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2004

Warning for WSB fans

02 June 2004

Warning for WSB fans

Police are claiming they have “compelling evidence” of numbers of riders using their county’s roads “as a race track”. And they’ve put out a press release raising the alarm – despite a 39 per cent...

BMW superbike to outgun Busa

02 June 2004

BMW superbike to outgun Busa

BMW’s new K1200S could outgun the likes of the Hayabusa thanks to a peak power of 167bhp and less weight than the outrageous Suzuki. It will be BMW’s most powerful road bike so far by almost 40bhp.

Mistaken identity?

02 June 2004

Mistaken identity?

Sometimes finding out more about a second-hand motorcycle can be fun, in a Sherlock Holmes kind of way. I’m planning to attend a trackday run by the guys at www.400greybike.co.uk, and thought I should...

Young riders train free

02 June 2004

Young riders train free

Northants Police is giving away free places for young riders on its BikeKraft rider training day this weekend. The Young Rider Experience day is designed for people between 16 and 24 years of age with...

Honda crossers slim down and power up

02 June 2004

Honda crossers slim down and power up

Honda’s new motocross lineup for 2005 is leaner and meaner with the firm managing to shave off weight from almost every component of the 2004 bikes. The CRF450, CRF250 and CR85 all get a complete...

New issue of MCN

02 June 2004

New issue of MCN

In the new issue of MCN, out on Wednesday June 9, 2004, read about Honda’s V5 for the road, our 13-bike mega test – with Randy Mamola passing verdict, a free preview to this weekend’s Silverstone WSB...

Real price of tourers

02 June 2004

Real price of tourers

How much should you really pay for your new touring bike? The recommended retail price that manufacturers issue is only a guide price, and most dealers have got plenty of room to manoeuvre. A little...

Petrol crisis: Do you care?

02 June 2004

Petrol crisis: Do you care?

Are rocketing petrol prices changing the way you ride? As international tension and terrorist activity force up oil prices – and campaigners against spiralling tax levies prepare to cause disruption...

Fila rep Malaguti

02 June 2004

Fila rep Malaguti

To celebrate its status as official paddock bike supplier to the Ducati MotoGP and World Superbike squads, Malaguti has launched a limited edition F15 scooter in full Fila Ducati livery, called the...

Cops stop TT-bound bikes

02 June 2004

Cops stop TT-bound bikes

Almost every bike bound for the TT through the Isle of Man ferry terminal at Pier Head, Liverpool, has been checked by police looking for stolen bikes. The operation has been running since Tuesday...

Z750 and GSX-R750 owners

02 June 2004

Z750 and GSX-R750 owners

750s are making a comeback with the Kawasaki Z750 and the new Suzuki GSX-R750’s popularity. We want to know what their new owners think. As part of a future road test we want to speak to owners of...

What's On: June 2, 2004

02 June 2004

TRACKDAYS WEDNESDAY June 2 Hottrax Trackday, Brands Hatch, Kent. £170 01908-330445 or www.hottrax.co.uk Hottrax Track Evening, Brands Hatch, Kent. £84 01908-330445 or www.hottrax.co.uk Focused Events Trackday, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. £89 01903-744011. Focused Events Track Evening, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. £45 01903-744011. 100% Bikes Trackday, Donington Park, Leicestershire. £169...

K1200S into production

02 June 2004

K1200S into production

Technical spec Engine: 1157cc, Bore/stroke 79/59mm, 167bhp@10,250rpm, Torque: 130Nm at engine speed 8250rpm. Four-cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC. Carburation/engine management: Digital engine...

Grab an '03 bargain

01 June 2004

Grab an '03 bargain

If price is the first thing you think about when you’re shopping for a new bike then there are some great deals to be had if you’re prepared to go without that ’04 tag. There are minimal changes on...

Naked 1000cc Blade due

01 June 2004

Naked 1000cc Blade due

The Hornet 900 is set to be replaced by a new naked Honda using a derivative of the latest 1000cc Blade engine. Insiders say the update is a response to tougher competition from the likes of the...

Bargain Italian exotica

01 June 2004

Bargain Italian exotica

Nobody can resist the lure of expensive Italian exotica but owning piece of Italian style doesn’t have to cost the earth. A quick look through our BIKES FOR SALE section reveals an enticing range of...

2004 Fireblade recall

01 June 2004

2004 Fireblade recall

Honda is recalling a number of its 2004 CBR1000RR Fireblades to fix a potential speedo fault. The fault can make your bike show that it’s going 25 per cent slower than it actually is. Honda claims...

GSX-R750 turned me into a scrubber

26 May 2004

GSX-R750 turned me into a scrubber

Andy Downes, MCN’s News Editor, is running a GSX-R750 this year. This is what he has to say about it so far. If you’ve got an ’04 GSX-R750 and want to contact Andy, email him at andy.downes@emap.com...

Daring to be different with a Multistrada

26 May 2004

Daring to be different with a Multistrada

Phil West is MCN’s road test editor. He’s running a Ducati Multistrada this year. You can email him about it on phil.west@emap.com. Here’s what he has to say about the bike: Call me awkward, but I’ve...

