September

Year: 2005

Month: September

New GSR600 B-King

16 September 2005

Our first picture of the new Suzuki GSR600 (published on September 19) has now been confirmed as the real thing. And we’ve added a new static shot of it so you can take in more detail now. There’s...

The 2005 Brooklands Relived event took place on September 18, 2005, with over 130 vintage race bikes. Held every two years, the entry list had to be closed early with everything from 250cc machinery...

First pictures: ZZR1400

16 September 2005

These are the first official pictures of Kawasaki’s new ZZR1400. The new bike has been redesigned from the ground up with new engine, chassis and radical new styling and Kawasaki claim it is their...

Riders join BSB stars

16 September 2005

BSB Honda riders Michael Rutter and Karl Harris led a 700-strong rideout to Honda sponsors HM Plant’s HQ on Saturday (Sep 17). The rideout started at the headquarters of Durham police, one of the...

Kawasaki updates VN

16 September 2005

Kawasaki has updated its middle-sized cruiser for 2006 with the VN900 getting an extra 100cc over the 2005 bike. The bike has been restyled to look more like the VN2000 so riders don’t look or feel...

Save cash on alarm deal

16 September 2005

In an exclusive deal with MCN, you could save £50 off the cost of a Thatcham-approved alarm, and in the event of a theft, you’ll get your money back and free 14-day bike hire. You can get the Acumen...

New MCN - out Sep 21

16 September 2005

This week’s issue of MCN – out Sep 21, 2005, – reveals: 1000s of speeding fines could be wiped out Kawasaki’s 195bhp sports bike – first official pictures Why biking keeps you younger – official How...

Classic Bike track day

16 September 2005

There’s just a few spots left on the Classic Bike Burn Up ’05. It’s a special, classics-only track day on Tuesday, September 27, 2005. It takes place at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire. Four groups will...

Help find stolen bike

16 September 2005

Can you help the owner recover this Ducati 900SS, which was stolen from Lewes in East Sussex on Tuesday, September 13, 2005? It’s a Ducati 900SS Final Edition No 289, with the registration R900SFE.

New pics: ZX-10R & ER-6

16 September 2005

More pictures of Kawasaki’s 2006 ZX-10R have emerged alongside more images of the faired version of the firm’s new stylish budget bike the ER-6f. After the current ZX-10R gained a reputation for...

Grab a Madass deal

16 September 2005

The oddball Sachs Madass now comes with free insurance and a lower price in a special promotion in the run-up to Christmas. At £1299, you can now save £200 from the normal retail price, and get free...

Show us your metal!

16 September 2005

The best Sports, Street Bike and Custom bikes ridden into our 50th Birthday Butlins Bash on October 7-10 will be honoured in a new competition. It is free to enter for anyone attending our MCN Live...

Scottish run hits trouble

16 September 2005

Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar and five MCN colleagues are making their way from Peterborough to Fort William and back on Monday and Tuesday (Sep 19-20). Check out the pics, video and phoned-in...

What's on: Sep 21 on

16 September 2005

North: September 21 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by location. Those listed here are for events in the North in the week commencing September 21, 2005. Click here to go back to the main index ROAD RACING SATURDAY September 24 British 50cc Racing Finals, Elvington Park, nr York, Yorkshire. www.british50ccracing.com or 07974-221204. ROAD RACING SUNDAY September 25 Andreas club,...

Spot us on test

16 September 2005

Motorcyclenews.com used bikes editor Angus Farquhar is heading off for two days to see if there really is still a need for hypersports bikes like Suzuki’s Hayabusa. When the Hayabusa, Kawasaki ZX-12R...

Tail End crowd on the up

16 September 2005

The weekend’s BMF Tail End Rally at Peterborough, Cambs. attracted 30,590 riders – up more than 2000 on the 2004 attendance. Attractions included Vintage Speedway and the infamous Moped Enduro...

What?s On: Sept 14 on

09 September 2005

We’ve changed our What’s On listings to now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North Scotland South East England South West England Wales Worldwide: September 14 on Our What’s On listing of events is now listed by...

BMF Tail End Show

09 September 2005

The BMF Tail End show takes place at the East of England Showground in Peterborough on September 17-18, 2005, with entertainment, attractions, and the chance to grab bargain end-of-season kit. Over...

