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BMW Off-Road part 2

15 September 2004

BMW Off-Road part 2

As I arrived late, Pavey gives me some one-on-one tuition to get me quickly up to speed. He starts by dropping my bike on its side and telling me to pick it up. Luckily there is a special knack to...

Munich Show round-up

15 September 2004

Munich Show round-up

MCN was mob-handed at the Munich Show to cover all the new bike news as it broke. The press launches are now over and the show opened to the public. But we’re guessing not many of you will have been...

Off-Road with BMW

15 September 2004

Off-Road with BMW

I’m lost in the middle of the Brecon Beacons in Wales, flat on my back, with my BMW F650GS on its side, rear wheel spinning. I should be hitting the kill switch but I’m too busy laughing as I hear one...

Play freestyle MX game

15 September 2004

Play freestyle MX game

Perfect your Freestyle motocross jumping technique with this new game from Alpinestars. Speed your crosser along the jump track and choose from seven different stunts to clock up the points. Get it...

Munich Show babes

15 September 2004

Munich Show babes

The Munich Bike Show opened to the public on Wednesday (Sep 15). But, we appreciate, not all of you can be there. We haven’t allowed that to mean that you’ve had to miss out on a personal eyeful of...

BMW Off Road Part 4

15 September 2004

BMW Off Road Part 4

And then it was time to start crossing streams. It seemed when it was demonstrated. All we needed to do was ride down one side, through the stream and up the other side. And after a couple of early...

R1 tops ratings chart

15 September 2004

R1 tops ratings chart

The Yamaha R1 has topped the motorcyclenews.com ratings chart, notching the highest percentage when you combine MCN and user review scores. The R1 scores a massive 97.5 percent rating when you...

BikeMeets: Sep 15 on

15 September 2004

BikeMeets: Sep 15 on

Make the most of this week’s spell of warm sunshine and get out to a bike meet. There are hundreds on throughout the nation. Each week we list them. Those following are for the week commencing...

We're up for top award

15 September 2004

We're up for top award

motorcyclenews.com has been short-listed for a prestigious national prize in the annual Association of Online Publishers awards. The AOP has had a record number of entries this year (over 200) and...

Rallies: Sep 22 on

15 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES on in the UK. These are for the week starting September 22, 2004. Rallies FRIDAY September 24 QMCC Snake Bite Rally, Drumnagreah Hotel, County Antrim. 07703-460799. South Yorkshire Sidecar Club Camping Weekend, Ferry Boat Farm, Old Denaby, Yorkshire. 01977-640193. Ribcrackers Run to the Sun Party, Lumb Farm, Ripley, Derbyshire.

You rate the 05 bikes

15 September 2004

You rate the 05 bikes

The bikes of 2005 are on parade among the glamour of the Munich Bike Show all this week. We’ve been bringing you first pictures as the bikes were launched and asking for your reactions. If you...

In MCN: September 22

15 September 2004

In MCN: September 22

This week’s issue of MCN comes complete with a free supplement packed with all the new bikes of 2005. It’s the only way to stay on top of the rush of hot metal pouring out ready to thrill us next...

Off-Road: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of off-road events. These are those for the week commencing September 15, 2004. MOTOCROSS SATURDAY September 18 Wilden MXC, Kidderminster. 07778-396058. Twin-Shock SC, Glenochil -by-Alloa. 01383-732952. NIMC Ulster Championship, Donemana. 02871-338107. SUNDAY September 19 Glenrothes Youth MXC, Leuchars, Fife. 01333-340931. Luton and DMC, Toddington, Beds.

Rideouts: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS on in the UK. To check for more, or to organise your own, visit the Road Riding board in our Have Your Say forums. Click here. RIDEOUTS THURSDAY September 16 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. All week. Royal Oak, North Kelsey, Lincs. 7pm. 01652-678544. SATURDAY September 18 Track Sense Trail Ride, Hampshire. 08704-450600. Fasttrack...

Aprilia debuts its Strada

08 September 2004

Aprilia debuts its Strada

Aprilia has unveiled its new Yamaha-powered Pegaso Strada among the glitz of the Munich Bike Show. With an official launch on Tuesday morning (September 14) Aprilia uncovered a bike with...

Naked MZ goes public

08 September 2004

Naked MZ goes public

MZ launched its new MZ1000SF naked bike to the world at the Munich Bike Show on Monday (Sep 13). The firm has based it on its MZ1000S sports tourer, with a boosted midrange and a bikini fairing that...

Bike of the Year so far

08 September 2004

Bike of the Year so far

Which is your bike of the year… so far? With most firm’s 05 model ranges being launched at the Munich Bike Show from September 13 onwards, we’re asking for your nominations for the star so far. Will...

Trackdays: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS. These are for the week commencing September 15, 2004. THURSDAY September 16 Track Attack, Donington Park, Leics. 01332-819503. Speedfreak Trackday, Mallory Park, Leics. 01625-859969. FRIDAY September 17 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 01332-677079. SATURDAY September 18 100% Bikes Trackday, Croft, N Yorks. £120. 0870-8722532.

