2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

The Cat visits HOC

01 December 2010 by Stritchy

Danny John-Jules (The Cat from Red Dwarf) visited the Honda Owners Club stand at Motorcycle Live. Cracking fella!

Kawasaki Z1000SX a hit with sportsbike refugees

01 December 2010 by Steve Farrell

The Kawasaki Z1000SX – a sports touring version of the Z1000 – proved very popular in our snap poll of Motorcycle Live show-goers. Read the Kawasaki Z1000SX review Les Baines, 56, Hayfield,...

Deus Ex Machina 'much much go'

01 December 2010 by Ped Baker

Cucumber cool custom builders Deus Ex Machina held their inaugural Bike Build off at the weekend in Campertown, Australia. Deus are famed for their lithe, bobber style machines that typically take on...

Just popping out to get MCN

01 December 2010 by kwackersnik

Just been out to get this week’s MCN. The car was snowed in so I took the BSA Tracker instead – great fun.

New Sidi adventure boot

01 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

Sidi’s new Adventure Gore boots are made from leather with a Gore-Tex membrane. Get the best price on Sidi boots in the MCN Shop They’re claimed to be water-repellent and breathable. There’s a...

New armoured Weise Parka

01 December 2010 by Marc Abbott

Scooterists rejoice – the new Weise Parka has a retro look with the added benefit of modern materials and armoured protection. Save money on bike jackets in the MCN Shop It’s claimed to be...

Honda extends Fireblade, CB1000R & CBR600RR finance offers

01 December 2010 by MCN

Honda has extended until the end of December a series of low and 0% finance offers on a selection of bikes in the range including the CBR1000RR Fireblade, CB1000R and CBR600RR. Find a Honda for...

MCN Xmas gift idea: Knox SixPack rucksack

01 December 2010 by MCN

The MCN Shop is packed full of motorcycle gift ideas and stocking fillers at prices to suit any budget. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends or family, then this Knox...

Video: 2011 Triumph Speed Triple v KTM SuperDuke v Kawasaki Z1000

01 December 2010 by MCN

Watch the revamped 2011 Triumph Speed Triple take on its closest rivals – the Kawasaki Z1000 and KTM SuperDuke – in the super naked class. Find a Triumph Speed Triple for sale Will more...

Video: Carole Nash Motorcycle Live - the craft of customisation

30 November 2010 by MCN

Watch the video below for the highlights from day 4 of Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham. Video highlights from day 1 Video highlights from day 2 Video highlights from day...

So what bike is X-Factor's Wagner riding?

30 November 2010 by MCN

X-Factor curiosity Wagner was spotted brandishing a copy of MCN at the weekend, shortly before getting booted off the programme for sonic cruelty. So, what bike do you think the Brazilian ex-lion...

Used bikes of the week - Nov 30

30 November 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Every week we have over 10,000 bikes for sale online and in the paper. Look carefully and you can find gems at amazing prices. Browse bikes for sale Here’s my picks of the week to...

Britain's Got Biking Talent winner announced

30 November 2010 by MCN

The winners of the Britain’s Got Biking Talent with Carole Nash competition were announced on the first day of Motorcycle Live… This Yoshimura replica Suzuki GSX-R1000 owned by Stephen Stone scooped...

Destination dealer: Drayton Croft Motorcycles

30 November 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Drayton Croft Motorcycles is celebrating taking on a franchise for exotic Italian motorcycle marque MV Agusta with prices starting at £8758. The dealership also has MV...

New Aprilia Tuono V4R reaction

30 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

Aprilia’s new Tuono V4R was eagerly anticipated by existing Tuono RSV1000 owners who have been waiting two years for the new V4 – many of them saw it for the first time at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: MV Agusta F3 buyers line up with cash

30 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

MV staff at Motorcycle Live had to turn away deposits for the company’s new three-cylinder 675cc sports bike. Find an MV Agusta for sale Show rules don’t allow manufacturers to sell bikes from the...

New Honda CBR600F wins fans at Motorcycle Live

30 November 2010 by Andy Downes

The new Honda CBR600F is an almost unchanged Honda CB600 Hornet with different handlebars and a quality fairing. The result is a 100bhp 599cc machine but with more comfort than the CBR600RR. 2011...

Take advantage of used sportsbike deals

30 November 2010 by Andy Downes

A slump in new sportsbike sales along with a rush of owners trading in sportsbikes for something different means there are lots of used bargains out there. Find a used sportsbike for sale There are...

New heated grips from Keis

30 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Heated clothing manufacturer Keis has just launched a pair of heated grips for your bike. They come with a combined on/off and two-level temperature control switch, which the makers claim is easily...

Vicma adjustable racing levers

30 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

These new adjustable aluminium racing levers from Vicma are are span adjustable to six positions. The lever stem is hinged, allowing them to fold, preventing damage if the bike’s dropped. Both the...

Official Brit MX season review DVD

30 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

The official DVD of the 2010 Maxxis British Motocross championship has just been released. Relive all 42 races and the battles that made it a year to remember. Battles between the likes of MX1...

MCN Xmas gift idea: Yamaha parking only!

30 November 2010 by MCN

The MCN Shop is packed full of motorcycle gift ideas and stocking fillers at prices to suit any budget. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends or family, then these novelty...

Bikes on TV: December 1-7

30 November 2010 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2, 3 or Extra) C4 – Channel 4 C5 – Channel Five BBC BBCi – BBC Interactive ESPN – ESPN Classic Channel ITV1 DST – Discovery Turbo CHLM – Channel M NGC –...