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Examining the latest report on bike thefts

11 November 2001

Bikes worth £3 million are being stolen in the UK every MONTH. Honda’s CBR600 is the most popular for crooks and just 16 per cent of those motorcycles swiped are recovered. These were the worrying...

MCN talks to Steve Powell of the NCIS

11 November 2001

MCN: What is the long term aim of these reports? Powell: Our fundamental aim is reduce theft and increase recovery rates. We aim to do that by building enough intelligence for our law-enforcement...

Watch the stunt stars… or show them how it’s done

11 November 2001

Anyone can enter next year’s World Stunt championship, part of the MCN-backed Scottish Show. You could bag yourself a share of the £2000 prize fund. You don’t need to be able to rival the likes of...

The third group of ten

11 November 2001

Paul Eaglestone, 45, from Kidlington, Oxfordshire, rides a Kawasaki GPZ500. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1997. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Yamaha Fazer 600. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: Suzi Perry. BEST STAND: Kawasaki.

On-line auction for Edwards’ leathers goes through £1000-barrier

11 November 2001

The going price for Colin Edwards’ Castrol-Honda leathers has risen by £375 since we pointed you to the Riders For Health auction. But there’s still plenty of time to bid. Currently the highest bid...

Riders charity bags two Royal awards

11 November 2001

Riders for Health, the motorcycling charity which works to provide transport for medicine in Africa, has won the Prince Michael of Kent Road Safety Award for 2002 in two categories – the motorcycle...

100 people rate the best bikes, bargains and babes at the NEC Show

11 November 2001

We asked 100 people to choose their favourite bikes, the top stands to see, the hottest bargains to be had and the loveliest ladies to spot at the NEC Show. Check their answers to see if you agree or...

The sixth group of ten

11 November 2001

Marvin Rothman, 37, from Braintree, Essex, rides an Aprilia RSV-R Mille. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1996. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Harley-Davidson V-Rod. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: They’re all top standard. BEST...

The ninth group of ten

11 November 2001

Allan Davison, 40, from Chichester, Sussex, rides an Aprilia RSV Mille. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1997. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Aprilia Blue Marlin. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: The top-heavy one on the Piaggio...

The seventh group of ten

11 November 2001

Steve Paston, 47, from Norwich, rides a Yamaha RD500LC. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1991. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: MV Agusta F4. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: The Urchin stand girl. BEST STAND: BMW. BEST BARGAIN: I’m...

It’s AKA a motorcycle…

11 November 2001

The NEC Show features plenty of jaw-dropping models, but few are quite as ” stand-out ” as this machine from AKA Design. But we want to hear what you think of it. The Hitchin, Herts-based firm...

First full test on Benelli superbike

11 November 2001

Halway through this year’s World Superbike race season a stunning green and silver bike appeared in the paddock and qualified for the two races at Misano. The Benelli Tordano had arrived. The even...

Triumph issues recall on range of bikes

11 November 2001

Triumph has issued a recall to have clutch cables replaced on many of its models. The Trophy is the only modern Triumph model to escape the recall, which affects bikes fitted with cables made by one...

Yes, it looks amazing, but what’s under the fairing?

11 November 2001

Creating a motorcycle from scratch is no easy feat. Creating one that throws away conventional wisdom and can run in World Superbikes is unbelievable – but that’s exactly what Benelli has done with...

Your tips and comments on the NEC Show

11 November 2001

Here are just some of your tips on getting the best out of the NEC. If you have any to add, e-mail them to david.cushman@emap.com with NEC SHOW ADVICE in the subject line. We had a great day at the NEC on Sunday 11, returning with some excellent prints, clothing, bike parts and accessories, all in all a really excellent day! Plenty to do and see, plenty of people to talk to, we met Jez and Katja,...

The fourth group of ten

11 November 2001

Rebecca Milner, 14, from Selby, also wants a bike when she’s old enough. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: Today. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Yamaha R1. BEST-LOOKING MAN: Harley-Davidson’s dancer. BEST STAND: Honda.

Watch our exclusive NEC Show video

11 November 2001

Choose from (MOV) Quicktime or (RM) Real Player downloads. The video plays for around two minutes once downloaded. It may take some time to download if you connection is not particularly fast. We...

The babe you rated best

11 November 2001

BEST BABE MCN girl Vikki, 19, from Cannock, Staffs, was overwhelmingly voted best looking woman at the show by the visitors we asked. VITAL STATS: 34, 25, 34. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING VOTED THE...

Don’t worry, you’ll get your turn soon

11 November 2001

A race bike may seem far removed from our experience on the road, but the Tornado Racing is just the first step in the launch of the Tornado 900/3 Tre road bike. Benelli was keen to go racing because...

Should ultimate Duke special be Monster or 998-based?

