May

Year: 2005

Month: May

Cut price Exotica

27 May 2005

There are so many different options to choose from when buying a new bike but it’s hard to resist the sexy bikes that stand out from the crowd and there are some great deals on that kind of exotica in...

Sachs drops prices

27 May 2005

Sachs has announced that it is cutting huge amounts off it’s stylish 125cc bikes the XTC125 and the X-Road 125. The £800 price cut makes the XTC 125 only £400 more than the market leading Honda...

See Sheene?s RG500s

27 May 2005

The organisers of the Sheene Run around Rugby town centre have managed to secure two of Sheene’s World championship RG500s. The bikes have been in Australia since Sheene emigrated there 21 years ago...

What?s On: June 1 on

27 May 2005

We’ve changed our What’s On listings to 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 The North Scotland South East England South West England Wales

In MCN out on June 1...

27 May 2005

The June 1 issue of MCN reveals James Toseland’s secrets of success as he celebrates his first home WSB victory. PLUS: Why the experts agree – speed cameras don’t save lives PLUS: Unseen Silverstone...

Classic Bike Stamps

27 May 2005

The post office is issuing two limited edition sets of stamps to celebrate the greats of British motorcycling, including the legends Geoff Duke and John Surtees. The first of the two sets was issued...

Events: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS, RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing May 25, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY May 27 Skyra GB’s Moorland Fling Bike Show and Party, Dartmoor, Devon. 07863-394872. SATURDAY May 28 Skyra GB’s Moorland Fling Bike Show and Party, Dartmoor, Devon. 07863-394872. Driffield Bike Carnival, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire. 07931-744562 or...

DVLA lost your licence?

20 May 2005

MCN is looking for people who have had their category-A bike entitlement deleted by the DVLA. If you’ve recently updated your licence to a photo card, registered a change of address or added a...

Bikes on TV: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, May 25. KEY TO CHANNELS: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport Wednesday 25 11am MM Natural Born Racers...

BMW Adventure special

20 May 2005

BMW has launched a special edition version of its R1150GS Adventure, offering even more focus on enduro and long distance riding. The bike takes the already off-road focused Adventure and adds the...

In MCN - out on May 25

20 May 2005

In this week’s issue of MCN – out from Wednesday May 25 – celebrate the new laws which tackle the menace of bad drivers… PLUS: NW200 – special regional issue with the North West on the front in...

Interest free Suzukis

20 May 2005

Suzuki has launched a new finance deal on all its 650cc bikes letting you pick one up for next to nothing. For just a £1 deposit you can walk away with either a faired or unfaired Bandit 650, SV650...

Honda stars at open day

20 May 2005

British Superbike stars Michael Rutter and Karl Harris will be at the Gants Hill branch of Hein Gericke for an open day on Sunday, May 29. The Honda riders will be there to meet visitors, sign...

Bike Meets: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing May 25, 2005. WEDNESDAY May 25 Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Thringstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or www.kirkbymallorycoachhouse.com. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 6pm. 01980-629247. Duke of York,...

Video: our BMF ride-ins

20 May 2005

Hundreds of you joined us for the MCN Ride-ins to the BMF Show. We’ve already added some video over the weekend, now there’s more – including a complete 2 minute clip (6.5mb) of everyone leaving from...

Cops out for Silverstone

20 May 2005

Watch out if you are heading to Silverstone this weekend for the British round of the World Superbike championship, the police will be out in force. Northants police has issued a warning to all...

Watch the TT win a CBR

20 May 2005

Anyone taking the ferry over to the Isle of Man TT will be in with a chance of winning a brand new Honda CBR600RR and insurance for a year. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is celebrating 175...

Going to Silverstone?

20 May 2005

If you’re going to Silverstone for the World Superbikes this weekend then MCN wants to talk to you. We’re looking for people that have… Gone to every round – How many rounds of the series will you be...

Taste FHM Music TV free

20 May 2005

Birds, bikes and good music – sounds like a recipe for a good night on the box – and they’re all among the key ingredients on FHM Music TV which went live on May 20. Follow the link below to get a...

