2013

Year: 2013

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Ride-in with Scott Redding

28 August 2013 by MCN

MCN and Motorcycle Live have teamed up to create an exclusive ride-out to the Day of Champions at Silverstone this Thursday (Aug 29) for the Silverstone MotoGP weekend – and you’re invited. There are...

Special K: BMW K1300S Anniversary

28 August 2013 by Phil West

When it comes to ‘special editions’, BMW pretty much leads the way. Although Ducati and Triumph, in particular, have their own successful lines of ‘specials’ (bikes like the Tricolore or Steve McQueen...

New MCN August 28: Golden oldies

27 August 2013 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from August 28th: – Modern classics special: Admit it, you want one! Invest in a blast from the past. – Water-cooled...

Enfield’s café racer coming

27 August 2013 by Phil West

Royal Enfield’s most modern and powerful bike ever, the long-anticipated new Café Racer/Continental GT WILL be officially unveiled next month and go on sale later this year, MCN can now confirm. We’ve...

Ducati Scrambler well underway

26 August 2013 by Andy Downes

Ducati’s old Scrambler 250 was built from 1962 through to 1968 in various 250, 350 and even 450cc single-cylinder guises and managed to create a cool, accessible bike that was completely of the time.

Triumph Daytona 675R initial thoughts

24 August 2013 by jeffpatrick

I’ve had the Triumph Daytona 675R for about a month now, and I have to say it is absolutely brilliant. Having come from a 2010 675, I wasn’t sure what to expect, and to be honest, I found the standard...

Staff Blog: Too Many Fazers, Too Little Time

24 August 2013 by Alison Silcox

I’ve not just been riding the Yamaha Fazer8 this week, for a forthcoming long term feature I’ve been out on my mate’s Yamaha FZS600 Fazer and the big brother of the range the FZ1 Fazer. I was really...

Suzuki GSR750 comfort seat

23 August 2013 by gtufnell

I’ve had my GSR750 supplied by the superb team at Crescent in Verwood for a year now and have found it uncomfortable after about 40 miles riding. After searching and talking to upholstery companies I...

Win an evening with Colin Edwards!

23 August 2013 by MCN

Ixon leathers – who sponsor MotoGP legend Colin Edwards – are giving one lucky person and a friend the chance to spend an evening with him on Wednesday 28th August at a secret location (that will...

Video: Small bikes for big adventures

23 August 2013 by MCN

Green lanes in the Peak District on 125s, the Snake Pass, a curry and a pint. Who needs to go to the far side of the world for an adventure? View more great motorcycling videos on the MCN channel:...

Video: Suzuki Intruder C1500T vs bagger rivals

23 August 2013 by MCN

The rise of the bagger shows no signs of abating, with manufacturers stripping the excess from their cruisers in the hope of attracting new buyers. But should you buy on heritage, specification, or...

Marco Simoncelli Foundation Ride

22 August 2013 by Carl Stevens

Almost two years after one of MotoGP’s brightest stars was taken from us, the Marco Simoncelli Foundation Motorcycle Ride is set to embark on one of its first major events to take place in the UK.

How much does racing influence you buying a manufacturer's sportsbike?

22 August 2013

BMW has pulled the plug on their factory World Superbike effort, after five years of trying and without winning a championship.But is winning a championship important? How much does racing influence...

Scott Redding vs Pol Espargaro in MotoGP next year: who stands the better chance of winning?

22 August 2013 by MCN

With a Yamaha deal signed and delivered for Pol Espargaro, and a MotoGP deal almost certain for Scott Redding, the two front runners in Moto2 are lined up to continue their battle next year on the big...

Barry Sheene tribute parade at British MotoGP race

22 August 2013 by Matthew Birt

A special tribute parade will take place during the forthcoming British MotoGP weekend at Silverstone to make the 10th anniversary of late racing legend Barry Sheene. The parade, which will take place...

Touring Ireland

21 August 2013 by Clair Robshaw & Chris White

Chris got bored on our amazing tour around Ireland (this pic is at The Ring of Kerry) and there was only one thing he could do… read MCN of course!

Staff Blog: Trying to solve my wind problem

21 August 2013 by Liam Marsden

If there’s one thing the Judge lacks, it’s wind protection. The only thing up front to deflect the wind is the single clock. At Kevin’s Last Lap recently I saw a perfect opportunity to cure my wind...

