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Motorcyclists can join POLITE force

Steve Farrell, 14 June 2013 13:13

Motorcyclists have been told they can legally wear a high-visibility vest that resembles police uniform. The yellow bibs have the word ‘polite’ printed on the back in large capital letters, along with a strip of blue-and-white crosshatching similar to designs traditionally worn by police. Cyclists in London already wear them to get drivers to give them more space, after Met ...

Yamaha's new MT-09 850cc triple - love it or hate it?

MCN, 12 June 2013 10:00

Yamaha's new long-promised triple 850cc machine has finally broken cover, and its looks are sure to be as controversial as its powerplant. What's your take on it? Already pre-ordered one or do you detest it?

Yamaha R1 owners wanted

MCN, 29 May 2013 11:39

MCN is looking for Yamaha R1 owners for an upcoming feature. We're specifically looking for owners of the 2004-2006, 2007-2008 and 2009 onward models. We'll be using the information to help with our article and there may be a chance you get featured in the paper. Just fill out the information below and email it to mcn.news@motorcyclenews.com aqlong with a ...

Truly limited edition, Cal spec Sidi Vortice boots for just £299.95

MCN Shop, 22 May 2013 11:23

A bang to the head, nose bleed, coughing up blood and a fractured tibia/plateau couldn’t stop Cal getting his feet on a Podium this weekend.We can’t promise that wearing these boots will make you as tough as Cal, however you will be one of only 50 people able to say they own a pair of Cal spec Sidi Vortice boots. ...

New MCN May 22: Brit Blitz!

MCN, 21 May 2013 11:56

In this week's MCN, out May 22, we celebrate the British Blitz at Le Mans, as Cal takes 2nd and Scott Redding wins his first Moto2. We also have our free 32-page TT Preview supplement ahead of Saturday's first practice. Also this week: We ride Norton's new TT racer, and have world first tests of the new mad, bad £20k ...

Would you support an instant driving ban for mobile phone use while driving?

MCN, 21 May 2013 10:21

Talking on the phone while driving is responsible for an alarming number of biker injures and deaths. But does the law need toughening up on the subject? How would you feel about a one-strike proceedure, where it would, if caught, immediatly cost your licence?

No plans for IOM national speed limit

Steve Farrell, 17 May 2013 14:05

The Manx government has said there are no plans for a national speed limit after a coroner accused it of “putting innocent lives at unacceptable risk”. Coroner of Inquests John Needham said the government had a duty “to protect all people sometimes from risks that they wish to impose upon themselves”.He was speaking at the inquest of a motorcyclist who ...

Norton cuts waiting time for new bikes

MCN, 17 May 2013 09:00

Norton has cut the waiting time for new orders of the Commando 961 to six months; the shortest time since the British firm was reborn in 2009 thanks to improved parts supply. Norton has not only cut the waiting time for new Commandos as a result of tackling parts supply issues but this is in the face of increased orders ...

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 ...

Calls for tougher enforcement as minister warns of £90 fine for driving on the phone

Steve Farrell, 10 May 2013 10:28

Plans to increase fines for using a phone while driving need to be backed up by tougher enforcement, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Fixed penalty fines for a variety of motoring offences will rise from £60 to £90, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has indicated. The new fine will apply to using a phone while driving, whether to make ...