2005

Year: 2005

Month: ALL

Learners fuel sales rise

09 December 2005

Sales of new learner bikes in the 51-125cc category are up 5%, helping year-to-date overall bike sales fractionally up compared to 2004. The Motor Cycle Industry’s latest figures (to the end of...

New DfT camera plan

09 December 2005

Government Transport secretary Alistair Darling has announced wide-ranging changes to the way speed camera revenue is used which could signal a massive reduction in the used of the yellow boxes. ...

motorcyclenews.com forum users staged the first get-together of Christmas at the Red Lion at Builth Wells. The next happens in London on the evening of Thursday (Dec 15) and you’ll find details about...

What's on: Dec 14 on

09 December 2005

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England North Scotland South East England South West England Wales South East: December 14 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are...

Watch Honda's TV ad

02 December 2005

Honda is giving starring roles to its Fireblade, Monkey bike, Gold Wing, Super Cub and Mike Hailwood’s 1961 Honda TT-winning race bike in its latest national TV ad campaign. And there’s more about...

In MCN - December 7

02 December 2005

This week’s MCN – out on Wednesday November 7 – is packed with news exclusives you won’t find anywhere else, Download the audio file below for the story behind the stories and read all these...

New Piaggio Zip

02 December 2005

Piaggio has launched a new version of its basic 50cc Zip scooter. The scooter has been updated with new styling and now gets the firms Hi-Per 4 four-stroke engine to make it more fuel-efficient. It...

Unity Ride DVD

02 December 2005

Over 3500 riders took part in the Unity Ride in London on August 21, 2005, to show sympathy for those killed and injured in the London bombings on July 7. In addition to the show of solidarity, the...

Morini to be sold in UK

02 December 2005

Three Cross Motorcycles will be the exclusive importers and distributors of Moto Morini motorcycles in the UK. The Dorset-based company already supply Cagiva and MV Agusta, and expect that the first...

Hopkins stars in bike film

02 December 2005

It seems as if the select group of watchable motorcycle films will grow with the imminent release of The World’s Fastest Indian, starring Anthony Hopkins. The film is based on the true story of the...

Honda shows PS scooters

02 December 2005

Honda has revealed the details of two new scooters which feature the latest engine and emission technology The PS125i and PS150i claim to have styling which “infuses a modern look of urban elegance...

Euro threat put on hold

02 December 2005

Euro licence rules which threaten the future of motorcycling have been put on hold by the EU Council of Ministers. But we’re not out of the woods yet, warns the BMF. The threat of the Third Driving...

Hear the Stratosphere

02 December 2005

The Suzuki Stratosphere, shown at the Tokyo Bike Show, is a stunning six-cylinder 1100cc return to the styling of the Katana. We’ve already shown the first video of the Stratosphere in motion, which...

Parking fine for Gatso

02 December 2005

A speed camera operator is facing a fine for parking illegally in a bus stop while nicking speeding motorists. Police in Victoria, Australia, have issued the ticket. Pleasingly, the organisation...

Court cuts crash ban

02 December 2005

A driver who caused the death of a motorcyclist when she hit him while on the wrong side of the road, has had her driving ban cut on appeal. Sabina Monroe, 44, was given a seven year ban and told she would be jailed at weekends for a total of 90 days, when she admitted the offence at Nottingham Crown Court in August. While performing an overtake a witness described as “suicidal” she struck...

What?s on: Dec 7 on

02 December 2005

Wales: December 7 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are for events in Wales in the week commencing December 7, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index TRIALS SUNDAY December 11 Clive MCC, Llanerfyl, Powys. 01938-810700. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY December 7 Y Neuadd biker-friendly guest house, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. 01550-721005. BIKE MEETS Free...

175k+ registered users

02 December 2005

The number of registered users on motorcyclenews.com has soared past the 175,000 mark. Our latest recorded figure is 175,050 (as of December 1, 2005). Around 5000 people are signing up every month. Thanks for helping make this the biggest online motorcycle community in the UK – and beyond! motorcyclenews.com is the PPA Interactive Consumer Magazine of the Year 2005. Have you discovered MCN...

American Chopper's back

02 December 2005

Discovery Channel’s American Chopper series is back on British screens on January 16 with a one-off European special. And motorcyclenews.com has an exclusive preview for you to enjoy. Simply click...

