See what's inside this week's issue

Last Three Months Motorcycle News

Browse Motorcycle News

News Type

MCN latest issue (5)

Make

Author

Find Dealers & Services

You looked for...

and found 26 items

Results 1 - 10 of 26

New MCN June 12: McGuinness The Master

MCN, 11 June 2013 14:00

In this week's MCN, out June 12, we have the round-up of TT fortnight, with all the latest news. McGuinness takes maybe his greatest win ever, as the old master proves he's still fast. Also this week: We have an exclusive on Yamaha's new 850cc triple and we test BMW's F800GS Adventure. In sport: As well as all the latest ...

What do you think to loud exhausts on bikes?

MCN, 29 May 2013 14:43

There's no doubting aftermarket exhausts makes bikes sound a lot better, but are they annoying or do they actually save lives? pollcomment

Cat and Fiddle camera makers withdraw casualty claims

Steve Farrell, 28 May 2013 17:35

The makers of average-speed cameras on the Cat and Fiddle run are withdrawing a casualty reduction claim after a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority. Vysionics ITS had claimed its speed cameras reduce deaths and serious injuries by “more than 70%” on average. The Alliance of British Drivers said the claim was an exaggeration because it ignored chance variation in ...

New MCN May 29: TT 2013 is go!

Liam Marsden, 28 May 2013 10:37

In this week's MCN, out May 29, we have all the news and gossip from the first practice sessions of the 2013 TT. Is this this Guy Martin's year or will Michael Dunlop dominate? We also pay tribute to David Jefferies 10 years after his death. Also this week: We ride the Borile B450 Scrambler, how to make a Honda CB250 ...

Norton V4 tech analysis

MCN, 24 May 2013 07:00

Norton was brought back into British hands in 2009. After tqo previous attempts, Norton is back at the TT in just a few weeks with two almost completely new 1000cc V4 bikes, two riders and a bundle of determination to make this the start of a new racing era for the firm. Here's the technical lowdown on the new bike. ...

Used buying guide: Honda VFR

MCN, 23 May 2013 08:30

Since its launch in 1986, Honda’s legendary sports tourer has become an institution. With a formidable reputation for reliability, the VFR has stood the test of time. But it wasn’t always so. The VFR can trace its roots back to some pretty disastrous mid-1980s V4s. Believing the V4 produced the optimum power and torque, Honda launched a family of bikes ...

Manx bus drivers to strike during TT

MCN, 15 May 2013 14:02

Isle of Man bus drivers are planning to strike during the TT fortnight. Strike days will be announced seven days in advance and timed to cause maximum disruption, according to Unite the Union. Bobby Morton, Unite’s national officer for passenger transport, said: “We’ve got disputes scheduled for the last week in May and the first week in June. “The drivers ...

Track day gift vouchers could be worthless after firm’s collapse

Steve Farrell, 15 May 2013 14:00

There may be no end in sight to the economic gloom but at least we can escape for a few hours on a track. As long as it’s not with the firm Easytrack. Gift vouchers for track days with the firm are potentially worthless after it ceased trading, cancelling 12 events at circuits across the country including Brands Hatch, Oulton ...

122mph speeder jailed after forum boasts

Steve Farrell, 09 May 2013 10:26

A motorcyclist has been jailed for eight months after boasting on a forum about lying to police over a speeding offence. Andrew Kelly, 37, was filmed speeding at 122mph by a speed camera van but told police a prospective buyer had been test-riding the bike at the time. Police later found a thread on a forum describing the incident and ...

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?