Benelli boss speaks exclusively to MCN 25 February 2001 NOBODY outside the factory has ridden the Benelli Tornado yet but it’s already one of the most desirable bikes on the planet – and that is just for starters, according to Benelli president Andrea... Read more ...
The choice is no longer so clear-cut 25 February 2001 HERE in Britain, we have a history of favouring one type of bike over any other. More than any other riders in Europe, we choose to spend our money on sports bikes and superbikes. But now the first of a new breed of motorcycle has arrived, which could change all that. Say hello to Yamaha’s Fazer 1000 (see road test on page 24). It’s cheaper than a full-on superbike, but it still offers awesome... Read more ...
Forget Bodie and Doyle, the real professionals are here 25 February 2001 EVERY discipline has its crack troops, who are called into action for the key projects.You want to send specialists behind enemy lines to disable their radar systems? You need the SAS. You need to... Read more ...
Can we take the politicians seriously this time? 18 February 2001 REMEMBER the promises the Labour Party made before it was elected? All that stuff along the " Bike to Basics " line. Well, unfortunately, the party itself doesn’t. After a landslide... Read more ...
More Gatso cameras looming 18 February 2001 EVERY police force in the country could soon be allowed to use money from speeding fines to pay for thousands more speed cameras. Following similar pilot schemes involving eight police forces around the country, the Association of Chief Police Officers has announced plans to spread the scheme nation-wide. Richard Brunstrom, chief constable of North Wales and ACPO co-ordinator of the scheme, said: ... Read more ...
Have your cake. And eat it 11 February 2001 THREE-and-a-half hours ago, this bike was sat in the palm-shaded car park of a Sicilian hotel. Its futuristic, angular lines and silver colourscheme couldn’t have been in starker contrast to the... Read more ...
Don’t call me boring 04 February 2001 THE sound of a race bike at full chat is pretty exciting when you’re stood behind one as it flies past in a race. It’s even better if you manage to wangle your way into the paddock and get behind one... Read more ...
Defy convention 04 February 2001 IT’S not every day you get the chance to ride two new British motorcycles for the first time. And when they’re bikes like this, it’s an even more novel experience. The latest models from... Read more ...