November

Year: 2010

Month: November

Video: 2011 Triumph Speed Triple v KTM SuperDuke v Kawasaki Z1000

01 December 2010 by MCN

Watch the revamped 2011 Triumph Speed Triple take on its closest rivals – the Kawasaki Z1000 and KTM SuperDuke – in the super naked class. Find a Triumph Speed Triple for sale Will more...

Video: Carole Nash Motorcycle Live - the craft of customisation

30 November 2010 by MCN

Watch the video below for the highlights from day 4 of Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham. Video highlights from day 1 Video highlights from day 2 Video highlights from day...

So what bike is X-Factor's Wagner riding?

30 November 2010 by MCN

X-Factor curiosity Wagner was spotted brandishing a copy of MCN at the weekend, shortly before getting booted off the programme for sonic cruelty. So, what bike do you think the Brazilian ex-lion...

Used bikes of the week - Nov 30

30 November 2010 by Trevor Franklin

Every week we have over 10,000 bikes for sale online and in the paper. Look carefully and you can find gems at amazing prices. Browse bikes for sale Here’s my picks of the week to...

Britain's Got Biking Talent winner announced

30 November 2010 by MCN

The winners of the Britain’s Got Biking Talent with Carole Nash competition were announced on the first day of Motorcycle Live… This Yoshimura replica Suzuki GSX-R1000 owned by Stephen Stone scooped...

Destination dealer: Drayton Croft Motorcycles

30 November 2010 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Drayton Croft Motorcycles is celebrating taking on a franchise for exotic Italian motorcycle marque MV Agusta with prices starting at £8758. The dealership also has MV...

New Aprilia Tuono V4R reaction

30 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

Aprilia’s new Tuono V4R was eagerly anticipated by existing Tuono RSV1000 owners who have been waiting two years for the new V4 – many of them saw it for the first time at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: MV Agusta F3 buyers line up with cash

30 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

MV staff at Motorcycle Live had to turn away deposits for the company’s new three-cylinder 675cc sports bike. Find an MV Agusta for sale Show rules don’t allow manufacturers to sell bikes from the...

New Honda CBR600F wins fans at Motorcycle Live

30 November 2010 by Andy Downes

The new Honda CBR600F is an almost unchanged Honda CB600 Hornet with different handlebars and a quality fairing. The result is a 100bhp 599cc machine but with more comfort than the CBR600RR. 2011...

Take advantage of used sportsbike deals

30 November 2010 by Andy Downes

A slump in new sportsbike sales along with a rush of owners trading in sportsbikes for something different means there are lots of used bargains out there. Find a used sportsbike for sale There are...

New heated grips from Keis

30 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Heated clothing manufacturer Keis has just launched a pair of heated grips for your bike. They come with a combined on/off and two-level temperature control switch, which the makers claim is easily...

Vicma adjustable racing levers

30 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

These new adjustable aluminium racing levers from Vicma are are span adjustable to six positions. The lever stem is hinged, allowing them to fold, preventing damage if the bike’s dropped. Both the...

Official Brit MX season review DVD

30 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

The official DVD of the 2010 Maxxis British Motocross championship has just been released. Relive all 42 races and the battles that made it a year to remember. Battles between the likes of MX1...

MCN Xmas gift idea: Yamaha parking only!

30 November 2010 by MCN

The MCN Shop is packed full of motorcycle gift ideas and stocking fillers at prices to suit any budget. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for bike-mad friends or family, then these novelty...

Bikes on TV: December 1-7

30 November 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 TV SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2, 3 or Extra) C4 – Channel 4 C5 – Channel Five BBC BBCi – BBC Interactive ESPN – ESPN Classic Channel ITV1 DST – Discovery Turbo CHLM – Channel M NGC –...

New MCN December 1: All the news from the NEC Show

30 November 2010 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale December 1, we have all the news from Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC. Also in this week’s issue we test the new Triumph Speed Triple against the Kawasaki...

Video: Carole Nash Motorcycle Live - on your bike!

29 November 2010 by MCN

Watch the video below for the highlights from day 3 of Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham. Video highlights from day 1 Video highlights from day 2 Check back soon for more news &...

