2006

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11 November 2006

MCN Mobile is offering you the chance to see one of the classic near misses in GP racing. This is the moment Max Biaggi came within inches of looping his YZR500 when he crossed the line at the 1998...

Tesi launch at Milan

11 November 2006

This is the latest incarnation of Bimota’s hub steered Tesi concept, due to be launched in Milan next week. Using the air cooled v-twin from the Ducati Multistrada, but with a chassis completely...

How are your brakes?

11 November 2006

AN online survey of motorcycle users has been launched by the Department for Transport to try and find out how we are all affected by mirrors, brakes and tyres. The government-appointed motorcycle...

Aprilia unveil '07 cast

11 November 2006

Aprilia has revealed a whole range of new bikes at the Milan show today (Tuesday). The new models include the Shiver 750, a naked sportsbike powered by a new 95bhp DOHC V-twin. Designed to compete...

2006 R6 Recall

11 November 2006

Yamaha has issued a recall for all 2006 YZF-R6R’s due to a problem caused by the air filter fitments. According to the Yamaha recall document, “the air filter retaining screws may work loose and in...

US Forces train riders

11 November 2006

United States armed forces are looking at new rider training for serviceman following recently released figures showing there has been more than 100 soldiers killed in the past year on motorcycles. ...

New MCN: November 15

11 November 2006

See the first of the launches from Milan as the motorcycle world heads to Italy. MCN showcases the new 2007 Aprilia range, which includes the Naked Shiver, Pegaso and the Tuono. Also in this week’s...

Princely sum for Harley

11 November 2006

The Crown Prince of Qatar paid £420,000 for a Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special at a recent charity auction in Qatar – about £408,000 more than list price. A total of $11.25m was shelled out on...

Clubhouse fight

11 November 2006

HELLS ANGELS in Arizona are fighting to keep its clubhouse after the Arizona Attorney General’s office decided it wanted to buy the building under state forfeiture laws. Sonny Barger, a co-founder...

Peraves car meets bike

11 November 2006

Swiss firm Peraves has designed a bike which answers most of the arguments of why you would need a car. The MonoTracer has is a two-seated covered machine, which offers all the thrills of a bike...

Q&A with Dakar veteran

11 November 2006

65-year-old Robbie Allan will be the oldest man to ever race in the gruelling Dakar Rally. Allan is riding for Team Honda Europe with veteran Dakar racer, Mick Extance. The 5,000 mile Rally begins on...

Birt's rainy experience

11 November 2006

MCN’s MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt is in Malaysia at a winter testing session as the MotoGP regulars including newly-crowned champion Nicky Hayden get to grips with the new 800cc race bikes. Matt...

New Buells in Milan

11 November 2006

Buell has launched its new Lightning Super TT XB1200SST at the Milan Show. Based on the Lightning, the 100bhp, 179kg SST gets the high-rise suspension from the Ulysses trailie and a new narrow seat...

Show us your specials

11 November 2006

If you or your mates have a bike that stands out from the crowd, we want to see it and share it on the largest motorcycling site in the UK. Whether it’s based on a sports bike, classic or custom, we...

Bike cop chaos

11 November 2006

Here’s amazing footage of one police motorcyclist’s lucky escape after being rammed from his bike by a joyrider. The video taken from a police vehicle’s camera clearly shows the desperate driver willing to risk the life of the policeman and the lives of those in the learner car up ahead to escape. Quality bikes for sale: Click here. Bike reviews: Click here. Product reviews: Click here. The...

Adult anti-speeding film

11 November 2006

The Danish Road Safety Council has designed a new campaign to beat speeding motorists. The aim is to draw road users to speed signs and speed limits in Denmark. Around seven out of 10 motorists still speed, despite a decrease in violations. To highlight their campaign, the Danish Road Safety Council has made a short movie. WARNING: THIS MOVIE CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT Click here to watch. What do...

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11 November 2006

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Video: 1098 Milan launch

11 November 2006

Ducati officially launched its new 1098 superbike at the Milan show today and we’ve got the first video of the full bike. The new machine will come in both standard and S versions as well as a...

