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The funkiest 50 yet?

29 September 2004

Malaguti’s ultra-funky new 50 – the Drakon NKD – will be shown for the first time in the UK at the NEC Show from November 5. The six-speed 50 comes complete with radial front brake caliper, 3-spoke...

What's hot on this site

29 September 2004

We’ve been tracking the content that got most people most excited. And now here’s your chance to catch up with it all in one hit. The following stories are those that have the current highest scores...

E-Clip: September 29

29 September 2004

No one likes a show-off, so it’s refreshingly funny to see this one fall on his arse. To view the clip click here, and look under Crashes, for YZFR1 Stoppie Wheelie Crash.

Go naked for hot deals

29 September 2004

With a new half-faired 650 from Hyosung breaking cover and an updated Cagiva Raptor 650 on the scene for 2005, our focus on hot used deals this week is on naked and half-faired 600s. These all...

E-Clip: September 22

22 September 2004

Fonsi Nieto puts the brakes on Toni Elias during the 250 race at the Welkom MotoGP. Click here to view this clip

Trackdays: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS on in the UK. If you haven’t had a crack yet this summer, there’s still plenty of time and plenty of choice. Stop thinking about it and book that day off! You’ll never look back. THURSDAY September 23 Hottrax Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. £129. 01908-330445. Yamaha Thundercat Trackday, Rockingham, Northants. 01492-534070. Motorcycle Folly Trackday,...

Rideouts: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. For more, or to organise your own, go to our Have Your Say forums and look under road riding/rideouts. WED September 22 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. King Billy, Northampton. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm.

Tips DVD free with bikes

22 September 2004

A free DVD of riding tips is to be distributed to buyers of new and used bikes. The Motorcycle Industry Association is working with a TV company and other parties to make the DVD – which promises to...

Cash in on 05 updates

22 September 2004

With the launch of all the new 2005 bikes there will be some great deals on second hand bikes as riders upgrade to the latest model. A look through our BIKES FOR SALE section reveals some great...

Shows, schools: Sep 22

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS and RIDING SCHOOLS being held in the UK. These are for the week starting September 22, 2004: OPEN DAYS SATURDAY September 25 Team Bikegirl, Silverstone, Northants. www.bikegirl.co.uk BMW dealers: Launch of new K1200S Ducati dealers: Launch of 2005 999 RIDING SCHOOLS THURSDAY September 23 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. Track...

Theft Watch: Husky SM

22 September 2004

motorcyclenews.com user ‘chairman’ needs your help to help track a Husky SM610S, stolen from the Wokingham area on Friday evening (Sep 24). It was stolen between 4pm and 6:20pm. It is yellow and blue and has a single Doma Race exhaust, yellow s/moto front mudguard, rack removed & 2 strips of black duct tape covering the holes in the rear mudguard. The bike has carbon-look mini rear indicators...

New Duke arrives

22 September 2004

You’ll be able to get your first glimpse of the new Ducati 999 this weekend as Ducati stores around the country get the first preview bikes. The new bike, which gets a redesigned top fairing, 140bhp,...

Minister fights IoM limits

22 September 2004

Isle of Man tourism minister David Cretney is saying ‘No’ to speed limits on the island – and has been scathing in his attack on the UK’s use of speed cameras. He has responded to proposals for a...

UK debut for K1200S

22 September 2004

BMW’s 167bhp K1200S will be launched in all 36 of the firm’s UK and Ireland dealerships on Saturday, September 25. And the price has been announced. It will be listed at £9750 – quite a premium...

French tour for CBR

22 September 2004

motorcyclenew.com’s Angus Farquhar is off to France on his long-term test Honda CBR600F on Friday, September 24, to take part in a three-day track school at Nogaro. Farquhar is riding down to the...

Your views on KTM vid

22 September 2004

KTM’s controversial video for its new SuperDuke has stirred strong feelings in our Have Your Say forums. Here’s some of what you’ve already had to say. MikeSchinkel said: “I think your regulators...

Bike meets: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. These are those for the week commencing September 22, 2004. WED September 22 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330. Crown Inn, Red Street, Staffordshire. 01782-564113. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Our big French thrash

22 September 2004

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar has just called from the pits at the Nogaro circuit in France, where he’s improving his track skills with the European Superbike School. Farquhar is sweltering in 25...

