July

Year: 2010

Month: July

Surely it won't rain at Knockhill

14 July 2010 by malcolm rodger

Last Friday (9th) I was on a Niall Mackenzie Superbike Track Day at Knockhill given to me for my 40th in a few days time. Although the weather forecast earlier in the week was not looking good I...

MCN survived the Pamplona Bull Run

14 July 2010 by ooaldridge

Me in Pamplona, catching up on the news in the arena after the bull run!

BMW's new fluoro System 6 helmet

14 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

BMW’s System 6 helmet is now available in a high-vis fluorescent yellow, a design initially developed for Dutch police riders. The lid is claimed to weigh just 1570g and be one of the quietest...

Build your own adventure bike!

14 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

The new Haynes book ‘Building the Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle’ has just been released. Save £££s on motorcycle products It talks you through your bike options, and how to kit out your chosen steed...

MCNcompare.com boasts biggest choice

14 July 2010 by MCN

MCN’s insurance website MCNcompare.com now has more bike insurance brands than any other comparison site in the UK. 33 of the UK¹s top insurance companies are listed on MCNcompare.com and each quote...

Show revs up to find North Wales biker babe

14 July 2010 by James Sharpe

The search is underway to find the Llangollen Motorbike Show’s 2010 biker babe. The show, launched in 2008, had its first biker babe competition last year, and is hoping to find someone to front the...

‘One-in-five bikers unlicensed’ claim rubbished

14 July 2010 by Steve Farrell

A report claiming motorcyclists are ignorant of licence laws has been rubbished – for showing ignorance of licence laws. The survey, for an insurance company, claimed motorcyclists didn’t understand...

Video: The Yamaha Super Tenere trick that could save your bacon

14 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Yamaha’s new 1200cc Super Tenere is a superb all-rounder, but in common with other bikes with ABS it can be a liability off-road for one simple reason… Read the Yamaha Super Tenere review ABS can...

New Kawasaki ZX-10R to land in Europe late August

14 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Kawasaki’s sharper new ZX-10R will touch down in Europe for the first time in late August, with your first chance to see it being at the Nurburgring WSB round on 5 September, MCN believes. The...

Learners could be allowed to speed

14 July 2010 by Steve Farrell

Learners could be allowed to speed while taking their riding test as part of a shake-up of the exam. They would be given special dispensation to break the 30mph speed limit while attempting...

Ossa ready to roll

14 July 2010 by Phil West

Relaunched Spanish trials manufacturer Ossa, is on the verge of giving demonstrations of its first new machine for 30 years. The historic marque, which sprang to fame mostly for its range of meaty and...

Yamaha promises electric bike for Europe in 2011

14 July 2010 by Guy Procter

Yamaha will launch a new electric bike in Europe next year, and follow it with 2-3 more by 2015. The news comes in a statement on the company’s medium term growth strategy and follows the launch in...

BMW offers discount on Off Road Skills Course

14 July 2010 by Andy Downes

BMW is offering a £50 discount for the Off Road Skills course to celebrate National Bike Week. Used BMW motorcycles for sale The discount is available on all courses booked between July 19 and July...

Staff bikes: XR1200X - control freak

14 July 2010 by Ped Baker

I’ve been riding the XR1200 for a few weeks now and even though I’m smitten with it there’s still room for improvement. The first thing I’ve changed is the levers. The original Harley levers had a...

Video: Following Freddie Spencer

14 July 2010 by MCN

Freddie Spencer showed why he still has a massive following 25 years after he last won a GP championship. At this year’s Festival of 1000 Bikes he spent hours with fans in blistering heat before...

Video: KTM 990 SMR v Ducati Hypermotard Evo SP

14 July 2010 by MCN

With the introduction this year of Ducati’s new lighter and more powerful 1078cc Hypermotard Evo SP, the Italian manufacturer now has a full-on, twin cylinder supermoto capable of taking on KTM’s...

Honda unveils two official TT tribute Fireblades

13 July 2010 by Andy Downes

Honda used the opening of a new dealer in Farnham to pull the wraps off two new Isle of Man TT tribute bikes that are now officially available to buy. Find a used Honda Fireblade The two bikes have...

