Bike News (Jan - Dec 2003)

The MCN Race Paddock is a huge new attraction at this years NEC Show, letting you rub shoulders with riders, see the massive transporters and drool over the exotic race bikes they carry.Teams already...

The Foggy-Petronas FP-1 road bike is now on sale.There are just 100 of the bikes on offer, which have been produced as homologation specials to allow the manufacturer to race in the World Superbike...

CCM's special-edition black R30 supermoto was such a success over the summer that the firm has decided to produce a second batch.The R30s was first introduced in June and features a carbon-effect...

This week in MCN, out October 22, you can learn exactly how much difference there is between the top British Superbikes and their road-going counterparts.We take the championship winning Monstermob...

Simpson Bandit lids are finally available as road legal kit in the UK.The helmets are approved to the ECE22-05 European standard, meaning they are now legal across the continent. The American makers...

Take out a policy with Bikesure between November 5 and December 25 and the insurance firm will donate £10 to the BMF Foundation charity. " Bikesure is a firm supporter of motorcycling issues,...

These are the first pictures of the new KTM LC8 Adventure flat tracker.The 950cc twin was revealed in public for the first time at the Scioto Downs round of the U.S. Flat Track series on October 13...

Thousands of bikers have made the trip to the MCN Autumn Spectacular at Butlins in Skegness, and they have been rewarded with great weather and entertainment.A huge number of bikes took part in the...

Clothing firm Hein Gericke is set to get a new owner by the end of the month. U.S. firm The Fairchild Corporation expects to close a deal with current owners Eurobike AG by October 31, 2003.The change...

The first head-to-head test of the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer is in MCN, out Wednesday October 15.The FZ6 features a new frame, new R6 motor and new looks Many dealers have already sold out of the first...

Nick Steed will be hoping for plenty of balls-ups when he attempts to collect as many Velcro-covered tennis balls to his boots and kneesliders at the Rockingham race circuit on November 7.He’ll be...

Check out all the action from the weekend’s revelry at Butlins as caught on the motorcyclenews.com video camera. Click the link on the right to download the video highlights in either Real Media or...

Motorcyclenews.com is heading to Butlins in Skegness for the MCN Autumn Spectacular, and you could still join us with day tickets costing just £7.50.We’ll be reporting on Jamie Whitham’s Po’ Boys and...

MCN has launched an online subscription service allowing overseas readers to get their hands on the paper as quickly as UK readers.You can download the entire paper every Wednesday morning. All the...

The search is on for the hottest bike babes for the 2004 MCN Babe Squad.It could be the dream job for someone who loves bikes. Successful applicants will meet many of the world’s top racers, attend...

Speed cameras have done nothing to reduce the number of deaths on British roads according to an analysis of Government figures conducted by the Association of British Drivers (ABD).The report goes...

In this week’s MCN, out October 8, we talk to eight of the world’s top racing teams and peal back the layers to find out what secrets lie beneath the latest MotoGP bikes.We take a look at Rossi’s...

Saturday Daytime:10.00am: MCN Information point opens (situated inside the Pavilion). Trade stands and activities open. All FREE activities start: Free track sessions start at Cadwell Park (collect...

When the European Superbike school’s regular translator had to pull out of this weekend’s trip to the south of France, motorcyclenews.com made an urgent appeal and has found them a replacement.Will...

We've extended the deadline for our Oxford Stowaway visor carrier promotion, saving you £7 on the normal price. That’s 70 per cent off the normal price, to promote responsible dark visor use.All you...

MCN will hold the first of a series of monthly bike meets at the Ace Cafe in North London on October 15 at 7.30pm. The MCN Bike Night will involve MCN staff, many of our long-term test bikes, and our...

Akrapovic has launched a new exhaust system for the Honda CB1300 offering significant power gains and weight savings over the standard system.Honda’s big naked bike already puts out 108bhp but you...

Michelin and Bridgestone have both launched new tyres for 2004.Michelin has brought in the Pilot Power to replace the ageing Pilot Sport and Yamaha will be fitting the new tyre as standard to its 2004...

It’s your last chance to book a place at MCN’s Autumn Spectacular and enjoy a full-on weekend of bikes, girls and all-night partying.The weekend at Butlins in Skegness runs from October 10-13 and more...

Exclusive spy shots of BMW’s radical new superbike have been revealed in MCN, October 1 issue. But now you’ve had a chance to read the four pages of technical information on the 165bhp Busa-style...

Bikers in Barnstaple in North Devon now have secure parking in the centre of town.North Devon District Council has added 18specific motorcycle spaces at its car parks near the centre of town. Each...

MCN reader Paul Hands is starting a search to find some of the bikes he’s owned over the years and you might be able to help.The bikes are:Honda CB750-F2, reg VPV550S, originally Honda maroon. Honda...

Yamaha has revealed the new FZ6 Fazer, the replacement for the Fazer 600, will retail for £5099 (plus on the road charges) but the naked FZ6 won’t be available until 2004.If you’re tempted by the new...

A scheme set up by North Wales police to help reduce the number of speeding motorists causing accidents has been so successful it’s even caught and prosecuted 12 police officers!The scheme was...

Kevin and Julia Sanders, have successfully claimed a new unofficial record for riding the Trans Americas, completing their journey in 35 days.The couple rode from Prudhoe Bay on the Northern tip of...

Indian motorcycles has closed after new investment fell through and creditors pulled the plug.The news came as a shock to those at the firm, including executive vice president Frank O’Hagan, who had...

We showed you a sneak peek of the new aftermarket Yamaha R1 underseat exhaust system from Race Taylor-Made, and asked if you thought it was a winner. The answer was a resounding Yes.93 per cent of...

Britsh-based BMW team riders Simon Pavey and Nick Plumb will compete in the Telefonica-Dakar rally for the second consecutive year.Plumb and Pavey are both instructors on BMW’S Off-Road Skills course...