February

Year: 2005

Month: February

Two MCNs ? out Feb 16

11 February 2005

Two new issues of MCN hit the shelves on Wednesday, February 16, with two collectable front covers celebrating two world exclusive first tests. We’ve got the first test of the new Suzuki GSX-R1000...

New boss for BMW GB

11 February 2005

Adrian Roderick has become the new General Manager for BMW in the UK, taking the place of Pieter de Waal. Roderick, 46, joined the BMW group in 1986 and has worked on the car side and as boss of...

Video ads are so easy

11 February 2005

A picture is worth a thousand words and a moving picture is even better. If you’re looking to sell your bike what better way to attract potential buyers than uploading a video of it with your ad. ...

Look what you missed!

11 February 2005

If you’ve been away from your computer all week you’ll have missed a bag full of great stuff on motorcyclenews.com. Start catching up right here: We offered a round-up of all the best of the MCN...

If you’re thinking of taking your summer hols in France this year why not time it to coincide with two new trackdays just announced. Eybis – short for enjoy your bike in safety – is using two tracks...

Honda stars in store

11 February 2005

Racers Michael Rutter and Karl Harris will be at the new Hein Gericke store in reading when it officially opens on February 19-20. Rutter and Harris will compete in the 2005 British Superbike...

Track event: Feb 16 on

11 February 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing February 16, 2005. ROAD RACING SUNDAY February 20 Auto 66 club test day, Elvington Park, nr York, Yorkshire. 01723-500653 or www.auto66.com. TRACK DAYS SATURDAY February 19 Focused Events Track Day, Oulton Park, Cheshire. 85 01903-744011 or www.focusedevents.com. European Superbike School, Snetterton,...

Video verdict: MZ1000SF

11 February 2005

MCN’s Matt Wildee was in Malaga, Spain earlier this week a world first ride on MZ’s new 1000SF. You can read his full report and see great action pictures in MCN out on February 23. We’ll be adding...

Two-wheeled tow trucks

11 February 2005

We’ve all heard of cars towing bikes but you’d think that a bike would be hard pushed to reverse the roles. Well Swedish firm Coming Through could see the benefits and have developed the idea to help...

Off Road: Feb 16 on

11 February 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting February 16, 2005. RIDING SCHOOLS THURSDAY February 17 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. FRIDAY February 18 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. Motorcycle First Aid Course, St Johns Ambulance, London.

Bike Meets: Feb 16 on

11 February 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing February 16, 2005. WEDNESDAY February 16 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...

Shows: Feb 16 on

11 February 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing February 16, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY February 18 Northern Ireland Motorcycle Festival, Odyssey Complex, Belfast. 02870-351199. SATURDAY February 19 Xtreme Wheels International, Alexandra Palace, London, Greater London. 15 01483-236363 or www.xwishow.com. Northern Ireland Motorcycle...

Ad offer ends

11 February 2005

Our 50% off winter sale ends at 8pm on February 11, 2005. This limited-time deal offers you massive savings on selling your bike to the biggest audience in motorcycling. Advertise in the world’s...

Zongshens arrive in UK

11 February 2005

Three new bikes will arrive in the UK next week, all powered by engines from Chinese firm Zongshen. The biggest of the three is the MRX200 entry-level off-roader, although bigger bikes are planned...

Shows: Feb 9 on

04 February 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing February 9, 2005. AUTOJUMBLES Sunday February 13 Kidlington Jumble, Exeter Hall, Kidlington, Oxfordshire. 0208-252-6831 or www.woodclass.com. EXHIBITIONS Wednesday February 9 Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Manor, New Milton, Hampshire. 10am-4.30pm, open every day. Adults £4.50,...

Bonus for bike buyers

04 February 2005

Dealers could soon be forced to reveal the full history of bikes they sell – without waiting to be asked… The rules at the moment state that a dealer must tell you a bike’s history ONLY if you ask...

05 Harley sells for £400K

04 February 2005

When is a 2005 Harley Road King worth £398,000? When it’s auctioned by US TV presenter Jay Leno and signed by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Moore, Dennis Leary, Dustin Hoffman, Donald...

More Gatsos loom

04 February 2005

Thousands more speed cameras could soon be casting their unthinking eyes over UK roads after a Government decision to review the rules covering where they are placed. Under pressure from chief police...