Yamaha's maxed out 250

20 May 2005

Yamaha has plugged the hole in its scooter range with the launch of the new Xmax 250 scooter. The new 4-stroke scooter is designed to take the style of the successful Tmax 500cc auto and make it...

Rideouts: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS and TOURS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY May 25 King Billy, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 7pm. 01604-621325. PLMCC beginners/intermediate, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SUNDAY May...

BMF Show: Sunday

20 May 2005

Brighter weather for the final day of the annual BMF Show saw even more motorcyclists make the trip to the East of England Showground on Sunday, May 22, 2005, to enjoy the bikes, bargains and the odd...

Track Events: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing May 25, 2005. HILLCLIMB SATURDAY May 28 National Hillclimb Association, Gurston Down, Wiltshire. 01278-786377 or www.nhca.co.uk. SUNDAY May 29 National Hillclimb Association, Gurston Down, Wiltshire. 01278-786377 or www.nhca.co.uk. ROAD RACING FRIDAY May 27 Southern 100 MCR Ltd, Billown Circuit, Isle of...

Riders flood ferry

20 May 2005

This year’s North West 200 races in Northern Ireland provided a record-breaking year for ferry company Stena Line with almost 700 bikes squeezing on to just one of their boats. The ferry firm, who...

Join our ride-ins to BMF

20 May 2005

Join one of our ride-ins to the BMF Show on Saturday, May 21 and we’ll save you £2 off the gate price (cutting your entry fee down from £14 to £12). Anyone can join in either of our massed ride-ins...

Test ride for MCN

20 May 2005

MCN needs you to take part in the testing of a new 163bhp machine. Do you live for fast bikes, fast roads and the odd trackday? Do you and three friends own 1000cc superbikes? If yes, you are...

Hibernian drops Ireland

20 May 2005

Irish riders will have one less choice for their insurance from July 1 after Hibernian Insurance decided to pull out of the country. The firm stated increased liability for pillion riders and the...

BMF Show: Saturday

20 May 2005

The annual BMF SHow kicked off today, Saturday May 21 at the East of England showground with bright weather in the early morning prompting a good turn-out, in addition to the masses of bargains and...

Off Road: May 25 on

20 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting May 25, 2005. SCRAMBLE SUNDAY May 29 Pre 65 Motocross Club, Maylandsea, Essex. 01279-504966 or www.pre65.org.uk. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY May 25 Hull, Yorkshire. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Poole,...

Rideouts: May 18 on

13 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS and TOURS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY May 18 King Billy, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 7pm. 01604-621325. PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SATURDAY May 21 Run to...

In MCN - out on May 18

13 May 2005

This week’s issue of MCN features reaction and analysis on Steve Hislop’s air accident investigation verdict of the kind you won’t find anywhere else. Download a video flick-thru of this week’s issue,...

Join Bike at Ace Cafe

13 May 2005

Bike magazine cordially invites you to join them at London’s Ace Café on Wednesday, May 18 at 6pm. The team will be showing off its long term test bikes and wants to get your opinions (especially if...

Better bunch of Bandits

13 May 2005

What better encouragement to drag myself out of bed before lunchtime on a sunny Sunday than an invite from the Bandit and SV Owners Club to join one of their rideouts? Luckily the starting point was...

Marshal for track time

13 May 2005

Fancy earning yourself some free track time? The European Superbike School are looking for more marshals for their track events, and in exchange you can claim cash or track action for yourself. You...

Video: KTM 950SM

13 May 2005

MCN road tester Adam Child has just got back from the world launch of the new KTM 950SM and we grabbed him to get his first impressions. “The 950SM is like no other supermoto,” said Chad. “They just...

Events: May 18 on

13 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS, RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing May 18, 2005. SHOWS SATURDAY May 21 BMF Show 2005, East of England Showground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. 0845-090-0157 or www.bmf.co.uk. HJs Bike Show, Masonic Hall, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. 01225-359132. SUNDAY May 22 BMF Show 2005, East of England Showground,...