http://www.motorcyclenews.com/Shared/PageTemplates/Rss.aspx?N=190&Rpp=100&id=22629(c) 2013, Emap Publications. All rights reserved.30MCN 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...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1813-chris-walker-competition/_/R-EPI-140840Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:40:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIn this week's MCN, out June 19, we have a world-exclusive first test of MV Agusta's new F3 800. We have spy shots of Triumph's new Harley-beater cruiser bikes. Also this week: MCN vs TT winner, at home with Kevin...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1813-new-mcn-jun-19/_/R-EPI-140832Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:04:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsSadly I forgot to ride to work on ride to work day - I had some clothes to take for dry cleaning, so it wouldn't have been practical. I do, mostly, ride to work and thought I would send in the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/The-view-on-my-ride-to-work/_/R-EPI-140830Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:02:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIt's Ride to Work Day today and after my early morning ride to the office here’s the photo of my Yamaha Fazer8 in the car park at MCN Towers! As you can see there’s only me and a couple of other riders here so far...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Alison-Silcox/jun1713-week9part2/Yamaha/FAZER-8/_/R-EPI-140814Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:58:00 GMTMotorcycle News  After four and a half long years my other half and I went for our first ride out together over the weekend. Mark was involved in a start-line crash at Brands Hatch when racing his Suzuki SV650 in the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Alison-Silcox/jun1713-week9/Yamaha/FAZER-8/_/R-EPI-140813Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:54:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMCN’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();http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/First-rides-tests/2013/June/jun1413-video-ktm-390-group-test/_/R-EPI-140795Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:36:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMCN road tester Michael Neeves gives us a look at his first ride on the new Ducati Hyperstrada – his long term test bike for 2013.  brightcove.createExperiences();http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/June/jun1413-video-hyperstrada/_/R-EPI-140794Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:34:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI'm afraid I'm not really blogging this week; I'm more apologising for the lack of blogs so far! I haven’t done any riding on my R125 since my *ahem* off last month, as firstly the bike was away with Yamaha...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Simon-Patterson/jun1413-sorry-for-the-lack/Yamaha/YZF-R125/_/R-EPI-140793Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:01:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI love the idea of black bikes. They're the stealth option. In 2013 black also seems like the sensible choice for a sports bike like the GSX-R750, not so much because it helps you slip unnoticed from the scene of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Tim-Thompson/jun1413-black-bikes/_/R-EPI-140792Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:22:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI’ve spent this week getting to know the new Pirelli Angel GT tyres I fitted on Monday. I’ve been using my bike for commuting to work and the other day I rode the 320-mile round trip down to Ramsgate and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Michael-Neeves/jun1413-neevestyres2/Ducati/HYPERSTRADA-821/_/R-EPI-140790Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:38:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMotorcyclists 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...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1413-polite/_/R-EPI-140789Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:13:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsNo amount of training can prepare us for some hazards of the road, as one riding instructor learned. Barry Briggs had a lucky escape when a tree fell on him as he followed a student.  The instructor was riding on...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1413-rider-hit-by-tree/_/R-EPI-140788Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:08:00 GMTMotorcycle News  MCN's road test team urgently need a M900 for a photoshoot this coming Tuesday. The bike will be picked up and returned by our professional courier and ridden only briefly for test impressions and pictures. If you can help,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1413-monsterplea/Ducati/MONSTER-900/_/R-EPI-140787Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:44:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsBMW Motorrad UK have launched a special finance offer for its new F700 and F800 GS models. This means that it's now possible to purhcase the new F700 GS, which updates the F 650 GS with increased power and ABS...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1412-Finance-offer-on-new-GS-models/_/R-EPI-140786Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:24:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIn the latest Bike Chooser series, MCN have looked at some of the quirkiest 125s on the market. If you are a learner looking for a small bike with a bit of an edge then here is a list of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1313-bike-chooser-funky-125s/_/R-EPI-140770Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMCN is offering a free HJC IS-17 Jorge Lorenzo replica helmet worth £180 for the best Ride to Work Day picture sent in to us to celebrate the event happening on Monday June 17. One winner will receive the first...