Race Meets: Sep 15 on

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of bike racing events being held in the UK. These are for the week commencing Sep 15, 2004. Road racing: Saturday September 18 Aintree MCC, Aintree Circuit, Liverpool. 01257-462216. New Era Road Racing, Pembrey, Dyfed. 01920 444205. Until Sunday. Classic Racing MCC, Snetterton, Norfolk. 01953-850677. Until Sunday. Sunday September 19 British Superbikes, Donington Park,...

Anti-diesel rally times

08 September 2004

Anti-diesel rally times

Thinking of joining in the KillSpills rally? It’s on in London on September 11 and aims to raise the issue of the risks of diesel spills to motorcyclists. Here’s the itinery: 11am Rally Riders arrive...

RiDER Power results

08 September 2004

RiDER Power results

Read the results of RiDER Power’s 10,000-biker survey – starting with the next issue of Ride – out from September 10. This year’s response has been so great the results have had to be spread over two...

Raptor updates for 05

08 September 2004

Raptor updates for 05

Cagiva`s Raptor 650 is updated for 2005 – and the firm promises more of them will be available in the UK. Only 50 came in last year due to supply problems. This year the Suzuki SV650-powered bike...

Revised R6 revealed

08 September 2004

Revised R6 revealed

Yamaha has upgraded its R6 to compete in the hard-fought 600cc sports bike class for 2005. The firm debuted its new-look bike on Tuesday afternoon (Sep 14) in Munich alongside a host of other new...

Sep 18 issue of MCN

08 September 2004

Sep 18 issue of MCN

The are 21 pages of MCN devoted to 52 new bikes including the brutal new 1050cc Triumph Speed Triple and bored out 650cc Daytona. Both the Honda CBR600RR and R6 have been heavily-revised to try and...

Diesel spills rally success

08 September 2004

Diesel spills rally success

The KillSpills rally in London to promote the dangers of diesel spills for motorcyclists took place on Saturday, September 11 with a huge turn-out riding from the Ace Cafe to Buckingham Palace. An...

Meet Jodi at Essex run

08 September 2004

Meet Jodi at Essex run

Blonde bombshell biking babe Jodi Marsh will kickstart the 2004 Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run on Sunday, September 12. Jodi – who recently joined MCN on a road test – will be at Ford’s Dunton...

05 Triumph line-up

08 September 2004

05 Triumph line-up

Triumph has unveiled its full 2005 line-up at the Munich Show – and it includes the new bigger-bore Daytona 650 MCN spied two weeks ago. Triumph’s Ross Clifford introduced the 2005 range claiming it...

E-clip: September 8

08 September 2004

E-clip: September 8

Give it a bit too much gas going round a corner at full tilt and this is what you can expect. Click here to watch the clip

Rossi designs new R6

08 September 2004

Rossi designs new R6

Not only is there a new R6 for 2005 – MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has worked with Yamaha to come up with a new paintjob for it. The bike was rolled out at Yamaha’s Munich bike show press...

05 Ducatis go on show

08 September 2004

05 Ducatis go on show

Ducati rolled out a host of stunning new bikes on Tuesday morning as it debuted its 2005 line-up at the Munich Bike Show in Germany. MCN was on hand to witness the world unveiling – which follows...

This week's bike meets

08 September 2004

This week's bike meets

MONDAY September 13 Castle of Comfort, East Harptree, Bristol. 7pm. 01761-221321. Lysley Arms, Chippenham, Wiltshire. 01249-652864. MFN, Shipley Gate, Notts. 01773-530313. Reubens Coffee House,...

This week's trackdays

08 September 2004

Each week we publish a list of TRACKDAYS. These are for the week commencing September 8, 2004. THURSDAY September 9 Infinity Trackdays, Brands Hatch. £199. 01252-400500. 100% Bikes Trackday, Cadwell Park. 0870-8722532. FRIDAY September 10 Mick Boddice Trackday, Darley Moor. 01332-677079. Phil Bevan Trackday and Supermoto, Pembrey, Dyfed. 07968-208132. SATURDAY September 11 Suzuki Performance...

2005 Suzukis

08 September 2004

2005 Suzukis

Suzuki has unveiled its line up for 2005 with the all new GSX-R1000 topping the bill. The GSX-R1000 gets a twin injection system with dual throttle valves and the capacity gets a boost from 988 to...

05 bikes = used deals

08 September 2004

05 bikes = used deals

With loads of new bikes breaking cover there’s the chance of a glut of great used bikes on offer as riders clear space in their garages for the new arrivals. You’ll always find the freshest additions...

Bike boom is back!

08 September 2004

Bike boom is back!

New bike sales for August were up by 7.6% compared to the same month last year. It’s the second month on the trot to see a rise and comes on top of Department for Transport figures showing bike...

05 Honda Wing and CRF

08 September 2004

05 Honda Wing and CRF

Honda has launched an enduro version of the CRF450R crosser – the 2005 CRF450X. Complete with electric start, halogen headlight, LED taillight and enduro-tuned suspension, the four-stroke promises to...