August

Year: 2009

Month: August

Scorpion support biker charity

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Scorpion exhausts have shown their support for the BHCB (Big Hearted Charity Bikers) by raffling off a voucher for one of their exhaust options. The British exhaust aftermarket specialists are long...

RamAir filters now available in the UK

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

You can now purchase RamAir filters in the UK after VE (UK) signed up to be the exclusive distributor for the UK. RamAir filters have a true racing pedigree in motorsport covering all aspects, from...

R&G release protectors for £40K Ducati GP replica

21 August 2009 by Rob Hull

R&G Racing has now releases products for the world’s only true MotoGP replica – the Ducati Desmosedici RR. With each Desmosedici costing around £42,000 new during its short production run from 2007 to...

2010 Honda CRF250 first ride!

21 August 2009 by Adam Duckworth

First ever fuel-injected 250 MX-er ridden! Honda has scrapped its biggest-selling motocross bike of the past decade and replaced it with an all-new fuel-injected machine – and MCN has ridden it.

New Yoshimura titanium Monkey bike exhaust

20 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Yoshimura Japan has just announced this new full titanium race system…for Monkey bikes! Compare and buy Yoshimura exhausts in the MCN Shop It’s shaped like a GP megaphone silencer that reduces...

North Wales campsite bans bikes

20 August 2009 by Steve Farrell

A campsite in North Wales makes its feelings towards bikers clear – with a sign stating ‘No motorcycles’. The picture was sent to us by a reader supporting our Reclaim North Wales campaign, which aims...

Sign to save Moto Guzzi’s historic factory

20 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Workers at the Moto Guzzi factory are pleading for your support in overturning a decision to close the historic Mandello del Lario factory. Click here to sign the petition Workers are hoping that...

Help corner DVLA

20 August 2009 by Steve Farrell

The DVLA has yet to agree to an MCN proposal which could end the fiasco of lost motorcycle licences despite a petition backing the call. Click here to sign the petition Our proposal could end the...

Support floods in for MCN’s Reclaim North Wales campaign

20 August 2009 by Steve Farrell

Readers have contacted MCN in droves to give their backing to our campaign to reclaim North Wales for motorcyclists. We’re challenging North Wales Police’s treatment of motorcyclists – described...

Ilmor MotoGP bike for the road revealed

20 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

GP Motorsports is to sell a road-legal version of the Ilmor MotoGP bike from as little as £15,000! Powered by a tuned Aprilia SXV550 engine, the ex-MotoGP chassis has new engine mounts fabricated...

Crash damaged 675 turned into Glen Richards replica

19 August 2009 by Nick Sugden

My 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 damaged road bike to a Glen Richards replica track day special. Thanks to Westy #4 and Webbs of Lincoln.

Video: World Wheelie Records

19 August 2009 by MCN

Most people will never hit 170mph, but at the 2009 World Wheelie Records you were only in contention if you could manage it on one wheel. MCN’s Adam Child took his standard Yamaha R1 to 135mph on the...

Win a fantastic BSB package at Cadwell park

19 August 2009 by Marc Abbott

Here’s your chance to win Cadwell Park BSB weekend passes, including HM Plant Honda hospitality on race day, courtesy of the CJ Fund. The CJ Fund was created by the parents of Red Bull Rookie, Chris...

The world’s fastest Monkey Bike?

19 August 2009 by Laura Kennerley

A nine times Dakar competitor is hoping to break a land speed record on this alcohol-powered Honda Monkey bike. Crazy Czech Ivo Kastan will race the 175cc Monkey bike in two classes on the Bonneville...

Bering release new ’09 retro jacket

19 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Bering has just announced a new range of products to for release later in the year for their autumn/winter range, with this new Nash jacket being one of the stand-out items. Compare and buy leather...

New Segura Escape jacket

19 August 2009 by Rob Hull

New for the Autumn/Winter Segura collection is the Escape leather jacket. Compare and buy leather jackets Segura’s retro leather jacket offering of the year is simply designed with clean lined...

Segura to launch race suit

19 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Segura is set to release a no-holds-barred full-throttle race suit for 2010 that’s been developed by Regis Laconi, up until his horror back-breaking crash at Kyalami back in May. Compare and buy...

Leo Vince £2K Ducati 1098R system

19 August 2009 by Rob Hull

This all new, all titanium two-into-one-into-two Corsa system is the final development of the exhaust for the DFX-Corse Ducati World Superbike team. Compare and buy motorcycle exhausts It’s made up...

Avon celebrate World Championship winning custom bike

19 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Bike builder Dave Cook has seen his ‘Rambler’ crowned as this year’s World Champion machine, and Avon tyres are celebrating this because the bike is fitted with Avon Cobra tyres. Compare and buy...