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1313-ridetowork-comp/_/R-EPI-140777Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:46:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI’m experiencing mild frustration at some of the preconceptions I’ve encountered about the Burgman. If you’ve read my replies to reader comments under my previous blog entries, you may have detected a hint of defensiveness.   Although I’m really enjoying...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Steve-Farrell/June122013burgmandefence/Suzuki/BURGMAN-650/_/R-EPI-140771Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:41:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsTyre pressures - supposed to be checked regularly... But do we? How often do you check how much air you've got in yours?  http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1113-poll-tyre-pressure/_/R-EPI-140752Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsYesterday, Yamaha announce their all-new 850cc street-focused triple, the MT-09. It’s an all-new naked middleweight designed specifically for the European market with a brand-new 850cc transverse three-cylinder engine, upright riding position, distinctive styling – and a hugely attractive price tag of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/June/jun12-Yamaha-MT-09-Launch-Video/_/R-EPI-140765Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:56:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMCN is looking for Kawasaki Z1000 owners for an upcoming feature. We're specifically looking for owners of: 2003-2006 original pea shooter exhaust model 2007 - 2009 second generation 2010 - current model We'll be using the information to help with...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/First-rides-tests/2013/June/jun1213-kawasaki-z1000-owners-needed/_/R-EPI-140763Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:40:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsVehicle tracking firm Tracker is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exclusive MCN competition. Five lucky readers will receive a battery-powered Tracker Retrieve unit with full installation and first year’s subscription included, all worth £249. Acting like a homing device,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1213-tracker-competition/_/R-EPI-140766Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThe 'baby' version of BMW's ever-popular Adventure bike gets put through it's paces in deepest Wales. Will it live up to the reputation gained by it's elder sibling? brightcove.createExperiences();http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2013/June/jun1213-video-new-bmw-f800-first-rde/_/R-EPI-140761Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:24:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsYamaha'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?  http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1113-poll-yamaha-mt-09/_/R-EPI-140749Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI spent a great afternoon at Three Sisters circuit in Wigan on my adapted trike. The event is once a month for charity and this month it was in aid of the blood donor bikes and was attended by local hero...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/Three-Sisters-charity-track-day/_/R-EPI-140757Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:54:00 GMTMotorcycle News"I really struggle with confidence when riding in the wet. This didn't used to be a problem because I'd only take the bike out in the dry, but I'm now using my bike to commute on, and every time it...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1113-yaya-wet-riding/_/R-EPI-140753Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsGuy Martin went into his 2013 TT campaign with big hopes, still chasing that sought-after win, but left having barely made an impression, and with a best finish of 4th. So what now for the truck mechanic-cum-racer? Is it time...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1113-poll-guy-martin/_/R-EPI-140748Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:34:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThe Adventure Bike Festival is kicking off its July event by giving two MCN readers a VIP ticket each worth £150.Set in the Welsh forests near Llandovery, the new event is aimed specifically at adventure, trail and enduro bike enthusiasts...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1113-Adventure-Bike-Festival-Competition/_/R-EPI-140747Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:32:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsAn all-new 850cc street-focused triple for just £6799? Meet the future of Yamaha… Yamaha have released details of one of their most important new bikes in decades, the MT-09. It’s an all-new naked middleweight designed specifically for the European market...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/May/jun1113-new-yamaha-mt09-breaks-cover/_/R-EPI-140745Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:10:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIn this week's MCN, out June 12, we have the round-up of TT fortnight, with all the latest news. McGuinness takes maybe his greatest win ever, as the old master proves he's still fast. Also this week: We have an...