2010

Year: 2010

Month: ALL

Australia Blog: Day 3 - Ducati Streetfighter and the Old Pacific Highway

10 January 2010 by MCN

Today’s the day we rode the Old Pacific Highway with Jeff Ware, Editor of Rapid Bikes mag, with a couple of mates in tow. Jeff had said he’d try and get ex-GP racers Kevin Magee and Daryl Beattie (his...

Honda Frozenblade

09 January 2010 by scottashcockayne

All this cold weather has turned my Honda Fireblade into the Frozenblade I thought id start her up and let her run for a bit, but getting back inside proved rather hard since theres a tad too...

Australia Blog: Day 2 - Ducati Streetfighter in Sydney

09 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

After an eight-hour sleeping pill-induced shut-eye session, I woke this morning to see the Australian sunshine for the first time since landing. God, I love it here. An English mate of mine, Andy, who...

Save Donington Park campaign

09 January 2010 by LeroyBoyce

I was very concerned about the future for Donington Park, so I set up a support group. The interest has literally taken off, and there is now a website, email address, podcast, local radio and press...

Fist gen Yamaha R6 still has it

08 January 2010 by XSVideo

The original Yamaha R6 is a truly great bike and a great bargain buy with mint low miles examples around the £2-3k mark. Here’s another tribute from XSVpro. Enjoy!

Goodbye 2009

08 January 2010 by XSVideo

With the weather truly biblical and zero riding weather looking likely to stay for at least a few weeks, XSV put this slow motion production together. We can’t wait to get out and shoot new footage. Here’s goodbye to 2009 and welcome the 2010 biking season!

Street skate

08 January 2010 by JoePhillips

I gave up the bike and got my skates on. I’m probably the only person in London that doesn’t want anymore grit!

Grit running out

08 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

The nation’s supply of grit for de-icing roads is running perilously low. Council’s have been forced to ration supplies as the country’s salt mines struggle to meet demand. A special Government...

Petition challenges road tax hike

08 January 2010 by Steve Farrell

A petition challenging plans to raise motorcycle road tax has gained over 2,000 signatures within hours of appearing on Number 10’s website. Sign the petition here Bike tax is set to rise by between...

Italian firms set to surprise at Verona Bike Expo

08 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Italian firms Bimota and Vyrus look set to drop some off-radar new-bike bombs at the Verona Bike Expo next week (15-17 January), making it a top visit if you’re anywhere nearby. The Rimini-based firms...

Learn to ride a vintage motorcycle

08 January 2010 by Andy Downes

The Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC) has released 2010 dates for three training days where you’ll be able to get-to-grips with 1920s and 30s motorcycles. The Vintage Motorcycle Training Days will all be...

Buell 1125CR is biggest selling 1000cc+ motorcycle in December

08 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Defunct American motorcycle manufacturer Buell’s attempts to sell remaining stock is working – the 1125CR was the UK’s biggest selling 1000cc plus machine in November! Admittedly that accolade was...

Krazy Horse brings Samurai Choppers to the UK

08 January 2010 by Ped Baker

Bury St Edmunds based custom shop Krazy Horse has been chosen by exclusive Japanese chopper builder Zero Engineering to set up a new European dealer network and distribute it’s range of Samurai...

Price increase chart: read it and weep

08 January 2010 by John Westlake

This chart shows a selection of 2010 price rises, ranging from the 25% hike to the Yamaha V-Max and R1 to the 4% increase to the Suzuki GSX-R600. Motorcycles for sale Japanese manufacturers claim...

World's top 100 bikes revealed!

08 January 2010 by MCN

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and their combined scores on the bikes they own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together the definitive...

New BMW riding jeans

08 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

BMW’s new City 2 and City 2 Denim trousers are casual bike trousers with removable protectors. They both consist of a mixture of cotton and Cordura. Both come with adjustable protectors on the knees...

New BMW kit for GS lovers

08 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

BMW’s new Rallye range has just been launched. Here’s what it contains… Rallye 3 suit: Successor to the Rallye 2. Claimed 100% wind and waterproof membrane and ‘Comfort-Mapping’, claimed to ensure...