New winter glove from Held

29 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

The first new pair of gloves from Held’s 2011 range seems to have come in the nick of time. The ‘Arctic’ is made from a goatskin and fabric outer which encases a thermal lining. There’s also a...

My son racing Cal Crutchlow

29 November 2010 by ian.crutchley

My son Michael racing against Cal crutchlow on Xbox 360 at Motorcycle Live on Saturday. Cal is a top guy.

Jorge Lorenzo signature tattoo

29 November 2010 by Shirley Gittos

My dream was to meet Jorge Lorenzo. I had previously had the ’99’ logo tattooed on my back and wanted him to sign it so that I could also have that tattooed. My dream can true when I met him at the...

MCN Xmas gift idea: On Any Sunday DVD

29 November 2010 by James Keen

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Enfield Fury

29 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Royal Enfield showed this flat-track inspired bike called the Fury at Motorcycle Live 2010. The new bike is based on the fuel-injected Electra and features twin silencers, wide western-style...

Video: Carole Nash Motorcycle Live - mad Sunday

28 November 2010 by MCN

Watch the video below for the highlights from day 2 of Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham. Video highlights from day 1 Check back soon for more news & video from the show.

Meeting James Toseland

27 November 2010 by teenager

Here’s me and my family meeting James Toseland.

Video: Carole Nash Motorcycle Live - grand opening

27 November 2010 by MCN

Watch the video below for the highlights from the opening day of Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham. Check back soon for more news & video from the show.

MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo opens Motorcycle Live

27 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham has been officially opened by 2010 MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo as he prepares to spend the day at the show. Lorenzo was on hand to open the show to the...

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live: Norton unveils three new Commandos

27 November 2010 by Andy Downes

Norton Motorcycles has taken the wraps off three new versions of the Commando including a dual seat option along with two others. The Commando dual seat will cost £750 more than the standard Commando...

Shakey ties the knot

26 November 2010 by Michael Guy

New HMPlant Honda BSB signing Shane Byrne had another reason to celebrate last week when he got married to his long time partner Petra Liskova. In true Shakey fashion his wedding was a classy affair...

Yamaha R1 and R6 get Ohlins makeover

26 November 2010 by Steve Farrell

Special versions of the Yamaha R1 and R6 featuring new Ohlins suspension components are to be unveiled at the NEC in Birmingham tomorrow. An Ohlins TTX 336 rear shock costing £969 features on a list...

Win an all-expenses paid Spanish trackday on the new ZX-10R!

26 November 2010 by John Westlake

To celebrate the relaunch of the Kawasaki Riders Club, Kawasaki is offering an “all expenses paid” Spanish trackday riding the new Ninja ZX-10R. Every new member of the club signed up during Carole...

Rizoma bolt-ons for the Fireblade

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Italian bolt-on masters Rizoma have revealed a top-to-toe range for the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. Save money on motorcycle parts in the MCN Shop There’s kit ranging from a 79 Euro (£67) crankcase...

Xmas gift ideas: Build your own Bonnie!

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

If your budget can’t stretch to the real thing this year, why not treat yourself (or drop a hefty hint to ’er indoors) to a scale model of a Triumph Bonneville? This little beauty requires minimal...

Xmas gift ideas: Triumph pen

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Not just any old pen – but a hook-up between Swiss pen supremos Cross and the British motorcycle firm. Save money on xmas gifts in the MCN Shop The Triumph Cross C Series ballpoint pen costs £75,...

Replacement parts for Japanese classics

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbotts

Sudco prides itself on stocking hard to find parts for modern classics. Their latest offering is this set of moulded airbox ducts for the 1972-73 Kawasaki H2-750. Save money on parts and...

New Sidi sports boots

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

Sidi’s new-for-2011 ST costs £260 and comes in two versions: the standard edition and the ST Air, which has a perforated lining to increase airflow. Save money on Sidi boots in the MCN Shop There...

R&G launches rearsets

26 November 2010 by Marc Abbott

R&G Racing reveals its latest new product at this month’s NEC’s Motorcycle Live show – sports bike rearsets. Save money on rearsets in the MCN Shop They’ve been developed on track during 2010, and...