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35-year theft solved

08 April 2006

35-year theft solved

A stolen motorcycle will be returned to its American owner this week – 35 years after it was taken. The 1970 Yamaha went missing in 1971, but resurfaced on an online auction site in 2005. When it was...

Where to ride this Easter

08 April 2006

Where to ride this Easter

If you thought this Easter weekend was going to be a chance for you to kick back and relax in the garden, think again, there’s far to many biking things to do. Check out our list of some of the top...

BMF hosts shorttrack

08 April 2006

BMF hosts shorttrack

Shorttrack racing will make its debut among the attractions at this year’s BMF Show on May 21-22. Billed as an exciting mix of supermoto and speedway it’s based on American flat-track racing. Your...

Bikes on TV: April 12 on

08 April 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, April 5. 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 –...

Last Sport Classic arrives

08 April 2006

Last Sport Classic arrives

The final bike in Ducati’s Sport Classics range, the GT1000 is due to hit dealers next month costing just £6995. The last of the retro bikes gets a slightly longer wheelbase, twin rear shocks and...

KTM RC8 ready for 07

08 April 2006

KTM’s RC8 is undergoing final testing ready to go on sale in Autumn 2007. The firm has decided on a V-twin engine for final production – an 1150cc capable of 170bhp. Your next bike Quality Bikes For Sale here Tests & user reviews here For the full story get hold of this week’s MCN (April 12, 2006) and find out how we gained exclusive access to KTM’s HQ to bring you the the inside line. Our...

Chantelle to wed Preston

08 April 2006

Chantelle to wed Preston

Former MCN Babesquad member Chantelle Houghton hit the headlines again this week with news that she is to marry Preston – the pop star she met on her way to winning TV’s Celebrity Big Brother. Your...

Two new BMW 800 twins

01 April 2006

Two new BMW 800 twins

BMW has exclusively confirmed it will launch two new parallel twins for 2007: The R1200GS-inspired F800GS and the radical F800R. The R takes its cues from the brutal K1200R. For full details and...

Aprilia V4 1000 for 08

01 April 2006

Aprilia V4 1000 for 08

Aprilia has confirmed it is building a V4 1000 and plans to race it in 2008 ahead of production in 2009. You’ll find more details about the project in MCN – out on April 5, 2006. Your Next...

How to avoid SMIDSYs

01 April 2006

How to avoid SMIDSYs

The driving test must change in ways designed to teach car drivers not to pull out on us at T-junctions, according to a new study by the Motorcycle Action Group. The classic ‘Sorry Mate I Didn’t See...

Enduroafrica challenge

01 April 2006

Enduroafrica challenge

The EnduroAfrica trip involves around 100 riders travelling to South Africa to deliver 100 CTX200 motorcycles and £50,000 to support the Riders for Health charity. It will take place in November...

More 06 bike reviews

01 April 2006

More 06 bike reviews

We’ve updated our bike reviews section with all the latest details of a range of 2006 bikes. The MV Agusta F4 Veltro, Aprilia Tuono R, KTM 990 Adventure, Ducati Sport 1000, Aprilia Pegaso Strada,...

Used prices forced down

01 April 2006

Used prices forced down

Great news if you’re ready to buy your next bike: used prices are coming under pressure as a result of rock bottom new bike pricing and weak demand for the 06 machines, according to Eurotax Glass’s...

Feel the classic noise

01 April 2006

Feel the classic noise

Feel the noise of classic racers at the Sounds on Saturday event at Brooklands on May 13. You’ll hear examples from 1908 to the present day and, the organisers say – even a glimpse at what future...

New MCN - out April 5

01 April 2006

New MCN - out April 5

Get your first look at Ducati’s new 1200 ONLY in this week’s MCN – out on Wednesday, April 5. PLUS: Get off speeding charges: Simple legal letter offers new challenge to speed cameras World first...

Ride for air ambulance

01 April 2006

Two bikers will be undertaking a charity ride around every air ambulance site in the UK, following a 2005 event which raised £5000 for Dorest and Somerset Air Ambulance. The 2006 ride starts in Yeovil on July 22, and runs over 14 days, until August 5, 2006. The ride is named ‘No Sense of Direction’ as riders Wayne Pamphilion and Mike Stainer admit their navigational sense is a bit lacking.

Hypermotard on sale in 07

01 April 2006

Hypermotard on sale in 07

Ducati’s ‘concept’ Hypermotard is going into production ready for sale next Spring. The bike was rolled out to an appreciative audience at the Milan show in autumn (see link, right). And now Ducati...

05-06 traffic up 42%

01 April 2006

Users of this site viewed almost 60 million pages in the 12 months that ended on March 31 – up 41.8%. Our financial year end figures make great reading for site regulars (our registered users now count 190,000, see link, right) and advertisers alike. These figures are compiled by the industry standard web analytical tool Webtrends. March 31 05-March 31 06 Page impressions: 59,880,831 (up...