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1113-new-mcn-jun-12/_/R-EPI-140741Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsWell that was the scariest, most bum-puckery, head-duckery moment I’ve had since I got back on a bike in the Spring. Casually riding south on the A1, thinking about whether to make one more overtake before reaching the exit that...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Tony-Hoare/jun1113-kestrel/Triumph/STREET-TRIPLE-R/_/R-EPI-140742Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:43:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsWhat was it like then?The 950 Adventure has a pedigree other bikes in the class can only dream of. Originally designed to race in the Dakar, the road-going version made it onto the streets in 2003 with a carbureted 942cc...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1112-best-bikes-under-5k-ktm-adventure/KTM/990-ADVENTURE/_/R-EPI-140668Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI 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...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Andy-Davidson/June102013-Notsonakednow/Kawasaki/Z800/_/R-EPI-140738Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:02:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMCN is looking for Suzuki GSX-R600 owners for an upcoming feature. We're specifically looking for owners of the Suzuki GSX-R600 and in particular the 2001-2005, 2006-2010 and 2011- current model. We'll be using the information to help with our article and...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1013-suzukishoutout--/Suzuki/GSX-R600/_/R-EPI-140736Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:59:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThe odometer clicked through 6000 miles on the Multistrada 1200 S Touring on the way to work this morning and in light of this approaching milestone I spent three hours giving the bike a deep clean over the weekend.After riding...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Andy-Downes/jun10-Barely-a-sign-of-6000-miles-ridden/_/R-EPI-140735Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:59:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI’m working my way through as many new-for-2013 tyres as I can for this year, so I can see what the tyre companies have been up to. With each new generation of tyre, we get more bang for our buck....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Michael-Neeves/jun1013-neevestyres/Ducati/HYPERSTRADA-821/_/R-EPI-140731Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:33:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsFurther to my previous blog I've been really chuffed with the amount of reponses I've received so thank you. My route around North Norfolk is taking shape nicely with the addition of a particularly interesting looking bike meet, a windmill with cafe...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Alison-Silcox/jun1013-week8part2/Yamaha/FAZER-8/_/R-EPI-140730Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:17:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsA few weeks ago on our Facebook channel we gave away the chance to win a weekend at Donington with Kawasaki KRT rider Tom Sykes. Now, our new, best-friends at Motocard.com have given us another, INCREDIBLE prize to give away. You can...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1013-Win-Tom-Sykes-Winter-Leathers-courtesy-of-Motocard/_/R-EPI-140729Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:14:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsWhat was it like then?This was the superbike to have in the mid-noughties. The K5/K6 was magnificent, but little did we know it would be the best GSX-R1000 ever. After a steady improvement through the models, from the 2001 GSX-R1000...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun1013-best-bikes-for-under-5k-gsx-r1000/Suzuki/GSX-R1000/_/R-EPI-140667Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMTMotorcycle News  With the sun shining and hopefully continuing to shine for some weeks to come I’m planning to ride as much as I can and need your help. My next planned jaunt is to the North Norfolk coast in a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Alison-Silcox/jun0613-week8/Yamaha/FAZER-8/_/R-EPI-140678Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThere’s always a tingle that comes with the thought of riding abroad. And, now the working day is coming to a close, I’m feeling the tingle. The sun’s shining, the TT commentary is piping out of the computer and I’m...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Tony-Hoare/jun0713-charliecopter1/Triumph/STREET-TRIPLE-675/_/R-EPI-140698Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:14:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIf you're suffering from TT withdrawl already, we might have the perfect cure for you over on MCN-TV.com The David Jeffries Story -A portrait of 'DJ' as a much loved and much missed burly Yorkshireman. Often cited as the most...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0713-The-David-Jeffries-Story/_/R-EPI-140695Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:05:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsCalifornia Superbike School are holding a special, 'coach try-out' day at Rockingham on Monday 24th June, in a bid to attract more coaching experience into their school. While out on track prospective riders will be shadowed by already qualified riding coaches, who will...