Arai release St George Chaser

19 August 2009 by Rob Hull

The striking St. George Flag design is now available on Arai’s much acclaimed Chaser model. Compare and buy Arai helmets The English flag design has been one of the most popular choices offered by...

European bikers shun UK

19 August 2009 by Laura Kennerley

The UK economy is being deprived of around £30m a week as European bikers shun the UK as a tourist destination. Statistics produced by the MCI show 100,000 British bikers travel to Europe on holiday,...

Moto Morini Scrambler full review

19 August 2009 by James Keen

The Moto Morini Scrambler has been ridden and rated by MCN – you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Moto Morini Scrambler review “If the idea of a 1187cc,...

California Superbike School Ladies Day

19 August 2009 by Laura Kennerley

The UK arm of the California Superbike School is to host its first ever female only training session. The school is open to any women riders who want to experience level one coaching – which teaches...

Honda launches amazing 50 years of racing web page

19 August 2009 by Chris Newbigging

Honda is celebrating 50 years of its involvement in bike racing with a stunning collection of unseen pictures, videos and ringtones with a web page full of free downloads. There’s a chronological...

Legal advice: Can you forget about an offence after six months?

19 August 2009 by Chris Dabbs

It’s a commonly held belief that there is a six-month limit on summons, and if one arrives 26 weeks after the offence, you can ignore it. Unfortunately the applicable six-month rule for a summons to...

Upgraded siren and battery for XENA Lock

19 August 2009 by Rob Hull

XENA have enhanced their high-performance XX14 disc lock alarm by fitting a lithium CR2 long-life ‘coin’ type battery as standard. Small lithium batteries are can easily support the brief, heavy...

Video: MCN rides the world's fastest Honda CBR600

19 August 2009 by MCN

In the hands of Eugene Laverty, the Parkalgar World Supersport Honda CBR600RR has won three races and beaten Ten Kate at their own game. Watch the video* to see MCN’s Michael Guy take it around...

Voting open for Britain's Got Biking Talent

19 August 2009 by MCN

Now’s your chance to vote for your favourite bikes in Britain’s Got Biking Talent with Carole Nash – the competition to find the best bike in Britain. Voting starts today. CLICK HERE TO START...

Video: Biking's biggest bargains group test

19 August 2009 by MCN

Buying a cheap new bike 10 years ago meant tolerating tat. Not any more. Watch the video to see MCN test the best value-for-money bikes out there – the Suzuki GSX650F, Honda CBF1000, Hyosung GT650 and...

Anti-biker petrol station

18 August 2009 by Anonymous

When I fill my bike up I always remove my crash helmet, no matter which station I use. The Shell in Grimsby is the one I use most as it’s the nearest to work. This morning I pulled up at a pump, I’d just got off my bike and put it on the stand, as I just started to remove my gloves some Shell woman appeared from nowhere and told me to remove my crash helmet, I explained that I always do and she...

New MCN August 19: BMW S1000RR humbles Fireblade

18 August 2009 by James Keen

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale August 19, we have a world exclusive track test of the BMW S1000RR. According to our tester, it feels more powerful than a Yamaha R1 and makes the Honda...

Hinckley triton

17 August 2009 by Sean woods

Hinckley triton. It all started when I was knocked off my thruxton last year. I had always wanted to build a triton this was my chance! I purchased a replica Manx Norton frame from unity equipe in...

Buyers outside of the UK

17 August 2009 by Anonymous

I have recently been emailed about my bike from a potential ‘French’ buyer, it appears that all of the delays in the emails back and forth I must say on his part, have been bogus. I have been waiting for the ‘bankers draft’ for 2 weeks and he has fooled me into believing his intentions to be genuine. I suppose what I am trying to say is this is the second time I have been targeted by ‘potential...

Dainese airbag gets first MotoGP test

17 August 2009 by Marc Abbott

Jorge Lorenzo became the first ever MotoGP racer to test Dainese’s D-Air airbag technology in anger at this weekend’s Brno MotoGP. Compare and buy motorcycle clothing The Fiat Yamaha rider was dicing with team-mate Valentino Rossi for the lead when he lost the front with five laps remaining, falling directly on to his shoulder and tumbling through the gravel. Strangely, his airbag seemed not to...

Pirelli celebrate world’s fastest lap record at Ulster GP

17 August 2009 by Rob Hull

Pirelli Superbike riders took a hat-trick of wins and a world record fastest lap of any race circuit at this weekend’s Ulster GP. Conor Cummins took his McAdoo Kawasaki to an incredible world record...

Triumph Bonneville owners needed for MCN road test

17 August 2009 by James Keen

Do you own a vintage Triumph Bonneville? If so MCN needs your help with a road test celebrating 50 years of the famous Brit classic. Find a Triumph Bonneville for sale You’ll need to be able to...