BSB goes Spinal Tap

01 April 2006

BSB goes Spinal Tap

Like a cross between a biking version of Spinal Tap and the Fast Show – that’s how a new docu-spoof about Phil Giles is being described by the man responsible. You can watch a surreal preview below.

Jobs in biking: April 5

01 April 2006

Each week we list the new jobs in biking. JUST IN: MCN is looking for a telesales executive. You must be confident at selling on the telephone, have a proven track record, be self-motivated to deliver results, be used to working to tight deadlines. develop your business by increasing the number of advertisers, be able to understand the values of the MCN brand. You’ll be responsible for a...

Hide and seek for bikes

01 April 2006

Hide and seek for bikes

You could be part of the biggest game of Hide and Seek in history by tracking down cars in southern England. On April 23, 2006, teams will attempt to travel from London to a checkpoint on the soucth...

Join 190,000 of us today

01 April 2006

The number of registered users who are now part of the world of motorcyclenews.com has reached almost 190,000. The count at the start of April had reached 189,914. That’s another 4851 of us in the last month. Welcome to you all At this rate we’ll hit 200,000 by the end of May. Do your bit – get a mate to sign up today! Registered users can download full MCN road tests as pdfs, have free access...

Long distance fundraiser

01 April 2006

Long distance fundraiser

Biker Kevin Ward is planning to ride from John O’Groats to Lands End in one day to raise money for the air ambulance that saved his life. Ward was involved in a serious accident in 2004 that left him...

Win a Kappa tankbag

01 April 2006

Win a Kappa tankbag

Alistair Pike made himself a double winner when he bid for an Arai Astro J on MCN Auctions. Not only did he land the brand new £300+ plus helmet for £170, he also won Rev’It prizes in our Bid To Win...

Bridge draws crowds

01 April 2006

MCN power helped create ‘the biggest and best dealer event’ many riders had ever been to at Bridge Motorcycles, Exeter, last weekend. Bridge’s Hilary Clements, said: “Thanks to your coverage we had a great launch weekend – with riders claiming it was the biggest and best dealer event they had been to. Over 2600 came over the two days. We got accused of grid-locking our end of town!” British...

Two new Guzzis launch

01 April 2006

Two new Guzzis launch

Moto Guzzi has launched two new versions of its Breva and Griso as lower-powered, lower-priced 850s. The Breva and Griso have been with us for some time as 1100 and (in the case of the Breva) 750cc...

Browse Bikes For Sale

01 April 2006

Browse Bikes For Sale

Got a moment to browse for your next bike? Click ‘Bikes For Sale’ on the main navigation to get started. Choose Advanced Search for personally-tailored returns from the widest range of options. Know...

Bikes on TV: April 5-12

01 April 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, April 5. 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 –...

World Cup scooter

01 April 2006

World Cup scooter

The England football team will have Italian fans cheering them on in the Piaggio factory, as the firm has released an official England scooter to celebrate the World Cup. The livery appears on the...

What's On: April 5 on

01 April 2006

Midlands SHOWS SUNDAY April 9 Annual Vintage & Custom Extravaganza, Sports Connexion Centre, Coventry, West Mids. 10.30am. ӣ4 01942-743428. SPEEDWAY MONDAY April 10 Ladbroke Stadium, KOC Round 1, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 7.30pm. ӣ14 01902-870400. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY April 5 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 01902-341856. BIKE MEETS TUESDAY April 11 The Summerhouse, Albrighton, West Mids.

Ducati 1200 '916' for 07

01 April 2006

Ducati 1200 '916' for 07

Ducati has gone back to the 916 to inspire the 1200 V-twin it hopes will even up the fight with Japan’s four-cylinder 1000s. Expect a return to a single-sided swingarm, twin exit pipes and horizontal...

Poole dealer day

01 April 2006

Poole dealer day

Maria Costello, the fastest woman around the Ise of Man TT circuit, will be the guest of honour at a dealer open day. She’ll be at The Gear Box in Poole, Dorset on Saturday April 8, 2006 The chance...

Safer roads by the book

01 April 2006

Safer roads by the book

A new series of guidelines for road design are launched on April 5 with the intention of making roads across Europe safer and more user-friendly for motorcyclists. ‘Guidelines for Powered...

Cops target ZZ-R14

01 April 2006

Cops target ZZ-R14

The ZZ-R1400 attracts attention wherever it goes – but in the case of the German police, it’s attention MCN’s Adam ‘Chad’ Child could have done without. He’s on the European launch of the new...

Madass 125 due in May

01 April 2006

Madass 125 due in May

The 125cc version of the lightweight Sachs Madass will arrive in UK dealers in may 2006. Weight just 95kg, the fuel-in-frame design means it resembles a mountain bike on steroids. It also features a...

A&E message targets us

01 April 2006

A&E message targets us

North Yorks police have launched their ‘2006 Motorcycle Safety Campaign’ in typically positive style – with a man in a wheelchair outside an A&E department. North Yorks have been responsible in the...