February

Year: 2008

Month: February

New JPS replica suit from Carrera

14 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Carrera Leathers UK has launched this retro-cool JPS Norton replica suit and leather jacket. Utilizing old school styling and modern day technology, this is a totally unique suit to hit the...

Video: KTM Duke 690, 690 Enduro and 690 Supermoto in action

14 February 2008 by Adam Child, Chris Slade, Angus Farquhar

MCN Roadtester Adam Child was in Spain last week for the launch of the new range of bikes from KTM powered by the LC4 690cc engine and you can see the video action here. Check out the video below to see the KTM Duke 690, 690 Enduro and 690 Supermoto in action.

Official: Motorcycle tax evasion is just 6.5%

14 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

Department for Transport figures just released show that motorcycle tax evasion was just 6.5% in 2007 – not 38% as claimed just weeks ago when bikers were lambasted in Parliament for dodging tax. The...

Percy’s MV Agusta Brutale

14 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

Just when you think MV Agusta can’t possibly launch another limited-edition version of one of its bikes, another one crops up – and the Brutale is the latest in line for the treatment. The all-white...

New colour schemes for Shark helmets

14 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Shark hasn’t launched a new track focussed lid for 2008 however the lid manufacture has announced a few new colour schemes on their existing sport helmet range. The top of the range RSR2 is now...

Victorian Championship State Titles

14 February 2008 by Anonymous

The 1st round of the State Titles were held last weekend at Victoria’s State Motorsports Complex – Broadford Australia. A weekend of fast and close racing was enjoyed by the many spectators who attended. The 400cc class did not disappoint the crown and once again provided some of the most exciting racing on the day. This is an onboard video taken from the Number 31 RVF Honda, ridden by Ian...

Gallery: KTM RC4 leaked pictures

13 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Last week KTM leaked official sketches of the RC8’s little sibling, the RC4. The motorcycle first broke cover in 2007, testing in Cagiva Mito bodywork. On track it was only two seconds slower than the...

BMW's uncrashable motorcycle

13 February 2008 by Ben Purvis

However hard kit manufacturers try to make crashing safer there’s always set to be a risk if you come off your motorcycle – but now manufacturers are working on ways to make the very act of falling...

Chris Vermeulen Australia GP replica Suzuki GSX-R1000

13 February 2008 by Rob Hull

Stamford Superbikes is selling six of these Chris Vermeulen replica GSX-R1000s, the colour scheme used by the Aussie as a tribute to his protégé Barry Sheene at the Australian MotoGP last year. Only...

Bangkok bikers jailed

13 February 2008 by gary bullock

Spotted this article in last weeks BANGKOK POST here in BANGKOK. COURTS MOTORCYCLISTS SENTENCED One month's jail puts brakes on road racers ' POST REPORTERS The Dusit district court yesterday sentenced 140 motorcycle riders and their supporters lo one month in jail for racing on a public road. The motorcycle riders and their friends, 117 males and 23 females aged over 18, were rounded up at 2am on...

Ken Livingstone ‘costing lives’

12 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

Ken Livingstone could be causing injuries and deaths by suppressing findings which could dramatically cut road casualties, Tory MPs are set to tell Parliament. Read the report TfL doesn’t want you to...

Tag and beacon gets green light in London

12 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

Technology that could allow the London Mayor to make motorcycles pay the congestion charge could be up and running within three years. Read the bus lane report TfL is hiding Transport for London,...

Triumph USA

11 February 2008 by charlie colburn

I am a Triumph rider from as far back as 1964. I am now riding a 2006 Rocket 3 and love it. It is better than any thing Harley Davidson make, allthough I love the bonnevilles they are not large enough for the USA. Unless you are happy with being the little dog. The rocket takes no prisoners. Come on with the new 1700cc’s. Everything’s big in Texas.

Buell offers fixed-price insurance

11 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Buell has introduced a two-year, fixed price, insurance offer to encourage new riders to buy one of its machines. The deal provides fully comprehensive cover for £275 per year on all new models...

Safety conference on eliminating all risk on roads

11 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

An international conference begins tomorrow on a road safety policy which could threaten the future of motorcycling. Vision Zero aims to eliminate all deaths on the roads. View the programme...

What do we have to do to be seen?

11 February 2008 by Martyn

As speaking as one of the statistics, what do we have to do to be seen? Day light in October, dipped headlight doing 20-25 mph and a car pulls straight out of an office car park into my path. The police viewed it as just an ”unfortunate accident.” No action was taken against the driver. Bike is a write off. I’m still struggling on £71 ssp hoping to get the majority of the use back in my left hand...

MCN Daily 11/02//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

11 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 40 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Rizla Suzuki’s MotoGP team has today unveiled its 2008 GSV-R, World Supersport’s Jonathan Rea talks about pre-season training and the BMW R1200GS was the highest selling bike in January 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...

