2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Kiddimoto's new Xmas lids for kids

21 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Treat your kids with one of the lovely Kiddimoto ‘Heroes’ helmets. These stylish lids are based upon the helmet designs of Joey Dunlop, Kevin Schwantz, Mike Hailwood and Barry Sheene. The ABS hard...

New Arai costs just £24.99!

21 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

This ceramic Arai money box (yes, sorry to disappoint if you thought this was going to be a real helmet for £25) is based on an Arai RX-7 GP and features a glossy Flag of St George paint scheme,...

Nitro's new pump-action helmet

21 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

British brand Nitro is the latest to release a helmet with an air pump. The new N-PSi Pump Helmet contains what the firm calls “air pressure assisted helmet fitting technology” which allows the rider...

2010 Ulster GP now on DVD

21 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

You can now re-live the best of the action from the world’s fastest road race – the 2010 Ulster Grand Prix. This year’s final Superbike race is the standout event, with Bruce Anstey fighting from...

Charity riders relive the Great Escape

20 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

A group of charity riders are heading to Poland and back to pay tribute to their favourite war film, and the men whose lives inspired it. Dubbed the “Great Escape 2”, the two-week ride will start on 4...

Red Arrows LEJOG pictures

20 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

The Red Arrows have released these pictures of their Land’s End to John O’Groats charity run, which they completed earlier this month. Red Arrow’s spokesman Mike Ling said: “The journey was an amazing...

Triumph Tiger 800 XC – new spy pic

20 October 2010 by Phil West

There have been so many leaked spy pics and teaser shots of Triumph’s new Tiger 800 in both its guises that’s there’s not much left to see – but this pic is the best view yet of the whole XC...

Destination dealer: Doble

20 October 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Doble Motorcycles have generated a enviable reputation throughout their 43-year history for supplying their customers with the best deals and the best service. Their friendly,...

Schwantz & Spencer to ride at Carole Nash MCN Show!

20 October 2010 by MCN

Triple World champion Freddie Spencer and 1993 500cc champion Kevin Schwantz have been announced as the first star riders in a brand new, never-been seen-before, live action show called...

Video: Quantya Evo1 electric bike review

20 October 2010 by MCN

This is the Quantya Evo1 Track – an electric enduro bike that costs just over £10,000 in road legal trim. Watch the video to see MCN’s resident dirt monkey and WSB reporter Michael Guy spend a day...

MCN in Skiatho

19 October 2010 by Anonymous

Still got time to look at Motorcycle News on the balcony with a Gin and Tonic in Skiatho

2011 Ducati 1198SP first ride

19 October 2010 by MCN

MCN Senior Road Tester, Michael Neeves, is currently at Imola in Italy testing the new Ducati 1198SP. Here’s his first impressions: “This is the replacement for the Ducati 1198S, costing an estimated...

Honda releases second design sketch of new 800cc V4

19 October 2010 by Andy Downes

Honda has issued a second image of the new VFR800X – a V4 bike the firm is dubbing a ‘crossover’ bike that mixes adventure bike looks but with road bike manners and ability. This bike will be released...

New MCN October 20: 2011 Triumph Speed Triple world first test

19 October 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale October 20, we test the new 2011 Triumph Speed Triple on road and track. Plus, you could win £25,000 to buy your dream garage and riding kit! Also in this week’s...

New cell mate for Al Capone

19 October 2010 by Derek Wilton

Del Wilton from Cornwall has plenty of time to read MCN while planning his escape from Alcatraz! The easiest way off the rock turned out to be getting on the passenger ferry, unlike some notorious...

BMW R1200GS Triple Black special edition

18 October 2010 by Andy Downes

This is the new 2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black; a limited edition bike that will be officially released in a couple of weeks at the Milan bike show. There are no mechanical changes to the bike but it...

Lucky escape for MCN road tester!

18 October 2010 by MCN

Senior MCN road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child had a lucky escape from a dramatic crash at Cadwell Park’s Gooseneck on Saturday, racing in the Auto 66 championship. Adam was running fourth in the race but...