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0713-California-Superbike-School-aim-to-turn-students-into-teachers/_/R-EPI-140692Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:03:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsA police clampdown on un-roadworthy motorcycles ended up catching up to 15 times more cars than bikes. Police had warned riders in advance: 'Don't risk it by taking to the roads without ensuring that your motorcycle is in a fully...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0713-Clampdown-on-un-roadworthy-bikes-catches-15-times-as-many-cars/_/R-EPI-140673Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThis is the second in the series of video reviews for my Ducati Hyperstrada long term test bike. Here I go along to the official launch of the Hyperstrada, get a puncture, bend my ignition key and do a trackday...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Michael-Neeves/Staff-Blog-Neeves-on-the-Hyperstrada-launch-broken-keys-and-trackdays/Ducati/HYPERSTRADA-821/_/R-EPI-140688Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:29:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsSenior Editor Richard Newland's BMW R1200GS isn't the only longtermer with a mud-flinging problem, the Judge has one too. On damp, wet or just plain dirty roads the front wheel throws up a lot of dirt, with quite a fair...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Liam-Marsden/jun0713-judge-gets-dirty/Victory/JUDGE/_/R-EPI-140661Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsNext year’s defining new-tech moment is sure to be the public release of Google’s first ‘wearable’ technology, Google Glass. You’re probably already aware of the idea: a tiny heads-up display fitted to a frame that looks like a pair of...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0713-google-glass-helmets/_/R-EPI-140665Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsSix time world champion Max Biaggi returned to the track today at Mugello today testing the Pramac Ducati MotoGP bike. Following his retirement from WSB at the end of last season, the 41 year old Italian has been linked with...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/First-pictures-Biaggi-testing-Pramac-Ducati-MotoGP-bike/_/R-EPI-140680Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:33:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI’ve never known it to be so busy in MCN Road Test land, so I find myself away travelling lots. It means that sometimes I’m riding my Hyperstrada every day and occasionally weeks will go by where it sits in...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Michael-Neeves/jun060613-Staff-Blog-Finding-Time-for-the-Hyperstrada/Ducati/HYPERSTRADA-821/_/R-EPI-140677Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:02:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsYamaha in the US are autioning off a set of road racing leathers as worn by Monster Energy/Tech 3 MotoGP star Cal Crutchlow. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Feed the Children Oklahoma Relief Fund. Feed the Children is Yamaha...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0613-Cal-leathers-up-charity-auction/_/R-EPI-140674Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:29:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMV Agusta’s brand new £11,499 F3 800 is currently being put through its paces at Misano in Italy by MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves. Here are his first impressions: “The new machine is basically the same as the F3 675,...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0613-MV-Agusta-F3-800-ridden/Mv-Agusta/_/R-EPI-140672Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:08:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsLondon’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...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0613-Cycle-lane-cameras/_/R-EPI-140671Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:04:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsA rare, zero-mile Petronas FP1 worth £33,000 has been destroyed by fire, just days before it was due to be delivered to a customer in the UK. The bike was being pdi'd in the Zurich workshop of FP1 specialist Livio...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0613-Smoggy-Petronas-F1/_/R-EPI-140670Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:45:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsBeing responsible for the online aspect of Motorcyclenews, I don’t get much of a chance to leave the office and the phosphorous glow of the monitor screens. So, when I had the opportunity to spend three days at Donington Park...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Steve-Hunt/jun0513-Deflation-at-Donington/BMW/F800GT/_/R-EPI-140663Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:25:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsFines for speeding and using a hand-held mobile phone while driving will rise from £60 to £100 under Government plans. Drivers who hog the middle motorway lane or tailgate also face £100 fines with the introduction of a new fixed...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0513-100-fine-for-driving-on-phone/_/R-EPI-140662Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:59:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsEvery bike will delight and frustrate you to some extent – it’s an inevitable truth. While touches of pure and simple genius will provide fodder to evangelise to your friends, there will always be those ‘what were they thinking’ facets...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Richard-Newland/jun0513-swings-and-roundabouts/BMW/R1200GS/_/R-EPI-140660Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:42:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsWe get a lot of queries here at MCN about how best to secure and fit soft luggage to bikes. So we thought we'd answer as many questions as possible in this quick, instructional video. - How to fit a...