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Video: TT parade lap - listen to that Honda

Andy Downes, 11 June 2010 12:01

I've just been watching the start of the parade lap here at the TT. Listen to this lot...     Click here for the Latest TT news http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid771491905http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and C // found at http://corp.brightcove.com/legal/terms_publisher.cfm. var config = new Array(); /* * feel free to edit these configurations ...

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Metzeler maps the world with riders own routes

Andy Downes, 30 April 2010 15:27

Metzeler Tyres has launched MetzelerMaps, a new web application which allows riders to search for the best routes or upload their own, as well as sharing them with other bikers.  This new technology lets bikers check out exciting riding routes, both for UK rides or when on ‘tour’ or holiday abroad. Riders can create a profile, save trips, maps, videos ...

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Video: New Tron Legacy trailer released

Andy Downes, 09 March 2010 14:52

A new trailer for the new Tron Legacy movie has been released showing not just the futuristic Lightcycles but also one of the lead characters riding a Ducati Sportclassic in the ‘real life’ start of the film.      Tron was a big hit back in the 1980s and saw digital Lightcycles racing around inside a computer-generated world.  A modern sequel ...

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Harley-Davidson 48 to make UK debut at MCN bike show

Andy Downes, 02 February 2010 16:45

Harley-Davidson’s new 48 Sportster model will make its UK debut at the Carole Nash MCN motorcycle show at London’s Excel arena on Thursday. The 48 is the start of a range of bikes from the American firm designed specifically to attract young riders to the brand. Revealed just two weeks ago, the 48 is based on the 1200 Sportster – ...

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All-star Suzuki GSX-R anniversary track days announced

Andy Downes, 01 February 2010 11:28

Suzuki is celebrating 25 years of the GSX-R with three special all-star track days open to all current or former Suzuki owners with a host of racing stars attending each event.    Find a Suzuki GSX-R for sale Suzuki has teamed up with track day firm Focused Events to run track days after the British Superbike rounds at Brands Hatch, Snetterton ...

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Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness to launch VFR1200F at Lancaster Honda

Andy Downes, 29 January 2010 11:52

Honda Lancaster will be launching the new Honda VFR1200F and VT1300CX Fury cruiser at Lancaster Honda on Friday February 12 – the first time either models have been seen in the UK. The preview evening will start at 4pm at Lancaster Honda where the VFR1200F and Fury can be checked out up close along with the rest of the 2010 ...

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Best fake motorcycle news story ever?

Andy Downes, 11 January 2010 10:57

We just found this and after spending a couple of seconds wondering if it was real we then realised it was a brilliant fake and hilariously funny. The ‘story’ was linked from the original Best News Site Ever website to FuzzyNews and centres around a fake story where animal activists turned up at a biker rally to protest about the ...

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The Jewels of the Honda Collection Hall

Andy Downes, 08 January 2010 09:34

MCN has recently been lucky enough to get a look inside the Honda Collection Hall at Motegi in Japan. The Collection Hall is the main museum for Honda in the world and holds some of the most important bikes in Honda’s history along with many from other manufacturers. We’ve pulled together some of the images from inside the Collection Hall ...

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Fogarty gets a Ducati Hypermotard for the road

Andy Downes, 27 August 2009 15:57

Four-times World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty has now got his hands on a Ducati Hypermotard S to ride on the road. Ducati Hypermotards for sale Fogarty picked the bike up from Ducati Manchester and has been riding it on the roads around his Lancashire home. Foggy told MCN: “I love it. It’s such a laugh that it reminds me of ...

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Comedian Ross Noble learns to ride a trials bike on TV’s Fifth Gear

Andy Downes, 19 June 2009 14:41

Multiple trials world champion Dougie Lampkin will appear with comedian Ross Noble of the Fifth Gear television show on Monday. Lampkin will be teaching Noble to ride a trials bike. This is the second time Lampkin has been on the show this year. Previously he was with Vicki Butler-Henderson back in February being taught to drive a car. Dougie was faced ...

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