2007

Year: 2007

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Pfeiffer wins 2007 European Stuntriding Championships

16 September 2007 by Chris Newbigging

At last weekend’s European Stuntriding Championships in Amsterdam, Holland, BMW Motorrad’s Chris Pfeiffer successfully defended and retained his European title for 2007. The 36-year-old German rider...

Last chance to decide the winners of Britain's Got Biking Talent

15 September 2007 by Dan Thornton

Today is the final day your votes can decide the winners of the Britain’s Got Biking Talent competition, with the winners appearing in the 2008 Carole Nash calendar. Our celebrity judges have picked...

Biodiesel-powered BMW breaks world land speed record

15 September 2007 by Ben Purvis

A custom-built biodiesel motorcycle has shattered the World Land Speed Record for diesel motorcycles at the BUB International Motorcycle Speed Trials at Bonneville Salt Flats, achieving a speed of...

MCN's Babe of the day

15 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

MCN’s Babe of the day

MCN in Ibiza

14 September 2007 by Gary Thomas

Hi, this is me in Ibiza last week

Just call out my name...yeah, right!

14 September 2007 by Steve Carling

I was riding along the A45 near Rushden when my ZX-7R caught fire. I bailed out asap. The bike was burnt but salvagable. The three emergency services arrived, called by motorists who stopped to help. I called the AA, the fourth emergency service, and asked for recovery. They told me to ring back when the fire boys had given the bike the OK to be transported. I did. The AA sent a van, not equipped...

Millionaire Gifts Ambulance Bikes

14 September 2007 by Ben Purvis

A fleet of motorcycles owned by St John Ambulance in London has been boosted by a donation from millionaire businessman, Rodger Dudding. Two new Honda Pan Europeans were presented last week, doubling...

Approved Used Suzukis

14 September 2007 by Ben Purvis

Suzuki has launched an approved used bike scheme. Available at selected Suzuki dealers, the ‘Suzuki Used Approved’ scheme offers to a mandatory provenance check, a six-month guarantee and a roadside...

My CBs

14 September 2007 by Anonymous

A CBX with a New CB750/ www.hondacb1300.net

Government’s ‘no comment’ on 3,500 strong ‘sack Brunstrom’ petition

14 September 2007 by Steve Farrell

Government has refused to comment in response to petition calling for North Wales chief constable Richard Brunstrom to be sacked which gained over 3,500 signatures. The petition called for Brunstrom...

Most bike crashes caused by drivers

14 September 2007 by Steve Farrell

Two-thirds of motorcycle accidents are caused by other road users, according to leading bike insurer Carole Nash. The firm has called for the driving test to be updated to include more motorcycle...

MCN's Babes of the day

14 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

MCN’s Babes of the day

St Mary's loch

14 September 2007 by skidlidsyd

Last weekend I went from Newcastle, waited at Hexham roundabout met my other two mates and went off up to Brampton, Longtown, Langham via a7. We went down the country lanes to St Marys loch, seeing the group of sports cars as well as lots of bike groups on the way we figured they must be good roads. There’s a good camp site just by the pub, handy for supper, especially at three pound a night. Good...

BMW F800ST

13 September 2007 by Trevor Franklin

Anyone with the age-old problem of a 29-inch or less inside leg measurement will know all too well the difficulty in finding a bike that allows you to get both feet, or even tip-toes, flat on the floor at standstill. Custom bikes, cruisers, custom-cruisers aren’t everyone’s cup of Typhoo, but at least they have low seat heights. For a more sportier way of life the occasional imported Japanese...

Wedding cake

13 September 2007 by Gerard Hanley

Myself and Pamela got married last month, and guest of honour on top of our cake was an edible model of my Honda Hornet 600. Even the Scorpion can was reproduced, and the date of the wedding was the...

2008 Kawasaki 250cc Ninja - Hit or Miss?

13 September 2007 by Ben Purvis

The first pictures of Kawasaki‘s forthcoming 2008 Ninja 250 motorcycle are circulating on the internet – and we can reveal it’s just one element of a whole new range of 250cc, four-stroke parallel...

Spy photos of new Kawasaki in Barcelona

13 September 2007 by Fernando

Here are spy photos taken in Barcelona of a new Kawasaki model, seems to be a 250cc.

Video: Ducati Desmosedici first test

13 September 2007 by Michael Neeves

MCN road tester Michael Neeves has just sent the first pictures and video from Mugello, where he is today riding the Ducati Desmosedici RR. The test was scheduled to take place at Misano one week ago,...

One week left to vote for Britain's best motorcycles

13 September 2007 by Dan Thornton

You’ve got until September 21st 2007 to make sureour vote is counted in the Carole Nash Britain’s Got Biking Talent competition. Votes have been rolling in for the 50 finalists, and when the...

