2004

Year: 2004

Month: ALL

Are you a BUMMER?

06 October 2004

It sounds like something straight from the playground, but it’s actually anti-speed campaigners who are labelling motorcyclists “bummers”! In a move that’s likely to both alienate and insult, the...

Signs promoting correct lane discipline will be trialled for a week by the Highways Agency in an attempt to clear congestion on motorways. Messages such as “Keep left unless overtaking”, and “Don’t...

Meet BSB stars in Essex

06 October 2004

Make your way to South Essex Motorcycles in Grays this weekend and you’ll have the chance to meet Yamaha’s British Superbike stars. Head for Giant Motorcycles in Kent and you’ll find the MCN Babes and...

Biking is getting safer

01 October 2004

The headline figures and continuous police crackdowns may have you believing riding a bike is more dangerous than ever. But latest figures from the Government itself reveal the accident rate for...

New face of the BMF

01 October 2004

Leon Mannings is the new chairman of the BMF. He was elected, at Saturday’s AGM in Leicester, to replace Sharon Nash – who held the post since October 1999. In his pitch Mannings told members: “The...

Off road: Oct 6 on

01 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road events being held in the UK. These are for the week commencing October 6, 2004. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY October 6 King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Hull, Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. THURSDAY October 7 Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY October 8 Edinburgh, Armadale, West Lothian. 01501-734404. Somerset, Highbridge, Somerset.

Wanted: Pan, R1 riders

01 October 2004

You could be joining the MCN road test team on Wednesday October 6 to ride an exciting new-for-2005 bike on the road and on the no-limits wide-open spaces of Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. We’re...

Race meets: Oct 6 on

01 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of road races, drag races, minimotos, sprints and supermotos taking place in the UK. These are those for the week commencing October 6, 2004. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 9 Hillsborough MCC Irish Superbikes, Bishopscourt, County Down. 02892-666447. New Era Road Racing, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01920-444205. North East MCRC, Croft, North Yorkshire. 01670-735235. ...

£25 for views on MCN

01 October 2004

You can have a big say in the future of MCN – and we’ll even pay you for your views. All you have to do is be available to travel to Sutton Coldfield on the evenings of either October 18 or October...

Visit MCN Butlins Bash for a day

01 October 2004

Our Butlins bash is on this weekend. Join in the fun as a day visitor. Day visitor tickets are available from the Butlins Skegness Day Visitors Entrance on Saturday and Sunday (for details of what...

In MCN - October 6

01 October 2004

This week’s MCN – out on Wednesday October 6 – comes with a FREE 12-page celebration of James Toseland’s WSB crown. Get the inside story on the tears, tension and triumph of Magny Cours PLUS: Free...

ESS sets the pace

01 October 2004

The European Superbike School is launching what it is hailing as the next generation of track day with every rider timed and grouped according to the pace they can really ride. The aim of the new...

K1200S tested in UK

01 October 2004

motorcyclenews.com user Andy Bacon got an extended test ride on the new BMW K1200S. MCN is about to conduct its first full test of the bike on UK roads (we’ve previously tested it in Germany and...

Rallies etc: Oct 6 on

01 October 2004

Each week we publish a list of Rallies and exhibitions being held in the UK. These are for the week starting October 6, 2004. RALLIES FRIDAY October 8 Silent Few MCC’s Middle Wicket Rally, Burnley, Lancashire. 01282-413694. MCN Autumn Spectacular, Butlins, Skegness, Lincolnshire. 0870-242-0870 (quote: motorcycle 034, see page 13). Mobile Chaos MCC Rally, Silverdale, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire.

Now is best time to buy

01 October 2004

The huge discounts on new and used bikes that we’ve seen this year look set to get smaller so now is the time to grab the last of the bargains. Slow sales in 2004 are forcing dealers to offer huge...

Join us at Morcott meet

01 October 2004

Got strong views about MCN? Come and put them to Editor Marc Potter at the White Horse Inn, Morcott, Rutland on Tuesday evening (October 5). Marc and Deputy Editor Ped Baker will be joined by other...

Bag an ex-demo deal

29 September 2004

It’s a cracking time to change your bike with dealers wanting to off-load their 2004 demo bikes and unused pre-registered bikes. Many are offering clearance sales on used stock, too. Sell yours...

