2008

Year: 2008

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Zero per cent finance deal on new Triumph Daytona 675s

27 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Triumph is offering all new 2008 models Daytona 675s with a tempting 0 per cent finance deal. Both the Triumph Daytona 675 and Daytona 675 SE are covered by the offer, which requires a 30 per cent...

Ban motorcycles over 600cc says road safety group

27 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

Motorcycles over 600cc should be banned, MPs have been told. Stephen Plowden, of influential road safety group the Slower Speeds Initiative, said the move was needed to reduce emissions. In a letter...

Video: Aprilia RSV-4 in action

27 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

Last Friday Aprilia revealed the prototype of its new RSV-4 WSB challenger at a dealer meeting in Italy – and thanks to video-equipped mobile phones you can now even see and hear it in action. The bike was fired-up on stage at its unveiling, allowing dealers present to hear its 1000cc V4 engine running through a race exhaust. Although the machine has no visible redline on the rev counter, it reads...

Drivers don't have to talk to flout phone laws

27 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

A shocking 45 per cent of car drivers admit to sending and receiving text messages while driving, research by the RAC Foundation shows. The RAC Foundation surveyed 2,000 users of social networking...

Video: BMW F650GS first ride

27 February 2008 by Phil West

Despite the 650 name, the BMW F650GS actually has a 798cc twin cylinder motor derived from the F800GS and has just been laiunched alongside its bigger sibling. MCN Road Test Editor Phil West travelled to South Africa to see if the motorcycle could better the ‘Funduro’ tag associated with its predecessor. Click here to watch the first ride of the new F800GS

MCN Daily 2702//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

27 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 52 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show MP Edward Leigh apoligises to bikers after accusing them of being tax dodgers, MPs have been told bikes over 600cc should be banned and Tom Sykes highsides GSX-R1000 in Almeria today Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let...

MP apologises for calling bikers tax dodgers

27 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

An MP has apologised for falsely claiming nearly 40 per cent of motorcycles are untaxed. Edward Leigh, Chairman of the Commons Public Accounts Committee, said in January: “Large parts of the biking...

"Bring anti-bike road safety policy to UK"

27 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

The UK should adopt a controversial Swedish road safety policy linked to calls for motorcycles to be banned, an influential road safety charity has said. Vision Zero sets the goal of eliminating road...

MCN Daily 26/02/08: Your daily video motorcycle news

26 February 2008 by Jack Thorpe, Sarah Carnell, Angus Farquhar

In episode 51 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we have the world’s first ride of the new Suzuki GSX-R600, Princes William and Harry get told not to ride to Africa and Casey Stoner says give Marco Melandri some more time. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know...

Visibility reducing barriers erected in Telford

26 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

New barriers that reduce visibility have been erected on a busy roundabout near Telford town centre. These pictures of the ‘Visibility Curtain’ were sent in by local biker Steve Shaw, who contacted...

“Euro politicians want to ban motorcycles”

26 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

Brussels politicians want us off the roads, according to the president of the Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers. European law makers intend to ban all motorcycles from the roads for...

Motorcyclist says driver hit him with a mallet

26 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

A man is standing trial in Edinburgh today, accused of hitting a motorcyclist on the head with a rubber mallet in a random attack at a set of traffic lights. Bernard Docherty is alleged to have driven...

MP Boris Johnson says motorcycles in bus lanes a “no brainer”

26 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

London Mayoral candidate Boris Johnson says he will allow motorcycles to use bus lanes in the city, if he is elected to the post during polling in May. Luton councils view on motorcycles in bus...

Streetfighter Hayabusa kit confirmed for production

26 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

BFO Motorcycles has confirmed it will produce a limited run of 100 frame kits to transform a donor Suzuki Hayabusa into a lightweight 170bhp streetfighter. The kit was revealed as a sketch in MCN last...

World first Suzuki GSX-R600 test: "The engine is lovely"

26 February 2008 by Adam Child

MCN Road Tester Adam Child has just had his first ride about Suzuki’s new GSX-R600 at Misano, Italy in very British-style mist and damp. He’s managing to tip toe around the circuit and his first...

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 First Ride!

26 February 2008 by Adam Child

MCN Road Tester Adam Child is at Misano in Italy waiting to ride the all-new 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600. The bike’s ready, Chad’s ready, now all he’s waiting for is the freezing fog to clear! The key...

Riders for Health offers GP paddock passes

25 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Charity group Riders for Health is set to auction off 2 pairs of premium paddock passes for every round of the 2008 MotoGP motorcycle racing championship, following a deal with race organiser...

