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Police target riders for not wearing hi-vis

Steve Farrell, 20 November 2009 17:25

Police in Sussex have admitted targeting motorcyclists for not wearing hi-vis bibs. The force stopped 150 commuters for not wearing hi-vis gear in a five-day operation and issued each with a bib which they were told they should wear in a road-side lecture. A force spokesman said: “Riders were given a free hi-vis vest and a talk about road safety, ...

Vintage Vincent costs more than a Desmosedici

Laura Kennerley, 20 November 2009 17:23

How much would you pay for a 50-year-old bike? More than the £40,000 you would have to shell out for a brand new Ducati Desmosedici? One buyer did just that when he snapped up a 1951 Vincent Black Shadow for £47,700 at auction in Harrogate, Yorkshire. The concours standard 998cc V-4 Black Shadow was the most expensive bike sold ...

Police sell stolen bike without contacting owner

Steve Farrell, 20 November 2009 17:20

A motorcyclist spotted his own motorcycle for sale on the internet – only to be told by police the seller was the bikes’ new rightful owner. Strathclyde Police had in fact recovered teenager Andrew Stevenson’s dirt bike shortly after he’d reported it stolen. But the force had flogged it without making any attempt to contact him. Stevenson’s only way to ...

Video: Streetfighting in London

James Keen, 20 November 2009 16:56

Film-maker Matthieu Ferreira's has sent us this video of his latest streetfighter project and we think the whole thing is very nicely done... Watch part 1 and 2 of the video below to see them convert a Triumph Thunderbird Sport and Daytona into a Streetfightered, cafe-racer-style machine. Part 1: Part 2:

Norton Commando 961 first ride: "One seriously desirable bike"

Phil West, 20 November 2009 16:46

MCN’s Executive Editor Phil West has just ridden the first Norton Commando 961 SE off the production line. It’s an historic moment: if this bike succeeds then it’s stage one of the rebirth of one of Britain’s most iconic brands. West said: “I’ve just had a short ride on the bike around the test road circuit near the Donington factory. ...

2010 Norton Commando 961: “It looks fantastic”

Phil West, 20 November 2009 13:59

MCN’s Executive Editor Phil West is at Norton’s factory near Derby preparing to ride the first new Norton Commando 961 off the production line. Apart from Norton test riders, West will be the first person on the planet to ride the new production Norton. He sent this report: “I’ve just been chatting to the engineers who told me they’ve been ...

2010 Suzuki Bandit 1250N: you decide if it comes to UK

Chris Newbigging, 20 November 2009 11:30

Suzuki could reverse its decision not to bring the new Bandit 1250N to the UK – if response to the bike at the NEC Show is positive. Suzuki Bandits for sale The restyled 2010 model is currently not due to be part of the UK range – instead the 2009-spec bike will continue. But Suzuki is bringing the new model ...

Video: Buell XB9SX 2-minute test

James Keen, 20 November 2009 11:00

Buell may of sadly shut down, but that's good news for bargain hunters. The remaining new bikes are going for amazing prices and Harley have promised dealer back-up for the next 10 years. Find a Buell for sale Read Buell motorcycle reviews The Lightning XB9SX is the entry level Buell, with urban-scrambler styling and a 984cc v-twin that makes a claimed 83bhp. Watch the ...

Subsidised Suzuki GSX-Rs and Gladius for racers

Chris Newbigging, 19 November 2009 16:43

Suzuki’s 2010 race programme will include cut price GSX-R600, GSX-R750, GSX-R1000 and Gladius motorcycles for racers. Suzuki motorcycles for sale Brand-new motorcycles will be available at reduced cost to anyone competing in British Superbike supported classes or the club-level MRO championships. A race kit for the Gladius 650 to make it Minitwins-ready is also being investigated, but isn’t confirmed as ...

Stiffer speeding penalties for leading rideout

Steve Farrell, 19 November 2009 16:34

Motorcyclists at the head of a group of riders will face stiffer penalties for speeding under a crown court ruling. Being the lead rider in a group is an aggravating factor making you partly responsible for speeding offences of those behind you according to the decision. The ruling can be applied in any future cases where two or more motorcyclists ...