Bikes on TV: October 20-26

18 October 2010 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors...

New Axo Globe motorcycle jacket

18 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Axo has just launched this new Globe jacket, designed for short journeys in all weathers. There is armour at the shoulders, elbows and back, a removable quilted lining and a ‘Watertech’ membrane. The...

New 'Black Series' Two Brothers exhausts

18 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Two Brothers’ new Black Series exhausts are said to be “dyno-tuned and track-tested”. They feature black Teflon-coated cast magnesium end caps, billet aluminium inlets and outlets and reinforcement...

20% off GPR exhausts

18 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

To celebrate the launch of their new website GPR exhausts are offering 20% off all their exhausts and free UK delivery for a limited period only. Managing Director Arthur Macdonald says, “the new site...

Unofficial Ferrari trike powered by Hayabusa engine

18 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

This Ferrari F1-themed trike was originally a Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa. The mechanics are largely unchanged, the work being focussed on the red, decal-laquered frame and rear wheels, turning the...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Triumph Speed Triple video

15 October 2010 by MCN

The new 2011 Speed Triple was launched at Cologne. The model features all new headlights as well as a wealth of new parts, but it’s the headlights that have got everyone talking. Have Triumph made a...

Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

15 October 2010 by MCN

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few of the...

Honda VT750 Black Spirit on X-Factor

15 October 2010 by Andy Downes

X-Factor hopeful Storm Lee will be using a Honda VT750 Black Spirit cruiser as a prop while he performs on the highest rated television show on Saturday night. X-Factor regularly attracts 12 million...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Ducati 1198SP

15 October 2010 by MCN

Ducati launched the new 1198SP at the Cologne Bike Show. The bike features a whole host of trick parts and is the first production Ducati to feature a quickshifter.

Motorcycle film festival to celebrate adventure riders

15 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

A UK-based film festival will show footage of the greatest motorcycle journeys ever attempted, organisers have announced. The Adventure Travel Film Festival aims to show “films that truly capture the...

Italjet junior motocross bikes return

15 October 2010 by Dan Aspel

Italjet’s iconic junior motocross bikes will return to the UK marketplace after a recent takeover deal. Apache Quads will be distributing the Italian brand through their dealer network. Three models...

2011 textile jackets from Spyke

14 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Italian firm Spyke is unleashing a massive range of kit in 2011. Here we’ve chosen to share a few of the firm’s new textile jackets, with their specs. Prices are as yet unknown. More info:...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 BMW K1600GT video

14 October 2010 by MCN

BMW launched their new KT1600GT at the Cologne Show. It is built around an amazing inline six engine capable of an estimated 170bhp. The bike also features a wealth of amazing gadgets and some very...

2011 leather jackets from Spyke

14 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Italian firm Spyke is unleashing a massive range of kit in 2011. Here we’ve chosen to share a few of the firm’s new leather jackets, with their specs. Prices are as yet unknown. More info:...

Cologne Bike Show: 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600, GSX-R750 and GSR750

14 October 2010 by MCN

Suzuki have launched the 2011 GSX-R600, GSX-R750 and the all new GSR750 at the Cologne Bike Show. The GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 have been on a weight-loss program and the GSR750 is an entirely new bike.

Me and Leon Haslam

14 October 2010 by Debs Price

Here’s me and Leon Haslam at an open day at Thunderoad Motorcycles, Bridgend. Any tips for riding my GSX-R, Leon?

New Honda VFR adventure bike breaks cover

14 October 2010 by Andy Downes

This is an official sketch of a new Honda VFR adventure style bike that will be seen in full production form in just two weeks – but it’s not a 1200cc as many think it is. The sketch has been released...

2011 leather race suits from Spyke

14 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

Italian firm Spyke is unleashing a massive range of kit in 2011. Here we’ve chosen to share a few of the firm’s new race suits, with their specs. Save cash on motorcycle suits Prices are as yet...

New X-Lite adventure helmet

14 October 2010 by Marc Abbott

The new-for-2011 X-Llite X-551 is a composite-fibre helmet designed for enduro, supermoto and adventure bike riders. Save cash on motorcycle helmets There’s venting at the brow and chin, plus...