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2013/June/jun0513-MCN-Guide-How-to-fit-soft-luggage/_/R-EPI-140659Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:58:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsRace attendance are on the slide – why? pollcommenthttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0413-race-attendances-are-on-the-slide-why/_/R-EPI-140650Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:53:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsTriumph has announced special editions of its Sprint GT, Thunderbird, Tiger Explorer and Street Triple Models. The mid-range tourer, the Sprint GT, sees a host of new features including heated grips, touring screen, gel seat and top box/back rest pad, all...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/Triumph-releases-new-colours-and-a-Sprint-GT-special-edition/Triumph/_/R-EPI-140651Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:49:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsAfter 10 years MCN has finally got hold of a Petronas FP1 to test it against its rivals of the time, the Ducati 999S and Honda CBR900RR Fireblade. But is the FP1 a pointless waste or true exotica?   pollcommenthttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0413-is-petronas-fp1-a-waste-of-time/_/R-EPI-140649Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:44:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThe Isle of Man TT is possibly the most dangerous motorcycle race on the planet, but do you think the race winners get enough prize money for their efforts? pollcommenthttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/jun0413-how-much-should-you-get-paid-for-winning-senior/_/R-EPI-140648Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:28:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMV Agusta has released details of its new £11,499 F3 800, which will hit dealers in July. Based on the current inline-three cylinder F3 675 supersports machine, MV says it tips the scales at the same 175kg (dry). The 798cc...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/jun0412-MV-Agusta-F3-800-details-revealed/Mv-Agusta/_/R-EPI-140647Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:24:00 GMTMotorcycle News"Having stopped riding after getting knocked off five years ago (injury, mortage, wife, kid etc), my wife had obviously noticed my yearning for all things bike hasn't gone.  So for my birthday this year she's got us full weekend tickets...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/jun0413-you-ask-you-answer-silverstone-motogp/_/R-EPI-140645Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:07:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI got a shock when I saw the price of new standard rear tyre for the Burgman 650 ABS Executive from a Suzuki dealer: £184 plus £30 for fitting.   The first one has just been replaced during the 4000...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Steve-Farrell/June0413tyre/Suzuki/BURGMAN-650/_/R-EPI-140643Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:14:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI’ve been accused of being over-critical of bikes in the past. A spot of rust after a couple of months and I have a whinge about it in print. “What about the positives?” a manufacturer once complained.  So I’m not...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Steve-Farrell/June042013rust/Suzuki/BURGMAN-650/_/R-EPI-140642Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:43:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIn this week's MCN, out June 5, we have all the news from the beginning of race week at the TT. Michael Dunlop has so far taken three wins from three races, could this be the start of a new...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/jun0413-new-mcn-june-5/_/R-EPI-140641Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:34:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsWhen the first Yamaha FZR600 came out back in the day (1990) I was all over it like a rash. The black and pink paintscheme may have been a little 'let's go disco' naff but these were the days of the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Andy-Calton/jun0313-welcome-back-cbr500/Honda/CBR500R/_/R-EPI-140637Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:40:00 GMTMotorcycle News  What glorious weather, waking up on Saturday morning with sun streaming through the window I had no excuse but to get out on the Yamaha Fazer8 and ride. My other half was helping mates at the Bemsee round being...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Alison-Silcox/jun0313-week7/Yamaha/FAZER-8/_/R-EPI-140617Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:05:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI drove up the M1 today. Has anybody else seen the huge holes that are appearing along the joins between lanes? Where there should be cats eyes or over banding potholes are appearing and forming a void down to the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/June/Bad-roads/_/R-EPI-140607Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:52:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThere's no doubting the Judge looks the part, but as standard it's laughably quiet. To remedy this I've had a Cobra exhaust system fitted to the Judge. Not only does it make the Judge sound better but it also improves the...