May

Year: 2009

Month: May

MCN in Pisa

14 May 2009 by Preacherman

My leaning son Russell at the Tower of Pisa (did I get that right?) on our annual big run. Paul Burgoyne

Suzuki Katana 1000

14 May 2009 by Oberdan Bezzi

Suzuki’s answer to the new streetfighters will be very very cutting edge! (get it?) Based on the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9, the SuperKatana would be the fastest naked on the market.

Free Yamaha bike health check

14 May 2009 by James Keen

Yamaha are offering a free 30-minute bike health check until June 3 at participating dealerships. Click here to download the free voucher The Yamaha Vehicle Health Check (YVHC) campaign aims to...

Six months’ jail for being a biker

14 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

A driver has walked free for speeding at over 120mph with a child passenger – after a biker was jailed for doing the same. Months after the media furore over biker Robert Bennett speeding at 122mph...

What's the punishment for killing a biker?

14 May 2009 by eatcs01

What would you expect the punishment to be for causing “Death by careless driving”? Well, as long as you “only” kill a biker, then you may be surprised. “Killick, 25, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and given a 12-month community order during which he will have to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.” So if you want to kill someone, do not shoot them. Do not hire a hitman. Just befriend...

Airbag suit; What do you want to know?

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

With airbag technology looking set to be one of the biggest road-bound motorcycling developments for the future, MCN wants to know what you think and what you might want to know. Video: Dainese airbag suit for 2010 We’ll be speaking exclusively to the brains behind Dainese’s highly technical D-Air technology and want to know what questions are on your mind? What are your biggest concerns with...

World exclusive: MCN to ride with Rossi at the Isle of Man TT

14 May 2009 by MCN

MCN will be riding with Valentino Rossi on his parade lap at the Isle of Man TT, we can exclusively reveal. MCN editor Marc Potter will be the only journalist in the world to ride alongside the...

LeoVince release three options for Suzuki Gladius

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

LeoVince exhausts has taken time out of their busy racing development and released three stunning different exhaust options for the slightly new-for-2009 Suzuki Gladius. All of these ‘SBK’ exhausts...

Stripper Juice Motorcycle Cleaner and Polish

14 May 2009 by Rob Hull

Possibly the greatest name we’ve seen yet for a cleaning product, Stripper Juice, is apparently selling big in the US at the moment. Founded in 2008 by Eric “Otis” Ward, Stripper Juice Motorcycle...

First ride: Triumph Thunderbird

14 May 2009 by Phil West

Phil West is on the world launch of the Triumph Thunderbird in Barcelona, Spain and these are his first impressions. Video: Triumph Thunderbird launch ‘Triumph are heading into the big time with...

Keeping the seat warm

13 May 2009 by dauncey

Young morgan dauncey keeping his dads seat warm in jerez, 2008.

BMW S1000RR spotted at NW200

12 May 2009 by Andy Downes

An eagle-eyed www.motorcyclenews.com user has spotted a BMW S1000RR road bike inside the BMW display area as they were setting up for this weekend’s North West 200 race. The arrival of the bike just a...

Thousands of you out on the streets!

12 May 2009 by ojosef

A video which was shown live on ITV News at last nights demonstration against motorcycle parking taxes. Notice Cllr Danny Chalkley’s slip ups! Oh and his hint that he will be reducing the “levy” those are his words.. definition of levy is tax no? Reducing the tax to £1 per day. T his is not what we want, we want FULL SCRAPPING OF ANY PARKING TAX FOR MOTORCYCLES AND BETTER PROVISION OF PARKING FOR...

New MCN May 13: BMW S1000RR launch special

12 May 2009 by MCN

In this week’s edition of MCN we have a six page special from the official launch of the BMW S1000RR in Monza. We reveal all the details about the electronics systems used on the S1000RR and all the...

Steve McQueen bike sells for more than £55,000

12 May 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Movie legend Steve McQueen’s old Triumph Bonneville Desert Sled has sold for £55,761 at auction in California, while his racing licence raised £28,232. The 1963 Bud Ekins modified bike and FIM...

New, longer Terminator Salvation trailer reveals more bikes

11 May 2009 by Andy Downes

A new, longer trailer for the Terminator Salvation movie has broken cover showing more two-wheel action than before – including a jump to freedom by lead star Christian Bale on a dirt bike. In the...

New anti-fog visor insert changes colour!

11 May 2009 by Marc Abbott

Fine Vision is a new range of anti-fogging motorcycle visor inserts. Made from optical grade polycarbonate, the adhesive fog-free lens comes in a choice of clear or photochromatic versions in either a...

Reborn bike firm JAP asks MCN readers: “Name our bike”

11 May 2009 by Guy Procter

British engine firm and one-time bike manufacturer JAP is back after 101 years in the wilderness and they want your help naming their new bike. They’re building an exclusive range of bikes based...

