2006

Year: 2006

Month: ALL

2007 Yamaha YZ450F

20 May 2006

The first picture has emerged of Yamaha’s 2007 YZ450F motocross bike. The new bike looks like it has remained largely similar to the 2006 machine but will gain new graphics and wavy discs. Choose...

The new Yamaha XV1900 Midnight Star is arriving in showrooms following its appearance at the BMF Show last weekend. The latest addition to the Star range produces 168Nm torque at just 2500rpm, and is...

Crowds brave wet BMF

20 May 2006

The BMF show saw huge crowds risk the weather to see some great biking action and walk home with a bargain or two. The Peterborough showground was packed with people looking to make the most of the breaks between the showers to grab some new kit from some of the hundreds of stalls offering discounts. Choose your next bike here Buy your next bike here Choose your new kit here The Grandstand at...

2006 600cc shootout

13 May 2006

Test 5: Agility Left, right, right left and the rest of the bunch were left right behind the R6. It’s not so light and short, but it’s the way the rider is sat above the bike to add momentum to the...

Bid and win an AGV lid

13 May 2006

Bid on any item currently on MCN Auctions, and you could win a new AGV K-Series Rossi replica helmet, worth £129.99. You don’t even have to make a winning bid to be entered into the prize draw, and...

Meet Bayliss at Harrods

13 May 2006

You can meet Ducati World Superbike stars Troy Bayliss and Lorenzo Lanzi at Harrods in London on Thursday May 25, 2006 when the pair launch a new range of Ducati branded luggage. The pair will be at...

New Yamaha R1 for 2007

13 May 2006

This week in MCN we’ve got an exclusive first look at Yamaha’s new R1 and its got a completely new engine. The new bike is taking its cue from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP bike with a brand new...

BMW sign for Dirt Show

13 May 2006

BMW has confirmed it will be exhibiting at the 2006 Dirt Bike Show in November, alongside all the major Japanese manufacturers, KTM, Aprilia and Gas Gas. The HP2 enduro will be among the machines on...

Anti-slip manholes test

13 May 2006

A new type of anti-skid manhole cover is being trialled in Bristol, as part of the new Broadmead development. Bristol is the first city in Europe to introduce the new covers, alongside designing...

MCN race weekend deals

13 May 2006

You can enjoy this year’s ultimate races in four star luxury and get to have dinner with the stars of the show only with MCN’s Hilton hotels race weekend deal. Book any of the dates below and not...

Bike week gets F factor

13 May 2006

The 2006 National Motorcycle Week takes place on July 16-23, 2006, with the slogan ‘Have you got the F factor’. Apparently the F stands for fun, freedom, flexibility and friendship. Ride to Work day...

Bikes on TV: May 17-23

13 May 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, May 17. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

Stoner to race Goodwood

13 May 2006

It looks like this year’s Goodwood festival of speed is going to be another unmissable event, with hoards of top names in bikes taking up the hill-climb challenge. Honda GP rider Casey Stoner has...

What's On: May 17 on

13 May 2006

Scotland ROAD RACING SATURDAY May 20 North East MRC, East Fortune, East Lothian. 01388-766323 orwww.nemcrc.co.uk. ROAD RACING SUNDAY May 21 North East MRC, East Fortune, East Lothian. 01388-766323 orwww.nemcrc.co.uk. RIDEOUTS SUNDAY May 21 Dumfries & Galloway Group of Advanced Motorcyclists, St Michaels Petrol Station, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway. 10am.

MCN launches podcasts

13 May 2006

We’ve launched the first of a new series of weekly Podcasts from MCN, a brand new show that’ll take you behind the scenes at MCN with all the latest news and sport. Download this week’s episode to...

Don't miss the World Cup

13 May 2006

The World Cup offers a great chance to get out on your bike on almost empty roads, but if you do want to stop and enjoy the beautiful game, you can stop off at Travelodge to catch the action. The hotel chain is making rooms available for 120 minutes during the World Cup, for just £10, so you could go for a quick ride when everyone else is getting ready for the game, run into your pre-booked room,...

Track event for ladies

13 May 2006

Female race team Feisty racing is holding a bikegirl get-together at the Anglesey track in North Wales on July 15, 2006. It’s a chance to meet other female riders and racers, and includes a track day...

Save cash at BMF Show

13 May 2006

The annual BMF Show takes place on May 20-21, 2006. Save £2 on your entry with the guide in MCN, May 17, and find any additional information here to make sure you get the most from the show. And if...

New MCN: May 17 issue

13 May 2006

Save £2 on entry to the BMW with our show guide and get the world’s first pictures and exclusive information on the 2007 Yamaha R1. Plus we reveal Britain’s theft hotspots and how bike insurers could...

BMF call to save biking

13 May 2006

The BMF is launching its biggest lobbying campaign at the BMF Show on Saturday May 20, 2006, in an attempt to stop restrictions on learners in the Third European Licence Directive. A postcard and...

Get a Fazer for 99p

13 May 2006

New finance options from Yamaha mean you could fund a new FZ6, FZ6 Fazer or XT660R. The three options are either 0 per cent finance over 24 months, a 99p deposit with low APR, or £99 per month...

My rideout May 6, 2006

06 May 2006 by Kamchat

Had a great ride today. My mate, who also posts on the Forum occassionaly (makendes) came up from Blackpool on his R1 and the pair of us rode up to Kyle of Lochalsh. Route took us up to Tyndrum for a...

Ride for the blind

06 May 2006

A charity ride to Box Hill has been organised for May 14, 2006, to raise funds for a spoken word CD version of The Long Way Round for the visually impaired. The book follows the journey of actors...

New Kawasaki ZX-6R

06 May 2006

Kawasaki will reveal an all-new ZX-6R later this year, ditching the 636 capacity for a 599cc screamer. The new bike draws from the ZX-10R and the ZX-RR MotoGP bike and will be available in 2007. You...

Search for KTM owner

06 May 2006

Avon and Somerset police have recovered an almost new KTM 65SX but can’t trace the rightful owner. The bike was being ridden around the Hengrove airfield site near Bristol, but the rider escaped when...

KillSpills rally 2006

06 May 2006

The biggest ever KillSpills diesel protest rally is predicted by organisers for Saturday, September 9, 2006 to highlight the danger of diesel to motorcyclists. In 2005, the event attracted over 2500...

Bargain priced ZX-6Rs

06 May 2006

In this week’s MCN we reveal how Kawasaki’s next ZX-6R will look, but if you can’t wait that long we’ve pulled out some of the best ZX-6R deals from our Bikes for Sale section. Click the images below...

What's on: May 10 on

06 May 2006

Our What’s On listings 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 of England Scotland South East England South West of England Wales Worldwide: ROAD RACING SUNDAY May 14 Moto GP, Shanghai. 0086-21695-69999 or...