2011

Year: 2011

Month: ALL

New Tiger 800 gives Triumph a big boost in sales

05 September 2011 by John Westlake

The story of Triumph’s astonishing success continues, with the latest sales figures showing 5814 Triumphs were sold in the UK so far this year – that’s more than Aprilia, Ducati and Suzuki combined.

MV reveal 675cc triple will spawn new 800

05 September 2011 by MCN

MV Agusta chief executive Massimo Bordi has revealed that the new 675cc inline three-cylinder motor has been designed from the outset with an 800cc version in mind, with both an 800cc Brutale and...

Bikers asked for views on anti-tampering plans

05 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

British motorcyclists have been asked for views on a raft of European proposals for bikes including mandatory ABS and measures to prevent tuning. A consultation launched by the Department for...

FAKE: There is no Ducati Streetfighter EVO SP

05 September 2011 by Andy Downes

Ducati has officially confirmed to MCN internet rumours about a forthcoming Streetfigher Evo SP with the 1198cc, 170bhp engine from the 1198 superbike as nothing more than a fake. A screen grab of...

Former MotoGP star McWilliams talks about his race at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP

05 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

Jeremy McWilliams reveals his gratitude for Harley-Davidson of Bloomington after racing for them in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200® series at Indianapolis last month. McWilliams said: “I am...

New Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition revealed

05 September 2011 by Andy Downes

The first Ducati motorcycle to be born from the link-up between the Italian bike firm and performance car manufacturer AMG is this Diavel to be launched at the Frankfurt car show this week. The two...

New MV F4RR – does it pack the punch?

02 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

We’ve just been testing MV’s brand new, and supposedly 201bhp, F4RR Corsacorta against its main rivals on road and at our speed testing track at Bruntingthorpe to which is the fastest. Chief Road...

Speed camera with no lines

02 September 2011 by Hackey

I came across this camera near East Sheen in West London. After taking the picture the camera was set off by a car so I guess it’s still in action?

Mark our bikes!

02 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

MCN is calling on bike manufacturers and insurers to provide free security markings to help tackle theft. We want bike makers to put the markings on all new machines and insurers to offer them to all...

Video: TT on-bike Blu Ray

02 September 2011 by MCN

Duke Video’s new on-bike Blu Ray disc shows just how terrifying the TT is – in glorious high-definition! Here’s a few minutes of footage to whet your appetite.

BMW launches online owner and bike service

02 September 2011 by Trevor Franklin

BMW Motorrad has added a new section to its website that enables BMW owners to view parts catalogues, download owner’s manuals and a tyre fitment guide for their specific machine. All three sections...

Irish stunt star to compete at Stunt Riding German Open

02 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

Mattie Griffin, BMW Motorrad’s Irish stuntman will compete at one of the globe’s largest motorcycle stunt competitions. The Stunt Riding German Open is held on 17th-18th September at the...

Insurance error fixed

02 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

An error by insurance companies which stopped Suzuki GSX-R1000 owners getting factually correct policies is to be rectified after we highlighted it. MCN revealed how insurers and comparison websites...

Video: Harley-Davidson 'Same Stance, New Generation'

02 September 2011 by MCN

In this video, featuring Willie G Davidson, we get an exclusive look at the styling team responsible for shaping Harley-Davidsons latest models. Casey Ketterhagen, lead designer of the new Blackline,...

Bikes on TV: 2 September - 6 September

02 September 2011 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV CH4 – Channel...

22 cameras switched off

02 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Twenty-two London speed cameras cannot be used for enforcement because they are missing road markings needed to secure convictions. Transport for London (TfL) finally released the figure six weeks...

Morrisons: 'Helmets trap petrol fumes'

02 September 2011 by Steve Farrell

Filling up with fuel with your helmet on can cause you to pass out, the supermarket Morrisons told a biker. Petrol fumes collect inside the helmet and become trapped, causing sickness and eventual...

Returning after 20 years!

02 September 2011 by dognelly

After 20 years of not riding I decided to re-take my test and I’m now the proud owner of a Suzuki GSX-R750 and loving every minute of biking again!

