Angels with dirty jeans 18 November 2001 From stockbrokers to Hell’s Angels… Get a Harley, and you’re in the gang… Read more ...
Aprilia set to launch Blue Marlin 18 November 2001 APRILIA has seen the light and is due to put the gorgeous Blue Marlin into production in 2002.The firm intends to make an announcement about its decision at the Bologna Show next month, but spokesman... Read more ...
Watch the test 18 November 2001 To watch the video test and see Marc Potter give you his verdict on the bikes, click on the links on the right of the page. Read more ...
Make Ally Pally your New Year’s resolution 18 November 2001 IF the NEC show simply whetted your appetite and you’re looking for another chance to see the best in biking then get down to London at the end of January.The Road Racing & Superbike Show, or Ally Pally Show, will be on from January 26 to February 3.Held at the Alexandra Palace in London, and now in its 23rd year, it is the South’s premier bike show. Over 63,000 visitors attended last year and... Read more ...
Bikes-uk customers ‘shafted’ 18 November 2001 RIDERS around the country have been left out of pocket following the decision by Bikes-UK to call in receivers. Bikes-UK has 14 shops and after taking over control of the firm, which is Britain’s... Read more ...
Full report on the new VFR 18 November 2001 November in the Lake District may not seem everyone’s cup of tea. The place has its own climate, with weather that changes around every corner. But that’s just what Gore-Tex was invented for – and... Read more ...
Motorcyclenews.com users slam cuts in traffic cops 18 November 2001 There has been an overwhelming response to the news that Nottinghamshire police has decided to scrap their dedicated traffic division.The news of their " redeployment " to other tasks has prompted a flood of condemnation from users of our Talk Boards.dirtync30 said " Have I been in a coma and the world has gone mad in my absence? Scrapping proper coppers and relying purely on... Read more ...
The racing Harleys 18 November 2001 The 1968 Low Boy factory racer. See, not all Harleys are built for 60mph. Read more ...
Would you pay extra for secure parking? 18 November 2001 Start lobbying your local council now, coin-operated ground anchors with built-in helmet storage safes are now available. So isn’t it time there were some in your town?Security firm Eurosecure is... Read more ...
Careers CD is just the job 18 November 2001 IF you’ve got a kid who’d like to make a career out of motorcycling, or if you’re a youngster who’d like to yourself, the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) is offering a helping hand in the form... Read more ...
Police plan to give unqualified civilians power to nick speeders 18 November 2001 ORDINARY civilians could soon have the power to pull you over, fine you £60 and give you three points for speeding. Civilians are already used to make up safety camera teams, which provide maintenance... Read more ...
Longterm test: Yamaha Tmax 18 November 2001 Being fairly liberal-minded, I do my best to understand the actions of other people. Even when they seem completely unreasonable, I exercise caution before judging them. I may not have all the facts. Read more ...
Win a V&M R6 at the Ally Pally Show 18 November 2001 You could be picking up the keys to a brand-new R6 at next years Ally Pally show. Top tuners V&M are giving away a 2001 R6 painted in their racing colours with a Laser end can fitted. The bike... Read more ...
Riding the World Superbike Championship 996 of Troy Bayliss 18 November 2001 There probably isn’t a bookie alive who’d give low odds against staying onboard a world championship-winning bike with about 190bhp at the rear wheel in the pissing rain.And the 50-1 against would... Read more ...
More strange but true… 18 November 2001 A quick look around the crazy world of bikingAmerica:A grandma has been convicted of embezzling £800,000 from the firm she worked at as an accountant. The 57-year old spent the cash, collected over a... Read more ...
No more traffic cops in Notts 18 November 2001 They say there’s never a copper around when you need one but that could soon be dangerously true in Nottinghamshire.The force is scrapping its traffic division to rely on speed cameras as its sole road safety enforcement.It’s also binning Operation Brake, a scheme which works to cut bike theft.Notts police is denying the cost-cutting move in public, but officers have called MCN to express their... Read more ...
