MCN is offering one lucky reader a place on the Chris Walker Race School along with £250 worth of R&G products. The competition is being run in conjunction with R&G and offers a place worth £349 on the Supersport Race School at Mallory Park, Leicestershire on July 16. The winner will be provided with everything they need for the day ...
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- General news
- 18 June 2013
MCN’s Andy Davidson and Liam Marsden recently took KTM’s new newcomer-aimed Duke 390 out on local roads to pit it against the similarly-aimed Honda CBR500R and the Kawasaki Ninja 300. Hear what they thought of these A2-targeted machines. brightcove.createExperiences();
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- First rides & tests
- 14 June 2013
I have finally fitted a screen from German firm MRA. The aftermarket plastic is not specifically designed for the Z800 but is a racing screen built for newer, aggressively-styled naked bikes. I fitted the screen in about 15 minutes with an Allen key and a screwdriver in the office car park. Everything smoothly slotted into place and the shield looks ...
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- First rides & tests
- 10 June 2013
Alpinestars Air Plus, £179.95 Tester: Andy Davidson Time tested: 4000 miles/7 months What's good? These boots are perfect for summer use. They are super light-weight, comfortable and waterproof. The Gore-Tex membrane has repelled some heavy downpours. They’re quick and easy to slip on - don’t bother with the zip, just slap the Velcro down and go. They fit nicely under ...
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- Boots
- 10 June 2013
London’s Cycling Commissioner Andrew Gilligan has announced plans to set up CCTV cameras at cycle boxes and lanes to catch motorists entering them illegally. It is illegal for motorists to enter the Advanced Stop Lines, punishable by a £60 fine and three points. However, it can only be enforced by a police officer physically present at the time of the ...
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- 06 June 2013
Forcefield Action shorts, £89.99 Tester: Andy Davidson Time tested: 400 miles/seven months What’s good? The more I practise off-road the faster I go; the faster I go, the harder I crash. I bruised my hip and upper thigh badly after a heavy landing. Enter Forcefield Action Shorts. They come with CE-approved armour to protect the hips, thighs, buttocks and coccyx. ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 03 June 2013
Last year’s Cologne Motorcycle Show saw Yamaha make bold claims about what we could expect from them in the near future. The firm unveiled a slightly bizarre wire and engine ‘sculpture’ centred around an all-new, three-cylinder engine, dubbed the ‘P3’. Yamaha hasn’t given much away about the new motor, but they are very clear about its significance – openly admitting ...
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- New bikes
- 31 May 2013
Four ZX-10R owners will get the chance to tell Japanese designers what future models should be like in an offer exclusive to MCN readers. Owners of 2011 and 2012 versions of the Kawasaki Ninja model are being asked about their ownership experience and what they would like to see in future model developments at two evening seminars being held in ...
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- 21 May 2013
Motorsport legend John Surtees OBE will be supporting the Edenbridge Fun Day this Bank holiday weekend. Surtees, the only person to have won world championships on both two and four wheels will join the event in celebration of his achievements on May 27. Held in Surtees’ home town, the special event will feature static displays and a parade of rare ...
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- 20 May 2013
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of 1000 bikes is kicking of its return to Mallory Park on July 12-14 with a spectacular MCN competition.One lucky reader will get a chance to meet GP, WSB and TT Champions with a VIP pass for two people, two nights’ accommodation at the Leicester Marriott (where all the star riders stay), access to ...
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- 20 May 2013