BAND respond to bike industry fight back

26 May 2004

Road safety campaigners BAND have responded to criticism from the bike industry with claims that they are not anti-bike or anti-biker – just anti ‘lethal idiots’. The Blisdale Against Noise and Danger organisation, which wants more traffic cops and speed cameras on the B1257 in North Yorkshire, spurred the Motorcycle Industry Association to action with its claims in the national media. The MCIA...

BMW R1200GS off to a bad start

26 May 2004

BMW R1200GS off to a bad start

Peter Baker, 34, is running a 2004 BMW R1200GS for MCN this year. He’s one of the paper’s two Deputy Editors and has 20 years of riding experience. His previous bikes include a Triumph Tiger 955i, BMW...

Join us at our 2004 Butlins bash

26 May 2004

Join us at our 2004 Butlins bash

For as little as £70 you could be joining in one of our legendary Spectacular weekends. Price includes accommodation for three nights, live music late bar, free day time activities including mini...

What's On week commencing May 26, 2004

26 May 2004

Each week we publish the full listing of What’s On events published in Wednesday’s MCN. Here’s this weeks. Week commencing May 26, 2004 SCRAMBLE SUNDAY May 30 Pre 65 Motocross Club, Great Bardfield, Essex. 01277-365919. ROAD RACING FRIDAY May 28 Pre-TT Classic Road Races, Billown, Isle of Man. www.southern100.com SATURDAY May 29 Pre-TT Classic road races, see Friday, May 28. Bishopscourt MCC,...

The state of the market right now

26 May 2004

The state of the market right now

Alex Groves, 29, bought a Honda CBR954RR Fireblade – 2004 (04) registered (23 days old) from an official UK Honda dealer in south London. It was used with just 340 miles on the clock and a double...

Learning to love his GSX-R600

26 May 2004

Learning to love his GSX-R600

Matt Wildee is one of MCN’s team of news reporters. He is running an O4 Suzuki GSX-R600 this year. This is what he has to say about it so far. The GSX-R and I are set for the ultimate summer. In then...

Hooked on a Honda RVF400

26 May 2004

Hooked on a Honda RVF400

It’s the bike I always dreamed of owning as a teenager, and almost a decade later it’s still as sexy as ever. It truly is a mini-version of the RC45 and every ride so far has had me imagining I’m at...

Suzuki offers Bank Holiday bargains

26 May 2004

Suzuki offers Bank Holiday bargains

Suzuki says its dealers will offer amazing deals this coming Bank Holiday weekend – particularly on Bandit GSF600/SK4 and GSF1200/S, GSX-R1000K4, GSX-R600K4, GSX600FK3 and the SV1000K3. The ” Big...

You're backing a winner

19 May 2004

You're backing a winner

motorcyclenews.com has just added another award to its collection. The site, Britain’s biggest online biking community, came out on top at the first annual Emap Automotive awards ceremony. We were...

Ducati confirms Desmosedici road bike

19 May 2004

Ducati confirms Desmosedici road bike

Ducati has confirmed it will put a version of its V4 MotoGP bike into production within two years. The replica bike, labelled the Desmosedici RR, will be a limited production, ultra-high-spec beast...

Save space for BMF bargains this weekend

19 May 2004

Save space for BMF bargains this weekend

The BMF Show kicks off on Saturday May 21 with the usual mixture of entertainment and bargains at the East of England showground. Over 85,000 motorcyclists are expected to make the trip to browse 800...

We want your opinions on the K1200S

19 May 2004

If you’ve got a Honda Blackbird, Kawasaki ZX-12R or a Suzuki Hayabusa we want to know what you think of BMW’s new attempt to steal a march on the Japanese with its new K1200S. The 170bhp, 180mph K1200S is aimed squarely at riders of the three Japanese super-sports-tourers, using technology that’s light years ahead of other BMWs. But we want to know if technology alone is enough to persuade riders...

Free insurance on R6, Fazer and FZ6

19 May 2004

Free insurance on R6, Fazer and FZ6

Yamaha is offering free and cut-price insurance on its R6, FZ6 and FZ6 Fazer. The deals range from ‘heavily subsidised rates’ for under 24-year-olds on all three bikes to free of charge TPFT offers...

‘Motorcycle Diaries’ favourite for Palme d’Or

19 May 2004

‘Motorcycle Diaries’ favourite for Palme d’Or

The clever money is on a South American movie called ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ to land the coveted Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Critics say it’s the most universally acclaimed movie...

Gatso guide for BMF Show goers

19 May 2004

Gatso guide for BMF Show goers

If you’re coming to Peterborough for Saturday and Sunday’s BMF Show make sure your day isn’t ruined by the double flash of a speed camera. Click here for a guide to all the camera sites in...

Bike industry starts the fight back

19 May 2004

Bike industry starts the fight back

The organisation which represents the bike industry has started the fight back against ” increasingly sensation-led comment and campaigning on motorcycle safety ” . And it challenging the mainstream...

Woman dies after Bassetts Pole crash

19 May 2004

Woman dies after Bassetts Pole crash

A woman died and four people were injured as a result of a bike colliding with onlookers at the Bassetts Pole bike meet on the Warwickshire-Staffs border on Tuesday night (May 18). The woman died...