BMW boss goes global

29 September 2004

BMW’s GB bike boss is on the move after just 10 months in the job. Pieter de Waal arrived in January with a stunning record of success in South Africa – increasing sales ten-fold in seven years. Now...

Bike meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. There is one near you. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet up with other riders. These are meetings on in the week starting on Wednesday September 29, 2004. They are listed by date. WEDNESDAY September 29 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn,...

Teen thriller from Derbi

29 September 2004

Looks like there’s never been a better time to be 17. Derbi has launched the gorgeous GPR125 race replica -complete with radial front brake caliper, upside-down forks, underseat exhaust, alloy frame...

Trackdays: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category then date. TRACKDAYS FRIDAY October 1 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, North Yorkshire. £120, 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk Track Attack, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-819503. SATURDAY October 2 Track Attack, Donington Park,...

Le cops nab our man

29 September 2004

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar is completing his last session at the European Superbikes School three day track course at the Norgaro circuit in France. He’s going quicker but is 90 Euros lighter in...

Hyosung's 05 surprises

29 September 2004

2005 could be the year you buy your first Hyosung. They may not have the cache of their Japanese rivals yet, but the new line-up – and their prices – could well turn your head. Suzuki’s SV650S is...

Rideouts: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS you can join in all around the UK. For others – or to organise your own, see our Rideouts forum. You’ll find it by selecting HAVE YOUR SAY from our main...

CCM back in business

29 September 2004

CCM is back in business. Spare parts should be available by the end of October and new bikes are expected to be on sale early next year. Founder Alan Clews, son Austin Clews, son Austin and...

Montesa 4-stroke here

29 September 2004

Montesa has launched a customer version of the four-stroke Cota 4RT trial bike Douglie Lampkin will ride in next year’s world championship. The move to a four-stroke (championship rules will ban...

Race meets: Sep 29 on

29 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, SPRINTS, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO, DRAG RACING AND HILLCLIMBS. These are those for the week commencing Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category, then date. ROAD RACING SATURDAY October 2 Classic Racing MCC, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01953-850677 or www.crmc.co.uk Darley Moor MCRRC, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01246-866537. Euro...

The funkiest 50 yet?

29 September 2004

Malaguti’s ultra-funky new 50 – the Drakon NKD – will be shown for the first time in the UK at the NEC Show from November 5. The six-speed 50 comes complete with radial front brake caliper, 3-spoke...

What's hot on this site

29 September 2004

We’ve been tracking the content that got most people most excited. And now here’s your chance to catch up with it all in one hit. The following stories are those that have the current highest scores...

E-Clip: September 29

29 September 2004

No one likes a show-off, so it’s refreshingly funny to see this one fall on his arse. To view the clip click here, and look under Crashes, for YZFR1 Stoppie Wheelie Crash.

Go naked for hot deals

29 September 2004

With a new half-faired 650 from Hyosung breaking cover and an updated Cagiva Raptor 650 on the scene for 2005, our focus on hot used deals this week is on naked and half-faired 600s. These all...

E-Clip: September 22

22 September 2004

Fonsi Nieto puts the brakes on Toni Elias during the 250 race at the Welkom MotoGP. Click here to view this clip

Trackdays: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS on in the UK. If you haven’t had a crack yet this summer, there’s still plenty of time and plenty of choice. Stop thinking about it and book that day off! You’ll never look back. THURSDAY September 23 Hottrax Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. £129. 01908-330445. Yamaha Thundercat Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. 01492-534070. Motorcycle Folly Trackday,...

Rideouts: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. For more, or to organise your own, go to our Have Your Say forums and look under road riding/rideouts. WED September 22 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. King Billy, Northampton. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm.

Tips DVD free with bikes

22 September 2004

A free DVD of riding tips is to be distributed to buyers of new and used bikes. The Motorcycle Industry Association is working with a TV company and other parties to make the DVD – which promises to...

Cash in on 05 updates

22 September 2004

With the launch of all the new 2005 bikes there will be some great deals on second hand bikes as riders upgrade to the latest model. A look through our BIKES FOR SALE section reveals some great...