2010

Year: 2010

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Video: Moto Guzzi V7 Racer in action

20 September 2010 by James Keen

Moto Guzzi have produced this official promo video for their chrome-clad V7 Racer. Moto Guzzi V7 Racer unveiled Watch the clip for a glimpse at the development process behind the new bike – from...

How speed camera backers make cash from speed cameras

20 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

Organisations campaigning to save speed cameras receive income generated by the devices, MCN can reveal. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, Road Safety GB and the AA issued a...

Silverstone needs you, or you or you…

20 September 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Silverstone circuit’s continued commitment to promoting world-class motorsport takes shape in a multi-million pound development of a new pit, paddock and conference complex at the Northant’s circuit.

MV Agusta F3 official pictures

20 September 2010 by Andy Downes

Newly resurgent Italian manufacturer MV Agusta has officially shown what looks like a completely finished version of the new 675cc three-cylinder F3 sportsbike. Find an MV Agusta for sale This is...

Destination Dealer: BMW Motorrad Park Lane

20 September 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION MCN Destination Dealers have set themselves apart by constantly striving to improve and enhance their customer service. MCN can say with confidence that they are well worth a...

Marcus Mumford collects new Triumph Bonneville

17 September 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Marcus Mumford from band Mumford & Sons picked up his own brand-new Triumph Bonneville earlier this week. The star picked up his T100 (with a few accessories already fitted) from Middlesex dealer...

Councillor blocks parking for ‘annoying pop pops’

17 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

Plans for bike parking spaces at a popular meeting place have been blocked by a councillor who calls motorcycles ‘pop pops’. Proposals for motorcycle bays at the bike-friendly Central Kiosk in...

Knighter to compete in Weston-Super-Mare race

17 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Enduro legend David Knight will be competing in this year’s RHL Weston Beach Race. Four-time champ Knighter is no stranger to the manic Weston-Super-Mare event, having competed there since 1999 when...

Learners pass test to be told they can still only ride 125s

17 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

Newly qualified riders are being told they can still only ride 125s because the bike they passed their test on is not on a Driving Standards Agency list. The list sets out which bikes learners can...

Is this the world’s longest Buell?

17 September 2010 by MCN

This remarkable creation started life as a 2003 Buell XB9S – the American-built roadster, famed for its fast steering and stumpy wheelbase. It has now changed somewhat, having been stretched by a...

Road Safety group adopts policy with ‘no room for motorcycles’

17 September 2010 by Steve Farrell

A leading road safety group is backing a casualty reduction policy whose author once said motorcycles must be removed from the roads. Claes Tingvall said: “We must prevent the recruiting of new...

Greeves rides again after 40 years

17 September 2010 by Peter Henshaw

Triumph, Norton, CCM – and now Greeves is the latest British bike to be reborn. Richard Deal, who already makes old-style Greeves replicas, has launched an all-new trials bike –the first new Greeves...

BMW S1000RR’s dream year continues

17 September 2010 by Adam Child

After the first test of the new BMW S1000RR, MCN chief road tester Trevor Franklin predicted it would be the weapon of choice for Superstock racers. Ten months later he’s been proved 100% right. ...

Spartan-V: the 1198-powered track car

17 September 2010 by James Keen

Some crafty Aussies are working on a new track car powered by a Ducati 1198S engine. The car – dubbed the Spartan-V – marries Ducati’s 168bhp v-twin lump with a trellis frame and carbon fibre...

Video: Stunting a BMW S1000RR

16 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Want to see someone stunt an S1000RR? Get past the bizarre intro [what the hell is an R1000S…?] and you’ll see some pretty tricksy riding.

The Island: 1980 IoM TT on DVD

16 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

The Island – The Story of the 1980 Isle of Man TT has just been released on DVD. Watch TT greats like Charlie Williams, Mick Grant, Ron Haslam, Mick Boddice and Joey Dunlop do battle. Highlights...

Box’s new Scottish helmet

16 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

A new “Saltire” graphic has been added to the Box helmet range, on the firm’s BZ‐1 model. Save cash on motorcycle helmets It costs £89.99 and comes with a nine-vent cooling system, removable liner,...

New Fox adventure kit

16 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Fox have a ton of cool new off-road kit for 2011. Save cash on motorcycle clothing This breathable and waterproof 360 jacket with detachable sleeves is for when the going gets really hot, and...

