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Top 5 road-biased sports bikes

James Keen, 15 May 2009 15:35

Sometimes it seems that in the battle for less weight, more power and sharper handling, bike manufacturers are forgetting that the majority of us spend our time on the road, not the track. Here's 5 bikes that offer the character and performance of sports bikes in a package built for the real world. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for ...

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Free Yamaha bike health check

James Keen, 14 May 2009 13:57

Yamaha are offering a free 30-minute bike health check until June 3 at participating dealerships. Click here to download the free voucher The Yamaha Vehicle Health Check (YVHC) campaign aims to make sure your machine is in perfect health, but if problems are revealed, all Yamaha Genuine Parts required for the work will be offered at a 15% discount.    Yamaha are also giving ...

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BMW F800R: Full review

James Keen, 12 May 2009 15:07

The BMW F800R has been ridden and rated by MCN's road testers - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section.   Read the MCN BMW F800R review Read the BMW F800R first ride report "BMW placed the F800R as an entry-level, sporty, naked urban machine to slot in amongst myriad of 600cc middleweight bikes eg Yamaha ...

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Video: Buell hits record 148mph on ice

James Keen, 07 May 2009 15:25

Buell’s resident stunt rider Craig Jones has just returned from Sweden where he braved subzero temperatures to set a world first for the fastest bike on ice.   After a short test period and several practices, Craig’s modified Buell 1125R reached 148.7mph on frozen Lake Dellen, with only a few centimetres of ice separating him from the freezing water. Craig Jones was ...

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Video: Aprilia RSV4 ridden on the road

James Keen, 06 May 2009 14:12

The stunning new Aprilia RSV4 superbike is ridden on the road for the first time in a 415-mile trip from the Aprilia factory to Cannes and Monaco. Watch the video to see how it got on - is it as good on road as it is on track?    MCN Aprilia RSV4 bike review MCN road tester Michael Neeves threw everything at the RSV4 - wet ...

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Half-faired but twice as practical?

James Keen, 17 April 2009 15:54

Are half-faired bikes the perfect compromise? They're cheaper to insure and more comfortable than sportsbikes, plus offer better wind-protection and distance potential than naked bikes. Here's 5 of the best. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for £9.99 If you want a genuine do-it-all motorcycle, half-faired could be the way to go. The best models combine all the ...

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Hein Gericke under new British ownership

James Keen, 14 April 2009 13:58

Leading motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer Hein Gericke has been bought by its existing management team, meaning that the company is now British owned. The group of buyers is composed of current Managing Director, Richard Chambers, and three long-serving managers from the German business.   “This is an extremely positive step for Hein Gericke,” said Richard Chambers. “For the first time in ...

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Video: Aprilia RSV4 first ride

James Keen, 06 April 2009 16:10

The Aprilia RSV4 is so much fun that despite a soaking wet track and pouring rain, MCN's Michael Neeves didn't want to give the keys back. Visit the Aprilia RSV4 information centre Neeves says that the Aprilia RSV4 is far less brutal than the RSV or Ducati 1198, making it much easier to ride. "Usually wet weather riding is something ...

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Video: Aprilia RSV4 promo video

James Keen, 03 April 2009 11:28

Aprilia have released this classy promotional video to coincide with the world launch of the new Aprilia RSV4. Visit the Aprilia RSV4 launch centre Read the world first ride report on the Aprilia RSV4 Check out next week's MCN for the full Aprilia RSV4 test report, on sale April 8.

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Poll: How excited are you about the new Aprilia RSV4?

James Keen, 31 March 2009 11:07

MCN wants to find out what British bikers think about the issues facing motorcycling today. That's why from now on we'll be running weekly polls to gather your opinions on all aspects of biking.  This week's question is: How excited are you about the new Aprilia RSV4? Aprilia RSV4 road test preview MCN will be riding the new Aprilia RSV4 ...

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