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Rallies: Sep 22 on

15 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES on in the UK. These are for the week starting September 22, 2004. Rallies FRIDAY September 24 QMCC Snake Bite Rally, Drumnagreah Hotel, County Antrim. 07703-460799. South Yorkshire Sidecar Club Camping Weekend, Ferry Boat Farm, Old Denaby, Yorkshire. 01977-640193. Ribcrackers Run to the Sun Party, Lumb Farm, Ripley, Derbyshire.

You rate the 05 bikes

15 September 2004

You rate the 05 bikes

The bikes of 2005 are on parade among the glamour of the Munich Bike Show all this week. We’ve been bringing you first pictures as the bikes were launched and asking for your reactions. If you...

In MCN: September 22

15 September 2004

In MCN: September 22

This week’s issue of MCN comes complete with a free supplement packed with all the new bikes of 2005. It’s the only way to stay on top of the rush of hot metal pouring out ready to thrill us next...

Off-Road: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of off-road events. These are those for the week commencing September 15, 2004. MOTOCROSS SATURDAY September 18 Wilden MXC, Kidderminster. 07778-396058. Twin-Shock SC, Glenochil -by-Alloa. 01383-732952. NIMC Ulster Championship, Donemana. 02871-338107. SUNDAY September 19 Glenrothes Youth MXC, Leuchars, Fife. 01333-340931. Luton and DMC, Toddington, Beds.

Rideouts: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. To check for more, or to organise your own, visit the Road Riding board in our Have Your Say forums. Click here. RIDEOUTS THURSDAY September 16 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. All week. Royal Oak, North Kelsey, Lincs. 7pm. 01652-678544. SATURDAY September 18 Track Sense Trail Ride, Hampshire. 08704-450600. Fasttrack...

Aprilia debuts its Strada

08 September 2004

Aprilia debuts its Strada

Aprilia has unveiled its new Yamaha-powered Pegaso Strada among the glitz of the Munich Bike Show. With an official launch on Tuesday morning (September 14) Aprilia uncovered a bike with...

Naked MZ goes public

08 September 2004

Naked MZ goes public

MZ launched its new MZ1000SF naked bike to the world at the Munich Bike Show on Monday (Sep 13). The firm has based it on its MZ1000S sports tourer, with a boosted midrange and a bikini fairing that...

Bike of the Year so far

08 September 2004

Bike of the Year so far

Which is your bike of the year… so far? With most firm’s 05 model ranges being launched at the Munich Bike Show from September 13 onwards, we’re asking for your nominations for the star so far. Will...

Trackdays: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS. These are for the week commencing September 15, 2004. THURSDAY September 16 Track Attack, Donington Park, Leics. 01332-819503. Speedfreak Trackday, Mallory Park, Leics. 01625-859969. FRIDAY September 17 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01332-677079. SATURDAY September 18 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, N Yorks. £120. 0870-8722532.

Race Meets: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of bike racing events being held in the UK. These are for the week commencing Sep 15, 2004. Road racing: Saturday September 18 Aintree MCC, Aintree Circuit, Liverpool. 01257-462216. New Era Road Racing, Pembrey, Dyfed. 01920 444205. Until Sunday. Classic Racing MCC, Snetterton, Norfolk. 01953-850677. Until Sunday. Sunday September 19 British Superbikes, Donington Park,...

Anti-diesel rally times

08 September 2004

Anti-diesel rally times

Thinking of joining in the KillSpills rally? It’s on in London on September 11 and aims to raise the issue of the risks of diesel spills to motorcyclists. Here’s the itinery: 11am Rally Riders arrive...

RiDER Power results

08 September 2004

RiDER Power results

Read the results of RiDER Power’s 10,000-biker survey – starting with the next issue of Ride – out from September 10. This year’s response has been so great the results have had to be spread over two...

Raptor updates for 05

08 September 2004

Raptor updates for 05

Cagiva`s Raptor 650 is updated for 2005 – and the firm promises more of them will be available in the UK. Only 50 came in last year due to supply problems. This year the Suzuki SV650-powered bike...

Revised R6 revealed

08 September 2004

Revised R6 revealed

Yamaha has upgraded its R6 to compete in the hard-fought 600cc sports bike class for 2005. The firm debuted its new-look bike on Tuesday afternoon (Sep 14) in Munich alongside a host of other new...

Sep 18 issue of MCN

08 September 2004

Sep 18 issue of MCN

The are 21 pages of MCN devoted to 52 new bikes including the brutal new 1050cc Triumph Speed Triple and bored out 650cc Daytona. Both the Honda CBR600RR and R6 have been heavily-revised to try and...

Diesel spills rally success

08 September 2004

Diesel spills rally success

The KillSpills rally in London to promote the dangers of diesel spills for motorcyclists took place on Saturday, September 11 with a huge turn-out riding from the Ace Cafe to Buckingham Palace. An...

Meet Jodi at Essex run

08 September 2004

Meet Jodi at Essex run

Blonde bombshell biking babe Jodi Marsh will kickstart the 2004 Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run on Sunday, September 12. Jodi – who recently joined MCN on a road test – will be at Ford’s Dunton...

