2005

Year: 2005

Month: ALL

Corpse on pillion ride

21 October 2005

Halloween must be coming soon – Mexican police say a motorcyclist crashed in Tijuana on Sunday (Oct 23) with a helmet-wearing corpse strapped to his back. The rider lost control on a bend, then legged it – leaving his dead chum at the scene. Police have now started a murder inquiry and say the corpse had been dead for at least six hours before the accident.

Schools to 'think bike'

21 October 2005

A new strategy aimed at giving new drivers a better understanding of the risk they pose to motorcyclists is being launched at the NEC in Birmingham on Thursday (Oct 27). It is The Motor Cycle...

MCN Awards shown live

21 October 2005

The 50th Anniversary MCN Awards were broadcast live on Thursday evening – October 27. Interviews with the winners as they were announce were shown in a live webcast. Users could Click here to view...

We ride Supersport bikes

14 October 2005

We’ve just had the chance to ride the British Supersport championship winning bike and you can see the video here. We took Leon Camier’s Padgetts Honda CBR600RR and Pere Riba’s MSS Discovery Kawasaki...

Auctions does the deal

14 October 2005

When long-distance adventurer Graham Tillotson decided it was time to sell his 2001 Honda Dominator he tried a classified ad. No sale. Then he tried to sell on Ebay. No sale. Success only came when...

What?s On: Oct 19 on

14 October 2005

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Worldwide: October 19 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here...

Roadside recovery deal

14 October 2005

MCN are pleased to bring you a tailor-made bike breakdown recovery service in conjunction with NCi. Cover costs from £29.99 and the agent that comes to your aid will be a bike specialist. Click here...

Help trace stolen CRF450

14 October 2005

You can help a fellow MCN reader trace his stolen bike by keeping an eye out for a Honda CRF450R. The 02/03 Honda has a new Arrows exhaust, and a sump guard. It’s road registered, taxed till 05/06,...

Exotica up for grabs

14 October 2005

There are some pretty amazing bikes for sale on motorcyclenews.com at the moment and if you’ve got a bit of cash to splash then you can get yourself a really impressive ride. Check out the bikes...

Honda?s automatic bike

14 October 2005

Honda has launched a fully automatic concept bike at the Tokyo motorcycle show, which it promises will make it to full production. The DN-01 concept is a sports-tourer based around the Deauville...

Dainese bespoke event

14 October 2005

The first of a very limited series of Dainese Made-to-Measure events could see you with a suit made by the personal Dainese tailor of Valentino Rossi. Silvano Celi works closely with Valentino Rossi...

Suzuki Kawasaki split

14 October 2005

Suzuki has announced that it will be ending its model sharing deal with Kawasaki as early as 2007 after they found it was leading to confusion among buyers. The firm has previously expressed concerns...

Toseland event change

14 October 2005

The James Toseland signing due to take place at Ottaker’s Bookstores on Thursday 20th October in Milton Keynes has now been postponed. The World Superbike star will now be at the Milton keynes branch...

Hein Gericke in Aberdeen

14 October 2005

Hein Gericke is opening a new store in Aberdeen in Scotland, with BSB star Glen Richards attending the official opening on Saturday October 22, and Sunday October 23, 2005. The Hawk Kawasaki star...

MCN Oct 19: Correction

14 October 2005

Unfortunately due to errors in the design and printing process of Motor Cycle News, October 19, 2005 issue, there is an error on page one of the BikeMart pull-out. The advert for the Suzuki DR-Z...

Motohispania updates

14 October 2005

There are updates throughout the Motohispania range, now known as MH Bikes, with the new Furia Max range. The new Furia Max is available as a 50cc supermotard or enduro versioan and for 2006 features...

IN MCN - out Oct 19

14 October 2005

In the latest exclusive-packed issue of MCN, you’ll read how Road Safety Minister Dr Stephen Ladyman felt after his first ride-out in 12 years, and how he is going to make life safer for...

