January

Year: 2010

Month: January

Bimota DB8 v DB7: compare and contrast

15 January 2010 by Guy Procter

More powerful, a little torquier, a little heavier, and a slightly lower spec explains the new 1198-powered DB8’s cheaper price. New Bimota DB8: 1198 engine, two seats & cheaper price At £20,300...

World first ride: Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory

15 January 2010 by Phil West

Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently in Italy about to test Aprilia’s stunning new Dorsoduro Factory street supermoto. Based on the existing Dorsoduro, which is effectively a hopped-up, Ducati...

What's on: January 15-24

15 January 2010 by Colleen Dixon

Our What’s On listings now show events by their date, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. If you...

Australia Blog: Day 8 - The final day

15 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

This was my last riding day in Oz. I’ve given my Streetfighter S back to Ducati and have ridden on my last bit of hot dry tarmac for the foreseeable future. The next time I turn a wheel will be on...

Dakar racer crashes in to 16ft tomb – continues racing!

15 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

There’s still two days of the Dakar rally left, but these pictures surely show the best crash of the whole rally! Swedish female competitor Annie Seel’s KTM is pictured here crashed at the bottom of a...

Bimota Moto2 bike may form basis of new HB4 road bike

15 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Bimota’s exquisite new Moto2 contender will form the basis of a new supersport-capacity roadbike if the season goes well and Honda agrees to sell the Rimini firm engines. New Bimota DB8: 1198...

New Bimota DB8: 1198 engine, two seats & cheaper price

15 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Bimota has wrongfooted the world with its new DB8 by revealing it’s a dual-seat, more powerful 1198-engined yet cheaper version of the DB7. The DB8 had been strongly tipped to be a naked Bimota DB7 to...

Motrax unleash the ‘Scream Slider’

15 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Motrax have launched perhaps the most fun novelty kneeslider we’ve ever seen – the Scream Slider. Save cash on knee sliders It speaks for itself. However, despite what you might read in other...

The 100mph Honda Monkey bike

15 January 2010 by Chris Newbigging

Laugh all you want, but this Monkey bike’s weird looks are part of the package that propels it to 100mph! Related: Honda Monkey Bike review on MCN Soichiro Honda’s cuddly 30mph Monkey bike has...

MCN tool guide coming soon

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

If you’re planning on getting to grips with that neglected ‘project’ bike in the garage while the weather sorts itself out, you’re in luck. Next week’s MCN, in shops on Wednesday, January 20, has our...

New Garmin not coming to UK

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Those of you who read our story last week of a new Garmin Zumo satnav that was announced in the US might be a bit miffed to hear it’s not coming to these shores. Save money on motorcycle satnavs A...

New carbon parts for BMW F800R

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

German masters of carbon-fibre, Ilmberger, have released a set of carbon parts for the BMW F800R. Made from 100% carbon-fibre, and claimed to be much lighter than the standard parts (as well as...

Clean your bike without water!

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

UK firm Permaclear has launched a Pro ”Dry” Clean Waterless Wash & Wax System, which they claim will enable you to wash and dry your bike without water. They say: “Unlike other more traditional...

Nike MX boots video teaser

14 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This official Nike video of AMA Supercross star Ryan Dungey’s new Nike MX AIR motocross boots has surfaced on the firm’s Nikeblog website. Save cash on motorcycle boots It would be rude not to share...

First ride: New MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR v Ducati Streetfighter S

14 January 2010 by Adam Child

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child is currently testing MV Agusta’s brand new Brutale 1090RR against the reigning king of the exotic super nakeds, Ducati’s Streetfighter S, in Ducati’s own back yard –...

Video: Minimoto racing with Ross Noble

14 January 2010 by MCN

Comedians Ross Noble, Eddie Izzard and Bernie Clifton join MCN for a bit of minimoto racing in aid of Riders for Health. Find out how you can help Riders for Health

BBC sack reporter for being “Hell’s Angel at the weekend”

14 January 2010 by Phil West

The BBC has dismissed one of its most experienced correspondents after discovering he was also a Hell’s Angel known as ‘Echo’ in his spare time, according to newspaper reports. The Daily Mail says...

Bimota DB8 revealed tomorrow

14 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Bimota will reveal its eagerly-awaited new road bike tomorrow, along with its exquisite new Moto2 contender, the HB4. Read Bimota motorcycle reviews Long rumoured to be a naked version of...