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Liam-Marsden/may3113-judge-gets-rowdy/Victory/JUDGE/_/R-EPI-140586Fri, 31 May 2013 16:40:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsNow I’ve had the Street Bob for a couple of weeks I’ve had the chance to do something I suspect many other Harley owners do – park it on the drive, grab a beer and paw over the details that...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Ped-Baker/MonthdayYear-headlinenospace/Harley-Davidson/STREET-BOB/_/R-EPI-140584Fri, 31 May 2013 15:53:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsLast 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’....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/May/may3113-yamahas-dark-side/_/R-EPI-140578Fri, 31 May 2013 13:12:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsOn paper, the new Ducati Hyperstrada is right up my street. It promises supermoto fun and the ability to cover long distances. I'm running one for the 2013 summer season and so far it hasn't disappointed. Here's my first 'getting...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Michael-Neeves/may3013-hyperstrada-video-report/Ducati/HYPERSTRADA-821/_/R-EPI-140553Thu, 30 May 2013 11:42:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsArtisan bike maker Borile is creating its first small-volume, full-production motorcycle, called the B450 which will cost £9650 when it goes on sale in September. We rode the bike in Italy.http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2013/May/may3013-borile-450-scrambler-first-ride/_/R-EPI-140552Thu, 30 May 2013 11:33:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIf you’d told me ten years ago that I’d be ecstatic at the prospect of riding an R1200GS as a longterm test bike, I’d have been breathless with laughter before any sort of verbal response could form on my lips....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Richard-Newland/may2913-hello-motorrad/BMW/R1200GS/_/R-EPI-140546Wed, 29 May 2013 16:44:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsHaving just clocked up 3000 miles on the RT the rear is starting to square off and with a trip to France looming I figured it's best to get them switched from the OE Metzeler Roadtec Z8 to the all...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Ian-Jubb/may2913-time-for-new-shoes/BMW/R1200RT/_/R-EPI-140544Wed, 29 May 2013 16:29:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsNorton are back at the Isle of Man TT for a second year, this time with two much improved bikes. What do you reckon to their chances? pollcommenthttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2913-will-norton-be-competitive-at-tt/_/R-EPI-140543Wed, 29 May 2013 16:10:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThe BMF or MAG, you decide... pollcommenthttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2913-only-one-can-survive/_/R-EPI-140542Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThere's no doubting aftermarket exhausts makes bikes sound a lot better, but are they annoying or do they actually save lives? pollcommenthttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2913-loud-exhausts-on-bikes/_/R-EPI-140541Wed, 29 May 2013 15:43:00 GMTMotorcycle News"I've just passed my test, and am looking to buy my first bike – but I need some advice. I'm only 5ft 3inches tall, and I have no desire for a 'big' bike. What I want is something that fits...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2913-you-ask-you-answer-first-big-bike-for-a-little-un/_/R-EPI-140540Wed, 29 May 2013 15:21:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsMCN 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...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2913-yamaha-r1-owners-wanted/Yamaha/R1/_/R-EPI-140538Wed, 29 May 2013 12:39:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsKEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time   DSC - Discovery Channel  DHD - Discovery Channel HD   EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD)  MOT - Motors TV  CH4 - Channel 4    CH5 - Channel FiveBBC       BBCi – BBC InteractiveESPN –...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2913bikesonbox/_/R-EPI-140533Wed, 29 May 2013 10:08:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThe makers of average-speed cameras on the Cat and Fiddle run are withdrawing a casualty reduction claim after a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority. Vysionics ITS had claimed its speed cameras reduce deaths and serious injuries by “more than...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2813-cat-and-fiddle-camera-makers-withdraw-casualty-claims/_/R-EPI-140531Tue, 28 May 2013 18:35:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIn this week's MCN, out May 29, we have all the news and gossip from the first practice sessions of the 2013 TT. Is this this Guy Martin's year or will Michael Dunlop dominate? We also pay tribute to David Jefferies...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2813-new-mcn-may-29-tt-2013-is-go/_/R-EPI-140530Tue, 28 May 2013 11:37:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIt’s a couple of weeks without riding for me I’m afraid. After 24 years of being a ‘specy-four-eyes’ I’ve taken  the plunge and had lazer eye surgery. You might wonder why I’m writing about this on my blog and how...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Alison-Silcox/may2613-week6/Yamaha/FAZER-8/_/R-EPI-140513Sun, 26 May 2013 20:45:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsBMW has just taken the wraps off the Concept Ninety – a collaboration between the German firm and Californian custom builder Roland Sands as the company celebrates 40 years since the original R90S and 90 years of making motorcycles. The...