Minimoto misery?

09 September 2005

Has your life been made a misery by the illegal use of minimotos? If so, MCN would like to hear from you. Whether it’s the noise, the danger they pose to pedestrians, or the fact that they are giving...

First pics: New GSX-Rs

09 September 2005

Suzuki will be launching a completely new GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 for 2006. Both bikes will share almost identical styling and both will be even more radical than this year’s litre bike. The all-new...

New 06 Suzukis emerge

09 September 2005

Here’s the new look for the GSX-R1000 for 2006 – and there’s more new Suzukis ready to break cover late on Wednesday night (Sep 14). The GSX-R1000 colour options for next year are red/black, dark...

Bad Manners at Butlins

09 September 2005

We’re delighted to announce that ska legends Bad Manners are back at Butlins this October for MCN’s 50th birthday bash. They’ve just been added to the Sunday night (October 9) bill. Find out more...

In MCN - out on Sep 14

09 September 2005

In this week’s MCN – out on Wednesday, September 14, 2005: World’s first test: Yamaha R1-SP First pictures: Honda CBF1000, Suzuki’s Bandit 12, GSX-R750 Revealed: 06 GSX-R600 In your face: Bike airbags...

Bid on charity ride

09 September 2005

You can support a charity ride from England to Moscow for Children In Need by bidding on the kit used by riders Graham Hoskin and Andrew Summers. The pair of keen bikers are riding for the charity...

2500 ride diesel protest

09 September 2005

The Kill Spills protest ride tripled in size this year with an estimated 2500 bikes turning out on Saturday to bring the message to the Prime Minister that diesel is a danger to bikes. The ride was...

06 Tuono: official picture

09 September 2005

Aprilia has released the first official picture of the 2006 Tuono 1000 R The updates for 2006 include: Brand new styling New 133bhp V 60 Magnesium engine ‘Dynamic air intake’ New electronic fuel...

Book for Bike Week 2006

09 September 2005

Kick off your 2006 biking season in style by joining over 500,000 people in Daytona Beach, Florida, for two weeks of bike racing and special events. Daytona Bike Week actually lasts for ten days,...

Goodwood deal with MCN

09 September 2005

Get £2 off your refreshments bill at the Goodwood Revival this weekend. All you have to do is hand in the barcode from this week’s issue of MCN (out on September 14) at any of the refreshment stands.

Toseland to play our 50th

09 September 2005

We’ve just had confirmation that World Superbike champion James Toseland will be attending our 50th birthday bash at Butlins Skegness to play on stage with his band Crash. Toseland will be flying in...

Triumph 675 revealed

09 September 2005

This is Triumph’s 675 triple as it will appear in a showroom near you. It will make 123bhp and make peak power at 12,200rpm. You can read full spec and see more pictures of the bike in action in MCN...

Bike sales up 9 per cent

09 September 2005

The number of new bikes bought last month grew a massive nine per cent compared to this time last year – with BMW’s R1200GS leading the growth. The most popular bike in the UK is still the Suzuki...

MCN Awards 2005

09 September 2005

You’ll shortly be able to start voting for the Man of the Year and MCN Legend of the Year at the MCN Awards 2005. This is the tenth year of the awards, and the 50th year of MCN, so it’s going to be a...

Would you buy the 675?

09 September 2005

Triumphs new Daytona 675 has broken cover and they seem to have got the styling right, but is it enough to beat the Japanese competition in the sales charts. We’ve already seen the launch of a great...

2000-mile ride on 125s

09 September 2005

We travelled up the A9 and covered another 2-3 miles before I noticed a headlight behind us with its full beam on. I asked Lily on the back what it was as it was getting closer and closer to us. Lily...

RAC backs diesel battle

09 September 2005

The RAC says trucks, buses and vans should be forced to stop until they are fixed whenever they are spotted spilling diesel on to our roads. The motoring organisation made its announcement in support...

Fuel panic hits supplies

09 September 2005

The planned fuel blockades that have sent the country into a petrol buying frenzy have failed to materialise but fuel is still in short supply as refineries fail to keep up with the surge in demand. ...