Ducati Desmosedici available to rent

11 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

A motorcycle rental company in the USA have taken the decision to rent out the Ducati Desmosedici. See the Ducati Desmosedici been built Watch MCN’s full test report on the Ducati Desmosedici The...

Are you up to riding with Nick Sanders?

09 February 2008 by roger murray

I am the mystery man RM otherwise known as Roger Murray as mentioned by El Jenco. TR is Ted Riley. Yes we were at Alrewas and met most of the riders when they left their bikes for transportation to Lisbon. We were supposed to tow them to Lisbon on trailers but there was a last minute problem and the trailers and straps which finally turned up were not adequate for the job and we simply refused to...

Mike the Bike

09 February 2008 by Ray Batt

Me on holiday in Malaga. We went up to Mike Hailwood’s Biker bar in the Mountains. Everyone should go!

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

08 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 39 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear that motorcycle casualties have risen in the past year, we report back from the world launch of the Triumph Speed Triple and Chaz Davies continues to impress 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 what you...

Triumph sets date for McQueen t-shirts

08 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Triumph is set to unveil the first in a range of Steve McQueen replica t-shirts on March 24, which would have been the actor’s 78th birthday. The shirts are officially endorsed by McQueen’s estate,...

Leon Haslam at Excel

08 February 2008 by binmon

This is Ming and Si meeting Leon Haslam at ExCel.

Suzuki middleweights join zero percent finance scheme

08 February 2008 by Liam Marsden

Suzuki has announced an addition to their zero percent finance scheme. The scheme will now include the majority of Suzuki’s middleweight motorcycles. The 30-month zero percent finance scheme will...

January motorcycle sales drop 5.2%

08 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

New motorcycle sales in January 2008 dropped 5.2% compared to the same time period in 2007. 6594 bikes were sold during the month, compared to 6955 motorcycles sold in January 2007. Honda sold the...

First impressions from the Triumph Speed Triple launch

08 February 2008 by Roland Brown

Triumph’s class-leading Speed Triple has received a subtle but significant makeover. Here’s what Roland Brown thinks of the result from the world launch in the Canary Islands. “The old phrase ‘if it...

Video: Nick Gale replica up and running

08 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Here’s a video of Nick Gale Custom Cycles starting up its replica of a 1960s Honda 500cc race motorcycle. The firm constructed the frame, tank unit, and fairing, and bolt in the engine from a Honda CB400/4. Nick Gale estimates the cost of the completed replica to be £8,000, which includes £500 towards the price of the donor-bike engine. For more information, see the latest issue of Motorcycle...

First Kawasaki ZX-10R is competition prize

08 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Kawasaki has announced the winner of a competition to win a 2008-spec ZX-10R. Stephen Crooks won the prize-draw, which was organised to attract customers to launch events conducted throughout...

Win Long Way Down replica BMW R1200GS

08 February 2008 by Rob Hull

This weekend you have the chance to win a very special one-off replica Long Way Down replica BMW R1200GS courtesy of TOTAL Excellium. After sponsoring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s Long Way Down...

Confused by bus lanes?

07 February 2008 by Gregg H

My tax disk clearly states that my TL, CBR1000 and Daytona are all bicycle! Does this mean I can use bus lanes?

Leon Haslam drifts the 2008 Honda Fireblade

07 February 2008 by Chris Newbigging

These amazing pictures show British Superbike star Leon Haslam drifting the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade at Brands Hatch yesterday. Leon and HM Plant Honda team mate Cal Crutchlow were riding the...

MCN Daily 07/02//08: Your daily video motorcycle news

07 February 2008 by Angus Farquhar

In episode 38 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show we hear that a survey claiming 38% of all motorcycles are untaxed may be flawed, we test four new 2008 1000cc bikes and Jorge Lorenzo beats his Yamaha team-mate to top the time sheets on the final day in Sepang Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes Check out the video below to catch up with all the news in just three...

Motorcycle casualties up

07 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

The number of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured has risen by 4% according to Government figures out today. Nearly half of car drivers don’t see motorcycles The number of bikers slightly...

Council admits false claim over speed

07 February 2008 by Steve Farrell

Essex County Council has admitted making a false claim about the number of people killed as a result of speed. Essex council plan to leave two inch potholes untreated The November issue of Essex Matters, the council’s magazine, claimed: “Eighty six people were killed on our roads last year, 36 of them because of speed.” The council now admits the number of people killed in collisions in which...

Video: 2008 1000cc superbike track and road test

07 February 2008

We’ve had all the top 2008 1000cc sports motorcycles out on track and on the road to bring you this years superbike test. We’ve put together a selection of videos below detailing how the Honda...

London gains extra Kawasaki dealership

07 February 2008 by Michael Carroll

Kawasaki has expanded the number of its dealers in London to five with the addition of Metropolis Motorcycles. The outlet has been established for 15 years, and plans to adapt its Vauxhall Cross site...