KTM RC8 track verdict: "It will be the bike to beat"

25 February 2008 by Trevor Franklin

MCN Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin has just sampled the awesome new KTM RC8 on track at Ascari in Spain. This is what he says… Vide: KTM launch the RC8 superbike KTM RC8 test first...

Video: First impressions and action from the KTM RC-8 launch

25 February 2008 by Trevor Franklin

MCN Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is at Ascari in Spain where he has just had his first go aboard KTM’s stunning, all-new RC8. Check out the video below to see Trev’s first impressions of the...

Yamaha and Honda begin anti-collision technology test

25 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Yamaha and Honda are to join 12 car manufacturers in tests of new technology designed to prevent drivers making manoeuvres that endanger motorcyclists. The tests are being conducted by Japan’s...

"Princes William and Harry should go ahead with Long Way Down trip"

25 February 2008 by MCN Newsdesk

Princes William and Harry should go ahead with their plans for a Long Way Down-style ride through Africa despite security concerns, according to Charley Boorman. The princes had planned the 1000-mile...

MCN Daily 25/02//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

25 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 50 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we have the world’s first ride of the new KTM RC8, Troy Bayliss leads the World Superbike Championship after the first weekend and MCN gives James Toseland a good send off Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know...

Micron Delta Sport exhausts for Triumph Street Triple

25 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Micron has announced new Delta Sport slip-on exhausts for Triumph’s Street Triple. The exhausts are oval and available in two finishes. Stainless steel with a stainless endcap and titanium with a...

World first test: KTM RC8 lives up to the hype

25 February 2008 by Trevor Franklin

MCN Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is at Ascari in Spain where he has just had his first go aboard one of the most eagerly awaited bikes of the year – KTM’s stunning, all-new RC8. This is what he...

My one true love

25 February 2008 by shanaky35

My one true love my ZX10R but dont tell the misses

KTM RC8 World first test: first thoughts - it's a sure success

25 February 2008 by Trevor Franklin

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is in Spain testing KTM’s first superbike the RC8. This is an exciting new era for the Austrian manufacturer with its race-style dash and multi-function...

KTM RC8 test: First sighting

24 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

MCN Chief road tester Trevor Franklin has just arrived in Ronda, Spain for the first ride of the long-awaited KTM RC8 sports bike. Checking in to the hotel Trev spotted the bike on display in the...

Winter trackday practice

24 February 2008 by neil warrener

This is me in Tenerife 2 weeks ago with wife celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. You have to try and get some winter trackday practice in somehow dont you! She didn’t see the funny side.

Best start early

24 February 2008 by Ian Sadler

My grandson and MCN.

Please Think Bike

23 February 2008 by Andy C

Another great start to 2008! I have was involved in an “accident” at the end of January on my way to work. I was performing an overtaking manoeuvre, legally when the driver of the 4×4 decided to turn right into a driveway. This action taking me out with an impact of 50pm. I have now returned home after a two week stint in hospital and a further 6-8 weeks off work. My injuries are mainly internal...

World Exclusive: Aprilia RSV-4 official pictures

22 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Aprilia has released these first official pictures of the RSV-4 World Superbike racing motorcycle. The photographs show the finished model that Aprilia plans to campaign in the 2009 WSB championship,...

Get the BSB treatment for your motorcycle

22 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Any bike shop can bolt on a cheap exhaust can and call it ‘tuning’ – but if you’re serious about getting the best from your bike’s engine, then you’ll have to turn to the pros. That’s why Crescent is...

Craig Jones stunt riding on ice

22 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Here is a video of motorcycle stunt rider Craig Jones riding Harley Davidsons and Buells on a frozen lake in Sweden. The video shows the crazy stunt rider doing stoppies and stand up wheelies with a passenger over the front of the motorcycle. Birmingham-born Craig Jones has been riding motorcycles since the age of 14. In 2006 Craig Jones set a new world record for the longest stoppie while...

Steve Hislop enquiry moved to Edinburgh

22 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

The Scottish Court Service has moved the location of a fatal accident enquiry into the death of Steve Hislop from Jedburgh to Edinburgh, due to concerns the case could overwhelm the Jedburgh...

Brunstrom in hot water again over ‘offensive remarks’ made to member of the public

21 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

North Wales chief constable Richard Brunstrom is in hot water with the Independent Police Complaints Commission again – this time over ‘offensive remarks’ made to a member of the public. The IPCC has...

MCN Daily 21/02//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

21 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 48 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear that road pricing trials have been delayed, we test the new BMW F650GS and its a good day for the Brits in World Supersport Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three minutes then email us here to let us know what you think of the new show.