February

Year: 2014

Month: February

GetGeared offers 'Lidl' discount

28 February 2014 by Tony Hoare

Lidl, the German supermarket chain, starts its annual motorcycle kit sale today (February 27), with a selection of cheap helmet and clothing offers including a flipfront helmet for £39.99 and...

Taking a break while working at Triumph

27 February 2014 by gavin burton

Me and my brother Gary working at Triumph headquarters.

Video: Honda Fireblade SP group test

26 February 2014 by MCN

With a blueprinted engine and snazzy chassis parts, the new Honda Fireblade SP has a price tag to match its European rivals. But does it beat them at their own game? We find out on sunny Spanish roads...

Yamaha MT-09 Triple Cafe concept

26 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is the fabulous Yamaha Cafe Racer concept based on the three-cylinder MT-09 engine.

Priority access to weekly MotoGP show

25 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

It’s been well publicised that the only place to watch MotoGP from within the UK is with BTSport for the 2014/2015 season. When it was officially announced late last year, the exclusive license deal...

Alternative air-cooled twins needed

25 February 2014 by MCN

MCN is on the hunt for owners of alternative air-cooled twins. Specifically we’re looking for current owners of: Harley-Davidson XR1200 Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog BMW R1200R We’ll be using the...

Mallory Park set to reopen with free gala event

25 February 2014 by Simon Patterson

Mallory Park is set to reopen this weekend with a gala event that is open, free of charge, to the public, as the Leicestershire track resurrects from its seeming demise only months ago. The track, now...

Laverda SF-3 Concept

25 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

A joint venture between Triumph and Piaggio Group may bring back to life the legendary Laverda brand. The SF-3 with the three-cylinder engine 675 may be the first step.

New MCN February 26: Norton special

25 February 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 26: Exclusive: New BMW S1000F Roadster planned World first test: New Honda Fireblade SP takes on Panigale S, RSV4...

Dark Hedges

23 February 2014 by Martin McCormick

Here’s a picture taken at the Dark Hedges near Armoy, Northern Ireland from a biker’s perspective.

A romantic break with MCN

21 February 2014 by Kev Quirk

This week the missus and I went away for a romantic spa break. However, the only thing that captivated me was my copy of MCN!

Yamaha MT-09 Worldcrosser concept

21 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

This is the Worldcrosser concept of the future new Triple Tenere.

Lotus motorcycle officially revealed

20 February 2014 by Andy Downes

As exclusively revealed by MCN more than five weeks ago, Lotus has taken the covers off the new motorcycle it will produce as a road bike and go on sale within months. MCN got hold of leaked images...

Video: 125s to the Elephant Rally

20 February 2014 by MCN

The Elephant Rally is for nutters. Since its inception in 1956, thousands of riders across Europe have traversed snow, blizzards and temperatures as low as -16C to attend the annual event. So of...

Yamaha MT-09 Triple Tenere concept

19 February 2014 by Oberdan Bezzi

Here’s my concept for a more powerful, lighter and much more off-road focused Tenere using the MT-09 engine.

New MCN February 19: Yamaha MT-07 first ride

18 February 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 19: First test: We ride Yamaha’s £5000 MT-07 Free WSB season guide ahead of this weekend’s opener Elephant Rally...

Norton Superior proves superior

17 February 2014 by Ben Miller - Editor, Classic Bike Magazine

Shed-brewed big twin special wins Classic Bike of the Year crown Bill Higginson¹s special, a beautiful combination of 1000cc Matchless V-twin and rigid Norton frame, has scooped the biggest prize in...

The biggest MCN London Motorcycle Show to date!

17 February 2014 by MCN Staff

The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show drew to a close today, following a spectacular weekend of action that saw thousands of fans flock through the doors to witness the best show to date, even...

Tai Woffinden wins MCN Man of the Year

16 February 2014 by Simon Patterson

2013 Speedway GP champion Tai Woffinden has become the first ever speedway rider to win the prestigious MCN Man of the Year Award since its inception in 1958. Woffinden, who came back from two broken...

