2004

Year: 2004

Month: ALL

M-way hogs accused

18 August 2004

If lazy middle-lane motorway hogs had a bit of lane-discipline it would do as much for congestion as adding 700 miles of motorway. That’s what the RAC is revealing today (Sunday, Aug 22) as the...

Each week we publish a list of shows, rallies and open days being held in the UK. These are for the week starting August 25 and include those on over the Bank Holiday weekend. SHOWS FRIDAY August 27 Anglesey Motor Bike Show, Anglesey Showground, Galchmai, Anglesey. £15 in advance for three days and nights or £8 for day tickets, under 16s free. 0870-774-3541. SATURDAY August 28 Anglesey Motor...

Learner bike bargains

18 August 2004

Trail style bikes are very popular with learners with new Honda XL125 Varaderos selling very well. There are several in our BIKES FOR SALE section, like this 2002 model with 3600 miles on the clock...

Video: Hornet for sale

18 August 2004

Here’s our latest video ad – this one sent in by Barry Pringle to show off the Honda Hornet 600 he’s selling. The video (see the link below) gives you the chance to have a good look over the bike and...

Crescent's big weekend

18 August 2004

Hundreds turned out to meet British Superbike stars John Reynolds, Yukio Kagayama and the MCN Babes at Crescent Suzuki’s open weekend at Verwood, Dorset. The racers signed loads of autographs and...

E-Clip: August 18, 2004

18 August 2004

X Games’ gold medal star Chuck Carothers shows just why he won the competition, with one of the best stunts we’ve ever seen. Click here to download the video

Rideouts: Aug 18 on

18 August 2004

MONDAY August 23 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails. See Thursday. Plymouth MCC, Plymouth Novotel, Marsh Mills, Somerset. 7pm. 07899-954789. Classic Rideout, Sammy Miller Museum, New Milton, Hants. 01425-620777. TUESDAY August 24 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails. See Thursday. WEDNESDAY August 25 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails. See Thursday. King Billy, Northampton. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby,...

Owners celebrate GPZ

18 August 2004

GPZ900R owners from across Europe gathered in Germany to celebrate the bike’s 20th birthday. Organisers estimate up to 300 900R-derived bikes attended – including 42 from the UK. Discuss this bike ...

Campaign at Bassetts

18 August 2004

A road safety roadshow from the Government will be at Bassetts Pole bike meet tonight – and we want to know what you think of it. So if you’re going to the meet tonight, please give them a minute of...

Meet us at Rockingham

18 August 2004

Meet members of the MCN team at Rockingham track evenings this month – the latest is on Wednesday, August 25. It’s our third evening of this current season – and they continue every Wednesday up to...

New ZX-6R spotted

18 August 2004

Sneak previews of an important new bike have been leaked on to the internet – and we’re convinced it’s the new ZX-6R. Kawasaki will be launching its 2005 range at the end of August and the updated...

Dream weekend winner

18 August 2004

One www.motorcyclenews.com reader has won VIP hospitality at the Assen round of World Superbikes, courtesy of the Fila Ducati team, by describing his idea of his dream motorcycling weekend. We asked...

Sports bikes split ranks

11 August 2004

A Government think tank report which includes references to sports bikes attracting the “wrong sort of rider” to motorcycling has stirred up strong feelings among motorcyclenews.com users from across...

VFR1200 revealed

11 August 2004

Honda is to launch a 1200cc V5-engined replacement for the Blackbird. It will be packed full of anti-crash electronics and be capable of cracking 200mph. Factory insiders say it will be on sale in...

Race meets: Aug 11 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of ROAD RACING, DRAG RACING, SPRINT, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO and HILLCLIMB events in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 11, 2004. ROAD RACING SATURDAY August 14 Aintree MCC, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. 01257-462216. SUNDAY August 15 British Superbikes, Croft, North Yorkshire. 01325-721815. Auto 66 Club, Elvington Park, nr York.

Bike meets: Aug 13 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 13, 2004. FRIDAY August 13 Italian Job Cafe, Peterborough. 7pm. 01733-236438. Lydd International Raceway, Kent. 01797-321895. Station Hotel, Redcar, Cleveland. 01642-483899. The Station, Alfreton, Derbyshire. 01773-831577. White Horse, Morcott, Leicestershire. 01572-747230. M&F...

More cameras on cards

11 August 2004

Police want to put mobile speed cameras almost anywhere they fancy – with one Chief Police officer claiming: “We have a particular problem with motorcyclists slowing down for the cameras but then...

Bike use is booming

11 August 2004

The number of motorcycles and scooters in use in the UK has grown by 10.4 per cent according to Department for Transport statistics. The total amount of all traffic has increased from 2002-2004, but...