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/May/may2413-bmw-reveal-concept-ninety/_/R-EPI-140483Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThis year I’ve been trying to turn myself into a fair weather rider. Honestly, it’s not me, it’s the bike  - I don’t mind riding in the wet and have done thousands of miles in the rain over the years....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Tony-Hoare/may2413-wetwetwet/Triumph/STREET-TRIPLE-R/_/R-EPI-140492Fri, 24 May 2013 16:20:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsBimota has a reputation for taking engines from the likes of Ducati or one of the Japanese big four and building something rather special around it. It's done the same here, but with a twist - taking a 1078cc Ducati...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2013/May/may2413-video-bimota-dbx-first-ride/_/R-EPI-140475Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsNorton was brought back into British hands in 2009. After tqo previous attempts, Norton is back at the TT in just a few weeks with two almost completely new 1000cc V4 bikes, two riders and a bundle of determination to...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2413-norton-v4-tech-analysis/_/R-EPI-140481Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsWe've looked around to find some of the best supersport deals you can get for less than £2000... Yamaha YZF600R ThundercatYamaha’s Thundercat arrived in 1996 to replace the aging FZR600R as the firm’s supersport bike and quickly gained a large...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2313-Supersport-bikes-for-under-2000/_/R-EPI-140484Thu, 23 May 2013 18:31:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsNorton design boss Simon Skinner and his small team of engineers, designers and mechanics sat down the week after the 2012 TT and sifted through notes and reams of computer data to work out what a bike would need for...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2313-norton-tt-bike-what-we-learned/_/R-EPI-140480Thu, 23 May 2013 14:52:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsSince its launch in 1986, Honda’s legendary sports tourer has become an institution. With a formidable reputation for reliability, the VFR has stood the test of time. But it wasn’t always so. The VFR can trace its roots back to...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2313-used-guide-honda-vfr/Honda/VFR750/_/R-EPI-140393Thu, 23 May 2013 09:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsWith just days to go before the 2013 TT MCN gained exclusive, extended access over two days to the Norton team. They were preparing to test their new 200bhp V4, £100,000 Senior TT machine, which will run active/semi active suspension...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2013/May/may2313-video-norton-tt-bike-onboard/_/R-EPI-140474Thu, 23 May 2013 08:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsDucati's new 821cc Hypermotard replaces two old Hypermotards: the little 796 and its bigger brother, the 1100 Evo. It has a similar-size engine to the small one, but more power than the big one, so what kind of buyer will...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2013/May/may2213-video-ducati-hypermotard-group-test/Ducati/HYPERMOTARD-821/_/R-EPI-140473Wed, 22 May 2013 17:34:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsA 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...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2213-limited-edition-Cal-spec-Sidi-Vortice-boots/_/R-EPI-140469Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsI've established the Suzuki Burgman 650 ABS Executive has a much longer tank range than it’s credited with.   Some reports have estimated it at 150 miles, probably because the fuel warning starts flashing at about 130. In fact you’ve...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Steve-Farrell/May2213-range/Suzuki/BURGMAN-650/_/R-EPI-140470Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThe air is warm again, the tarmac shimmers and the sun strokes the back of every rider’s neck. Leathers hang patiently, helmets seem to buzz in anticipation and garage doors are poised on standby. At no point in this fantasy...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2213-the-rules-cleaning-your-bike/_/R-EPI-140392Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsFour 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...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may211-kawasaki-owners-get-feedback/_/R-EPI-140463Tue, 21 May 2013 16:41:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsThe mobile tyre fitter has just left having swopped the worn out tyres on the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring which had been reduced to near illegal wear depth following my trip to the Ducati factory last week; a 2500...http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Blogs/Andy-Downes/may2113-tyres-changed/Ducati/MULTISTRADA-1200/_/R-EPI-140462Tue, 21 May 2013 16:07:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsIn 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....http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2113-new-mcn-may-22/_/R-EPI-140459Tue, 21 May 2013 12:56:00 GMTMotorcycle NewsDId you attend this weekend's BMF show in Peterborough? Opinion is divided on how good it was, but 42,000 people still turned up for it over the two days. Let us know what you thought of it!  http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2013/May/may2113-poll-bmf-show/_/R-EPI-140458Tue, 21 May 2013 12:17:00 GMTMotorcycle News