BMW K1600 GT promos missing one thing… bikes

16 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

High Def. camera – check Awesome landscapes – check Inspired new-age soundtrack – check Motorbikes – errr… Learn nothing (or everything…?) about the K1600GT and the K1600GTL here.

Ryan Dungey replica kit

16 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

If dirt competition is your thing, check out this new head-to-toe Ryan Dungey Rockstar energy drink replica get-up from Fox. Save £££s on motorcycle products Created in honour of the 2010 AMA...

New MotoGP book

16 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

‘MotoGP: The Illustrated History’ is one of the best books we’ve ever seen on the subject. Mike Scott fills us in on every era of premier class racing, and its personalities, technology and...

The Island: video nostalgia

16 September 2010 by Marc Abbott

Duke Video’s first road racing title was released 30 years ago. Here’s a trailer for the re-release of the original story of the 1980 TT. To buy it, visit www.dukevideo.com.

New Kawasaki Z750R video

16 September 2010 by MCN

Kawasaki have released a new video for the upcoming Z750R. The bike will be unveiled at the NEC Motorcycle Show later this year, and is expected to hit dealerships in January 2011.

Moto Guzzi V7 Racer unveiled

15 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

This is Moto Guzzi’s luxurious new café racer: designed for a “gentleman in the mood for a track day”. Video: Moto Guzzi V7 Racer in action It’s called the V7 Racer and it stakes its claim as an...

New Kawasaki Z750R revealed

15 September 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Kawasaki could finally have turned the Z750 in to the brilliant budget supernaked it should have been with new styling and an improved chassis. The current Z750 has been a resounding success in Europe...

Oliver’s Mount Gold Cup 60th Anniversary

15 September 2010 by Adam Child

The Auto 66 club have just released the long list of world class riders and historic bikes which will take part in the anniversary parade on the Sunday at 12:30 and 2:50pm during this weekends Gold...

Pitstop diner is best in Britain!

15 September 2010 by MCN

The Pitstop Diner, in Stockton, Teesside, is the UK’s best biking spot according to the thousands who voted in the Keep Britain Biking competition with Devitt. The café was nominated by Gary...

Vote for Britain’s best special!

15 September 2010 by MCN

Thousands of you have been voting for your favourite bikes from the six categories in this year’s Britain’s Got Biking Talent competition with Carole Nash. Vote now! The six categories are Sports,...

MCN thieves

15 September 2010 by lee

My kids hijacked my Suzuki RGV250 and stole my MCN!

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 official image

14 September 2010 by Andy Downes

Aprilia has released a single image of the new Dorsoduro 1200 – a big supermoto-style bike it will show in finished form at the Cologne show in October. MCN revealed the bike after an owners manual...

Ducati to release surf clothing line

14 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Ducati are joining forces with surf fashionistas Bear to release a new range of activewear clothing. Dubbed the “Capsule Collection” the range will contain “surf and beachwear items with a distinctive...

Essex mounts up for air ambulance charity

14 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

Sunday’s 11th annual Essex Air Ambulance motorcycle run attracted 5000 bikers and raised a total of £36000, organisers have said. All bikers in attendance were automatically entered into a draw to win...

New Harry Potter film to feature Royal Enfield

14 September 2010 by Dan Aspel

The latest instalment in the Harry Potter saga will feature a Royal Enfield sidecar outfit. Judging from the official trailer, the bike will appear only fleetingly. The film will continue the...

Video: FAO MotoGP riders - how to ride Motorland Aragon

14 September 2010 by Adam Child

This weekend MotoGP visits the all new Motorland Aragon circuit, in Spain, making it a level playing field as the majority of riders will be taking to the new track for the first time. A select...

2011 Harley 883 SuperLow first ride

14 September 2010 by Ped Baker

This is the new shortie-friendly version of last year’s Sportster XL883L and comes with a bigger 17 litre tank, new seat, longer travel rear suspension, new five spoke wheels and fresh paint. It’s...

New MCN September 15: 20 years of Triumph

14 September 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale September 15, we celebrate 20 years of Triumph, with the motorcycles, the men and the moments that made Triumph. Plus we have new pictures of the Triumph Tiger 800...