Training: Aug 18 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of riding schools on in the UK. These are those for the week starting August 18, 2004. THURSDAY August 19 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. Track Sense Trail Riding, Kent. www.tracksense.co.uk FRIDAY August 20 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. The Powerslide Training School, Saddlebow Stadium, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. £195.

'Don't blame leathers!'

11 August 2004

You say industry watchers have got it wrong when they lay the blame for a fall in bike sales on those of us who choose to wear the right kit Glass’s Guide editor Randal Thomas said: “too many riders...

Cops target Croft fans

11 August 2004

Six police forces are joining up to clampdown on speeding bike fans heading for this weekend’s British Superbikes round at Croft – despite the fact that only 32 of the 245 ‘extreme’ speeders they are...

Trackdays, Aug 11 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of TRACKDAY and RACE SCHOOL events in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 11, 2004. TRACKDAYS WEDNESDAY August 11 Focused Events Track Evening, Brands Hatch Indy, Kent. £87. 01903-744011 or www.focusedevents.com THURSDAY August 12 Focused Events Track Evening. See Wednesday. MCN Trackday, Brands Hatch Indy, Kent. £170. 0870-850-5013. ...

Trackdays: Aug 18 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of TRACKDAYS on in the UK. These are for the week commencing Wednesday August 18, 2004. WEDNESDAY August 18 Track Evening, Rockingham, Northants. £65. 01536-271100. Meet the MCN team. See story in news/other news for details THURSDAY August 19 100% Bikes Trackday, Lydden Hill, Kent. £110. 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk Motorcycle Folly Trackday, Mallory Park,...

CBR600RR recall

11 August 2004

Honda is recalling some CBR600RRs built in 2003 and 2004. It’s to fix a potential problem with the rear brake. Bearings on the rear brake actuating rod on some bikes can seize if exposed to road...

Got a Triple or Buell?

11 August 2004

Got a Speed Triple 955i (2002-on) or a Buell XB12S? You could be in line for your moment in the spotlight. RiDE magazine is looking for owners to take part in a feature about why you chose your...

Born Agains to re-test?

11 August 2004

Should ‘born again bikers’ go through a re-test before being allowed to return to two wheels? If you think they should, how do you define a ‘born again’ biker? The national road safety charity,...

MCN tours Ireland

11 August 2004

After another night back in Bray, the pair set out to make the long trip back all in one go. 100 miles to the ferry, a two and a half hour crossing and 350 miles across Britain seemed like a do-able...

Aprilia signs Piaggio deal

11 August 2004

Aprilia is reported as having signed a preliminary agreement opening the way for Piaggio to buy up the company. The agreement is expected to be finalised by September 30. A report on Italian news...

Add FREE video to ads

11 August 2004

Show potential buyers around your bike with a FREE video linked to your bike ad. Click here to view an example If you want to take advantage simply email us the video file (ideally in mpeg,...

Your sweetest dreams

11 August 2004

We asked for your ultimate dream biking weekends to show how wonderful biking can be – and to give you the chance of winning a great prize. Entries have been rolling in (and you can be the latest to...

Try drag runs for £24

11 August 2004

Thrash your bike to the max away from the lights – without risking a run-in with the law. Santa Pod Raceway, near Poddington, Beds, is holding a bikes only ‘Run What Ya Brung’ session offering...

Ride-outs: Aug 12 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being run in the UK. Take a browse to see if there’s one happening near you. If there isn’t, try organising your own or looking out for others on our dedicated ‘Rideouts’ forum. You’ll find it here. THURSDAY August 12 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. Royal Oak, North Kelsey, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01652-678544. The Chicken Run...

Road Races: Aug 18 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, DRAG RACING, MINIMOTO, SPRINTS and SUPERMOTO events on in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 18, 2004. ROAD RACING WEDNESDAY August 18 International Ulster Grand Prix, Dundrod, County Antrim. 07831-465676 or www.ulstergrandprix.co.uk (until Saturday). SATURDAY August 21 Wirral Hundred MC Test Day, Anglesey Circuit.

Join us at bike meets

11 August 2004

There are three chances to hook up with the MCN team at brilliant bike gatherings this week. Join us and our long term test bikes on Wednesday night (August 18) at either Rockingham race circuit in...

Join us at Crescent

11 August 2004

Join John Reynolds, Yukio Kagayama and MCN at Crescent Suzuki’s second birthday celebration festival at the Performance Centre in Verwood over the weekend of August 21-22. MCN is backing the dyno...

Shows: Aug 18 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of the bike-related shows, rallies. open days, exhibitions and autojumbles on in the UK. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, August 18, 2004. SHOWS SATURDAY August 21 MRM International, Motorsport Model Club Show, Holiday Inn, Telford, Shropshire. 07816-757262. The Bristol Bike Show, St Nicholas Markets, Bristol.