Peugeot cuts prices

04 February 2005

Peugeot has cut the prices of some of Britain’s biggest selling scooters. The 50cc Speedfight is now under £1600 while the 100cc Vivacity is under £1500. Peugeot is also now offering a 2-year...

Kawasaki join dealer list

04 February 2005

We’ve added Kawasaki to our searchable list of dealers, so you can find your local bike shop quickly and easily. Six manufacturers are now stored in our Dealer Locator section, or you can choose to...

Stars help Triumph grow

04 February 2005

Star buyers are helping Triumph boom. The firm’s commercial director Tue Mantoni told the Daily Telegraph that turnover is up 44% and reckons the unofficial endorsement of celebrity buyers is a key factor in growth. Prince William has been seen on a Daytona 600, Michael Schumacher has chosen a Speed Triple and Tom Cruise has bought a Rocket III.

2200 join Tsunami ride

04 February 2005

More than 2000 bikes converged on the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on Sunday at the culmination of the Motorcycle Aid Snowball for the victims of the Asian Tsunami. Organisers say 2200...

Track events: Feb 9 on

04 February 2005

Each week we publish a list track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing February 9, 2005. TRACK DAYS Friday February 11 Speedfreak Launch Day, Donington Park, Leicestershire. £75 01625-859969. Saturday February 12 Focused Events Track Day, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. £79 01903-744011. Monday February 14 Focused Events Track Day, Silverstone, Northamptonshire. £90 01903-744011 or...

Win trip to Aprilia launch

04 February 2005

An official club for Aprilia owners has been launched with the offer of an all-expenses-paid trip to the world launch of the new Aprilia Pegaso Strada for one lucky member. The club says it is just...

Bike Meets: Feb 9 on

04 February 2005

Bike Meets: Feb 9 on Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing February 2, 2005. Wednesday February 9 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...

First test: MZ 1000SF

04 February 2005

The fuel injection is still snatchy (though better than on the S) and can be confused with a big handful at low revs. Vibration can prove intrusive and tiring and the generator cover can cook your...

Beach race on Motors TV

04 February 2005

Satellite TV channel Motors TV has secured the rights at the last minute to show the mad Le Touquet beach race on Sunday. The race takes place just over the channel in France and sees 1000 riders...

50 Greatest bikes: 50-41

04 February 2005

We asked you to name your favourite bike of all time and you responded in your tens of thousands – choosing everything from pre-war Brits to cutting edge racers. Each week in MCN we’ll be counting...

Ebay sued over bike con

04 February 2005

An American rider is suing Ebay after the the bike he says he bought in an auction never turned up. Al Whidden, of Collegedale, Tennessee, claims he agreed to pay $4500 to an Italian source for a...

Rideouts: Feb 9 on

04 February 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 RIDING SCHOOLS Wednesday February 9 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, Caister. 01933-674036. Thursday February 10 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, Caister. 01933-674036. Friday February 11 MCN Honda Off-Road...

Courier bosses charged

04 February 2005

Two bike courier firm bosses have been arrested for ordering staff to ignore speed limits. The arrests, in Kobe, Japan, constitute a first under the nation’s new offence of telling another to break a speed limit. Masakazu Tatsumi, of the Otohai delivery service, and Yusuke Shinohara, 37, the owner of Commuter System, are both pleading guilty. Their offences relate to telling staff they must...

February

Two MCNs ? out Feb 16

New boss for BMW GB

Video ads are so easy

Look what you missed!

Summer hols on track

Honda stars in store

Track event: Feb 16 on

Video verdict: MZ1000SF

Two-wheeled tow trucks

Off Road: Feb 16 on

Bike Meets: Feb 16 on

Shows: Feb 16 on

Ad offer ends

Zongshens arrive in UK

Shows: Feb 9 on

Bonus for bike buyers

05 Harley sells for £400K

More Gatsos loom

Peugeot cuts prices

Kawasaki join dealer list

Stars help Triumph grow

2200 join Tsunami ride

Track events: Feb 9 on

Win trip to Aprilia launch

Bike Meets: Feb 9 on

First test: MZ 1000SF

Beach race on Motors TV

50 Greatest bikes: 50-41

Ebay sued over bike con

Rideouts: Feb 9 on

Courier bosses charged

Video: Malaguti Drakon

Hornet shows its value

Long Way Round II?

Deals on chart toppers

05 Barrus range on test