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BMW launches online owner and bike service

Trevor Franklin, 02 September 2011 12:44

BMW Motorrad has added a new section to its website that enables BMW owners to view parts catalogues, download owner’s manuals and a tyre fitment guide for their specific machine. All three sections cover BMW models over the past ten years. The new section will allow BMW owners to correctly identify any parts required for servicing and repair, replace a ...

Original Ducati Monsters needed

Trevor Franklin, 20 April 2011 17:34

MCN is compiling a feature on the cult and history of Ducati's Monster range and we are looking for an original M900, M620 and Monster S4R/S. If you own one of these bikes would like to see it in MCN... read on. The bike needs to be road legal and as near standard as possible - we are aware most ...

Silverstone Circuit launches 24/7 radio show

Trevor Franklin, 19 April 2011 13:20

Silverstone circuit is to launch its own 24-hour radio station dedicated to all things motorsport.Silverstone Radio will be accessible via the internet at www.Silverstone.co.uk and on radio at all Silverstone events by tuning in to 87.7FM. Starting date and time for transmission of Silverstone Radio is Monday 18 April, 12-noon. Motorcycling will feature heavily on the show with the experienced ...

Donington Park’s Redgate Lodge disappears

Trevor Franklin, 09 February 2011 11:26

Donington Park’s £1m upgrade of the Leicestershire circuit has led to the demise of one of the most famous ‘post race’ drinking haunts, Redgate Lodge. Donington says the removal of the Lodge was necessary to increase the ‘run-off’ area at Redgate as part of the safety issues raised by the FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme), bike racing’s governing body. The ...

Used bikes of the week - Nov 17

Trevor Franklin, 17 November 2010 13:40

Every week we have over 1,000 bikes for sale online and in the paper. Look carefully and you can find gems at amazing prices. Browse bikes for sale Here's my picks of the week to suit any budget: UNDER £1000 - 1993 Yamaha Super Tenere 75030k, recent discs/pads new head bearings, new chain, back end stripped/greased, ...

Commuter and learner legal machine winter offers

Trevor Franklin, 21 October 2010 14:26

Cagiva’s legendary learner-legal sports Mito 125cc SP525 is just one of a range of machines available with zero per-cent finance or free-third party insurance until 31 December 2010. Find a commuter for sale Cagiva’s £3949 Mito 125 SP525 has big bike looks and handling and is one of only a few sports two-strokes still available. Derestricted from learner legal 12bhp, ...

Cologne Bike Show: Yamaha unveil ‘leather’ VMax concept

Trevor Franklin, 06 October 2010 11:03

Yamaha and fashion house Hermes have joined forces to produce this one-off leather-clad V Max concept bike, which has just been unveiled at the Cologne Show. Hermes craftsmen were let loose to combine ‘mechanics and leather, to fulfil the dreams of motorcycles’. The idea was, according to Yamaha and Hermes, to “Reinforce the sculptural lines of this unique object and ...

KTM fights back against financial woe

Trevor Franklin, 26 August 2010 16:14

Off-road specialist KTM Power Sports AG has reported healthy financial figures for the third quarter operating results 2009/10. It’s EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Tax) figure was given as 12.4m EUR, 69.2m EUR overall when compared year on year. Net profit is reported as 70.7m EUR year on year with 3.9m EUR in the recent quarter. This is a remarkable ...

Win a limited edition Ducati… bicycle

Trevor Franklin, 26 August 2010 13:28

Ducati’s latest promotion to pull potential customers is a free to enter competition to win a tasty Ducati Monster 600 branded Bianchi mountain bike. All you have to do for a chance to win this £500-lovely is to call an authorised Ducati dealer and book a demonstrator ride on any one of Ducati’s huge range of bikes. On completion of ...

2010 Suzuki SV650S first ride - it's back

Trevor Franklin, 03 August 2010 09:38

Without fanfare or drum roll, Suzuki has reintroduced the half-faired SV650S after a three year sabbatical. But there should be a fanfare along with acres of draped bunting at all Suzuki road bike dealers, because the humble but hugely popular V-twin middleweight is still pegged at under five-grand with its on the road price of £4999. Find a Suzuki SV650S ...