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New MCN April 17: Why 600s are back

MCN, 16 April 2013 13:59

In this week's MCN, out April 17, we take the top of the class supersport screamers to Italy for a road and track test with world champion Neil Hodgson We talk exclusively to Brit Chaz Davies as he does the WSB double at Aragon! Also this week: Your chance to get a free 20-point bike healthcheck - exclusive to MCN ...

Ducati boss to leave?

Andy Downes, 15 April 2013 10:25

Rumours from Italy suggest Ducati CEO Gabriele del Torchio is set to leave the company to take up the helm at Italian airline Alitalia after more than five years at the Bologna bike firm. Italian business publication Ansa was the first to break the news but Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera was able to get a quote from del ...

Designer Terblanche joins Confederate

MCN, 11 April 2013 09:54

Famous motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche has joined American bike firm Confederate in a three-year contract and he has already moved from Italy to America. Terblanche is best-known for his work while he was the chief designer at Ducati when he penned the Ducati 999, Hypermotard, original Multistrada 1100 and the Sport Classic range along with the iconic Supermono. Since then ...

Ewan becomes face of Guzzi

Phil West, 05 April 2013 09:14

Scottish Hollywood star Ewan McGregor is to star in a new advertising campaign for Moto Guzzi’s all-new California 1400. The star of Trainspotting, the Star Wars prequels, Moulin Rouge and TV’s Long Way Round is a lifelong bike – and particularly Moto Guzzi (he owns 10!) – fan and will star in a new television campaign called ‘My Bike, My ...

Destination Dealer: All Change At Metropolis

MCN - General News, 14 December 2012 13:17

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Metropolis Motorcycles has three branches located in London, each with their own areas of expertise to cater for the city biker’s every need – and the big news is that at the flagship Vauxhall showroom has added Honda to its prestigious range of brands. The centrally located Vauxhall store – which is currently holding an end of season ...

Bike brands top theft league

Steve Farrell, 06 December 2012 16:08

Motorcycle and scooter brands are top in a league of vehicle makes most likely to be stolen. Researchers compared the number of vehicles on the road from car and motorcycle manufacturers to the number recorded as stolen on the Police National Computer. They found the 12 brands with the highest theft rates were all makes of motorcycle. The first non-bike maker, Mercedes, was at 13. The top ...

Vespa announce 'retro-futurist' 946

Simon Patterson, 23 November 2012 16:18

Italian scooter legends Piaggio have unveiled their latest offering from Vespa - the rather beautiful special edition 946, in both 125cc and 150cc versions The bike will use the firm's three-valve air-cooled engine, and is claimed to make 11.7bhp for the 125cc, with the 150cc making 13. The new engine is claimed to be ultra-modern, and features electronic fuel injection ...

Destination dealer: Metropolis Motorcycles

MCN, 23 November 2012 11:23

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Metropolis Motorcycles has three branches in London, each with their own areas of specialism to cater for the city biker’s every need. The North London branch, located in Barnet, now houses their used bike centre as well as their renowned Honda dealership, while the Greenwich-based site in South London is the place to head if you’re looking for ...

Destination dealer: Metropolis Motorcycles

MCN, 12 October 2012 14:00

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Metropolis Motorcycles has three branches located in London, each with their own areas of specialism to cater for the city biker’s every need. The North London branch, located in Barnet, now houses their used bike centre as well as their renowned Honda dealership, while the Greenwich-based site in South London is the place to head if you’re looking ...

Peugeot Metropolis 400 Three Wheeler Unveiled.

Andy Downes, 02 October 2012 08:22

Peugeot have just taken the wraps off a brand new 400 cc three wheeler scooter to rival the Piaggio MP3. This is the first new scooter from Peugeot following a promise made in 2010 to overhaul its range and increase the premium nature of its scooters. They claim it is much lighter than rivals and includes tyre pressure sensors, smart ...