MCN reader Tony Hartfield used to own a Triumph Street Triple R, but he found it a bit lacking in certain areas. So he decided to build his own version, based on a new 2009 Triumph Daytona 675. Find a Street Triple for sale The result is a Street Triple R with a kick because it's powered by a full-on 126bhp ...
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- 27 January 2010
The Suzuki SV650 and SV650S are easy to overlook, but the fact is that they're cult machines and they changed the face of biking. Find a Suzuki SV650 for sale Read the Suzuki SV650 review Before the SV came along in 1999, there was very little choice for new riders looking for an easy-to-ride yet sporty and sexy first bike. The SV's sales ...
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- 21 December 2009
Motorcycle insurance costs are an important consideration for any bike buyer. That's why over the past few months MCN has been highlighting some of the best cheap-to-insure motorcycles out there. Get a motorcycle insurance quote now We've compared insurance groups on key models across all categories to find the bikes that are the cheapest to insure compared to their rivals. Retro ...
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- 18 December 2009
The MCN Babe Of The Year competition is back for the 7th year running. Entries have now closed, but you can view the full list of girls in our online gallery. Click here to view all the entries Your rankings have been counted and it's now up to the judges to decide who will make it through to the final six. Successful entrants ...
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- 11 December 2009
In the 10 years since its launch in 1999, Suzuki have sold 20,700 SV650s in the UK alone. Find a Suzuki SV650 for sale Suzuki SV650 buyers guide Here just a few of those owners pay tribute to the bike that launched their biking careers, got them back on two wheels, took them on track and carried them to work ...
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- 03 December 2009
Finding cheap motorcycle insurance has always been important but in today's economic climate many riders are finding it more of a priority than ever before. Luckily, finding cheap motorcycle insurance quotes has never been easier. Whether you've been riding for years. Or are loooking at a motorcycle, scooter or moped for the first time as a cheap form of transport, easy savings of £100s are ...
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- 20 November 2009
Yamaha WSB rider Ben Spies took victory in the first World Superbike race at Portimao. Brit Jonathan Rea claimed second for the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team and Aprilia rider Max Biaggi finished 3rd. Shane Byrne finished in 4th place for Sterilgarda and Ducati Xerox rider Michel Fabrizio placed 5th. 1 19 Spies B. (USA) Yamaha YZF R1 38'15.390 (158,442 ...
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- World Superbikes
- 25 October 2009
Brit Cal Crutchlow placed 2nd in World Supersport qualifying for the Yamaha WSS team. Crutchlow finished just behind Parkalgar Honda rider Eugene Laverty. Third spot went to Italian Michele Pirro of the Yamaha Lorenzini by Leoni team. Fourth went to Hannspree Ten Kate rider Kenan Sofuoglu and fifth was claimed by Spaniard Joan Lascorz riding for Kawasaki motocard.com. 1 50 Laverty ...
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- World Superbikes
- 24 October 2009
The BMW F800R is an 800cc parallel twin road bike from BMW, built to take on the likes of the Triumph Street Triple and Honda Hornet. Take a closer look at it in our video road test. Find a BMW F800R for sale Read the BMW F800R review Zoom & Watch more videos on MCN | TV http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // ...
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- 06 September 2009
If you're 17 and looking for a first bike, it has to be cool. Big name suspension parts like Marzocchi USD forks and a Sachs shock would be good. So would radial brakes, tasty spoked wheels, digital clocks and a funky exhaust. But it can't break the bank. Thankfully Czech motorcycle manufacturer Blata are offering all this on their new Motard 125 for £2,800 ...
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- 06 September 2009
