Fancy riding a Royal Enfield on an 11-day all-terrain journey to the magnificent Taj Mahal? The Rajasthan Motorcycle Challenge is looking for riders to take part in their 1100 mile event in aid of charity Scope. They claim that the sights, colours and sounds of India will ensure that participants have a life-changing experience. The journey will take riders from Delhi ...
- Riding & Events
- Touring & travel
- 26 June 2009
The Aprilia Shiver GT has been ridden and rated by MCN - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Aprilia Shiver GT review Read the Aprilia Shiver GT first ride report "Aprilia knows how to make a motorcycle handle well, and the Shiver GT benefits from that knowledge. Steering is precise without being twitchy or unstable, ...
- Motorcycle News
- First rides & tests
- 15 June 2009
Flick through the digital magazine below for everything you need to know to prepare for life on two wheels. Get 3 issues of RiDE magazine for £5 The New Rider magazine, which came free in this month's RiDE magazine, is the perfect introduction to motorcycling. It features the steps involved in getting your licence, a head-to-toe kit guide, how to find ...
Get your free 24-page guide to the Isle of Man TT in this week's issue of MCN, on sale June 3. The pull-out guide featuring a who's who of riders, the secrets to Guy Martin's success and McGuinness on what makes a TT winner. Don't miss page 23, which has a map of the TT course highlighting the best spots ...
- Motorcycle News
- General news
- 03 June 2009
British rider Bradley Smith held off a last lap challenge from Nico Terol to take victory in the 125 GP at Mugello. This gives the young Bancaja Aspar Team rider the points he needs to take the lead in this year's championship. Jack & Jones Team rider Nicolas Terol had to settle for second place, leaving Smith's team mate Spaniard Julian Simon to claim ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 31 May 2009
Fiat Yamaha rider and current championship leader Jorge Lorenzo has secured pole position on the grid for tomorrow's Mugello GP clash. The 22-year old Spaniard put in a 1'48.987 lap of the Italian circuit to secure the top spot on the time sheets. Ducati Marlboro rider Casey Stoner qualified second, leaving Loris Capirossi to take third for the Rizla Suzuki squad. ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 30 May 2009
A new waistcoat with a built-in airbag system claims to revolutionise bike safety. The Motoairbag automatically inflates when the wearer leaves the seat during an accident. The waistcoat is fastened to the rider’s body with adjustable straps. The waistcoat is worn over normal riding gear and attaches the rider to the seat of the bike with a cable and hook. To activate the system needs to feel a certain ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Leathers, jackets & suits
- 21 May 2009
British Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow topped the World Supersport time sheets in qualifying at Monza. Crutchlow, onboard a Yamaha World Supersport team YZF-R6, lapped the Italian circuit at 1'49.706. Close behind him in third place was Crutchlow's team mate Fabien Foret. Sandwiched between the Yamaha duo was Spanish Kawasaki Motocard.com rider Joan Lascorz, with less than a tenth of a second ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- World Superbikes
- 09 May 2009
A dark new drama series about the exploits of a notorious outlaw motorcycle gang will premiere on Bravo May 12 at 10pm. The show, 'Sons of Anarchy', follows a motorcycle gang who will do everything in their power to protect their small Californian town from drug-dealers, greedy corporate hands and overzealous law enforcers. At the same time, they're also intent on preserving ...
- Motorcycle News
- General news
- 06 May 2009
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- 30 April 2009
