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Classis Honda V4s tested

Michael Neeves, 18 May 2012 16:12

Honda’s first production V4, tested by MCN 30 years ago this week, was the start of a dynasty Honda was determined would define it, if it didn’t destroy it first. It scaled no greater heights than the VFR750R RC30, NR750 RC40 and RVF750 RC45. Honda VFR750R RC30 It’s hard to believe the RC30 is 24 years old because even by ...

Battle of the twins: Harley Switchback vs. Victory Cross Roads Tour

Michael Neeves, 05 January 2012 12:23

These two similar-looking machines are the latest tourers from Harley Davidson and Victory. Fresh in from the States, the 2012 £13,400 Harley Davidson Switchback and £14,995 Victory Cross Roads Tour have been crafted to transport you from A to B in laid-back, V-twin comfort. These are two similar takes on the ‘bagger’ – cool customs with hard panniers or ‘bags’. ...

MRO Powerbike blog: Cadwell Park

Michael Neeves, 13 April 2011 12:17

It was one of the best racing weekends for me so far on my beloved BMW Park lane S1000RR. The weather was glorious and I managed three thirds in Powerbikes, with a best lap time of 1.33.01. That’s over two seconds faster than I went here last year on the same bike and over a second quicker than my personal ...

Michael Neeves MRO Powerbike blog: The new Snetterton 300

Michael Neeves, 29 March 2011 15:31

Bemsee had the honour of running the first ever race meeting at the newly remodelled Snetterton circuit at the weekend. It was a superb event for riders and spectators alike, as we all got familiar with our new surroundings. It’s nice to be able to say I was one of the first people to race there on my BMW Park ...

2011 GSX-R750 ridden!

Michael Neeves, 01 February 2011 09:46

Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves is currently testing Suzuki’s all-new 2011 GSX-R750. His full report will be in next week’s MCN but here are his first impressions: “We’re at the Monte Blanco circuit near Seville in Spain. The big thing you notice straight away about the new GSX-R is it’s 8kg weight loss compared to the old model which makes ...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R takes on rivals

Michael Neeves, 26 January 2011 13:14

Kawasaki’s eagerly-awaited 2011 ZX-10R is finally here and MCN is currently pitching it against its 1000cc, four cylinder rivals in Southern Spain. The weather hasn’t quite gone to plan and the driest place in Europe is currently soaking wet. We intend to stay until the sun comes out so we can ride the bikes on the track at Almeria and ...

Cadwell Park: BMW S1000RR MRO Stocksport 1000

Michael Neeves, 19 August 2010 14:50

Racing a 190bhp-plus superbike with race gearing, suspension and sticky Metzeler Racetec Interact tyres around Cadwell Park isn’t something I’ll forget in a hurry. The speed of my Vari-Trac BMW Park Lane S1000RR shrink’s Cadwell’s already narrow ribbon of tarmac into the size of a garden path, so it’s a case of threading the needle with corners being relentlessly thrown ...

BMW S1000RR - Cadwell MRO Stocksport 1000 preview

Michael Neeves, 12 August 2010 16:24

The next round of the MRO Stocksport 1000 championship is looming I’ll be racing at the magnificent Cadwell Park this weekend. This will be the first time Vari-Trac BMW Park Lane team has been to the Lincolnshire circuit with the S1000RR and will be my first ever visit here on the German-built rocketship. I can’t wait. It’s bee an up-and-down ...

BMW S1000RR at Brands Hatch MRO Stocksport

Michael Neeves, 21 July 2010 10:23

It’s been six long weeks since my last race with my new team in the MRO Stocksport championship. I can’t wait to blow out the cobwebs again this weekend at Brands in the MRO Stocksport championship. My Team Vari-Trac BMW Park Lane squad (which only formed this year) have been busy in the meantime though. They provided two of their ...

BMW Park Lane will build you this superstock S1000RR

Michael Neeves, 14 May 2010 09:34

BMW Park Lane is the only dealer in the UK where you can buy a race-prepared S1000RR new out of the crate. Costing £17,500 (or £18,000, fully-painted) you get the full-spec superbike, complete with ABS, traction control and electronic riding modes, plus race plastics, rearsets, a full Arrow race exhaust, Biturbo rear shock and fork internals, R&G crash protection and ...