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Suzuki GSX-R1000s ‘recalled’ for extra frame bracing

MCN News Desk, 04 February 2009 16:03

Owners of 2005/2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000s can to hear from Suzuki soon, following reports of frames cracking around the headstock. VOSA hasn’t deemed the incidents - which occurred following ‘extreme situations’ including heavily-landed wheelies - worthy of a full recall, but Suzuki aims to fit every bike of the period with extra bracing. All owners, including those buyers of used machines, will ...

Father reunited with Sunbeam motorcycle

MCN News Desk, 03 February 2009 10:49

Two sons have reunited their 77-year-old father with the Sunbeam S7 Deluxe he rode in the 1950s. Paul and John Kilminster from Guernsey spent 17 years tracking down KNM 664, which their father Dave had bought for £145 in May 1955. Kilminster used the bike as his daily commute and for trips to everywhere from Newquay to the south of ...

Revealed: Yamaha's plans for a two-wheel-drive GTS1000

MCN News Desk, 22 December 2008 11:41

For the first time we can reveal what might have been for Yamaha if the firm's hub-centre-steered GTS1000 had proved a sales success. These images show the designs for two bikes which were under development during the early 1990s when the GTS was on sale, both with input from the one of the GTS's designers, Hiroshi Takimoto. First is a ...

James Blunt test rides Ducati Monster 1100

MCN News Desk, 10 December 2008 14:03

Chart topping British singer James Blunt was spotted zipping round Italy on a new Ducati Monster 1100 last week. The You're Beautiful singer was in the city as guest editor of the Rome edition of Metro newspaper. He took time out from his editorial duties to tour the city with a group of bikers from Ducati Roma. He said: "The ...

New BMW dealership for Cardiff

MCN News Desk, 04 December 2008 15:53

Riders Motorcycles based in Bristol and Bridgwater are extending their reach across the South West with the opening of a new BMW Motorrad dealership in Cardiff. The company, formed in 1976, has two existing motorcycle dealerships, a Bridgwater site which opened in 1989 and a Bristol store which opened in 2003. Both sites supply Harley-Davidson, Ducati and Buell motorcycles and ...

KTM truck stolen from NEC show

MCN News Desk, 21 November 2007 11:30

KTM has just confirmed that a KTM-branded truck was stolen from outside the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC show last night (Tuesday, November 20, 2007). The 7.5 tonne truck is carrying KTM’s brochures and press kits for the show, as well as clothing, accessories and KTM Powerparts. The truck is fully branded in black/orange KTM colours. The MAN 3500's registration ...

MCN's Babe of the day

MCN News Desk, 15 September 2007 00:30

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Michelin recalls Pilot Power tyre

MCN News Desk, 18 June 2007 14:56

Michelin has announced it is to recall some of its Pilot Power and Pilot Power 2CT front tyres due to a defect in the tread. The recall revolves around French-made Michelin Pilot Power and 2CT tyres, and only affects 120/70 ZR17 front rubber. Michelin says owners with Pilot Power and Pilot Power 2CT front tyres in 120/70 ZR17 size should ...