Interview Shakey & JR

01 December 2005

Rizla Suzuki new signing Shane Byrne and triple British Superbike champion John Reynolds will be at the Crescent Christmas sale on December 17, 2005. The 2003 and 2004 champions will be at the...

Bargain budget bikes

01 December 2005

With the official launch of Yamaha’s funky new single, the MT-03, this week we thought we’d offer you so cheaper alternatives from our Bikes for Sale section. Click the links below to check out some...

Clash over Euro licence

01 December 2005

MEPs from across Europe are ready to defy the British Government to force amendments to new bike-threatening Euro proposals. The British Government currently holds the presidency of the EU. Through...

Christmas bike runs

25 November 2005

There’s no better time to support a charity and give a positive spin to motorcycling than the Christmas period. Across the country there are tons of rides taking place to either raise money for...

50th anniversary MCN

25 November 2005

In this week’s MCN – out on Wednesday November 30 – get your free 50 Years of MCN anniversary supplement. We’ll take you through biking’s greatest moments from 1955-2005. PLUS: Police expert fights...

Fat Boy raises £75K

25 November 2005

A Custom Harley-Davidson Fat Boy reached £75,000 at an auction for the Red Cross, despite being worth £20,000. The Screamin’ Eagle bike is just one of 50 in the UK, and was built by Harley’s Custom...

New Husky race bike

25 November 2005

Husqvarna has launched a new limited edition race ready supermoto to capitalise on its success in the supermoto racing scene. The SM450RR has been designed to be race ready as soon as it comes out of...

MT-03 world launch

25 November 2005

MCN road tester Adam Child (Chad) is at the world launch of the new Yamaha MT-03, and he’s sent pictures and his first impressions from the launch, held just outside Barcelona, in Spain.. The MT-03...

Toseland plays MCN party

25 November 2005

Our official 50th anniversary press release MCN has sold 500 million copies and made the news in motorcycling since 1955 The first ever issue of Motor Cycle News was published in Fleet Street on 30th...

Aprilia recalls RSVs

25 November 2005

Aprilia RSV owners are being offered free replacement swingarms after incidents of cracking around the chainguard mounting points. An Aprilia spokesman said just four cases had been reported and that...

Harley safety recall

25 November 2005

Harley Davidson has issued a voluntary safety recall on 2006 Dyna models due to a transmission problem. The problem may lead to a false neutral, with the neutral light illuminated, but the bike...

Site outage: Sunday 1am

25 November 2005

motorcyclenews.com will be unavailable for a short period in the early hours of Sunday morning (Dec 4, 2005). The outage will last between one and three hours starting at 1am (GMT). Normal service will be resumed at 4am at the latest. We apologise for this brief inconvenience. Have you discovered MCN Auctions yet? Click here

Gericke Irish expansion

25 November 2005

Irish motorcyclists will be joined by race stars Michael Rutter and Ryan Farquhar at the opening of a new Hein Gericke store in Newry. Both riders will attend the two-day offical opening on Saturday...

What?s On: Nov 30 on

25 November 2005

South West: November 30 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are for events in the South West of England in the week commencing November 30, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index RIDEOUTS SATURDAY December 3 Bernado’s Toy Run, Bridgwater, Somerset. 01278-722056. RIDEOUTS SUNDAY December 4 Verwood MCC, Morrisons, Verwood, Dorset. 10am.

Global sales on the rise

25 November 2005

The global bike boom looks set to remain strong with 4.9% annual growth in demand every year until 2009, according to market researchers the Freedonia Group. Congestion charging, traffic jams and...

Deaths up despite gatsos

25 November 2005

Transport minister Stephen Ladyman has admitted in a commons debate that fatal accidents involving excessive speed have increased every year since 1999 despite the increased use of speed cameras. ...

0% off-road Kawasakis

18 November 2005

You can grab a new Kawasaki KX two-stroke or four-stroke KLX110 with one year’s 0 per cent finance, until February 18, 2006. The offer is based on a minimum 10 per cent deposit, which can be cash or...

What's on: Nov 23 on

18 November 2005

Midlands: November 23 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are for events in the rest of the world in the week commencing November 23, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY November 23 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. 01902-341856. BIKE MEETS MONDAY November 28 The Lazt World, Birmingham, West Midlands. 8pm.