October

Year: 2009

Month: October

Allen Millyard's V10 Viper motorbike hits 207mph

16 May 2018 by MCN News

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – this 8000cc, 500bhp two-wheeler is possibly the maddest, baddest motorcycle ever built – and it’s British! Watch the video now! The awesome, utterly unique...

MCN Babe Of The Year 2009 - check out the full gallery!

11 December 2009 by James Keen

The MCN Babe Of The Year competition is back for the 7th year running. Entries have now closed, but you can view the full list of girls in our online gallery. Click here to view all the entries Your...

Motorcycle Accident Hotspot Salfords, Redhill

31 October 2009 by Sam Adcock

I was riding down Green lane in Salfords, Redhill just before the caravan park when a black car pulling away from the side of the road with no headlights on hit me and sent me flying off my bike. When I returned to the road after picking myself up the car was gone. The police are calling it hit and run but can’t do anything about it because the camp site is run by pikeys. Then to add to the...

New AGV’s in next week’s MCN

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Check out next week’s issue of MCN out on November 4 to see the two latest helmets from AGV. The Italian brand who are famous for protecting the heads of some of the legends of the racing world...

Ducatis star in X-Factor

30 October 2009 by Adam Child

Last Saturday’s X-Factor show featured two Ducatis! Read the Ducati Monster 696 review Read the Ducati Streetfighter review The bikes were used as props during one of the routines. Find a Ducati...

Ossa to launch new bike!

30 October 2009 by Marc Potter

Legendary Spanish Trials manufacturer Ossa will be back with an all-new motorcycle called the TR280i. The bike will be first shown at the Milan motorcycle show on Tuesday November 10. It’s the first...

New Ducati Multistrada name confirmed

30 October 2009 by John Westlake

Ducati has finally officially confirmed that its new GS-rival will be called the Multistrada. Read Ducati motorcycle reviews In a press release announcing that the 1198cc bike will appear at...

New British film packed with bikes

30 October 2009 by John Westlake

A new British film is planning to use a fleet of Triumphs for the bike stunts. Fight Back is the story of a ex-squaddie who returns home to find his local estate overrun with gangs. The production...

Jailed 166mph biker to appeal

30 October 2009 by Steve Farrell

A motorcyclist jailed this week for speeding at 166mph on a 60mph road in Scotland plans to appeal against his nine-month sentence, his lawyer said. Neil Purves, 27, was caught in May on his Suzuki...

New versatile onboard camera from Drift

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

This is one of the best onboard cameras we’ve seen at MCN for a long while, and one we’ll be using to bring you exclusive road test videos at www.motorcyclenews.com. Priced at £199.99, the Drift...

New range of Halo leathers for 2010

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

British leather manufacture Halo has just announced a new 2010 range, offering tailored made-to-measure services on their new line of decent specification suits. Save cash on motorcycle suits Our...

Race developed R1 screen from Skidmarx

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Skidmarx has introduced a double bubble screen for the 2009 Yamaha R1 based on the screen that they produced for newly-crowned British Superbike Champion Leon Camier. Save cash on motorcycle...

Gore-Tex to go on UK tour

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

The Gore-Tex products Experiential Rig is touring the country for the next five weeks allowing consumers to experience the benefits of its technologies and learn about the incredible range of...

New 5th Edition Motorcycle Diary

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

This latest edition of the popular Motorcycle Diary Compiled by Louise Hillier has just been released and is the perfect Christmas present for any motorcyclist or anyone who appreciates off-beat...

Knox link up with Draggin Jeans with new knee guards

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Draggin Jeans are stepping up their impact protection with their new comfort fit Draggin Jeans Knee Guard. Save money on motorcycle armour The Draggin Jeans Knee Guard delivers greater freedom of choice and comfort for all riders and may be worn comfortably under any pair of Draggin Jeans. Unlike most motocross/off-road guards, the Draggin Jeans Knee Guard is CE approved for road use, is soft...

Draggin Jeans up for fashion award

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Draggin Jeans is a finalist for the Fashion Group International (FGI) Award for Innovative Excellence. Save £££s on motorcycle clothing FGI is a global non-profit organization. It was established...

Video: New MV Brutale first ride

30 October 2009 by MCN

MV’s new range-topping Brutale 1098RR might not look very different to the old one, but believe us when we say it’s a revelation. Watch the video for the first ride from the world launch in Misano,...

Honda calendar

30 October 2009 by Stritchy

The Honda Owners Club 2010 calendar is now available to buy on-line at www.shop.hoc.org.uk Each month has a fantastic action picture of the latest Honda bikes – including the awesome new...

New Gianelli for Aprilia RSV4

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

This is the new street legal slip-on for the hugely impressive Aprilia RSV4 from Italian firm Gianelli. It has a diamond-shaped silencer and a mid-pipe in stainless steel. Everything is secured to the tail section using a black anodized aluminium support bracket. Silencers are available in titanium, carbon fibre, titanium and aluminium and, as an option, a street legal catalytic converter is...

New Slix jeans from Draggin

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Draggin Jeans is set to release the new Slix range- a revolution in casual motorcycle ware. Save cash on motorcycle clothing Slix have a leather look and feel, yet breathe like traditional jeans. ...

Pirelli to launch new Diablo Rosso at EICMA

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

The exciting news from Pirelli is that there’ll be a new Diablo Rosso tyre launched at this year’s EICMA Show in Milan on November 9. Save money on motorcycle tyres The new tyre will take the helm...

Arrow to release evolution of Race Tech silencer

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Arrow will be displaying this new version of the extremely popular Race Tech silencer at the EICMA Show in Milan in a couple of weeks. Save £££s on motorcycle exhausts Most of the attention has been...

Is this the coolest bike chair ever?

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Catalan based design house, Bel e Bel (Beautiful and Beautiful), has discovered a new way of refreshing old Vespa scooters – turning them into office chairs. Nice touches like having the wheel and...

Rossi's naked Yamaha M1

30 October 2009 by Andy Downes

This is what Valentino Rossi¹s YZR-M1 looks like stripped of all sponsor logos and painted in Yamaha corporate racing colours. Find a Yamaha R1 for sale Read the 2009 Yamaha R1 review The bike...

The Honda Cub returns in Japan

30 October 2009 by Andy Downes

This recently launched version of the classic Honda Cub is an all-new incarnation that meets new emissions regulations yet still looks like the model that helped start up the Honda company with...

Innovative new glove design from Knox

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Knox will unveil its innovative Hand Armour to British riders at this year’s NEC Bike Show. Save £££s on motorcycle gloves Featuring a host of patented innovations, including exoskeleton...

More green bikes at the Tokyo show

30 October 2009 by Andy Downes

Honda had two zero emissions bikes with the EVE-neo and EV-Cub. Suzuki was the first to bring out a production fuel cell bike with the hydrogen burning Burgman Fuel-Cell, which takes compressed...

MotoGP Evolution of the Species DVD launched

30 October 2009 by Rob Hull

Duke has released an Official Documentary revealing the fascinating story behind the development of the motorcycles which make MotoGP not only the premier class of two-wheel racing, but also the most thrilling. Save money on motorcycle DVDs MotoGP Evolution of a Species allows fans to discover the incredible full story of how today’s state-of-the-art MotoGP motorcycles have evolved since the...