Road closed to bikes only near Ace Café

20 August 2013 by Andy Downes

A local council has banned just motorcycles using a road near the famous Ace Café in North London as part of a six-week trial following months of complaints about anti-social riding and racing on the...

New MCN August 21st: Has Cal made the right move?

20 August 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from August 21st: – Cal: Has he made the right move? The inside story – The Danger Issue – celebrating the scariest bikes and...

Classic sports bike owners needed!

20 August 2013 by MCN

Classic sports bike owners needed! MCN are looking for owners of some of the best superbikes ever made for an upcoming test. Specifically we’re looking for owners of: 1992 Honda FireBlade owner 1989...

Panigale 899 spied testing

20 August 2013 by Andy Downes

A test and development version of the new Ducati Panigale 899 has been spotted parked on an Italian street just weeks ahead of the official launch of the bike. The bike is a smaller capacity version...

New Kawasaki Z1000SX spied

20 August 2013 by Andy Downes

This is the updated 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX which was scooped while filming a video in Norway ahead of the official launch of the bike at the end of September. We have no official information on the...

Staff Blog: You Can't Beat a Bit of Bike Therapy

17 August 2013 by Alison Silcox

I’ve been down in the dumps for the last couple of weeks and I’ve really not felt like going out on the Yamaha Fazer8 but today I thought enough is enough and decided to blow away some cobwebs. The...

Staff blog: Fourth time lucky!

16 August 2013 by Simon Patterson

First of all, I need to say thanks for all the emails I’ve received over the past few days. I’ve had a ton of comments, tips, suggestions and offers of free training since my piece in Wednesday’s...

New on-the-spot fines introduced

16 August 2013 by Andy Downes

Fixed penalties for careless or inconsiderate driving came into effect today with mobile phone use and middle lane hogging among a series of offences which will bring an increased fine of £100. Other...

Rymer racing on TV

16 August 2013 by Michael Neeves

Former BSB, WSB, MotoGP and World Endurance star, Terry Rymer is set to appear in a behind-the-scenes racing TV series, produced and directed by I, Superbiker creator, Mark Sloper. The Londoner’s new...

Win a ‘job’ with Supersport team

16 August 2013 by Andy Davidson

MCN has teamed up with R&G crash protection to give you and a mate an exclusive chance to be part of a leading British Supersport team at Donington Park from September 6-8. The Oxford TAG Triumph team...

Win tickets to MotoGP at Silverstone

16 August 2013 by Andy Davidson

Silverstone is offering two lucky MCN readers the chance to win a pair of Roving Grandstand tickets (worth over £240) for all three days of the 2013 Hertz MotoGP from August 30 to September 1. The...

Horex unveils new VR6 Classic model

14 August 2013 by Andy Downes

German firm Horex has shown a new Classic model based on the VR6 roadster with the same 1218cc six-cylinder motor but a host of cosmetic changes that have come about as a result of customer...

Staff blog: Bad back stops play

14 August 2013 by Andy Downes

I did my back in a couple of weeks ago so riding the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring was put on hold while my life revolved around physiotherapy, 500mg Naproxen tablets twice a day, paracetamol...

Win British MotoGP tickets with MCN and DEWALT

14 August 2013 by Matthew Birt

One of the most anticipated British MotoGP races in years will take place at Silverstone on September 1 and MCN has joined forces with leading industrial power tool manufacturer DEWALT to offer two...

New MCN August 14th: Forza Italia!

13 August 2013 by MCN

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from August 14th: – Forza Italia!: An Italian special on bikes that changed the world – Plus: Agostini interviewed by John...

Staff Blog: Riding into the East

12 August 2013 by Alison Silcox

In my long term test report in the issue on sale this week (14 August) you’ll see that me and my mate, Sue, spent the weekend riding round East Anglia taking in sights and sounds that you lovely blog...

Kevin Ash's Last Lap

11 August 2013 by preunit

Honouring the sad loss of Kevin by riding three laps of Silverstone.

Deer whistle

10 August 2013 by johnweedon

I have just read about another motorcyclist killed by hitting a deer. I don’t know if they work, but you can buy a deer whistle for £8 – must be worth a try! www.deerwhistle.co.uk

Built in Britain – Last chance to enter!

08 August 2013 by MCN

There are just six days remaining before entries close for this year’s Carole Nash MCN Built in Britain competition, so go to www.mcnbuiltinbritain.co.uk now to enter your bike in one of the six...