Triumph Thunderbirds spotted in Barcelona

11 May 2009 by Andy Downes

A www.motorcyclenews.com user attending the Barcelona Formula One race has spotted a fleet of brand new Triumph Thunderbird cruisers at his hotel in Spain. Triumph Thunderbird launch centre Along...

Our grandson and MCN

10 May 2009 by nick brooks

our grandson Leo

In defence of the Yamaha FJR1300

10 May 2009 by Tony Brown

Being the owner of a new fFJR1300, I disagree with some of the unfair coments you made in the group test in last week’s MCN. Yes, the tyres are s**t, but they can be replaced with better ones ie dunlop road smarts. The suspension is good enough for road use – I’m no slouch either being John Reynolds’ brother-in-law for the past 20 years you get to know a bit about riding. Also my bike has not...

Video: BMW S1000RR walk-around

10 May 2009 by MCN

MCN’s Phil West explains some of the details and technical features of the new BMW S1000RR at the world launch at Monza, Italy. BMW S1000RR officially unveiled WSB star says road riders will love...

WSB star says road riders will love new BMW S1000RR

09 May 2009 by Phil West

Ex-WSB champion and team leader of BMW’s WSB racing effort with the firm’s stunning new S1000RR Troy Corser says road riders will be very impressed with the production version of the new...

BMW S1000RR will match Japanese on price

09 May 2009 by Phil West

BMW’s stunning new S1000RR superbike, which the German firm has just officially unveiled at Monza, is set to compete head-on with it’s Japanese rivals not just in performance – but price too. Video:...

Small corrosion problem

09 May 2009 by andrew lewis

My mate left his 1200 bandit out in the snow.

Roadside hazard

09 May 2009 by Chris Softley

Just thought you might like to see what Rotherham council think is safe to put at the side of the road…

BMW S1000RR officially unveiled

09 May 2009 by James Keen

BMW have officially revealed their new S1000RR at the Monza WSB round in Italy. MCN’s Phil West is at the unveiling and has sent back initial images and details on the new machine. BMW have...

Red Rats Ride Out

08 May 2009 by Terry Longstaff

On 25 May members of 2 Close Support Battalion REME, part of 7 Armoured Brigade (More commonly know as the Desert Rats) will be starting out on a charity ride out to Italy. The round trip is planned...

Limited edition Triumph Daytona 675 in dealers now

08 May 2009 by Andy Downes

More than 30 Triumph dealers across the country have taken delivery of the blue and white Daytona 675SE – shown in MCN for the first time last week. Triumph dealers Jack Lilley are among those with a...

Speed camera boss banned

08 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

The boss of a firm making bike-catching average-speed cameras has been banned from driving after admitting doing over 100mph. Tom Riall, a chief executive of Serco, the firm behind Gatso speed...

24-hours till unveiling of BMW S1000RR superbike

08 May 2009 by Andy Downes

BMW will be taking the wraps off the all-new and much anticipated S1000RR superbike in just 24 hours from now – two years after MCN brought you the scoop that a BMW 1000cc superbike rival was on the...

Video: Motorcycle mayhem May 11

08 May 2009 by ojosef

A short video before the 11th May demonstration. For full details of the upcoming demonstration including route, full map, meeting times, designated parking areas for bikes on the day etc.. visit http://www.notobikeparkingfees.com/events/. The demo has the backing of the Police, BMF, MAG, TPA, ABD, Drivers’ Alliance, Ace Cafe and many others. See you there! We must stand up for riders’ rights or...

Parking tax council’s ‘dirty tricks’

08 May 2009 by Steve Farrell

A council that scrapped free motorcycle parking is using ‘dirty tricks’ to derail opposition to the move. Westminster City Council is accused of giving firms a standard letter demanding a protest ride...

BMW release limited edition ‘Pikes Peak’ Megamoto.

08 May 2009 by Phil West

Is this the most awesome production supermoto ever? It’s the brand new BMW HP2 Megamoto ‘Pikes Peak edition’ of which just 40 are being built for the Japanese market. Built to commemorate the firm’s...

Top 5 best value bikes

08 May 2009 by James Keen

Here’s a top 5 countdown of the bikes rated highest for sheer value by user reviewers in the MCN bike reviews section. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for £9.99 Scroll down to see...

New Test - Practice makes perfect

08 May 2009 by Shyhoulud

I passed my Module 1 test on Wednesday and it was easy as pie. I honestly did not understand what all the fuss was about. The test centre pad has very high grade tarmac, the instructor explains what he wants you to do and was, in my case, more than willing to repeat himself and elaborate if I didn’t quite understand. The swerve was easy as pie and so was the emergency stop. So what’s all the...