Travelling to the London Motorcycle Show today?

16 February 2014 by MCN

The weather is looking pretty good, so maybe riding in and using our FREE bike parking is a plan? If you are travelling to the show by car though, please approach the venue from the East. For the...

Only 24 hours left to get into the best of biking

15 February 2014 by MCN Staff

If you’ve not been able to get to the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show over the past two days then you’ve missed out on some incredible, biking action. In the Custom Zone, we’ve seen some...

Travelling to the London Motorcycle Show today?

15 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

Despite the winds and rain of last night, it’s actually pretty pleasant down here at London Dockland’s ExCeL today (Saturday 15th). For those planning on coming down today – and if you’re not, why...

McGuinness presents an exclusive TT lap run through tomorrow

14 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

With day one over at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, there’s no time to relax as we prepare and get excited for the second installment of this weekend’s festivities. If Foggy Friday wasn’t...

LMS Day One: Foggy reunited with championship bikes, BTSport announcement,new Yamaha unvelied and more

14 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

It was Foggy Friday today at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show, and MCN caught up with the four time WSB champ just moments after being reunited with his four winning bikes, for the first...

Incredible festival of biking in London this weekend

13 February 2014 by Steve Hunt

Preparation for this year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is still going strong here at the ExCeL in London’s Docklands. We’ve had a sneaky walk around the show floor and bikes are being...

Fantasy League coming soon!

13 February 2014 by MCN

With only weeks to go before the first race of 2014, it’s flat out at MCN Towers to make sure that the Fantasy League is up and running soon! Despite rumours of it’s demise, we’ll be announcing the...

MCN helps the recovery process

13 February 2014 by Martin Stonehouse

My son Joe after he found diesel on a roundabout at 15mph.

London Motorcycle Show guide free to download!

12 February 2014 by MCN

With only two days until the Carole Nash MCN London Show kicks off, this week’s MCN has a brilliant 36-page pull-out guide with all the info you need for attending the show at London’s ExCel Centre,...

New MCN February 12: Four exclusive first rides in bumper issue

11 February 2014 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN paper, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from February 12: World exclusive: New Yamaha R-series bike incoming Free 36-page MCN Motorcycle Show guide World first tests:...

Plan your London Motorcycle Show day

10 February 2014 by MCN Staff

The MCN Carole Nash London Motorcycle Show isn’t just about getting the chance to see all of the latest, 2014 bikes under one roof. It’s not just about being able to get the latest offers from our...

Meet Cal and Bradley this Friday!

10 February 2014 by MCN

MotoGP superstars Cal Crutchlow and Bradley Smith will be appearing live on stage this Friday at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. The British duo are flying in especially from testing in...

First Ride: Triumph 2014 Thunderbird Cruisers

10 February 2014 by Phil West

Triumph’s two new 2014 Thunderbird-based cruisers, the ‘Road King’ style LT bagger and the fat, reto-styled Commander, are currently being put through their paces for the first time by MCN Executive...

James May's Meccano bike at London Show!

10 February 2014 by MCN

James May’s Meccano bike, which the Top Gear star rode around the Isle of Man TT circuit, will be on display at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show February 14-16. May built the bike from over...

Reading MCN with Cal

07 February 2014 by Sharon Page

Reading MCN with Cal at the Sepang test with Pole Position Travel.

Would you really take a BMW R1200GS round the world?

07 February 2014 by MCN

Fancy an adventure bike? BMW’s new R1200GS Adventure costs £12,600 for the base model, £14,750 for the XE and £15,350 for the TE model. We’re talking big money here, but would you really take a bike...

Meet MCE BSB riders at the MCN London Motorcycle Show

07 February 2014 by MCN Staff

The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship will be coming to town as London’s Excel hosts the MCN London Motorcycle Show on 14/15/16 February with fans able to get up close to some of this...