MCN News Idol: Tell the world about your motorcycling background

13 September 2007 by Tony Carter

MCN is looking for 10 of the UK’s best biking people to become our News Idol roving reporters for their local two-wheeled world. We are after the pinnacle of British bikers to bag the best...

MCN's Babes of the day

13 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

MCN’s Babes of the day

Car design must change

12 September 2007 by rustydave

Hit off my bike by a driver who had his Collie dog on the front passenger seat, while eating an ice cream, in a national speed limit area. I was doing 45mph on my 1000cc bike, proper use of speed applied. If I was on a smaller machine I would have been crushed. The size and weight of my bike helped me in the impact, reducing my injuries. I was hospitalized, but not my fault, as the 16 witnesses...

South African track day

12 September 2007 by track-daze

How’s this for a track day in South Africa? www.track-daze.co.za

British Switch:Blade kit converts 1990s FireBlades to modern streetfighters

12 September 2007 by Chris Newbigging

An off-the-shelf kit to turn 1990s Honda CBR900RR FireBlades into stunning moder custom streetfighters is about to go into production from UK firm BDO Motorcycles. The motorcycle is designed to be as...

Tragic loss

12 September 2007 by guzzivee8

Biker dead because of stolen chevron sign. Can’t believe that some moron would take such a sign leading to such a tragic death of Cyrus Calligan and leaving two children fatherless. thisisbristol.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145365&command=displayContent&sourceNode=145191&contentPK=18365073&folderPk=83726&pNodeId=144922 It would be interesting to know when the sign was last inspected and/or...

2008 Honda CRF450R and 2008 Honda CRF250R revealed

12 September 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Honda has revealed the 2008 Honda CRF450R and 2008 Honda CRF250R flagship motocross and enduro motorcycles. The two motorcycles have been given a series of detail changes and redesigned parts to keep...

Tickets on sale now for Ride for Rights 2007

12 September 2007 by Steve Farrell

Tickets are now on sale for MCN and Rider Connect’s Ride for Rights 2007. MCN and rider’s rights group Rider Connect are calling on motorcyclists to join our mass ride in London on October 20 against...

New colours for the 2008 Kawasaki ER6n

12 September 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Kawasaki has revealed the 2008 Kawasaki ER6n. The 2008 model will be unchanged from previous motorcycles, but will be available in three colourschemes. The 2008 Kawasaki ER6n will be offered in a pure...

Kawasaki VN2000 gets a traditional cruiser look

12 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

The 2008 Kawasaki VN2000 cruiser motorcycle has been given a classic makeover with just a few changes to alter the motorcycle’s attitude. It has been labelled as the Kawasaki VN2000 Classic but most...

New colours for the 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle

12 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

The 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle gets a brand new look thanks to an all-white paint scheme, red seat and red spokes on the wheels. The 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle is also available in traditional...

Colour changes for the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle

12 September 2007 by Ben Purvis

Kawasaki has revealed the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R, and although the motorcycle remains mainly unchanged, there are three colour options. The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R is available in plain blue or black, or a...

See the 2008 Kawasaki KXF's in action

12 September 2007 by MCN

Here you can see more pictures of the 2008 Kawasaki KXF motorcross machines in action. To take a look at the Kawasaki 2008 motorcycle range: click here

2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle revealed

12 September 2007 by Chris Newbigging

The first pictures of the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle reveal Kawasaki is going all-out to win back riders with an extreme new ZX-10R, following the contraversial rounded look of the 2006 Kawasaki...

BP Petrol Anti Biker Discrimination

12 September 2007 by sarah warren

I visited a BP petrol station at Colchester Rd, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PY. This station has recently undergone some improvements and now contains a limited stock of Marks and Spencer products. The refurbishment has increased queues for the pumps and quite frequently results in lengthy waiting times to pay. On Wednesday 29th August I pulled into the station on my motorcycle to fill...

2008 Kawasaki motorcycles revealed here

12 September 2007 by MCN News Desk

Kawasaki is releasing the 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle range today, and we’ll be adding each new Kawasaki motorcycle as details are released. By clicking on the images on each article, you’ll be able to download an image suitable for use as a desktop wallpaper. The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle

Video: Onboard lap of the Salzburgring on the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa

12 September 2007 by Adam 'Chad' Child

We’re already brought you action and opinion on the world first ride of the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa in our first test video, but now you can enjoy a flying lap of the Salzburgring on the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa with MCN road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child. So strap yourself in as the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa rockets up to 300km/h on the straights (in fifth gear), and the new sharper...