Shoei McGuinness replica helmet

13 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Shoei are choosing to launch their much anticipated John McGuinness replica, on the top of the range X-Spirit II shell around the time of next year’s Isle of Man TT – hopefully to celebrate his...

Roehr electric model range takes shape

13 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

American manufacturer Roehr, well-known for its 1250cc model (the most powerful American production sport bike with 180bhp), should unveil its new electric model range before the end of the...

Free 2010 Tyre Guide in this week's MCN

13 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Get your free 16-page 2010 tyre buying guide with the July 14 issue of MCN. See what else is in this week’s MCN This year we’ve made it easier for you to find the right tyres for your bike by...

BMF urge riders to speak up over test review

13 July 2010 by James Sharpe

The British Motorcyclists Federation is urging motorcyclists to contribute to the Government’s review of the motorcycle test. When he announced the review, new Secretary of State for Transport, Mike...

Tommy Hill replica here next month

13 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Here’s the first picture of the new Tommy Hill replica from Shoei. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets On the XR1100 shell, the BSB star’s helmet will be in dealers in August and is due to be followed...

Mira product testing competition

13 July 2010 by Dan Aspel

Ever yearned for a day in the life of a crash test dummy? Independent product testers MIRA are offering 20 volunteers just that. Run in conjunction with Birmingham’s On Two Wheels bike show (18...

Video: Kawasaki Ninja 400R in action

13 July 2010 by James Sharpe

This video has surfaced of the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R on Italian website Motoblog.it. Buy a used Kawasaki The bike, which features a 399cc DOHC parallel twin capable of delivering 44bhp, is set to...

Born to be Wild: Celebrity Motorcycles at the Ronald Reagan Library

13 July 2010 by James Sharpe

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in California is hosting an exhibition of celebrity and vintage motorcycles. The ‘Born to be Wild’ exhibition is running from 9 July through to...

Royal Enfield to double production by 2013

13 July 2010 by James Sharpe

The Royal Enfield factory has announced plans to double production due to ‘strong demand’. Following the release of the new Battle Green Bullet Classic, the Royal Enfield factory claim they plan to...

Moto Morinis going cheap

13 July 2010 by James Sharpe

Buyers can get their hands on a number of cut price Moto Morini models as the Italian firm’s assets continue to be sold off. Find a Morini for sale While the manufacturer awaits a new buyer after...

New MCN July 14: Ducati's muscle bike

13 July 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale July 14, we have close-up spy shots of the new Ducati muscle bike – ‘Project 0803’. We also reveal more details on the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R as the manufacturer...

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R warming up

13 July 2010 by Tom

I just came across this video of the new 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R warming up at Suzuka and thought I’d share it!

65 infringements and only a £650 fine

12 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

A French rider who committed 65 traffic offences in 50 minutes has got away with a £650 fine after the judge ruled police should not have looked at the onboard video he was recording at the time. The...

Race art for sale

12 July 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Ever wondered how you can get hold of the same gloriously detailed race action photographs seen in MCN to hang on your wall, take pride of place in the house, or send as a gift? Well now you...

Alpinestars' new commuting shoe

12 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

The new Alpinestars Afrika Gore-Tex XCR boot is designed for those who want a shoe that’ll work off the bike as well as while you’re riding. There’s a synthetic suede upper with inserts that the firm...

New Givi satnav holder

12 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Givi have just announced the launch of their new S950 satnav/phone holder. It can be mounted directly onto tubular bars, claims to allow quick fixture and extraction of the satnav, and also has a rain...

New Givi helmets for kids

12 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Givi’s new HPS Junior helmet is designed specially for kids. It even comes with a sticker kit! Save £££s on motorcycle helmets Givi reckon the sizes will cover most little heads from 5-12-year-olds.

Video: Flymount in backflip action

12 July 2010 by Marc Abbott

Here’s a short video taken with the new Flymount camera mount. We don’t encourage you to copy what’s going on here until you’re a professional FMXer, but we reckon if anything’s going to shake the...

Ducati 999 beach racer

12 July 2010 by Pierre Galpin

Developed on the base of a second-hand Ducati 999 this bike was made for high speed beach runs (as its name hints). Created by Haldane’s Motorcycles in New Zealand this bike is equipped with a fully...