2012

Year: 2012

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We knew BMWs were good but…

03 May 2012 by Steve Farrell

BMW is reportedly being sued by a man who claims he was left with a permanent erection after riding one of its bikes. Californian Henry Wolf says he was left with an erection for two years after a...

KTM Duke 200 European launch delayed

03 May 2012 by MCN

The new KTM Duke 200, spied by MCN in February 2011, has been delayed by a month due to demand from emerging markets. The bike, which is effectively a Duke 125 with a big-bore kit, is built for KTM by...

Dinli DL282 unveiled

03 May 2012 by MCN

This is the new Dinli DL282, a cruiser which was shown at the International Motor Show in Taiwan last week. It’s powered by a Taiwanese-built single-cylinder, 750cc water-cooled engine. Curiously,...

Future MotoGP champion

03 May 2012 by DIANE REDMAN

Here’s my son – he’s only 5 weeks old on the first pic but already a huge bike fan! He watched all the BSB,WSB and MotoGP races last season from inside my belly! Now this season he can watch them...

Vyrus Moto2 bike for the road

02 May 2012 by MCN

Italian specialist bike manufacturer Vyrus has stuck lights and indicators on its 986 Moto2 bike, rendering it road legal. The bike failed to attract any teams willing to run it in the Moto2 series,...

You ask/answer What do I need to take for my first foreign road trip?

02 May 2012 by MCN

I’m doing my first trip abroad this summer and am uncertain what stuff to take. I’m riding round France and Italy for two weeks and hope to do 2500 miles, so should I bring tools, warning triangles, oil etc? What are the bare necessities? • Your advice could help. Leave a comment below and we’ll publish the best in MCN. Got a question? Click here to submit it.

You ask/you answer: I'm a mechanical novice, so should I buy my next bike from a dealer?

02 May 2012 by MCN

I’ve bought my last two bikes (secondhand) from dealerships but have always had the feeling I could have got a much better deal buying privately. I’ve only been riding for two years and don’t have...

Yamaha RD350LC sells for £18k

02 May 2012 by MCN

A brand new 1981 Yamaha RD350LC sold on eBay last week in Australia for a staggering £17,784.58. It’s been in dry storage since new and has never been, or is likely to ever be, started – let alone...

BMW recalls 2012 S1000RRs

02 May 2012 by Andy Downes

BMW is recalling around 1500 2012-model year S1000RRs built so far because of concern over gradual loosening of connecting rod bolts which may cause engine damage. The recall – dubbed a ‘technical...

At The Revved Up tea bar

01 May 2012 by John Johnson

I visited one of your ride out cafes that is recommended in MCN on my new Panigale. Well worth the ride. The Revved Up tea bar, Walton-on-Naze. I only had a £20 note and they had no change so just...

Destination dealer: Stratstone Triumph

01 May 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Stratstone Triumph Leicester opened their doors on Thursday, May 13 two years ago. They have a Birthday Party on Sunday 13 May to celebrate. They have a lot of action planned on...

Poll: What's the most common bad driving habit you see while riding?

01 May 2012 by MCN

Filter through slow moving traffic these days and you’ll invariably see a car slowly weaving out of its lane, its driver hunched over a smart phone updating his Twotter or Faceberk. But is this...

Poll: What's the best ever superbike?

01 May 2012 by MCN

Next week’s MCN (out May 9) celebrates not only 25 years of World Superbikes, but 40 years since the Kawasaki Z1, and the two features have sparked regular office arguments about which is the best...

New MCN May 2: Norton V4 prepares for TT

01 May 2012 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN, out May 2, the Norton V4 undergoes shakedown tests with less than a month until the Isle of Man TT. We test the new BMW G650GS Sertao against the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere, Ross Noble’s...

Poll: Are big adventure bikes killing adventure riding?

01 May 2012 by MCN

In this week’s MCN the new BMW G650GS Sertao is tested against Yamaha’s Tenere 660. Part of the discussion between the testers concentrates on how much easier off-roading is on a bike that feels light...

May 2 Bikes on the Box

01 May 2012 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...

MCN in Goa

27 April 2012 by GEOFF GREENHALGH

Get Stoner and co on one of these and maybe Rossi will have a chance?!

Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale onboard the Isle of Man TT circuit

27 April 2012 by MCN

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam Child will compete in this year’s lightweight TT race aboard a Kawasaki ER-6 with help from road racing expert Ryan Farquar. Child – or Chad as he’s known at MCN – has been...

Touratech builds ultimate BMW G650GS Sertao

27 April 2012 by Liam Marsden

Touratech USA have thrown most of their aftermarket products at the new BMW G650GS Sertao, and ended up with the bike you see to the right. While the bike has been put together by Touratech USA, a...

John Player Norton 961 concept

27 April 2012 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my design concept for a John Player Norton 961. What do you think?

Dozens of classic Ducatis for sale in auction

27 April 2012 by MCN

Details have been revealed of the dozens of classic Ducatis that will be auctioned in Monaco in May by RM Auctions. The collection was put together by Carlo Saltarelli, a Ducati test rider, racer and...

School tells 17-year-old: Stop riding in or we’ll expel you

27 April 2012 by Steve Farrell

A school has threatened to expel a 17-year-old if he carries on travelling in by motorcycle. Jack Deeley has twice been sent home from school for arriving on his Aprilia RS125. The Windsor High...

Win a trip on Route 66 with Harley-Davidson

26 April 2012 by MCN

If you take a test ride on a Harley-Davidson – including the new Softail Slim and Sportster 72 – between now and June 30, you will be automatically entered ino a draw to win a trip to the world famous...

Destination dealer: Farnham Honda

26 April 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Farnham Honda had the honour of being commissioned to create the official 2010 John McGuinness and Ian Hutchinson Fireblades to celebrate Honda’s success at the Isle of Man TT –...

Horex VR6 delayed

26 April 2012 by MCN

Despite stating at the end of February that the all-new VR6 Roadster was only weeks away from production, Horex has now stated that the six cylinder machine will not go into production until May. The...

What is adventure riding anyway?

25 April 2012 by DazLoczy

Setting off for my 100 mile commute to work this morning was a step into the unknown. The dark grey skies were ensuring everywhere was soaked by what the water companies will tell us is much-needed...

Triumph think of everything

25 April 2012 by Philip Ball

I have just taken delivery of my fabulous Triumph Tiger Explorer. Those Triumph engineers have thought of everything!

Chris Walker Race School

25 April 2012 by Les Hill-Lawton

I atteneded the very first Chris Walker Race School at Mallory Park on April 19 and would like to pass on my congratulations to Chris Walker, Craig Lormer and Jamie Whitam for a truly memorable...

Poll: Which racer had the best helmet design?

24 April 2012 by MCN

Bike racers aren’t known for their taste, over the years we’ve had everything from donkey ears to dart boards daubed on helmets. But there are a few classic designs that have remained as fresh as the...

Poll: What's your dream biking holiday destination?

24 April 2012 by MCN

There’s no better time to plan your dream biking trip than a grey spring day. So money no object, which continent would you most like to see from the saddle? Would you prefer to stay closer to home...

MCN down under

24 April 2012 by Barrie.Smith

I couldn’t take my Yamaha TRX850 to Oz, but I made sure I took my copy of MCN to keep me entertained!

New MCN April 25: Ducati special issue

24 April 2012 by Liam Marsden

This week we have a special issue dedicated to Ducati, with 27-pages of features on the historic Italian manufacturer. We pit the all-new Ducati 1199 Panigale against its European and Japanese rivals,...

April 25 Bikes on the Box

23 April 2012 by Alison Silcox

Ducati Panigale off road

23 April 2012 by T1G3R

Ducati unveils Multistrada 1200 replacement at Prescott Bike Festival. New off road version of the Panigale tested. 187mph and off road ability – just not at the same time

Destination dealer: Sycamore Motorcycles

20 April 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION Sycamore Motorcycles offers the best support to seasoned Harley-Davidson and Ducati owners and a warm welcome to anyone who is new to two of the most enduring brands in...

MCN reaches 100million Youtube views

20 April 2012 by Liam Marsden

Since MCN’s first ever Youtube video was posted in July 2006 we have had over 100million views. On the MCN Youtube channel our 1056 (and counting) videos have been watched a total of...