Honda VFR1200 technology made easy

14 January 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Honda has added an at-a-glance guide to its latest motorcycle technology. Honda VFR1200 info centre Even the most mechanically challenged members of the MCN team were able to understand the simple...

Gorgeous new electric GP bike launches

14 January 2010 by Guy Procter

Italian firm CRP has launched the most conventionally sexy electric race bike yet the eCRP 1.0. The bike has twin Agni motors (Agni were the firm behind last year¹s inaugural TTXGP winner on the...

Australia Blog: Day 6 - Wayne Gardner's kids, future GP heroes?

13 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

Today I learned the secret to the success of Aussie world champions like Mick Doohan, Casey Stoner, Troy Bayliss and Wayne Gardner. It’s dirt track racing. Brought up riding small-capacity...

Retro leather from Alpinestars

13 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new retro-styled leather jacket from Alpinestars is called the Flat Out. Save money on motorcycle jackets Featuring a cool tricolore colourscheme (it’s also available in plain black) and a...

Alpinestars jackets go plain and stylish

13 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new-for-2010 Bullit men’s leather jacket from Alpinestars is simplicity itself. Save £££s on motorcycle jackets Available in plain white, black or brown, it’s made from 1.3mm leather, has an...

Cool new ladies jacket from Alpinestars

13 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new ladies leather jacket from Alpinestars pulls off the trick of being functional and gorgeous to look at. The Stella Anouke is made from 1.3mm leather, has CE-approved shoulder and elbow...

Alpinestars Chelsea boot revealed

13 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This new shoe in Alpinestars’ 2010 range is called the Parlor, and it’s ideal for the motorcycling city gent! Save cash on motorcycle boots Featuring a water-resistant leather upper and lining,...

Yamaha FZ8 and Super Tenere prices leaked?

13 January 2010 by Guy Procter

French site MotoStation says ‘reliable sources’ have leaked the price of Yamaha’s star bikes of 2010. 2010 Yamaha FZ8: official first picture They claim the R1200GS-rivalling Super Tenere will...

Funky new mesh jacket from Alpinestars

13 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

This addition to the Alpinestars range, the Furies Air jacket, has a polyester mesh outer, knitted collar, waist and wrists, removable elbow and shoulder foam padding (CE-approved armour is available...

Australia Blog: Day 5 - Wild day with Extreme Creations

13 January 2010 by Michael Neeves

Today has been by far the wildest day in Oz for me. I’ve been with the guys from Extreme Creations, the most prolific specials builders in Australia. To cut a long story short, these guys are...

New limited edition McQueen off-road lid

12 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Troy Lee Designs have announced a three-year deal to produce a limited edition range of Steve McQueen helmets. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets The Troy Lee/Lucas Oil/Honda Racing team of Wil Hahn...

Snap-On become partners with Harley-Davidson

12 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

Harley-Davidson announced today that it has appointed Snap-on as its ‘Approved Workshop Design and Facilitation partner’ for the design, development and implementation of all new Harley-Davidson...

Rare classic racer stolen – reward offered

12 January 2010 by Phil West

Following the theft of this 1967 Paton 500cc GP racer just before Christmas a reward is being offered for information leading to its recovery. The bike featured in last year’s Goodwood Revival and was...

Legal advice: It's you versus the Highways Agency

12 January 2010 by Marc Abbott

“I was travelling home at night on a minor country road. Next thing I knew, I was spinning around like a top as I came around the corner and had to let go of the bike. I haven’t injured myself...

Bikes on TV: January 13-19

12 January 2010 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time SHED – Discovery Shed (used to be DRTE) DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors...

New MCN January 13: 2010 BMW R1200GS first ride

12 January 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale January 13, we test the new twin cam BMW R1200GS. We also ride the new Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited. The tech secrets of Stoner’s 2010 big-bang...

MCN Awards: Have your say

12 January 2010 by MCN

The MCN Awards are all about celebrating the best in biking. We want your help in deciding who deserves the coveted ‘MCN Man of the Year’ and ‘MCN Biking Hero of the Year’ awards. MCN Man of...

Elephant and Dragon Rally stories needed

11 January 2010 by Andy Downes

Have you ever been to the Dragon or Elephant Rally? If so, MCN would love to hear your stories and see some pictures explaining what it was all about and why you braved the weather to make it. It doesn’t matter when you made it to either of the rallies – we just want to hear from you as you explain how and what happened. Perhaps you have ridden through even more extreme conditions on your bike –...