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Industry reaches out to off-roaders

Andy Davidson, 30 April 2013 15:05

The Motorcycle Industry Association and leading manufacturers are again joining forces to offer a ‘try-out’ day for off-road novices next month. The Motorcycle Off-Road Experience takes place near Northampton from June 13-16 and sees Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha providing their latest bikes, gear and tutors for new riders. The experience is open to anyone over the age of ...

Video: Dougie Lampkin visits Red Bull Racing

MCN, 30 April 2013 14:05

12-time world trials champion Dougie Lampkin recently visited Red Bull Racing headquarters in Milton Keynes, because when someone gives you the opportunity to use a multi-million pound F1 winning car as a trials obstacle, you take it!

New MCN May 1: The Ultimate Superbike Test

MCN, 30 April 2013 09:31

In this week's MCN, out May 1st, we have the ultimate superbike test, heading to Italy to pit The Ducati Panigale R against its rivals. We have a free 48-page Adventure Bike Yearbook, with all you need to know on every adventure bike you can buy - and how to ride them. Also this week: Yamaha FZ8 old vs new ...

Bennetts make statement around modifications policy

MCN, 29 April 2013 18:25

Our online article posted 25th April, titled: Insurance Tips, Making Modifications to your Bike, gave incorrect details relating to Bennetts' modifications policy. Bennetts have issued the following statement in clarification. In order to meet the needs of even more UK bikers, Bennetts has updated its modifications policy which now permits more modifications as standard than any other bike insurance broker. In ...

Smaller injury pay-outs for riders

MCN, 29 April 2013 07:00

Motorcyclists will get smaller pay-outs for injury claims because of new  legislation introduced last week,  according to a solicitor. Personal injury solicitor Ed Fletcher says compensation will be slashed following a ban on so-called referral fees, paid by law firms for details of people who might want to make a claim. Before the ban was introduced on April 1, lawyers ...

Dakar World tour hits the UK

Michael Guy, 27 April 2013 17:33

Aspiring Dakar competitors rubbed shoulders with race veterans and event organisers at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire on Friday at the UK tour of 2014 Dakar. ASO, the organisation that runs the Dakar have been working their way around Europe in an effort to promote the 2014 race, give details to confirmed competitors and allay concerns for riders looking ...

Still time to get your free t-shirt with MCN Compare!

MCN, 26 April 2013 14:41

There's still time to claim your free retro MCN t-shirt and entry to win £1000 worth of Oxford goodies when you purchase motorcycle insurance from MCN Compare before April 30. Quickly compare prices from 43 top insurance companies today by visiting MCNcompare.com or by calling us on 0844 409 7587. Already purchased insurance at MCNcompare.com in April? For details on ...

10 worst and five best promo videos

Steve Farrell, 26 April 2013 07:00

1. Kawasaki Z800Bystanders gawp at the new Z800 and take photographs in this preposterous video from Kawasaki Australia. It's as though they've found a portal to another universe and not a mass production motorcycle. A trucker radios his mates and weirdly gets a nod from the passing rider. Two hairy Antipodeans applaud and give thumbs up to the parked bike. Clearly ...

Focused Events unveil 'uncrashable' BMW F800

MCN, 25 April 2013 14:39

Trackday specialists Focused Events have unveiled a very special trackday instruction BMW F800, complete with outriggers! The new 'Cornering Techniques System' bike will be used as part of their teaching program to help instill confidence while teaching bike position. Speaking after the recent Donington event, James Whitham said “I’ve been involved in on-track instruction for fifteen years, and in my ...

Picture gallery: 250cc trailies to Slovakia and back

Andy Davidson, 25 April 2013 13:55

The trusty 250cc trailie obediently sat at motorcycling's side for years. Ready, resilient, hard-wearing and undemanding, willing to shepherd new riders into the fold or accompany the experienced on adventures they wouldn't risk their pride and joy on. Its reward? Years of neglect by owners and manufacturers. Now, with motorcycling in greater need than ever, Honda – with its CRF250L ...