11 November 2001

THE ultimate Ducati special is on the drawing boards at John Hackett Performance. It will be based on a brand-new, hand-finished Testastretta engine, hot off the production line in Bologna and a Keppler carbon-fibre frame from Austria. But Hackett hasn’t decided yet whether to build the machine as 998-style race replica, or as a naked Monster. What do YOU want to see? A 125bhp Monster, or a...

Exclusive video captures the spirit of the NEC Show

11 November 2001

The new bikes, the race stars, the babes, the stunning supercross stunts… all the fun of the NEC Show is here. Just follow the link, right, to watch our exclusive video. If you’ve been it’ll bring...

Thinking of buying or selling a bike?

11 November 2001

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a bike you’ve come to the right site. If you are looking to buy you have access to an unrivalled archive of information combined with enviable contact with...

‘Maria’ looks set to be the oddest at the NEC

04 November 2001

No, this isn’t the latest toy delighting Japanese kids. This is a real, full-size motorcycle, and one that’s intended as a tribute to the Suzuka Eight-Hour. If you don’t believe us, you can see it for...

Meet Bayliss, Edwards, Xaus and Haydon in one go

04 November 2001

Troy Bayliss, Colin Edwards, Ruben Xaus and James Haydon will ALL be at Knotts Motorcycles in Stratford on Wednesday night, and you’re invited. Make the effort and you’ll meet the current World...

Best, wackiest and newest products to see at the NEC

04 November 2001

We’ve visited every stand to bring you the newest, best or even wackiest new products, and a round-up of some of Birmingham’s best buys, too. 1. Knox Aeropack £39.99 This rucksack has more features...

The testers

04 November 2001

When you’re testing top machinery you need top riders. Much as we’d all like to think we could ” give it good seeing to ” , it takes real talent to push a superbike to the limit. So we got a pair of...

Where to find NEC bargains

04 November 2001

D H Autos at hall 17, stand R3B has Akito commuter gloves for £15, down from £19.99, and Sportstars for £15. Padgett’s at hall 17, stand R5 has Spada Apex jackets for £85 from £105 and R1-branded...

Virgin Yamaha R7

04 November 2001

£100,000 Power and torque Est 163bhp 75ftlb Weight, power to weight ratio 162kg (356lb), 1.0bhp/kg Acceleration (est) Standing 1/4 mile time, terminal speed 9.8s, 154mph Top speed 190mph Geometry...

Crashing on Tarmac

04 November 2001

Evel Knievel explains the pain of an 80mph crash

The hardware and the details

04 November 2001

The school makes use of the Over The Top stunt team’s impressive collection of nutter tackle. The two-wheelers are a bog-standard Kawasaki KDX220 enduro machine and two motocrossers: A Yamaha YZ250...

News, as it happened, from Press Day at the NEC Show

04 November 2001

Eighth update: Thursday 5pm: German firm Sachs has revealed it is going to put its Beast into production. MCN’s Keith Farr reports the bike will be on sale by summer next year but no prices have yet...

Repossessed bikes under the hammer

04 November 2001

Around 50 nearly-new motorcycles are being put up for auction as repossessions. There could be bargains to strike at the British Car Auctions venue at Bell Vue, Manchester on December 7. The firm has already held one successful bike auction, in October, and is looking to make them regular events. The bikes range from cruisers to sports bikes. For details e-mail enquiries@bca-group.com Thinking of...

Bike news

Examining the latest report on bike thefts

MCN talks to Steve Powell of the NCIS

Watch the stunt stars… or show them how it’s done

The third group of ten

On-line auction for Edwards’ leathers goes through £1000-barrier

Riders charity bags two Royal awards

100 people rate the best bikes, bargains and babes at the NEC Show

The sixth group of ten

The ninth group of ten

The seventh group of ten

It’s AKA a motorcycle…

First full test on Benelli superbike

Triumph issues recall on range of bikes

Yes, it looks amazing, but what’s under the fairing?

Your tips and comments on the NEC Show

The fourth group of ten

Watch our exclusive NEC Show video

The babe you rated best

Don’t worry, you’ll get your turn soon

Should ultimate Duke special be Monster or 998-based?

Exclusive video captures the spirit of the NEC Show

Thinking of buying or selling a bike?

‘Maria’ looks set to be the oddest at the NEC

Meet Bayliss, Edwards, Xaus and Haydon in one go

Best, wackiest and newest products to see at the NEC

The testers

Where to find NEC bargains

Virgin Yamaha R7

Crashing on Tarmac

The hardware and the details

News, as it happened, from Press Day at the NEC Show

Repossessed bikes under the hammer

What did you say your name was?

Big crowds

First ride on Yamaha’s Road Star Warrior

Another record