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Worst biking fashion mistake?

MCN, 14 May 2013 10:53

There are plenty of questionable biking fashions, but which is the worst?

You Ask/You Answer: How can I improve acceleration?

MCN, 14 May 2013 09:50

"I'd like a bit more acceleration from my Honda CB1000R – and I'm not really bothered about top speed (so long as it'll still cruise at 90mph). What's the best way to change the gearing – bigger rear sprocket, or smaller front sprocket, or a mix of both? "Also, will I need a new chain, and will my speedo read ...

Yamaha planning 'crossplane' dynasty

MCN, 13 May 2013 12:30

As well as its promised ‘crossplane’ three-cylinder engine Yamaha is preparing a -parallel-twin and further variations on the R1’s four-cylinder crossplane motor to create an entire family of characterful new motors. With its three-cylinder concept engine, revealed at last autumn’s round of bike shows, Yamaha’s intention was to carry over the “character of the crossplane concept featured on the M1 ...

You Ask/You Answer: Have the prison sentences handed out for speeding slowed you down?

MCN, 08 May 2013 18:30

"This is not a question about whether the punishment fits the crime, my personal view is 'no way', it’s what the thought of jail has done to my behaviour. "I’ve enjoyed powerful bikes for a good many years now and over that time I, like many riders, have had points for speeding. "I’ve deserved those points and will hold my ...

Is MotoGP's move to BT a good idea?

MCN, 08 May 2013 14:05

BT Sport’s successful bid for the live MotoGP TV rights in the UK in 2014 will be confirmed this week, with MCN learning the multi-million pound deal will be formally announced in London tomorrow (Thursday). But with a lot of people not subscribed to BT's tv channels at the minute, there's a lot of apprehension. So we want to know ...

Should Marquez be applauded for his tough riding antics?

MCN, 08 May 2013 13:30

Eight years ago Valentino Rossi won the Jerez MotoGP race from Sete Gibernau with a hard final corner overtake that put the Spainiard in the gravel. Sunday's Jerez race saw a near-repeat of the incident, with Marquez forcing Lorenzo wide at the same corner. With Lorenzo fuming the move will almsot certainly have consequences... So, we ask, should he face ...

What do you think of Norton?

MCN, 07 May 2013 17:30

MCN have an exclusive this week on the new Norton TT racer, which they're running two of at this year's event. However, the bike is a prototype only machine, and won't be on the roads any time soon. So, we ask - are norton a 'proper' bike manufacturer? Or are they only playing at it?

Bike Shop Star of the month

MCN, 07 May 2013 14:47

Vote for May’s Bike Shop Star of the month and be in with a chance of winning a pair of BSB tickets. MCN are on the look-out for men and women in the motorcycle trade who have gone that extra mile, just for you. Whether your local mechanic performed exceptional work on your beloved bike, a salesman guided you away ...

Would you encourage your kids to become motorcyclists?

MCN, 07 May 2013 14:26

The roads are a dangerous place for a biker these days, with more traffic than ever. So, would you ever let your kids ride a bike? Would you worry about their safety too much? Or do you jsut let them head off into the wilderness on two wheels?

New MCN May 8th: Norton TT plans revealed

MCN, 07 May 2013 11:32

In this week's MCN, out May 8th, we reveal Norton's 2013 TT plans. We look at BMW's new 800 GS, and we test Ducati's Hyperstrada. Also this week: Yamaha FJR 1300 old vs new test, all the latest news, and a Honda VFR used buyers guide. In sport: The latest from this weekend's GP, including paddock insiders' views on the ...