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Staff bikes: Honda Hornet 600 - pitted forks

James Keen, 18 January 2011 09:30

My Hornet's forks - which are actually used forks from a breakers, following a crash a couple of years ago - were pitted badly on the stanchions. The suspension is so tired that I want to get it looked at by a professional, but it's not worth doing this until that’s fixed. I considered everything from biting the bullet and ordering new OE parts ...

Riders For Health gift donations - an xmas present that makes a difference

James Keen, 14 December 2010 12:48

This Christmas you can give one of Riders’ Christmas gift donations and help mobilise a health worker and make a real difference to thousands of men, women and children living across rural Africa. Whichever gift you decide to give on behalf of a friend, relative or co-worker – be it a helmet, tools, a fortnight’s worth of fuel for a motorcycle or ...

Fantastic Christmas offers on subscriptions to MCN, Bike, RiDE, PB and Classic Bike

James Keen, 03 December 2010 13:38

If you're struggling to figure out what you're going to give your friends and loved ones for Christmas this year, then this just might be the answer... Click here for great subscription offers A subscription makes a great Christmas gift so why not take advantage of our great Christmas discounts and offers. With 64 great titles to suit every age and interest ...

MCN Xmas gift idea: The Ogri collection

James Keen, 03 December 2010 10:15

The MCN Shop is packed full of motorcycle gift ideas and stocking fillers at prices to suit any budget. If you're looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends or family, then this Ogri book is a definite winner. Buy the Ogri Collection in the MCN Shop The Ogri Collection No.3 features 60 all-colour cartoon strips featuring the well-loved Ogri and his friends. The book is in ...

MCN Xmas gift idea: On Any Sunday DVD

James Keen, 29 November 2010 10:26

The MCN Shop is packed full of motorcycle gift ideas and stocking fillers at prices to suit any budget. If you're looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends or family, then this On Any Sunday DVD is a definite winner. Buy On Any Sunday in the MCN Shop On Any Sunday is a documentary following the lives of motorcycle racers and enthusiasts. Made in 1971 and ...

Video: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 gets the Maxton treatment

James Keen, 07 July 2010 15:24

MCN road tester Michael Neeves is running a 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 as his long term test bike for this year. Find a Kawasaki Z1000 for sale So far Neeves is very impressed with the bike, which he says is the closest the Japanese manufacturers have ever got to building a true supernaked. Read the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 review His only ...

New Vespa GTV Via Montenapoleone revealed

James Keen, 21 June 2010 10:25

Vespa have released details of their new limited edition GTV Via Montenapoleone - the latest Vespa scooter to use their 278cc liquid-cooled motor. 50s-inspired styling touches include a rear rack and side grill, a mudguard-mounted headlight and a split seat. The Via Montenapoleone (named after a classy Milan shopping district) makes a claimed 22bhp and has a 9 litre fuel tank under the seat, as well as ...

Triumph Sprint GT - full review

James Keen, 09 June 2010 11:57

The Triumph Sprint GT has been ridden and rated by MCN - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the Triumph Sprint GT review "Take Triumph’s superb Sprint ST and make it more adept at touring and also pillion friendly and what do you end up with? A Triumph Sprint GT (Grand Touring), that’s ...

Win a day as an MCN road tester

James Keen, 09 June 2010 09:02

MCN has teamed up with forum HondaCB1000R.com to offer you the chance to win a day as an MCN road tester. Click here to place your bid HondaCB1000R.com are raising money for When You Wish Upon A Star, a charity which grants the wishes of children suffering from a life threatening illness. In order to help, we're auctioning off the chance to ...

New MCN June 9: Rossi - "I'll be back"

James Keen, 08 June 2010 09:31

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale June 9, GP legend Valentino Rossi speaks from hospital following his 106mph highside at Mugello on Saturday. The new Yamaha Super Tenere takes on the adventure bike competition in our group test as three MCN readers join MCN's Michael Neeves for a 2-day 640-mile road trip to Scotland. Spy shots reveal a Fireblade test ...