Shows, rallies: Sep 29

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIS, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, September 29, 2004. They are listed by category and then by date. SHOWS FRIDAY October 1 East Antrim Moto Show, Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim. 5pm. 028-9338-2797. SUNDAY October 3 Classic and Sporting Motorcycle Show, Gresley Old Hall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

Off road: Sep 22 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road events on in the UK. These are for the week commencing September 22, 2004: SPEEDWAY WED September 22 Hull. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn. 01553-771111. THURSDAY September 23 Sheffield. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY September 24 Edinburgh. 01501-734404. Somerset, Highbridge. 01278-780993. SATURDAY September 25 Berwick, Northumberland. 01289-307707. Rye House,...

Theft Watch: 02 GSX-R

22 September 2004

motorcyclenews.com user pythonlea has reported an 02 GSX-R1000 stolen from North Shields in the north east. He reported the theft on Monday evening. It is blue and black with the reg number ML02 OEP. For more details click here for our Theft Watch forum in our Have Your Say section. If you know of thieves or scams operating in your area, post on the Theft Watch forum, too.

Bikes are 75% faster

22 September 2004

Bikes cut journey times in London by up to 75% – no wonder they are now being used by a firm charged with keeping the capital’s traffic flowing. Siemens Traffic Controls is using a Honda Deauville...

Sep 29 issue of MCN

22 September 2004

Miss out on this week’s MCN and you miss out on an exclusive test pitching John Reynolds’ British Superbike championship winning GSX-R1000 against a completely standard one. Find out why it cost...

Nicked at 205mph

22 September 2004

Reports in the US are claiming a motorcyclist has set a new informal record for the fastest speeding ticket yet – 205mph. He was tracked and clocked by a police airplane in Minnesota, according to...

GS riders' life-saving act

22 September 2004

BMW GS riders have raised enough cash to pay for two life-saving defibrillators in memory of fellow rider Keith Davies. Keith, from Halesowen in the West Midlands, spent many happy miles riding in...

MCN Hilton hotel deals

22 September 2004

You could take a tent with you and camp when you watch British Superbikes, World Superbikes or MotoGP but wouldn’t it be nicer if you were staying in a four star hotel with grandstand seating for the...

Cops' front-plate howler

22 September 2004

North Yorks police have trumpeted the unveiling of a new weapon in the fight against speeding riders ahead of this weekend’s Scarborough Gold Cup. Trouble is, it relies on getting a snap of your face...

DB5 wins top bike prize

22 September 2004

Bimota’s new DB5 Mille has been presented with the Munich Show’s “Motorcycle Design Award” in the supersport category. Designer Sergio Robbiano’s use of a composite trellis swingarm caught the eye. ...

Theft Watch: Fazer 600

22 September 2004

Keep an eye out for this Fazer 600. The 2002 model was stolen from outside a motorcyclenews.com’s user’s home between 4.40 and 5am on Friday, September 24. Click here to visit our Theft Watch forum...

Off road: Sep 29 on

22 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of off road events on in the UK. These are for the week starting Wednesday September 29, 2004. They are listed by category and then by date. SPEEDWAY WED September 29 Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. THURSDAY September 30 Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 0114-285-3142. FRIDAY October 1 Edinburgh, Armadale, West Lothian.

Z750 tidied and sorted

22 September 2004

Changing the suspension on my Z750 made a big difference when I rode it at Rockingham. The Hagon Products (0208 502 6222) front and rear suspension took the handling from ‘ok’ to confidence...

MV's Brutale America

15 September 2004

MV Agusta showed an ‘America’ version of its Brutale naked bike at the Munich Bike Show – reviving memories of the classic MV Agusta models of the 1970s. The bike was first shown at the Milan Show...

Tail End this weekend

15 September 2004

The seventh annual BMF Tail End rally takes place at the East of England Showground on September 18 and 19. The two day event includes arena shows, live bands, hundreds of trade stalls and side...

BMW Off Road part 3

15 September 2004

Lunch is grabbed at the BMW trailer, with rolls, water, tea and coffee. It’s a good chance to bond with the rest of the group, which comprises some keen off-road racers, some less experienced, and...

Race meets: Sep 22 on

15 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO AND events on in the UK. ROAD RACING SATURDAY September 25 North Armagh MCC, Tandragee, County Armagh. 028-3884-0231. British Superbikes, non-title race, Castle Combe, Wilts. 01249-782929. International Gold Cup Road Races, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. 01723-373000. See preview on page 38. Derby Phoenix MCC, Oulton Park,...

E-Clip: September 15

15 September 2004

If you missed American Chopper on the Discovery Channel, here’ some ‘amusing’ outakes. To view the clips, simply click here. Have Your Say about the Video, here.