Yamaha prepares a new R6… but you can’t have it until 2003 18 November 2001 Yamaha’s R6 is set to get fuel injection and an R1-style makeover for 2003.The arrival of the new Suzuki GSX-R600 and Honda CBR600 in 2001 have played their part in cutting R6 sales in half this... Read more ...
Net yourself a Suzuka replica GSX-R1000 18 November 2001 THE Suzuka 8-hours race is one of the most prestigious meetings in the Japanese sporting calendar. The factories spend millions preparing their teams for the event, so when the privateer Kenz J-Trust... Read more ...
Police bikes are put through their paces at Donington 18 November 2001 IF you think police riders are all frowning killjoys who think " where’s the fire, sir? " is the height of humour, these pictures might change your mind.The south-pointing knees and... Read more ...
ZX-12R recalled as nuts crack 11 November 2001 Kawasaki’s ZX-12R has been recalled because the tyre valve nuts could crack.The firm says that could cause a loss of tyre pressure – and it’s urging owners to contact their dealer immediately to... Read more ...
The eighth group of ten 11 November 2001 Andy Corssen, 24, from Skegness, Lincs, rides a Kawasaki ZXR400. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: Today. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: MV Agusta F4. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: The UK supercross girl. BEST STAND: Ducati. BEST... Read more ...
The second group of ten 11 November 2001 David Simmonds, 49, from the Isle of Wight, rides a Yamaha Drag Star. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1990. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Yamaha Bulldog. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: MCN’s Vikki. BEST STAND: Yamaha. BEST... Read more ...
The fifth group of ten 11 November 2001 Peter Bryden, 31, from Haslemere, Surrey, rides a Yamaha R1. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1995. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Peter Goddard’s Benelli Tornado race bike on the Carole Nash stand. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: MCN’s Vikki. BEST STAND: MCN. BEST BARGAIN: Haven’t seen any yet.Colin Pope, 37, from Foxton, Cambs, rides a Suzuki Bandit 1200. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: Today. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Harley-Davidson... Read more ...
MAG joins BMF against loud pipes 11 November 2001 MAG chief executive Henry Marks says he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the BMF’s recently announced anti-loud-pipes position.MAG’s support comes as a surprise given that this is the group that... Read more ...
Win a PlayStation 2 MX2002 game 11 November 2001 If you’ve been to the NEC Show you might have had a go on the PlayStation 2 consoles in the gaming area. We’ve got five copies to give away of the excellent MX2002 motocross game that everybody’s playing on them.Featuring American 250cc Motocross and Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael, Scottish World Championship rider Stephen Sword, and British freestyler Chris Brock, the new game features real... Read more ...
World’s first full test of the new TDM900 11 November 2001 The new TDM900: Suspension and big arches over the wheels say " I’m an off-roader, me. " Deltabox twin-spar chassis and sporty road rubber say " Not really, I’m all about the Tarmac. Read more ...
Add your NEC Show tips today 11 November 2001 Our comprehensive guide to the NEC Show will help you get more from it than ever before. And now we’ve started adding your tips, from the people who’ve already been.Together, we’ll point you to the... Read more ...
Giant trailies’ sales on the up 11 November 2001 Giant trailie sales are rising faster than in any other sector of motorcycling, according to the latest figures from the Motorcycle Industry Association.Registrations of new bikes in the category,... Read more ...
What it takes to organise the NEC Show 11 November 2001 The International Motorcycle show hasn’t always been such a massive event. And it hasn’t always been at the NEC. Back in 1931, when the first show was staged, it was held at London’s Olympia and... Read more ...
How to win with Fantasy Road Racing 11 November 2001 If you want a bit of help choosing your MCN Fantasy Road Racing team, David Kitchen is the bloke to ask. He’s just collected his Aprilia RS250 from Jeremy McWilliams, his prize for coming top in our... Read more ...
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... Read more ...