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Suzuki launches female rider initiative

Trevor Franklin, 21 July 2011 15:08

Suzuki GB has launched a dedicated web resource for females. The new Girl Torque web resource is aimed at providing all-things motorcycling to new and existing female riders as well as anyone requiring info to get into motorcycling. The series of web pages with all manner of biking topics can be found inside Suzuki GB’s website under the MY Suzuki ...

Harley-Davidson at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Trevor Franklin, 07 July 2011 12:23

Harley-Davidson’s representation at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed was huge. If it wasn’t the display of Harley machinery and promo ladies drawing the crowds to its stand, then it was to the chance to see stars of both bike and car worlds meeting with Bill Davidson, great-grandson of Arthur Davidson, one of the original co-founders of the American company. ...

Extreme motorcycle theft deterrent

Trevor Franklin, 08 April 2011 15:46

An industrious garage owner in Mexico has invented a revolutionary new anti-theft device that could be the perfect way to protect your pride and joy against against bike thieves. Fed up with his garage being robbed of equipment, the owner spread the word he had bought a Mexican Lion and it lived in his workshop. Sure enough, the locals caught ...

Silverstone needs you, or you or you…

Trevor Franklin, 20 September 2010 13:31

Silverstone circuit’s continued commitment to promoting world-class motorsport takes shape in a multi-million pound development of a new pit, paddock and conference complex at the Northant’s circuit. Due for completion in May 2011, the only stumbling block is what to call the new facility – this is where MCN readers can help. Silverstone would like MCN readers to help name ...

MCN Show: S1000RR Dreams do come true

Trevor Franklin, 05 February 2010 11:57

MCN is pleased to announce Peter Barden as winner of MCN’s competition to win a stunning new BMW S1000RR. Barden, 31, from East Yorks, looked to be the happiest man on the planet when MCN’s Editor Marc Potter handed over the keys to his prize on the opening day of the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show (4-2-2010). Barden was still ...

Honda VFR1200 technology made easy

Trevor Franklin, 14 January 2010 10:15

Honda has added an at-a-glance guide to its latest motorcycle technology. Honda VFR1200 info centre Even the most mechanically challenged members of the MCN team were able to understand the simple animations and graphics. If you want to be the envy of the pub by explaining the ins and outs of Honda’s DCT – the soon to be released automatic ...

Video: Triumph Rocket III Roadster promo

Trevor Franklin, 02 October 2009 12:14

Triumph's 2300cc Rocket III was launched in 2004 and has been seen in three guises up to now|: Rocket III, Classic and Tourer. For 2010 the original Rocket III and Classic are to disappear, making way for a completely new beast, the Rocket Roadster. The Roadster loses the cruiser appeal of chromed and polished metal and feet forward riding stance for ...