New Guzzi's launched

11 November 2006

Guzzi has launched its 2007 model range at the Milan show and we’ve got video of the bikes. The line-up includes a new Griso, a custom bike and an entry level version of the Norge tourer. The new...

Sports personality vote

11 November 2006

Voting has started for the 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year and now is your chance to put your favourite biker in with a shout. A new system will see 10 contenders short listed for the event...

Gilera?s Fuoco debut

11 November 2006

Gilera’s sporty new three wheeled Fuoco 500 maxi scooter is to get it’s first public showing later this week as part of the Milan Motorcycle show – just weeks before the wacky bike is due to go on...

Happy 100th Mr Honda

11 November 2006

Honda is celebrating a ‘Happy 100th birthday’ to Soichiro Honda – the company’s founder. Born on November 17th 1906, the son of a blacksmith and a weaver, Soichiro was fascinated by machines and how...

Triumph meets Virgin

11 November 2006

Triumph has joined forces with the Virgin Group’s charitable arm, Virgin Unite, to raise money for charity. To support the “End Fistula” campaign, Triumph has asked Sir Richard Branson to create a...

Video: Wild new Husky

11 November 2006

Husqvarna launched an amazing new supermoto at the Milan show and we’ve got video of the new bike. The incredible machine is purpose designed and comes complete with a unique adjustable frame. ...

Bike registrations rise

11 November 2006

New bike sales figures released yesterday shows motorcycle registrations in October 2006 have increased by nine per cent compared to the same month last year. A total of 9,889 bikes were registered...

Derbi's 2007 range

11 November 2006

Derbi has shown a range of new 125cc machines at Milan including production versions of three prototypes it showed earlier this year. The Terra 125, Mulhacen 125 and Mulhacen Feexter 125 were all...

Orange County expand

11 November 2006

Famous US chopper builder, Orange County, has announced it is to build a $13.4m headquarters in Newburgh, New York. Owned by the highly respected Paul Teutul Sr and sons Paul Jr and Mikey made most...

Work for Honda

11 November 2006

Would you like to work for one of the most popular vehicle manufacturers? Honda UK are looking for Technical Support Engineers to work with their motorcycle division in the London and South East,...

ZZR1400 tops 200mph

11 November 2006

American drag bike racer Chad Millholland has broken the 200mph barrier on a near standard Kawasaki ZZR1400. The bike had less than £1000 of modifications limited to an exhaust, fuel-injection mapping...

2007 Ducati's at Excel

11 November 2006

You can clap your eyes on the full 2007 Ducati range for the very first time at the Motor Cycle News London Motorcycle show at ExCeL London on February 1–4. The Italian factory has confirmed that it...

Sheene's gear stolen

11 November 2006

One of Barry Sheene’s famous classic helmets has been stolen as part of a haul by thieves at the weekend. BSB star Scott Smart’s workshop, which he shared with World sidecar champion Tim Reeves, in...

McQueen classics sold

11 November 2006

Three bikes once owned by Steve McQueen went under the hammer on Saturday raising more than £165,000. The most expensive from his haul was his 1934 Indian Sport Scout, a 750cc V-twin that was the...

Off-road reg plate plea

11 November 2006

An MP has added weight to the campaign to have all bikes registered following a collision between an off-road motorcyclist and a car. Worsley MP Barbara Keeley has called for the registration of...

KTM 990 SuperDuke

04 November 2006

KTM has re-engineered its 990 SuperDuke for 2007 and added a higher-spec R version to the range. New features include an updated headlight, restyled nose and new instrument panel. There is also a...

Ducati crumbles

04 November 2006

DUCATI has been forced to open the new 1098 online catalogue four days early following MCN’s early publication of the full details of the bike in this week’s paper. Ducati boss Federico Minoli...

Excitement of new Ninja

04 November 2006

One thing I did notice though, the fuel tank holds 19 litres about 4 gallons, and in highlands of Scotland petrol stations are not as common as one might think, so with approximately 40 mpg (driving...