Clarkson attacks bikes

07 October 2005

BBC Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has attacked motorcycling yet again in a column published on the BBC Top Gear website. Commenting on proposed legislation to reduce bike noise limits, Clarkson...

BMW furniture?

07 October 2005

Occasionally you hear about a dedicated bike mechanic who takes his pride and joy in to his front room to work on it, but buying a bike specifically to use as furniture is a whole other level. This...

You judge MCN Awards

07 October 2005

We want the most informed audience in motorcycling to select the winners for three of the most important awards at the MCN 50th Anniversary Award Ceremony. Your votes will decide who wins the MCN Man...

What?s On: Oct 12 on

07 October 2005

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Midlands: October 12 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here...

Bargain runarounds

07 October 2005

With the dark evenings rolling in it’s time to start thinking about buying a cheap bike so your pride and joy doesn’t get ruined on salty winter rides. Check out the selection below for some bargain...

BMW to debut at NEC

07 October 2005

BMW is out to steal the NEC Show in Birmingham with a world premier of a new 2006 model. It will be shown for the first time on October 27 – to the world’s bike press. The show’s first public day is...

Gus Scott Auction details

07 October 2005

A large number of motorcycling stars have pledged items and will attend the Gus Scott Auction, in memory of the late motorcycle racer and journalist. Neil Hodgson hopes to be at the event, alongside...

Video: Stratosphere lives

07 October 2005

Here’s the video proof that Suzuki’s Stratosphere – the stunning six-cylinder 1100cc bike that represents the return of the Katana – is more than just a plastic mock-up. The download you can access...

Own a GSX-R750?

07 October 2005

MCN is looking for owners of Suzuki GSX-R750 K4 or K5 models to take part in a new feature in Motor Cycle News. We want to find out why you chose your bike, how you’re finding it, and the experience...

Butlins Auction success

07 October 2005

The live auction held as part of the www.motorcyclenews.com site users meet at the 50th Anniversary Butlins event raised almost £400 for chairty Riders for Health. Regular forum poster and huge Rossi...

Rossi becomes a bike cop

07 October 2005

Last month in MCN we revealed pictures of World champion Valentino Rossi riding a BMW for a TV ad, and now we’ve got the video. The ad is for an Italian Telecoms company and features Rossi as a...

Africa memorial ride

07 October 2005

A ride from England to Africa in memory of motorcycle humanitarian Simon Milward will take place in November and Decemer 2005. The ride will travel to The Gambia and Mali to raise awareness of the...

In MCN - out on Oct 12

07 October 2005

In this week’s exclusive-packed MCN (out on Wednesday, October 12), you can see: MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi writes exclusively for MCN We test the best ever Blade, the Ten Kate Vermeulen WSB...

American Chopper clips

07 October 2005

You can see clips from the new series of the cult American Chopper TV programme, created and provided exclusively for motorcyclenews.com by the Discovery Channel. To view the clips, click here. The...

Butlins bands rock on

07 October 2005

Our 50th Anniversary bash got off to a roaring start on Friday night with thousands turning out to dance the night away. The party kicked off on Friday night with bands such as the Po Boys, Queen B,...

Paris Show round-up

01 October 2005

The Paris Bike Show is in full swing with a mountain of new metal on show. This round-up brings together all our coverage of it so far. MCN was mob-handed in Paris to bring you the preview shows and...

Ready to roll for Butlins?

01 October 2005

Ready for the MCN Live! 50th birthday bash at Butlins, Skegness, this weekend? We are – and are looking forward to seeing as many site users as possible at our Saturday afternoon session in the Irish...

Britain's best Harleys

01 October 2005

All year, Harley-Davidson UK have been searching for the ultimate examples of the marque. The final was the main attraction at the Harley-Davidson Europe HQ Open House for HOG members on October 1,...

Live MCN Butlins Auction

01 October 2005

We’re auctioning some exclusive goodies at the MCN Butlins 50th Anniversary weekend. The auctions will be part of the www.motorcyclenews.com gathering in the Swinging Shillelagh Irish Bar between...