Supersport CBR takes on both road going versions. 24 June 2001 Honda must inject some kind of sedative into the saddle of CBR600s which enables you to ride exceptionally fast, yet feel extremely relaxed doing it. Either that or it has got the balance of the... Read more ...
Mellor says riders deserve rising death toll 24 June 2001 Riders who crash while jumping long queues or filtering in traffic are " getting what they deserve " , according to former Cabinet Minister David Mellor. The Tory made the claim in his... Read more ...
Mad motocross 24 June 2001 The Des Nations event always brings out the wildest off-road action Read more ...
How we can prove Mellor wrong 24 June 2001 WITHIN days of David Mellor’s comments, the Transport Research Laboratory published a report into the real reason why people are dying in bike crashes.And, Mr Mellor, it’s nothing to do with riders exercising their right to ride on the outside of a queue or getting up your nose by passing your chauffeur-driven motor.The TRL looked into police reports of 717 fatalities which involved a motorcycle –... Read more ...
Under starters orders… 24 June 2001 The dash from the tape at the Motocross Des Nations Read more ...
Muck spreaders 24 June 2001 Every sideways corner throws up more mud from the Des Nations action. Read more ...
Flying tonight 24 June 2001 Here’s the first in a series of video clips from the Motocross Des Nations. Prepare to have your breath taken away. Read more ...
Mud in your eye 24 June 2001 Some serious soil disturbance from the Motocross Des Nations Read more ...
24 June 2001 Serious Accidents on the open road:Loss of control, Rider’s fault: 61%, Other’s fault: 5%. Failed to give way, Riders fault: 2%, Other’s fault 36%. Failed to avoid, Rider’s fault: 13%, Other’s fault: 12%. Poor turn/manoeuvre, Rider’s fault: 7%, Other’s fault: 31%. Poor Overtaking, Rider’s fault: 11%, Other’s fault 7%.Total (accidents/percentage). Rider’s fault: 456 (67%), Other’s fault: 227... Read more ...
That ain’t Santa Claus 17 June 2001 Riding over the rooftops is all in a day’s work for world-class trials riders Read more ...
One way of getting down the stairs 17 June 2001 Try this at home and you’ll be in the doghouse for weeks Read more ...
Insurance underwriter goes into liquidation 17 June 2001 Check the small print on your insurance policy, you could be one of as many as 2000 UK riders hit by the financial troubles at Independent Insurance Company Limited.The underwriter is now in the hands of liquidator Pricewaterhouse Cooper.Carole Nash is one of the firm to have used Independent Insurance Company Limited to underwrite motorcycle policies. Check your certificate and it will say who... Read more ...
Think this looks easy? You must be dreaming 17 June 2001 It’s not a ghost… it’s action from inside the Sheffield Arena. Read more ...
Superstock Clarion Suzuki GSX-R1000 10 June 2001 RIDER: John CrockfordPOWER: Over 155bhp@12,400rpmDRY WEIGHT: 175kgTOP SPEED: 190mphRESULTS: Donington Park: 5thSilverstone: DNFSnetterton: DNFOulton Park: 7th Read more ...
Junior Superstock Clarion Suzuki GSX-R600 10 June 2001 RIDER: James HutchinsPOWER: Over 105bhp@13,800rpmDRY WEIGHT: 170kgTOP SPEED: 165mphRESULTS: Donington Park: 2ndSilverstone: InjuredSnetterton: InjuredOulton Park: Injured Read more ...
Four Clarion Suzukis ridden and rated 10 June 2001 This year Suzuki has done the triple with its 600, 750 and 1000. All three are the best bikes in their class. Best meaning the most-focussed, lightest and most powerful bikes in their respective... Read more ...
Supersport Clarion Suzuki GSX-R600 10 June 2001 RIDER: Karl HarrisPOWER: Over 120bhp@14,200rpmDRY WEIGHT: 167kgTOP SPEED: 175mphRESULTS: Donington Park: DNFSilverstone: 3rdSnetterton: 6thOulton Park: 3rd Read more ...
More for the TT fans 10 June 2001 They might call the 250 race the Lightweight, but it's a race for the real heavyweights of The Island. Read more ...
Long term test on the Yamaha Tmax 10 June 2001 Sometimes, the strangest combinations actually go together remarkably well. When I was a kid, my favourite teatime snack was peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Other children would curl their lips with... Read more ...
Clarion Suzuki GSX-R750 XR09 Superbike 10 June 2001 RIDER: John CrawfordPOWER: Over 165bhp@14,000rpmDRY WEIGHT: 162kgTOP SPEED: 190mphRESULTS:Donington Park: 3rd and 3rd Silverstone: 3rd and 5thSnetterton: 7th and 7thOulton Park: DNF and 4th Read more ...
Is time running out for MAG and the BMF? 10 June 2001 PRESSURE groups are there to fight for our rights. They understand the things we care about and the issues that wind us up. That’s the idea, anyway. But a recent demonstration against toll charges at... Read more ...
Riding Britain’s greatest road 10 June 2001 The days of the Roman Empire weren’t just about eating grapes, grappling with virgins and having lots of hot baths. Some of it was about standing guard on the rainswept borders of northern England... Read more ...
Trials? Boring? Take another look 10 June 2001 Action from the Sheffield Arena trial last year is likely to change your mind Read more ...
Our first long term test on a Buell 03 June 2001 I was shaking. Part cold, part anticipation, part excitement. But mainly fear. I was just about to to pick up my Buell X1 Lightning. Problem was, I had not ridden a motorcycle in 15 years and I don’t... Read more ...
Labour’s roads minister interviewed on bike policy 03 June 2001 EVERY four years, something strange happens to politicians. Suddenly, their horizons broaden.They develop keen interests in anything from farmers to bone marrow transplants, so quickly it makes people... Read more ...
Joining our cameraman at his proper job 03 June 2001 David Jefferies shows the skills needed to wield the MCN onboard camera Read more ...
Rival parties pass their verdict 03 June 2001 Conservatives " Labour have been all mouth and no delivery in their integrated transport strategy. The Government doesn’t even measure journey times in congested cities. If they did, they’d find motorcycles to be the shortest. Labour should be promoting two-wheelers instead of clobbering motorists. We will do our utmost to empower bikes. In congested areas in particular, motorcycles play a... Read more ...
The advantages of lightweight wheels 03 June 2001 WHERE do you start when you want to modify your bike? A bit of engine tuning first, maybe upgrade the brakes to suit the improved performance and as it goes along add rear sets and finish off with a spangly new paint job. But would you add lightweight wheels?For most of us, light wheels are something of a luxury item. They cost a fortune, admittedly look good but surely they can’t make that much... Read more ...
Long term test: Life with an FJR 03 June 2001 I had said farewell to my ZX-12R in mid-December. It was mid-May before I finally got my hands on the FJR. I hadn't even ridden a push bike in the intervening time. You will therefore understand my... Read more ...