BMW launches race kit in the UK

08 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

First seen at the Milan show last November, BMW’s new Double R sports collection is now available in the UK. This collection comprises a suit, helmet, boots and gloves, all of which are designed for...

Valentino Rossi snowbound

08 January 2010 by Andy Downes

This massive Valentino Rossi snow sculpture won a recent competition for snow artists in the Italian town of Selva di Val Gardena. The theme for 2009 was International Sports Personalities and this...

First Vyrus 987 bought by heir to Prada millions

08 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Hub-centre-steered superbike builder Vyrus has delivered the first of its brand new 987s to the heir to the Prada fashion empire. Lorenzo Bertelli, 20, son of Prada boss Miuccia Prada, was...

Yamaha FZ8 on sale in Summer 2010

08 January 2010 by Andy Downes

The much-anticipated Yamaha FZ8 and Yamaha Super Tenere will be going on sale this summer according to Yamaha insiders. Yamaha is working hard to promote both bikes with heavily-disguised images...

Euro K Club members bikes

08 January 2010 by boxertwin

Here’s a selection of bikes & members from the Euro K Club, seeing as the snow is stopping most of us are getting out on our bikes a lot more at the moment!

Box lid is perfect for the world cup

08 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Box’s BZ-1 helmet comes in an eye-catching England footie squad colourscheme, ideal for getting a bit of World Cup frenzie going. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets It features nine vents, a quick...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 10 to 1

08 January 2010 by MCN

New heated insoles for toasty winter feet

08 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Heated clothing manufacturer Keis has launched its new heated insoles - perfect for keeping some feeling in your feet at this time of year. Save cash on motorcycle products They’re built from...

New Ducchini Bluetooth helmet

08 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Ducchini’s new D619 helmet is a flip-down lid that features an integrated sun shield, and a removable, washable liner. Save cash on motorcycle helmets The fully vented lid has an effective range of...

Australia Blog: Day 1 - Neevesy arrives in Oz

08 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

Sorry to rub it in, but I’ve escaped the icy clutches of British winter. After 22 hours in the air, I’ve just landed in Australia (Sydney to be exact) and I’m planning a week of sunny biking excess. ...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 20 to 11

08 January 2010 by MCN

Lebanon gets new firefighting scooter

08 January 2010 by Andy Downes

The narrow alleyways of ancient Lebanon in the Middle East have created a need for a new scooter-based firefighting vehicle. The scooter will be used in Sidon and has hoses, ladders, stretchers and...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 30 to 21

08 January 2010 by MCN

Top 100 Motorcycles: 40 to 31

08 January 2010 by MCN

Send us your snow stories!

08 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

MCN readers have been sharing their stories of biking in the snow – from being trapped at home to towing friends on snowboards. Nick Bennett’s Suzuki DR-Z400 is the perfect bike to enjoy winter...

Top 100 Motorcycles: 50 to 41

08 January 2010 by MCN

The Jewels of the Honda Collection Hall

08 January 2010 by Andy Downes

MCN has recently been lucky enough to get a look inside the Honda Collection Hall at Motegi in Japan. The Collection Hall is the main museum for Honda in the world and holds some of the most important...

New Kawasaki Z1000 price is a bit high!

08 January 2010 by screemin187

Kawasaki removed pricing from their website on Wednesday, so we at the Z1000 owners Club watched carefully to see if this was a sign of the 2010 pricing being announced. It was, and yesterday the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 was given a UK price tag of £8499 OTR! It’s a lot of money and £500 – £1000 more than members hoped it would be. Almost all interested parties have changed their mind on purchasing one...

Harley-Davidson’s ultimate full dresser tested!

07 January 2010 by Phil West

Harley-Davidson have produced, for 2010, an even grander version of its ElectraGlide full-dress tourer – and it’s on test in next week’s MCN! Dubbed the Electra Glide Ultra Limited – and if that name...