAG RACING AND HILLCLIMBS. These are those for the week commencing Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category, then date. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 2 Classic Racing MCC, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01953-850677 or www.crmc.co.uk Darley Moor MCRRC, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01246-866537. Euro...

The funkiest 50 yet?

29 September 2004

The funkiest 50 yet?

Malaguti’s ultra-funky new 50 – the Drakon NKD – will be shown for the first time in the UK at the NEC Show from November 5. The six-speed 50 comes complete with radial front brake caliper, 3-spoke...

What's hot on this site

29 September 2004

What's hot on this site

We’ve been tracking the content that got most people most excited. And now here’s your chance to catch up with it all in one hit. The following stories are those that have the current highest scores...

E-Clip: September 29

29 September 2004

E-Clip: September 29

No one likes a show-off, so it’s refreshingly funny to see this one fall on his arse. To view the clip click here, and look under Crashes, for YZFR1 Stoppie Wheelie Crash.

Go naked for hot deals

29 September 2004

Go naked for hot deals

With a new half-faired 650 from Hyosung breaking cover and an updated Cagiva Raptor 650 on the scene for 2005, our focus on hot used deals this week is on naked and half-faired 600s. These all...

E-Clip: September 22

22 September 2004

E-Clip: September 22

Fonsi Nieto puts the brakes on Toni Elias during the 250 race at the Welkom MotoGP. Click here to view this clip

Trackdays: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS on in the UK. If you haven’t had a crack yet this summer, there’s still plenty of time and plenty of choice. Stop thinking about it and book that day off! You’ll never look back. THURSDAY September 23 Hottrax Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. £129. 01908-330445. Yamaha Thundercat Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. 01492-534070. Motorcycle Folly Trackday,...

Rideouts: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. For more, or to organise your own, go to our Have Your Say forums and look under road riding/rideouts. WED September 22 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. King Billy, Northampton. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm.

Tips DVD free with bikes

22 September 2004

Tips DVD free with bikes

A free DVD of riding tips is to be distributed to buyers of new and used bikes. The Motorcycle Industry Association is working with a TV company and other parties to make the DVD – which promises to...

Cash in on 05 updates

22 September 2004

Cash in on 05 updates

With the launch of all the new 2005 bikes there will be some great deals on second hand bikes as riders upgrade to the latest model. A look through our BIKES FOR SALE section reveals some great...

Shows, schools: Sep 22

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS being held in the UK. These are for the week starting September 22, 2004: OPEN DAYS SATURDAY September 25 Team Bikegirl, Silverstone, Northants. www.bikegirl.co.uk BMW dealers: Launch of new K1200S Ducati dealers: Launch of 2005 999 RIDING SCHOOLS THURSDAY September 23 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. Track...

Theft Watch: Husky SM

22 September 2004

motorcyclenews.com user ‘chairman’ needs your help to help track a Husky SM610S, stolen from the Wokingham area on Friday evening (Sep 24). It was stolen between 4pm and 6:20pm. It is yellow and blue and has a single Doma Race exhaust, yellow s/moto front mudguard, rack removed & 2 strips of black duct tape covering the holes in the rear mudguard. The bike has carbon-look mini rear indicators...

New Duke arrives

22 September 2004

New Duke arrives

You’ll be able to get your first glimpse of the new Ducati 999 this weekend as Ducati stores around the country get the first preview bikes. The new bike, which gets a redesigned top fairing, 140bhp,...

Minister fights IoM limits

22 September 2004

Minister fights IoM limits

Isle of Man tourism minister David Cretney is saying ‘No’ to speed limits on the island – and has been scathing in his attack on the UK’s use of speed cameras. He has responded to proposals for a...

UK debut for K1200S

22 September 2004

UK debut for K1200S

BMW’s 167bhp K1200S will be launched in all 36 of the firm’s UK and Ireland dealerships on Saturday, September 25. And the price has been announced. It will be listed at £9750 – quite a premium...

French tour for CBR

22 September 2004

French tour for CBR

motorcyclenew.com’s Angus Farquhar is off to France on his long-term test Honda CBR600F on Friday, September 24, to take part in a three-day track school at Nogaro. Farquhar is riding down to the...

Your views on KTM vid

22 September 2004

Your views on KTM vid

KTM’s controversial video for its new SuperDuke has stirred strong feelings in our Have Your Say forums. Here’s some of what you’ve already had to say. MikeSchinkel said: “I think your regulators...

Bike meets: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. These are those for the week commencing September 22, 2004. WED September 22 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330. Crown Inn, Red Street, Staffordshire. 01782-564113. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Our big French thrash

22 September 2004

Our big French thrash

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar has just called from the pits at the Nogaro circuit in France, where he’s improving his track skills with the European Superbike School. Farquhar is sweltering in 25...

Shows, rallies: Sep 29

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIS, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category and then by date. SHOWS FRIDAY October 1 East Antrim Moto Show, Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim. 5pm. 028-9338-2797. SUNDAY October 3 Classic and Sporting Motorcycle Show, Gresley Old Hall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

Off road: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road events on in the UK. These are for the week commencing September 22, 2004: SPEEDWAY WED September 22 Hull. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn. 01553-771111. THURSDAY September 23 Sheffield. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY September 24 Edinburgh. 01501-734404. Somerset, Highbridge. 01278-780993. SATURDAY September 25 Berwick, Northumberland. 01289-307707. Rye House,...

Theft Watch: 02 GSX-R

22 September 2004

motorcyclenews.com user pythonlea has reported an 02 GSX-R1000 stolen from North Shields in the north east. He reported the theft on Monday evening. It is blue and black with the reg number ML02 OEP. For more details click here for our Theft Watch forum in our Have Your Say section. If you know of thieves or scams operating in your area, post on the Theft Watch forum, too.

Bikes are 75% faster

22 September 2004

Bikes are 75% faster

Bikes cut journey times in London by up to 75% – no wonder they are now being used by a firm charged with keeping the capital’s traffic flowing. Siemens Traffic Controls is using a Honda Deauville...

Sep 29 issue of MCN

22 September 2004

Sep 29 issue of MCN

Miss out on this week’s MCN and you miss out on an exclusive test pitching John Reynolds’ British Superbike championship winning GSX-R1000 against a completely standard one. Find out why it cost...

Nicked at 205mph

22 September 2004

Nicked at 205mph

Reports in the US are claiming a motorcyclist has set a new informal record for the fastest speeding ticket yet – 205mph. He was tracked and clocked by a police airplane in Minnesota, according to...

GS riders' life-saving act

22 September 2004

GS riders' life-saving act

BMW GS riders have raised enough cash to pay for two life-saving defibrillators in memory of fellow rider Keith Davies. Keith, from Halesowen in the West Midlands, spent many happy miles riding in...