2005

Year: 2005

Month: ALL

Piaggio seals Aprilia deal

07 January 2005

Piaggio has signalled its intention to be a genuine global player in the bike industry after sealing the deal to buy Aprilia. The aquisition creates a new bike firm with revenues of 1.5 billion euro,...

New MCN out on Jan 12

07 January 2005

Don’t miss this week’s MCN for the world exclusive on Britain’s secret new superbike – from supercar maker TVR! Plus all this… Make the most of your year with our FREE biking year planner The...

BMW unveils R1200ST

07 January 2005

BMW has released the full details of its R1200ST sports tourer and said you can expect it to arrive in dealers by March. The bike, which will cost £9060otr, succeeds the R1150RS and takes the engine...

New MCN - out Feb 2

07 January 2005

This week’s issue of MCN hits the shelves on Wednesday – February 2 – and comes complete with the first part of our 50 greatest bikes ever survey, as voted by you. And there’s all this, too: WORLD...

Help SERV save lives

07 January 2005

An emergency riding service is looking for volunteers and support to expand its life-saving work in the UK. Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers (SERV) – also know as ‘Blood Runners’ – take...

Off Road: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting January 12, 2005. ICE RACING SATURDAY January 15 FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Bollnas. 0046-1123-1080. FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Saalfelden. 00432-2538-1600. FIM Ice Racing World Championship, Saransk. 00709-5535-7592. SUNDAY January...

MiniMoto: Jan 12 on

07 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of MINIMOTO EVENTS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 12, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 12 GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-591591 or www.gpkarting.com. Mini moto arrive and ride, GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-591591. SUNDAY January 16 Minimoto arrive and ride, Trax Motorsports, Preston, Lancashire. 10am.

Ride India for charity

01 January 2005

Fancy a bit of touring abroad with a difference this Autumn? Hook up with charity Children Today and you could be riding a tough Enfield Bullet across the breathtaking terrain of India. You’ll cover...

Kneivel loses 'Pimp' case

01 January 2005

Stunt legend Evel Kneivel has failed in his attempt to sue an American website which captioned a picture of him with two women “You’re never too old to be a pimp”. The U.S. appeals court ruled...

Bikes on TV: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of biking TV shows so you don’t miss out. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. KEY TO CHANNELS: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport Wednesday 5 1am SS3 Bikesport UK/11am (rpt 12pm, 2pm SS1, 5pm SSX 7.30am EUR...

Bike Meets: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 5 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or www.kirkbymallorycoachhouse.com. Crown...

New 600 - sneak preview

01 January 2005

Want a sneak preview of the important new bike MCN will reveal exclusively on Wednesday, January 5? CLICK HERE NOW Enjoy playing the game, and buy MCN on Wednesday for the full story.

Cure for arm pump?

01 January 2005

If you suffer from arm pump, particularly when riding off-road, then UK firm Grantham MX might have the answer. The firm is the sole UK importer for a tablet called Max 650 which claims to relieve...

Schools: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. FRIDAY January 7 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. SATURDAY January 8 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. SUNDAY January 9 East Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists free assessment day, Reid Hall, Hailsham, East Sussex. 9am-1pm. 01323-849073.

Mini Moto: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of MINIMOTO EVENTS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. WEDNESDAY January 5 Mini moto arrive and ride, GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-591591. SUNDAY January 9 Minimoto arrive and ride, Trax Motorsports, Preston, Lancashire. 10am. 01772-731832. MONDAY January 10 GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire.

New MCN - out Jan 5

01 January 2005

The latest issue of MCN reaches newsagents on January 5, and if you don’t get a copy, you’ll miss: We reveal Triumphs 680cc Daytona triple – the lightest 600 yet. We look back at the bikes that have...

Rideouts: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY January 5 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY January 6 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners MCC,...

Bikes stolen for dwarfs

01 January 2005

New York cops have busted a 16-strong bike theft gang who stole hundreds of bikes to sell their engines to “dwarf racing” enthusiasts. The engines were sold on the internet to drivers of the small...

Bikes for the memories

01 January 2005

Have you bought a second bike recently? If so MCN wants to hear from you if it’s an older bike which you’ve chosen to bring back memories of your younger years. Perhaps it’s a 1992 Honda FireBlade.

Lottery funds training

01 January 2005

More of us will get more effective rider training thanks to a grant from the National Lottery. The Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists have been awarded £5,000 from the fund to buy 25 sets of...

Plan your trips online

01 January 2005

Online route planners are often not quite all they are cracked up to be, but the new offering from the Department for Transport looks to have bucked the trend. The £17m project is designed to bring...

Race-rep Speedfight

01 January 2005

Peugeot has released a new Speedfight with a race-replica paintjob. But instead of aping MotoGP or World Superbikes, it’s to commemorate the introduction of the Peugeot 307 World Rally car. The...

Trackday for £17

01 January 2005

Fed up of this dreary weather? Get yourself to Valencia this weekend and you could be lapping up the Spanish sunshine on a track day for as little as 25 Euros (£17!). You have to wear the appropriate...

Off Road: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting January 5, 2005. TRIALS SATURDAY January 8 Camel Vale MC, St Austell, Cornwall. 01726-824665. FIM World Trials Championship, Sheffield Arena, South Yorkshire. 7pm. Adults 26.50, under 14s 17.50 0114-256-5656. SUNDAY January 9 Eastbourne and Bognor...

Shows: Jan 5 on

01 January 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS and EXHIBITIONS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY January 7 National Motorcycle Show, G-Mex, Manchester, Greater Manchester. Friday 11.30am-5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5.30pm. Adult 10, child 6 020-7772-8300 or www.bikeshowseurope.com. SATURDAY January 8 National Motorcycle Show, G-Mex, Manchester,...

Report dodgy roads

01 January 2005

Isn’t it time our road tax was spent repairing the worst of our roads? You can do your bit to lobby for smoother Tarmac by using a new web page from the BMF. Report-A-Road helps you find the right...

New licence rules loom

01 January 2005

European bike groups have united to fight proposals to increase the minimum age for a full bike licence from 19 to 21. They would also mean the Direct Access route to your licence would only be...