05 Triumph line-up

08 September 2004

05 Triumph line-up

Triumph has unveiled its full 2005 line-up at the Munich Show – and it includes the new bigger-bore Daytona 650 MCN spied two weeks ago. Triumph’s Ross Clifford introduced the 2005 range claiming it...

E-clip: September 8

08 September 2004

E-clip: September 8

Give it a bit too much gas going round a corner at full tilt and this is what you can expect. Click here to watch the clip

Rossi designs new R6

08 September 2004

Rossi designs new R6

Not only is there a new R6 for 2005 – MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has worked with Yamaha to come up with a new paintjob for it. The bike was rolled out at Yamaha’s Munich bike show press...

05 Ducatis go on show

08 September 2004

05 Ducatis go on show

Ducati rolled out a host of stunning new bikes on Tuesday morning as it debuted its 2005 line-up at the Munich Bike Show in Germany. MCN was on hand to witness the world unveiling – which follows...

This week's bike meets

08 September 2004

This week's bike meets

MONDAY September 13 Castle of Comfort, East Harptree, Bristol. 7pm. 01761-221321. Lysley Arms, Chippenham, Wiltshire. 01249-652864. MFN, Shipley Gate, Notts. 01773-530313. Reubens Coffee House,...

This week's trackdays

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS. These are for the week commencing September 8, 2004. THURSDAY September 9 Infinity Trackdays, Brands Hatch. £199. 01252-400500. 100% Bikes Trackday, Cadwell Park. 0870-8722532. FRIDAY September 10 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor. 01332-677079. Phil Bevan Trackday and Supermoto, Pembrey, Dyfed. 07968-208132. SATURDAY September 11 Suzuki Performance...

2005 Suzukis

08 September 2004

2005 Suzukis

Suzuki has unveiled its line up for 2005 with the all new GSX-R1000 topping the bill. The GSX-R1000 gets a twin injection system with dual throttle valves and the capacity gets a boost from 988 to...

05 bikes = used deals

08 September 2004

05 bikes = used deals

With loads of new bikes breaking cover there’s the chance of a glut of great used bikes on offer as riders clear space in their garages for the new arrivals. You’ll always find the freshest additions...

Bike boom is back!

08 September 2004

Bike boom is back!

New bike sales for August were up by 7.6% compared to the same month last year. It’s the second month on the trot to see a rise and comes on top of Department for Transport figures showing bike...

05 Honda Wing and CRF

08 September 2004

05 Honda Wing and CRF

Honda has launched an enduro version of the CRF450R crosser – the 2005 CRF450X. Complete with electric start, halogen headlight, LED taillight and enduro-tuned suspension, the four-stroke promises to...

TnT Sport breaks cover

08 September 2004

TnT Sport breaks cover

Benelli is offering a new TnT Sport – designed to be the ultimate streetfighter. It was debuted at an official Benelli launch in Misano on Saturday September 11. The new bike combines elements of the...

Pro-Gatso ads mislead

08 September 2004

Pro-Gatso ads mislead

Claims used to support speed cameras have been ruled ‘misleading’ by the powerful Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA received a complaint after the London Safety Camera Partnership published a...

Rallies/Shows: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of shows, rallies and exhibitions. These are those for the week starting Sep 15, 2004. SHOWS SATURDAY September 18 RSPCA Motorbike Show, Animal Welfare Centre, Hull. 01482-343875. BMF Tail End 2004, East of England Showground, Peterborough. £8. 0116-254-8818. (See above) Fun Day, Hawkin’s Sports and Social Club, Cheslyn Hay, Staffs. 01922-418895. Festival of Transport...

More Munich Babes

08 September 2004

More Munich Babes

Not wishing to deprive you… here’s even more babes from the Munich bike show – which opened to the public on Wednesday (Sep 15). Check out the pictures and cast your votes for your favourites by...

05 KTMs go public

08 September 2004

05 KTMs go public

KTM revealed the RC8 Venom, a new naked protoype bike based on the RC8, at the Munich Bike Show on Tuesday morning (September 14). The bike is still in a concept stage but could easily be developed...

MT-01 heads 05 Yams

08 September 2004

MT-01 heads 05 Yams

Yamaha`s 2005 line-up includes a major update for the R6, a range of cracking new learner-friendly 125s and the brute force of the torque-laden MT-01. Read about the updates to the R6 in our separate...

More 05 Hondas

08 September 2004

More 05 Hondas

Honda has unveiled its complete 2005 line-up and, alongside the all-new CBR600RR, new Blade colours and other changes we published last week, there’s an all-new FMX650. It could prove a great city...

Make Gatsos pay!

08 September 2004

Make Gatsos pay!

Britain’s bike industry has stumped up the cash to save the cash-strapped nationwide Bikesafe initiative – and slammed the Government for failing to put its money where its mouth is. The Government...

All-new CBR600RR

08 September 2004

All-new CBR600RR

Honda has revealed its next generation CBR600RR for 2005 – and there’s a wealth of important updates including a 6kg weight cut, revised engine, frame and swingarm, new radial mount four-piston front...