Best of Bikeshop: Modern classics up for grabs this week

02 September 2011 by Phil West

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 18,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few...

Insurance brokers launch Bike Claims iPhone app

02 September 2011 by MCN

Rampdale Insurance Brokers have launched a free Bike Claims iPhone app that helps you to gather all the information you will need to start your claim at the scene of an accident (presuming your phone...

Lambretta returns! But it's made in Taiwan

01 September 2011 by Trevor Franklin

The new LN125 is the first scooter ‘branded’ Lambretta for decades. But while the name is synonymous with Italian style – and the new scoot is styled by an Italian – it’s based on a Taiwanese-made Sym...

Editor’s picks – MV Agusta Brutale 750

01 September 2011 by MCN

With the unveiling of MV Agusta’s all-new 675cc Brutale in this week’s issue of MCN (August 31, on sale now), spied testing on the road for the first time, we take a look at the original – the Brutale...

WSB comes to Douglas

01 September 2011 by manx

Which WSB rider is this having a play on the beach at Douglas?

'World's fastest woman' hits 200mph on Fireblade

01 September 2011 by Richard Mellor

A standard Honda Fireblade hit over 200mph this week when, in the hands of female racer Leslie Porterfield, it broke the world speed for litre production bikes at Bonneville Salt Flats. Porterfield,...

MV Agusta’s Triumph Street Triple killer spied

01 September 2011 by Andy Downes

MV Agusta’s all-new 675cc Brutale has been spied testing for the first time. The bike is a naked version of MV’s F3 675cc inline triple sportsbike, and will rival Triumph’s big-selling Street Triple...

2012 Triumph Daytona 675 gets minor makeover

01 September 2011 by Andy Downes

The new 2012 Triumph Daytona 675 has broken cover with just minor tweaks to take the bike through the final year before a complete overhaul in 2013. MCN has published a series of spy shots of a...

New Rossi 'eyeball' replica

01 September 2011 by Marc Abbott

You can now buy a replica of the ‘eyeball’ helmet that Valentino Rossi wore at his home GP this year in Mugello this year. The ‘Occhio’ design costs £549.99 and will be brought into the UK in strictly...

MCN Babes at Coalville

31 August 2011 by andrew wright

Here’s my son James (14) at our local bike meet at the Vic in Coalville on a Thursday night with the MCN Babes.

Dudley looking for a new bike!

31 August 2011 by nigel3125

Dudley looking for a new bike in MCN!

Editor’s picks – KTM 690 Duke

31 August 2011 by MCN

With the scoop first ride of the 2012 KTM 690 Duke gracing the pages of this week’s issue of MCN, we take a look at the previous model (2008-2011) – one of the most involving rides you’ll find, with a...

Snap up a cheap Harley-Davidson this weekend

31 August 2011 by Richard Mellor

A huge auction that will shift £560k worth of goods takes place in Doncaster this weekend after a firm owning three Harley-Davidson dealerships went into administration. Doncaster, Manchester and...

Staff bikes - Honda Crossrunner: You never stop learning

31 August 2011 by Phil West

Two thousand, three hundred and forty-seven miles can reveal a lot about a bike. Even about one you thought you already knew. Such has been my first couple of months with the Crossrunner. I picked it...

Save £6 on your Motorcycle Live 2011 ticket

31 August 2011 by Richard Mellor

Motorcycle Live 2011 are offering discounted tickets to the first 500 people who apply to this year’s event online. The lucky 500 will pay just £10 per ticket to the show which will take place at The...

Ducati's 2012 superbike: the SuperQuadro or Panigale

31 August 2011 by MCN

The real name of Ducati’s 2012 superbike will be either ‘SuperQuadro’ or ‘Panigale.’ In a carbon copy of the leak of the Diavel’s name last year, the contenders for the official title have been...

Britain's Got Biking Talent: Time to pick your favourite special

31 August 2011 by MCN

Britain’s favourite and most prestigious bike competition is entering the final voting stages and we’ve invited a few of the top 50 into our studio for a closer look. Britain’s Got Biking Talent with...

Ducati with an American touch

31 August 2011 by olivier mari

Here’s a Ducati I designed with an American touch.